"Mickey" is a 1982 American new wave song recorded by singer and choreographer Toni Basil. Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as "Kitty", it was first recorded by U.K. pop group Racey in1979. A music video for the song, featuring costuming and choreography inspired by cheerleader dance routines, was played heavily on MTV and contiunes to attract interest. The single scored number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for one week and number two in the UK singles chart. The song was Basil's only top forty success, making her a "one-hit-wonder". It … read more
"Mickey" is a 1982 American new wave song recorded by singer and choreographer Toni Basil. Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as "… read more
"Mickey" is a 1982 American new wave song recorded by singer and choreographer Toni Basil. Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as "Kitty", it was first recorded b… read more
Toni Basil was born Antonia Christina Basilotta on September 22nd, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before getting into music, she was a go-go dancer and she acted in some movies like "Easy Rider" and "Pajama Party." She later got her start in singing as the singer and dancer in the short film "Breakaway." She later was involved with a dance troup called "The Lockers" and got into more dancing and choreography. She was the first musical artist in the 80s to do a music video album, where the consumer could purchase a VHS video that included … read more
Toni Basil was born Antonia Christina Basilotta on September 22nd, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before getting into music, she was a go-go dancer and she acted in some movies like &q… read more
Toni Basil was born Antonia Christina Basilotta on September 22nd, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before getting into music, she was a go-go dancer and she acted in some movies like "Easy Rider" and "Pajama Party.&q… read more