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Go Ahead, Ask Sharona Again About ‘My Sharona’

Even now, approaching the 40th anniversary of the biggest single of 1979, Sharona Alperin can’t escape it. “Oh my God, almost daily, almost anytime someone hears my name,” Ms. Alperin says. “They say ‘Oh, like ‘My Sharona?’ And...

The Story of the Knack’s “My Sharona” and the Real-life Romance Behind the Song

It was the No. 1 song in the country for six weeks in 1979, and it certainly left an impression. “My Sharona” by The Knack was an ode to a raven-haired teenager with a wonderfully unique name, Sharona Alperin, and a great, catchy pop tune f...

Rock Muse

➻ “I worked at a clothing store called Denise’s Place, and there was a lovely woman who came in and introduced her boyfriend. He said, ‘Hi, my name is Doug. I’m playing a showcase. Come hear us.’ And I said, ‘OK.’ Doug ended his...

You’re right: this song is about you

The inspirations for some of the biggest selling and best loved songs in the world are to be revealed in a new book to be published next month celebrating the power of the musician's muse. The Girl in the Song: The Real Stories Behind 50 Classi...

The Woman Behind ‘My Sharona’

Over 30 years ago, a band called The Knack catapulted to stardom with its hit, "My Sharona." It also made a star out of its muse, a woman named — not surprisingly — Sharona. >> READ MORE

Sharona Alperin of “My Sherona” and her life as a real estate agent to the stars

In the market for a Hollywood home? If you’re Claire Danes or Leonardo DiCaprio, the search for the ideal domicile begins with the answer to the trivia question ”Who’s the girl in the Knack‘s 1979 hit single?” — Real estate agent Sh...

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