My Sharona

The Knack

About My Sharona

"My Sharona" () is the debut single by the Knack. The song was written by Berton Averre and Doug Fieger, and released in 1979 from their album Get the Knack. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart where it remained for 6 weeks, and was number one on Billboard's 1979 Top Pop Singles year-end chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, representing half a million copies sold, and was Capitol Records' fastest gold status debut single since the Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1964.  


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Ooh, my little pretty one, my pretty one
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona
Ooh, you make my motor run, my motor run
Got it coming off o' the line, Sharona

Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona

Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keeping it a mystery, it gets to me
Running down the length of my thigh, Sharona

Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona

When you gonna give to me, a gift to me
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it d-d-destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?

Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona

Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona

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The Knack

The Knack was an American New Wave rock quartet based in Los Angeles that rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", an international number one hit in 1979. In 2008 studio musician Duane Leinan joined the band on tour dates and in the studio. In February 2010 Doug Fieger passed away .. ending the band. more »

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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.
Inspiration
Fieger 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.
Chart Success
The 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.
Fastest Debut
As 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.
Album Artwork
The 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.
Movie Soundtrack
The 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.
Re-recorded Version
The 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.
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.
Enduring Popularity
Despite being released over four decades ago, the song remains popular and is frequently played on classic rock and pop music radio stations.
Parodies and Pop Culture References
Due 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."
Music Hall of Fame
In 2008, "My Sharona" was inducted into the U.S. Billboard Hot 100's all-time top songs at number 75.

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