Mickey

Toni Basil

About Mickey

"Mickey" is a 1981 song recorded by American singer and choreographer Toni Basil on her debut album Word of Mouth. Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as "Kitty", it was first recorded by UK music group Racey during 1979, appearing on their debut album Smash and Grab. Toni Basil changed the name from Kitty to Mickey to make the song about a man.


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Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 
Hey Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 
Hey Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 
Hey Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 

Hey Mickey!
You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home, Mickey

'Cause when you say you will, it always means you won't
You're givin' me the chills, baby, please baby don't
Every night you still leave me all alone, Mickey

Oh Mickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey

Hey Mickey!
Now when you take me by the hooves everyone's gonna know 
Every time you move I let a little more show
There's somethin' we can use, so don't say no, Mickey

So come on and give it to me any way you can
Any way you wanna do it, I'll treat you like a man
Oh please, baby, please, don't leave me in a jam, Mickey

Oh Mickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 
Hey Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 
Hey Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 
Hey Mickey

Oh Mickey, you're so fine
You're so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, 

Oh Mickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey

Oh Mickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey

Oh Mickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Mickey
Oh, what you do Mickey, do Mickey
Don't break my heart, Mickey

Oh Mickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Mickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Mickey

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Toni Basil

Antonia Christina Basilotta (born September 22, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), better known by her stage name Toni Basil, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker, film director, choreographer, and dancer, best known for her multi-million selling worldwide No. 1 hit "Mickey" from 1982. more »

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Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Nicholas Barry Chinn

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Release
"Mickey" was released in the year 1982 by an American singer, Toni Basil.
Chart Performance
Toni Basil's "Mickey" became a number 1 hit in several countries. It ranked number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as well as number two in the UK Singles Chart.
Song's Original Title
The song was originally titled "Kitty" when it was first written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. Toni Basil changed it to "Mickey" before recording.
Inspiration for Change
Toni Basil modified the title and lyrics of the song because it reminded her of her childhood crush Mickey Dolenz, member of The Monkees band.
Cheerleader Theme
The singer, Toni Basil, was a former cheerleader. The song's music video portrays Toni as a cheerleader which proved to be a massive success due to its fresh concept.
Iconic Music Video
The music video of "Mickey" was one of the first to incorporate choreographed dance routines. It was also one of the first music videos broadcasted on MTV.
Career Defining
Despite her extensive dance and choreography career, Toni Basil is often regarded as a "one-hit-wonder" with "Mickey" being her only substantial chart hit as a singer.
Song's Legacy
"Mickey" has been notably featured in many films, TV shows, and commercials, including "Bring It On", making it a cultural phenomenon.
Parody and Covers
The song has been covered, parodied, and referenced many times in pop culture. Unique versions include a Spanish modeled parody by the comedy rock band, "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Original Recording
The song was first recorded by a UK band named Racey in 1979 under the original title "Kitty", but did not achieve the popularity enjoyed by Toni's version.
Grammy Recognition
Even though "Mickey" did not win a Grammy, it was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1982.
Song Rights
Basil did not receive songwriting credits for "Mickey," thus limiting her from earning royalties from the song's extensive usage in media.
Dual Release
"Mickey" was released as the opening track on Basil's debut album "Word of Mouth", the album was also released in a special "Cheerleader Cover Edition".

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