On This Day: May 22 1981 - Toni Basil Released Her Debut Album Word of Mouth

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On This Day: May 22 1981 - Toni Basil Released Her Debut Album Word of Mouth.

On this day May 22 1981 Toni Basil released her debut album Word of Mouth which introduced the world to one of the most unforgettable pop singles of the 1980s Mickey. The album blends new wave and dance pop with a visual flair that matched Toni Basil's background as a choreographer and performance artist. Word of Mouth reached number 22 on the Billboard 200 and helped solidify her place in early MTV culture.

The lead single Mickey became a cultural phenomenon with its cheerleader chant...
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