But despite all those impressive credits, many fans will forever know Basil for “Mickey,” one of the greatest one-hit-wonders of the ‘80s, or possibly of all time. “Mickey” was actually a remake of ...

Charli XCX has shared her contribution to the Barbie movie soundtrack. True to its name, “Speed Drive” is a fast-paced banger that remixes Toni Basil’s iconic 1982 track “Mickey.” “Ah-ah, Barbie, ...

Baby Tate and Saweetie Cover Hey Mickey: Rappers Baby Tate and Saweetie have released a stunning reworking of Toni Basil’s 1981 pop classic “Hey Mickey.” It’s practically unrecognizable, besides the ...

While Basil’s “Mickey” is famous, it wasn’t the original version of the song. According to Medium, “Mickey” was initially a track called “Kitty” by the British band Racey. When Basil performed the ...

Toni Basil's claims arising from the use of her 80s hit "Mickey" in a South Park episode and in connection with a line of Disney clothing at Forever 21 have been rejected by a California appeals court ...

Toni Basil was already a 38-year-old showbiz veteran when her bouncy hit “Mickey” was released in the U.S. in May 1982, and in many ways the song was just a blip on her dizzyingly lengthy résumé. The ...