" Mickey " is a 1981 song recorded by American singer and choreographer Toni Basil on his debut album Word of Mouth . Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as " Kitty ", it was first recorded by an English band, Racey during 1979 which appeared on their debut album Smash and Grab. Toni Basil changed the name from Kitty to Mickey to make a song about a man.
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Release
Toni Basil's version of the song was originally published as a single in the UK in May 1981, but there was no graph at the time. Released back in January 1982, "Mickey" quickly became a substantial British hit, reaching number 2. It was issued in Australia in April, where during the Northern summer (Southern winter) rose to number 1.
Finally released in North America in August 1982, "Mickey" became the number 1 hit in the US and Canada at the end of 1982, a year and a half after its original release.
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The original Racing track did not include the famous "Oh Mickey, you're so good, you're so good, you blew my mind" singing, which Basil added. In the line, "Now when you take me to the nail, who will know, and every time you move, let me show a little bit more", "nail" is a meaningless elite for "who", while simultaneously suggesting some sexual contact.
Over the years, it has been rumored that the name changed to Mickey because Basil loved Monkees drummer and lead vocalist Micky Dolenz after meeting him on their movie set Head which he is a choreographer; However, this claim has been rejected by Basil, who says he does not know Dolenz well. Rumors also circulate that the phrases "in whatever way you want to do/I will think of it like a man", in the lyrics to exchange gender, referring to anal sex; Basil strongly denied this interpretation, calling it "ridiculous".
Two different music videos for the song were recorded, one featuring Basil with a backing band, and the other featuring costume and choreography inspired by the cheerleader dance routine. Filmed in 1981, the Cheerleader video is considered the first choreographic dance video, and the opening act, where a cheerleader jumps through the center of the human pyramid, is now illegal in competition.
The single scored number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for one week and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song is Basil's only top 40 success. It's named # 5 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time, # 16 on 20 to 1 ' Top Hit Count Countdown and # 57 on VH1 100 Greatest Songs from '80 - an . It has also appeared on some of the biggest and greatest or counters and counters .
Graphics and certification
Track list
- US 7 "single
- "Mickey" - 3:36
- "Thieves in the Loose" - 3:50
- International 7 "single
- "Mickey" - 3:36
- "Hanging Around" - 4:06
- US 12 "single
- "Mickey" (Special Club mix) (Short) - 4:32
- "Mickey" (Mixed Special Club) (Length) - 5:58
- Alternate US 12 "single
- "Mickey" (Special Club mix) - 5:58
- "Mickey" (Spanish version) - 5:12
Lolly Version
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