Biography Of Samantha Fox (Singer)

Samantha Fox: From Pop Icon to British Legend

Samantha Karen Fox (born April 15, 1966), is an iconic British singer, actress, model, and television personality. Born in Mile End, East London, to Patrick John Fox, a carpenter, and Carole Ann Wilken, an aspiring actress, Fox demonstrated a predisposition for the performing arts from a young age.
Her artistic training began at the age of 11 at the prestigious Judi Dench Mountview drama school, located in the Crouch End neighborhood. Parallel to her academic studies at St Thomas More Catholic School in Wood Green, she also attended the Anna Scher Theatre School from the age of 15, further honing her acting skills.
Her early interest in music led her to form her first pop band at the age of 14, collaborating with Richard Smart, Edward Gallagher, and Bob Day. This formative experience helped solidify her passion for the world of entertainment.
In 1983, at the age of 16, Fox signed her first recording contract with Lamborghini Records, an independent label. She released her debut single, "Rockin' with My Radio/My Old Man", under the pseudonym "SFX". Although the single did not have a major commercial impact, it represented an important stepping stone in her career.
Also in 1983, a chance event gave a significant turn to her path. Samantha's mother, recognizing her photogenic potential, sent lingerie photographs to the "Girl of the Year" competition of the Sunday People. Fox placed second out of over 20,000 participants, attracting the attention of the tabloid The Sun.
On February 22, 1983, with the consent and support of her parents, Samantha Fox made her first topless appearance in the pages of The Sun. This decision, although controversial, quickly catapulted her into the spotlight and consecrated her as one of the most iconic figures of the 1980s. For three consecutive years (1984, 1985 and 1986), she was crowned "Girl of the Year" by the newspaper's readers, cementing her status as the UK's most popular pin-up and one of the most photographed women of the era.
In 1986, Fox decided to abandon her modeling career to focus on her musical ambition. Her debut single "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)," released on March 10, 1986, was an overwhelming international success. The song, written by Jon Astrop, Pete Q. Harris, and Mark Shreeve, topped the charts worldwide, reaching number three in the UK, number four in the US, and the top spot in countries such as Canada, Greece, Portugal, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Israel, and Australia. In Italy, it placed third. "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" remains her most iconic and successful single to date.
Her debut album, simply titled "Touch Me", was released on July 7, 1986, further consolidating her commercial success. Her second album, "Samantha Fox", was released in July 1987 by Jive Records.
After obtaining a gold record with her debut album, Samantha Fox returned to the studio to record her second self-titled album. For the song "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now", the singer collaborated with emerging British producers Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman. This track became Samantha Fox's third and final single to enter the UK top ten. In the United States, the single was released in the fall of 1987 and reached number 80. However, in Europe, it was quite successful, entering the Top 10 in many countries.
In 1988, Samantha Fox released her third album, "I Wanna Have Some Fun", which contained the title track, as well as hits such as "Love House" and "I Only Wanna Be with You". The album confirmed her popularity in the pop and dance music scene.
Throughout her career, Samantha Fox has released several albums and singles, exploring various musical genres and collaborating with international artists. She has embarked on numerous world tours, performing in front of millions of fans. In addition to music, she has also acted in films and television shows, demonstrating her artistic versatility.
In 2021, Samantha Fox returned to the music scene with the album "Criminal", showcasing a renewed and contemporary sound.
Samantha Fox remains an iconic and influential figure in the entertainment landscape, a symbol of an era and an artist who has been able to reinvent herself over the years. Her success story, which began with a beauty contest and culminated in an international music career, makes her an example of determination and talent.

Discography :

Album

1986 - Touch Me

1987 - Samantha Fox

1988 - I Wanna Have Some Fun

1991 - Just One Night

1997 - 21st Century Fox

2001 - Watching You Watching Me

2005 - Angel With An Attitude

Singles

1983 - Rockin' With My Radio

1984 - Aim To Win

1986 - Holding

1986 - Hold On Tight

1986 - Touch Me (I Want Your Body)

1986 - I'm All You Need

1986 - Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)

1987 - I Promise You (Get Ready)

1987 - Sam's Collection

1987 - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)

1987 - I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night)

1987 - Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now

1987 - True Devotion

1988 - I Only Wanna Be With You

1988 - Love House

1988 - I Wanna Have Some Fun

1991 - Another Woman

1991 - (Hurt Me! Hurt Me!) But The Pants Stay On

1996 - Let Me Be Free

1996 - The Reason Is You (One On One)