"Kitty" | |
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Song by Racey from the album Smash and Grab | |
Released | 1979 |
Recorded | 1979 |
Genre | Bubblegum pop |
Writer | Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn |
Producer | Mike Chapman |
"Mickey" | ||||
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Single by Toni Basil | ||||
from the album Word of Mouth | ||||
Released | February 5, 1982 | |||
Recorded | 1981 | |||
Genre | Bubblegum pop New Wave |
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Length | 4:12 (album) 3:36 (single) |
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Label | Chrysalis (U.S.) Radial Choice (U.K.) Virgin (Canada) |
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Writer(s) | Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn | |||
Producer | Mike Chapman | |||
Toni Basil singles chronology | ||||
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"Mickey" is a 1982 U.S. new wave song recorded by singer and choreographer Toni Basil. Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as "Kitty", it was first recorded by UK popular 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, and because she was fond of The Monkees' lead singer Micky Dolenz after meeting him on the set of their movie Head as a choreographer. A music video for the song, featuring costuming and choreography inspired by cheerleader dance routines, was played heavily on MTV.
The single scored number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week and number two in the UK singles chart. The song was Basil's only Top 40 success, making her a "one-hit wonder".[1] It is named #5 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of all time, #16 on 20 to 1's Top 20 One Hit Wonders Countdown and #7 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s. It has also appeared on countless Greatest or Best lists and countdowns.
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Chart (1982/83) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100[2] | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[2] | 3 |
Canadian Singles Chart | 1 |
UK Singles Chart | 2 |
Australian Singles Chart[3] | 1 |
New Zealand Singles Chart[4] | 2 |
German Singles Chart | 69 |
Netherlands Singles Chart[5] | 39 |
Danish Singles Chart[6] | 69 |
Preceded by "I Love Rock 'n Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts |
Australian Kent Music Report number-one single (Toni Basil version) June 7, 1982 - June 14, 1982 |
Succeeded by "I've Never Been to Me" by Charlene |
Preceded by "Truly" by Lionel Richie |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single (Toni Basil version) December 11, 1982 |
Succeeded by "Maneater" by Daryl Hall and John Oates |
Preceded by "Truly" by Lionel Richie |
Canadian "RPM" Singles Chart number-one single (Toni Basil version) December 25, 1982 - January 15, 1983 |
Succeeded by "Pass the Dutchie" by Musical Youth |
U.S. 7" single
International 7" single
U.S. 12" single
Alternate U.S. 12" single
"Mickey" | ||||
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Single by Lolly | ||||
from the album My First Album | ||||
Released | September 17, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1998 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:36 (album version) 3:20 (edit) |
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Label | Polydor | |||
Writer(s) | Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn | |||
Producer | Dufflebag Boys | |||
Lolly singles chronology | ||||
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The UK singer Lolly scored a Top Ten hit in the UK singles chart in September 1999. Unlike the original, this version is very pop-heavy, and includes influences from that direction. In addition, there is also a karaoke version of the cover in the album.
CD Single
Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart | 4 |
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