50+ Music1d ago
"Mickey" (also titled "Hey #Mickey") is a song originally recorded by English #rock band #Racey under the title "Kitty" for their debut studio album Smash and Grab (1979). American singer #ToniBasil covered it for her debut studio album #WordOfMouth (1981). #NickyChinn and #MikeChapman co-wrote the song while production was helmed by Greg Mathieson and #TrevorVeitch. It is a #newWave song, featuring guitar, #synthesizers, and cheerleading chants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E-Zrg9CB_Q
TONI BASIL - Mickey

Toni Basil - vocal, choreographyJohn Goodsall - guitarRic Parnell - drumsDoug Lunn - bassPaul Delph - Farfisa organ

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Show threadDr. Dani SanchezMay 6
Toni Basil not only choreographed & co-directed the 1981 video for “Once in a Lifetime” (https://youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8?si=IK7qx48MjiDynfro) but she also in general helped David Byrne find his way dance-wise (pics are them c. 1987)
#CultShelf #TalkingHead #ToniBasil #DavidByrne
RandomBaywatchMay 3

#ToniBasil

Season 2 Episode 22 "Summer of '85"

#RandomBaywatch #lvdlpx #Baywatch #SummerOf85

Top 40 Years AgoApr 22
40 years ago this week, "Once In A Lifetime" by #TalkingHeads entered the #Top100 at 92. It peaked at 91 on 03 May 1986. The video was directed by #ToniBasil, most famous for "Mickey". The song was originally released five years earlier, but climbed the charts as a live release, taken from the film "Stop Making Sense". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsSpAOD6K8 #1980s #MusicHistory #MusicVideo
Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime (Official Video)

You're watching the official music video for Talking Heads - "Once in a Lifetime" from the album 'Remain in Light' (1980)Directors: Toni Basil and David Byrn...

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Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドApr 17
#TOTP Here she is at 81, and other clips. #ToniBasil https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IkBM8eBncNM
81 years old amazing dancer Toni Basil busting out moves + other footage of her at various ages 💃

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50+ MusicApr 12
Mickey 🏰
#ToniBasil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E-Zrg9CB_Q
TONI BASIL - Mickey

Toni Basil - vocal, choreographyJohn Goodsall - guitarRic Parnell - drumsDoug Lunn - bassPaul Delph - Farfisa organ

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B-Movie EnemaApr 9

Slaughterhouse Rock from 1988 is a really strange movie. In some ways, it's a rock and roll horror movie, which was popular at the time. In other ways, it has this supernatural/demonic evil element, also popular at the time. And in a third way, it kind of has this comedic/lighthearted feel to it. Again, as was popular at the time.

Read the review from January 2020 at https://wp.me/p9XNnZ-12Y

#blog #review #80s #demons #horror #tonibasil

Slaughterhouse Rock (1988)

We begin that march with something that was a part of an end.  I have often talked about the importance of Bizarre TV, a Roku channel that ultimately brought me back to writing on this site and int…

50+ MusicApr 1
"Ricky" is a 1983 song by American parody artist "Weird Al" Yankovic, duetting with voice actress #TressMacNeille. It is a parody of the 1982 song "#Mickey" by #ToniBasil, which itself is a cover of #MikeChapman and #NickyChinn's "Kitty" recorded by #Racey. The song focuses on #LucyAndRickyRicardo in 1950's #sitcom #ILoveLucy, and their general discussions and hobbies within the show. "Ricky" was one of the last two tracks added to "Weird Al" Yankovic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIdml6As76w
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Ricky

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Emeritus Prof Christopher MayDec 17

Great piece in the Guardian on the awesome Toni Basil - if you have time to read it you'll either find out about, or be reminded of a major cultural phenomenon!

#ToniBasil #dance #music #film

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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/17/toni-basil-magical-life-elvis-bowie-mickey

The magical life of Toni Basil: how she taught Elvis, enchanted Bowie – and had a smash hit with ‘Mickey’

The woman Quentin Tarantino called ‘the goddess of go-go’ is one of the most connected and accomplished in Hollywood. At 82, she recalls working with Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, David Byrne, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio – the list goes on – and the time Bing Crosby made a pass at her

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50+ MusicNov 22
Mickey 🏰₊˚⊹♡
#ToniBasil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFrmapGCuhs
Toni Basil - Hey Mickey (One Hit Wonder)

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