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My Sharona

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

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
  • GENRE: Garage Rock, New Wave, Power Pop
  • OTHER: OneHitWonder, Workout Song
  • RELEASEDAY: June 11
  • YEAR: 1979
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