Toni Basil – “Mickey” (1981)
“Oh Mickey, you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey!”
Despite dancing around in a cheerleader outfit in the video, Toni Basil was actually 39 years old when she released her 1981 hit “Mickey.”
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Initially, the song’s title was intended to be “Kitty” but, after some debate, Basil decided to switch it up, making the song about a man, not a kitten. The song instantly became an international hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart. However, this was Basil’s first and only track that it to the top of the charts, marking her as a one-hit-wonder.