Mickey's Monkey
Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]
Alright, is everybody ready?
Alright now, here we go
A one, a two, a one, two
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Alright yeah yeah
Well this cat named Mickey came from out of town, yeah
He was spreading new dance all around
And in just a matter of a few days, yeah
His dance became the new teenage craze
And the people see him dancing they begin to see
To see this cat do that monkey thing
It's really something to see
This cat named Mickey's doing that monkey
C'mon let's do Mickey's monkey children
Yeah, let's do Mickey's monkey children
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Monkey see, monkey do
C'mon you can do the monkey too
C'mon doing the Mickey's monkey children
Yeah you're doing Mickey's monkey children
Lum de Lum de la ey
Lum de Lum de la ey
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Mickey's monkey, Mickey's monkey
One more time
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Alright now, here we go
A one, a two, a one, two
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Alright yeah yeah
Well this cat named Mickey came from out of town, yeah
He was spreading new dance all around
And in just a matter of a few days, yeah
His dance became the new teenage craze
And the people see him dancing they begin to see
To see this cat do that monkey thing
It's really something to see
This cat named Mickey's doing that monkey
C'mon let's do Mickey's monkey children
Yeah, let's do Mickey's monkey children
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Monkey see, monkey do
C'mon you can do the monkey too
C'mon doing the Mickey's monkey children
Yeah you're doing Mickey's monkey children
Lum de Lum de la ey
Lum de Lum de la ey
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Do the monkey, Mickey's monkey
Mickey's monkey, Mickey's monkey
One more time
Lum de lum de la ey
Lum de lum de la ey
Mickey's Monkey
Hollies' 'Mickey's Monkey' is a vibrant song from their 2011 compilation 'Clarke Hicks & Nash Years,' capturing the band's signature 1960s British Invasion sound. The track features the group's characteristic harmonies and upbeat tempo, reflecting their status as one of the era's most prominent vocal groups. Released during a period of significant activity for the Hollies, the song exemplifies their ability to blend catchy melodies with polished production. As part of their broader discography, it stands as a testament to their enduring appeal and the enduring popularity of their mid-60s recordings, which continue to resonate with fans of classic rock and roll.