Mickey
Toni Basil
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceToni 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.
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Song's Original TitleThe song was originally titled "Kitty" when it was first written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. Toni Basil changed it to "Mickey" before recording.
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Inspiration for ChangeToni Basil modified the title and lyrics of the song because it reminded her of her childhood crush Mickey Dolenz, member of The Monkees band.
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Cheerleader ThemeThe 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.
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Iconic Music VideoThe 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.
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Career DefiningDespite 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.
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Song's Legacy"Mickey" has been notably featured in many films, TV shows, and commercials, including "Bring It On", making it a cultural phenomenon.
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Parody and CoversThe 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.
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Original RecordingThe 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.
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Grammy RecognitionEven though "Mickey" did not win a Grammy, it was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1982.
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Song RightsBasil did not receive songwriting credits for "Mickey," thus limiting her from earning royalties from the song's extensive usage in media.
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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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