In 1982, Toni Basil topped the chart with her upbeat song "Mickey". Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, what was the original name of the song as first recorded in 1979 by a group called Racey?

The song "Kitty" was recorded in 1979 and appeared on the Racey album called Smash and Grab. Toni Basil, a choreographer and dancer from Las Vegas, wanted to make it about a man, so she changed the title to "Mickey," and added the part in which she chants "Oh Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine, you blow my mind".

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