Good Girls Don't
"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. Showcasing their knack for blending Beatles-inspired melodies with a sharper new wave attitude, the song became another memorable hit from the era.
This 1979 power pop/new wave track features a driving rhythm, catchy guitar lines, and Doug Fieger's distinctive vocals delivering somewhat provocative lyrics. "Good Girls Don't" solidified The Knack's signature sound and remains a prime example of late 70s power pop energy and attitude.
SONG MEANING: The song expresses the singer's frustration with a girl perceived as playing innocent ("She's a good girl") while potentially being more provocative or teasing underneath. The controversial closing line implies the singer doesn't adhere to the same "good" behavior, highlighting a tension between perceived appearances and underlying desires or actions.
"The Knack"
- TITLE: The Knack
- ACTIVE: 1978–1982 (1978), 1986–1992 (1986), 1994, 1996–2010 (1996)
- BAND: The Knack
"My Sharona"
- TITLE: My Sharona
- BAND: The Knack
- GENRE: Garage Rock, New Wave, Power Pop
- OTHER: OneHitWonder, Workout Song
- RELEASEDAY: June 11
- YEAR: 1979
