“Fox on the Run” – Single by Sweet from the album Desolation Boulevard
B-side “Miss Demeanor” (Europe) / “Burn on the Flame” (US)
Released 7 March 1975
RCA (Europe) / Capitol (US)
Songwriters Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker
Producer Sweet
Charted No.5 in US; No.2 in UK; No.1 in West Germany; No.1 in Australia; No.2 in Canada; No.2 in Ireland; No.10 in Sweden.
In this song, the band is addressing a groupie, who is the “fox on the run.” Apparently she’s had more than one go with the band, as Sweet frontman Brian Connolly sings that she doesn’t look the same – probably a bit more worn from her lifestyle. He also makes it clear that he has no interest in hearing her talk and certainly doesn’t want to know her name.
Two versions were recorded by Sweet. The original version was produced by Mike Chapman in association with Nicky Chinn on the European version of the 1974 album Desolation Boulevard. Sweet also recorded and produced a more pop-oriented rendition as a 7″ single in 1975, which is the more familiar version of the song. The 1975 single was included on the Capitol Records version of Desolation Boulevard.
Although “Fox On The Run” is officially credited to the entire band, in reality, it was Sweet guitarist Andy Scott’s pet project.
This version of “Fox On The Run” was originally featured on the US release of „Desolation Boulevard”.
Brian Connolly – lead vocals
Andy Scott – guitar, synthesizer, vocals
Steve Priest – bass, vocals
Mick Tucker – drums, percussion, vocals
