Mickey (Toni Basil song)

"Mickey"
Artwork for US vinyl release
Single by Toni Basil
from the album Word of Mouth
B-side
  • "Hanging Around"
  • "Thief on the Loose"
ReleasedJanuary 3, 1982
Recorded1981
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Toni Basil singles chronology
"Breakaway"
(1966)
"Mickey"
(1982)
"Nobody"
(1982)
Music Video
"Mickey" on YouTube

"Mickey" (also titled "Hey Mickey"; originally titled as "Kitty") is a song recorded by American singer Toni Basil for her debut studio album, Word of Mouth (1981). It was first recorded by the pop group Racey, titled "Kitty". Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn wrote the song, while production was helmed by Greg Mathieson and Trevor Veitch. Basil's version is new wave, featuring guitar, synthesizers and cheerleading chants.