My Sharona
The Knack
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Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs Dog of the world unite Dancin' dogs Yeah Countin' dogs, funky dogs Nasty dogs (Dog) Atomic dog Atomic dog Like the boys When they're out there walkin' the streets May compete Nothin' but the dog in ya Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Like the boys When they're out there walkin' the streets May compete Nothin' but the dog in ya Why must I feel like that Oh, why must I chase the cat Like the boys When they're out there walkin' the streets May compete Nothin' but the dog in ya Ruff Ruff Ruff Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher, baby, do the dogcatcher Ooh Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Just walkin' the dog Oh, atomic dog Futuristic bow-wow Ruff Leader of the pack Wild dog Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Just the dog in me Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Just the dog in me Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat The dog in me (Dog in me) The dog is in me (Dog in me) Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher Do you want to do the dogcatcher Well, baby, why don't you do it again for me Dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher House-trained dogs Wild dogs Say it again Why must I feel like that
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Written by: BURTON AVERRE, DOUG FIEGER
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11 facts about this song
Recording History"My Sharona" was a song by American rock band The Knack, released in 1979 from their album "Get The Knack." It was written by lead vocalist Doug Fieger and lead guitarist Berton Averre.
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InspirationFieger wrote the song about a real-life Sharona - Sharona Alperin, who was a 17-year-old high school student when he fell in love with her. Alperin later became a successful real estate agent in Los Angeles.
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Chart SuccessThe song was an instant success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and holding the spot for six weeks. It also topped the charts in several other countries, including Australia and Canada.
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Fastest DebutAs of the time it was released, "My Sharona" was the fastest debut single to reach gold status (500,000 sales) since The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1964.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover features Sharona Alperin holding a copy of The Knack's debut album. She was the girlfriend of lead singer Doug Fieger at the time and was the inspiration for the song.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was used famously in the 1994 movie "Reality Bites," helping to revitalize its popularity. It has also appeared in numerous other movies and TV shows.
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Re-recorded VersionThe band re-recorded the song in 1991, hoping to capitalize on the interest generated by its inclusion in "Reality Bites," but it didn't achieve similar success.
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Cultural Impact"My Sharona" has been covered by numerous artists in the years since its release, and it's often cited as a classic example of new wave and power pop music.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being released over four decades ago, the song remains popular and is frequently played on classic rock and pop music radio stations.
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Parodies and Pop Culture ReferencesDue to its iconic status, the song has been parodied and referenced in numerous TV shows, films, and other media. In 1980, comedy musician Weird Al Yankovic released a parody called "My Bologna."
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Music Hall of FameIn 2008, "My Sharona" was inducted into the U.S. Billboard Hot 100's all-time top songs at number 75.
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