Mickey's Monkey
The Miracles
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This cat named Mickey came from out of town, yea! He was spreading a new dance all around In just a matter of a few days, yea! His dance became the new teenage craze. When the people see him dancing, They begin to see, To see this cat do that monkey thing. It's really something to see, This cat named Mickey Doing the monkey. Come on, let's do Mickey's monkey, children, Yea, let's do Mickey's monkey, children Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Lum di lum di lie Oh, Monkey see, monkey do, Come on, you can do the monkey, children Yea, you're doing Mickey's monkey, children, Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey Oh, do the monkey, Mickey's monkey Mickey's monkey
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artists"Mickey's Monkey" is a popular song primarily known to be performed by The Miracles. However, the song was co-written by Eddie Holland with his brothers Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier. This trio of songwriters is collectively known as Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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Original Release DateThe Miracles' version of "Mickey's Monkey" was first released in 1963 under the Motown label.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Mickey's Monkey" became a major hit on the Billboard Pop and R&B charts, peaking at No.8 and No.3 respectively.
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Dance CrazeThe song is known to have spurred a dance craze in America during the 1960s, with the line "Come on, let's do the Monkey" referring to the dance move prevalent during that period.
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Album Inclusion"Mickey's Monkey" was included in The Miracles' studio album "The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey" which was released in 1963.
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Cover VersionsThere have been numerous cover versions of "Mickey's Monkey". Some version of "Mickey's Monkey" are by artists like Martha and the Vandellas, The Hollies, and Lou Rawls.
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Movie AppearanceEddie Holland's written song "Mickey's Monkey" has been featured in several movies, including "Animal House" in 1978 and "White Nights" in 1985.
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Song Influence"Mickey's Monkey" played a crucial role in helping to popularize the Motown sound and contributing to the label's success in the mid-1960s.
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Cultural Impact"The Monkey," the dance associated with the song, is considered to have contributed to the evolution of dance culture in the United States.
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The Miracles MembersAt the time of recording "Mickey's Monkey," The Miracles were composed of Smokey Robinson, Claudette Rogers Robinson, Ronald White, Pete Moore, and Bobby Rogers. Smokey Robinson was the lead vocalist.
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Live Performances"Mickey's Monkey" was a part of The Miracles' setlist regularly during their live performances, often sparking the audience to join in the dance.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe Miracles, famous for "Mickey's Monkey" and other hits, were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.
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