Fox on the Box by Village People

Fox on the Box is the eighth studio album by Village People. It was released in Europe and Japan by RCA records in 1982 and in the United States as In the Street by Casablanca Records a year later. The album is most notable for the return of original lead singer Victor Willis, who once again also co-wrote the songs. Ray Simpson (who had replaced Willis) is featured on two tracks, "Everybody Loves the Funk" and "Radio Freak" and the G.I., Alex Briley sings lead on the ballad "Lonely Lady". Willis sang lead on all the other songs, which had an edgy funk-oriented feel (and included an early hip hop track, "Play Bach"). Another change of members was construction worker David Hodo was replaced by Mark Lee. Willis did not resume live performances, however. Miles Jaye would take over as the “Cop” for the group after the departure of Ray Simpson, who left following a disagreement with Morali during the recording of this album. The two releases are identical except that In the Street contains a bonus track, "America", featuring Miles Jaye (who replaced Ray Simpson). Although Jeff Olson joined Village People in 1980, this was first album that he appeared in cowboy costume. In The Street was reissued on CD in 1999.