The Knack – My Sharona -1979

About The Song

“My Sharona” is a rock song by The Knack, released in 1979 as the debut single from their album “Get the Knack.” Here’s a short description and five facts about the song:

Description: “My Sharona” is a high-energy rock song with an infectious guitar riff and catchy lyrics. It became an international hit and is considered The Knack’s signature song, contributing to the success of their debut album.

Five Facts:

Inspiration for the Song Title: The song was written by The Knack’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Doug Fieger. It was inspired by Fieger’s real-life crush on a girl named Sharona Alperin. The combination of the memorable name and Fieger’s infatuation provided the basis for the song’s title and lyrics.
Chart-Topping Success: “My Sharona” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks in 1979, making it one of the biggest hits of the year. Its success helped propel “Get the Knack” to the top of the album charts, making The Knack one of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s.
Debut Album’s Success: The album “Get the Knack” became the fastest-selling debut album since the Beatles’ “Please Please Me.” The success was largely driven by the popularity of “My Sharona,” which quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
Guitar Riff: The song is known for its iconic guitar riff played by lead guitarist Berton Averre. The riff is considered one of the catchiest in rock history and played a significant role in the song’s immediate and lasting appeal.
Critical Reception: While “My Sharona” was a commercial triumph, The Knack faced criticism for being labeled as one-hit wonders. Despite this, the song has endured over the years, with its riff and infectious energy continuing to be celebrated, and it remains a classic example of power pop from the late 1970s.

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Lyrics

Hoo, my little pretty one, my pretty one
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona?
Hoo, you make my motor run, my motor run
Gun it comin’ off of 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, woo!

M-m-m-my Sharona

Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keepin’ it a mystery, it gets to me
Runnin’ 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, woo!

M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona (Yeah!)

When you gonna give to me, g-give 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, woo!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, woo!

M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona

Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona