“Fox on the Run” is a fiery glam rock anthem by the British band Sweet, first recorded in 1974. Notably, it marked their transition into self-sufficiency—it was the first A-side written and produced by the band members themselves: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, and Mick Tucker—breaking free from their usual collaborators Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn
Emerging as a standout track from their 1974 album Desolation Boulevard, the song hit international acclaim, becoming Sweet’s biggest-selling single. It soared to Number 1 in Australia, Germany, Denmark, and South Africa, and climbed to #2 in the UK, #5 in the US, as well as high positions across Europe. In fact, in Australia, it became the top-selling single of 1975 and eventually one of the biggest sellers of the decade
Sweet – Fox On The Run
A Bold Creative Leap
Tired of being pigeonholed by external songwriters, the members of Sweet quietly re-recorded “Fox On The Run” during a moment when Chapman and Chinn were out of the country. It became their first self-penned and self-produced single—a bold statement of independence
Synth to the Rescue
Guitarist Andy Scott added a distinctive pulse-like synthesizer intro and outro, giving the song its memorable edge. He recalled, “Everyone loved it,” and it quickly became integral to the song’s identity
Reborn Through Pop Culture
Decades later, the track enjoyed renewed success after inclusion in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, peaking at the top of iTunes US rock charts and reintroducing the glam classic to a new generation
Glam Rock Staple
With soaring harmonies, driving guitar riffs, and Connolly’s commanding vocals, the song remains a vibrant emblem of 1970s glam rock. Critics and fans alike praise its anthemic chorus and energetic arrangement
