The Inspiration Behind These Famous Songs Show That A Great Idea Can Come From Anywhere

I Love Mickey

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Teresa Brewer recorded the song “I Love Mickey” about Mickey Mantle, the center fielder for the New York Yankees. What’s impressive is that Mantle appeared on the record with Brewer herself. But, that didn’t stop people assuming there was a mutual attraction between the singer and baseball slugger.

The song came to be when Brewer was at a Yankee game while watching Mantle in action. She told a friend how terrific she thought Mantle was and decided to write a song about it. Brewer then presented the song to Mantle and they recorded the track together.