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My Sharona

Get instantly hooked by The Knack's explosive 1979 debut smash, "My Sharona"! Driven by an...
BAND | The Knack

"My Sharona"

Last updated 📅 2025-04-12

Get instantly hooked by The Knack's explosive 1979 debut smash, "My Sharona"! Driven by an unforgettable stuttering guitar riff and powerful drum beat, this track became a global phenomenon. Its infectious blend of power pop, new wave, and garage rock energy makes it a killer workout song.

  • TITLE: My Sharona
  • BAND: The Knack
  • GENRE: Garage Rock, New Wave, Power Pop
  • OTHER: OneHitWonder, Workout Song
  • RELEASEDAY: June 11
  • YEAR: 1979

Released as the lead single from The Knack's debut album Get the Knack in 1979, "My Sharona" dominated the charts, holding the number one spot for weeks. This power pop masterpiece, with its raw garage rock edge and new wave sensibility, defined the band's sound and remains a perfect high-energy workout anthem.

Featuring Berton Averre's iconic guitar work and Doug Fieger's impassioned vocals, "My Sharona" captured the urgent energy of late 70s rock. Its driving rhythm and undeniable hooks solidify its legacy as one of the most recognizable power pop/new wave hits ever recorded, perfect for any workout playlist.

SONG MEANING: The song is a direct expression of lead singer Doug Fieger's intense infatuation with a real teenager named Sharona Alperin at the time. The lyrics ("Ooh my little pretty one... When you gonna give me some time, Sharona?") convey an urgent, almost obsessive desire and longing for her attention and affection.

Band

"The Knack"

Get the knack for power pop with The Knack! This American band burst onto the scene in the late 70s with an infectious blend of catchy hooks, driving rock energy, and new wave attitude. Their explosive debut album and single took the world by storm, defining a moment.
  • TITLE: The Knack
  • ACTIVE: 1978–1982 (1978), 1986–1992 (1986), 1994, 1996–2010 (1996)
  • BAND: The Knack
Their career was instantly defined by a monumental debut single from 1979. Built around an unforgettable, stuttering guitar riff and a driving, insistent beat, this power pop classic captured the raw energy of youthful obsession and became a massive, inescapable worldwide number one hit record...
BAND | The Knack

"Good Girls Don't"

Get hooked on The Knack's edgy 1979 power pop hit, "Good Girls Don't"! The follow-up single to their massive debut, this track combines infectious hooks with a driving new wave beat. Its catchy melody and controversial lyrics made it another chart success for the band.
  • TITLE: Good Girls Don't
  • BAND: The Knack
  • GENRE: New Wave, Power Pop
  • RELEASEDAY: August 11
  • YEAR: 1979
Released as the second single from The Knack's chart-topping 1979 debut album Get the Knack, "Good Girls Don't" continued their power pop reign...
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