when did hey mickey come out

The song "Hey Mickey," originally titled "Mickey," was released by Toni Basil in the United States in January 1982. It was included on her debut album "Word of Mouth" from 1981. The song is a cover of a 1979 song titled "Kitty" by the British pop group Racey, but Toni Basil changed the name to Mickey to make it about a man. Toni Basil's version became widely known for its new wave style and cheerleading chants.