Morning Music Video: Toni Basil - "Over My Head"

I've always hated the designation of Toni Basil as a "one-hit wonder" solely because she never hit the charts again after her 1983 hit "Mickey," recorded when she was nearly 40 and featuring a video in which she dances around in a cheerleader outfit.  Basil is so much more than a singer -- as an actress, she appeared in FIVE EASY PIECES, EASY RIDER and GREASER'S PALACE, and as a choreographer, she worked with David Bowie and Bette Midler on stage shows along with working on films like THE ROSE, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING and THAT THING YOU DO!.  

So, basically, screw you, people that think of Basil as "that 'Mickey' girl."  She's great, even in her follow-up to her pop hit, which finds her bursting out of pulp novel covers.  Is it odd?  Yes!  But Toni Basil doesn't give a crap - just look at her expressions.  She doesn't care if you think she's sexy or a pop icon.  She's just having a great time and enjoying the ride.