Women Behind the Songs: 'My Sharona'
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From the Knack's 'My Sharona' (1979)
Knack frontman Doug Fieger was a twentysomething rock journeyman with a dirty-old-man streak when he met 16-year-old Sharona, who would give him his place in rock history. Fieger threw caution -- and age-of-consent laws -- to the wind and wooed Sharona, who inspired the song that bears her name, and she ended up posing for the single's picture sleeve. They remained a couple for four years, leaving Fieger as one of rock's great one-hit wonders and Sharona one of L.A.'s more successful real estate agents. Listen to 'My Sharona'
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pbyhistorianat 8-26-2008
I was 21 when the 45 rpm single came out and I'm sure the cover left me absolutely no choice but to buy it. She seemed dangerously close to under-age and I felt guilty looking, but that was - and still is - a terrific and stunning picture.
The good news for all you inconsiderate dregs is that every day brings you closer to big guts, hairy backs and bald spots. What a catch you'll be! And as the younger kids laugh at how repulsive you are, remember that you helped raise them that way. Unfortunately, you will never comprehend the things that make women wonderful and you will bring a lot of unhappiness to the poor wretch who marries you.
A woman is the heart of her family - the sun that her family orbits. I'm sure they don't appreciate the way you dis Sharona. Should we all call your mother a skank and laugh at her? Alas, no - why hurt her for your failure to reach even the lowest bar of humanity? So go ahead and show us how stupid your are. Like King George, your motto should be "Wrong 'til the end, and proud of it!". We're far more impressed with her than we are with you.
ROCHELLEat 6-10-2009
this songs brings back gooooood memories of my youth, yeah! whewwwwwww! mmmmm my shorona
jacval60at 6-10-2009
That was great, I only wish the women in the Middle east were treated that good and appreciated.
sobrio101at 6-10-2009
again , pretty girl ? Love it!
tonyat 6-27-2009
Anyone have the 45 jacket? Burn and post, please.
JBaerat 9-28-2009
The Knack was NOT a one-hit wonder. They hit #11 with "Good Girls Don't," the follow-up to "My Sharona"(and a better song, in my opinion), and they scored another Top 40 hit in 1980 with "Baby Talks Dirty."
Justloopat 8-04-2007
Yuk...
Sharona Futermanat 8-04-2007
I am so grateful for this song...since my name is Sharona (a little older then "the Sharona" and also in real estate)...it is a great ice breaker and always puts a smile on my face...thanks Doug for writing it...Shalom Sharona
Rommelat 8-04-2007
It's a good song, even my 5 year old son wants to hear it over & over again.
licyourfaceat 8-04-2007
That was an awesome song. i rollerskated my but off to that when i was 7 ;-)
Nanceat 8-04-2007
I dug out my "Get the Knack" album....theres no pic of "Sharona" anywhere on it, or on the sleeve.
flyingcloudat 6-10-2009
Single---Not album
tonyat 6-27-2009
She was on the S I N G L E not the album. Remember when we bought single records? They had theor own jackets, sometimes with a picture, sometimes just plain. Ah those WERE the days. for a dollar and a half you got two great songs or one grat and one unknown "filler".
SASat 8-04-2007
That does NOT look like a 16 year old girl.
jacval60at 6-10-2009
Of course she is older now.
Homer Simpsonat 8-04-2007
This is as good looking as any man I've ever seen wearing womens clothing....Now, where is my "Spider Pig"?
Ciciat 8-04-2007
SAS,
She was 16 in 1979. That is a current pic!
Ciciat 8-04-2007
She was 16 in 1979. This is a current pic
WILLat 8-04-2007
IT SAID HER PICTURE WAS USED ON THE SINGLE
Ciciat 8-04-2007
It didn't say this picture was used on it!!!! Obviously if this pic was from '79, the picture quality would not be as good.