Fox on the Run
Sweet
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I don't wanna know your name 'Cause you don't look the same The way you did before Okay, you think you got a pretty face But the rest of you is out of place You looked alright before Fox on the run You scream and everybody comes a running Take a run and hide yourself away Foxy on the run F-foxy Fox on the run And hide away You, you talk about just every band But the names you drop are second hand (second hand) I've heard it all before I don't wanna know your name 'Cause you don't look the same The way you did before Fox on the run You scream and everybody comes a running Take a run and hide yourself away Foxy on the run F-foxy Fox on the run And hide away F-foxy Fox on the run You scream and everybody comes a running Take a run and hide yourself away Foxy is on the run F-foxy Fox on the run And hide away (Fox on the run) (Fox on the run) (Fox on the run) (Fox on the run)
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Written by: BRIAN FRANCIS CONNOLLY, STEPHEN NORMAN PRIEST, MICHAEL THOMAS TUCKER, ANDREW SCOTT
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
History"Fox on the Run" is a song by the British band Sweet and was first released in the United Kingdom in March 1975.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts in several other countries, including Australia, Denmark, and South Africa.
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Songwriting and Production"Fox on the Run" was written by the band Sweet's members Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, and Mick Tucker.
- The song was produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, the band's long-term producing and songwriting team.
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Album PlacementThe song is often associated with the "Desolation Boulevard" album even though it was not a part of the initial US or UK release. It was added to the US release later.
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ReceptionThe song is considered a glam rock classic and is often cited as one of the best songs of the genre.
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Song ThemeThe song "Fox on the Run" is reportedly about the band's aversion to attention, particularly from the press and fans, which was likened to the life of a hunted animal.
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Cover Versions"Fox on the Run" has been covered by numerous artists across different music genres. Some notable covers are by Scorpions, Girlschool, and The Replacements.
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Pop CultureThe song was featured in the trailer and the soundtrack of the 2017 movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2". This led to a resurgence in its popularity, and it charted in multiple countries four decades after its initial release.
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Band DisbandmentThree years after the successful release of "Fox on the Run", band member Brian Connolly left Sweet due to health issues, initiating the band's disbandment process.
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Band ReformationDespite the original disbandment, members of Sweet later reformed the band in various constellations and continued performing "Fox on the Run" as one of their signature hits in concerts.
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