Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn as "Kitty", it was first recorded by UK music group Racey during 1979, appearing on their debut album Smash and Grab.
Finally issued in North America in August 1982, "Mickey" became a number 1 hit in the US and Canada in late 1982, a year and a half after its original release.
Reissued in January 1982, "Mickey" quickly became a substantial UK hit, reaching number 2.
It was issued in Australia by April, where over the Northern summer (Southern winter) it rose to number 1.