My Sharona (single edit)

~ Recording by The Knack

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1My Sharona4:01The KnackMy SharonaThe KnackSingle
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)2S 008 85921
1.1My Sharona3:58The KnackMy SharonaThe KnackSingle
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)4731
1.1My Sharona4:01The KnackMy SharonaThe KnackSingle
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)ECR-20612
1.5My Sharona4:02The Knack25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1979: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD79
3.10My Sharona4:01The KnackFormula 45Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Silver Eagle RecordsCDL-57026, CDL-57027, CDL-57028, SED-10774
1.16My Sharona4:01The KnackSounds of the Seventies: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2600, SOD-09
1.2My Sharona4:04The KnackBillboard Top Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70674
1.2My Sharona4:04The KnackBillboard Top Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70674
1.1My Sharona4:04The KnackBillboard Top Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.15My Sharona4:00The KnackGood TimesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-3523
2.13My Sharona4:01The KnackThose Rocking ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2 22502
1.1My Sharona4:04The KnackWerners KlopperVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 241-263
2.17My Sharona4:04The KnackFlashback to the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureCD‐DL 1233
2.7My Sharona4:03The KnackThe Rock Collection: Rock PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/13
1.7My Sharona4:04The KnackSuper Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 22Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-08-17
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71202
1.9My Sharona4:02The KnackGuitar Rock: 1978-1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2696, R968-02
2.1My Sharona4:04The KnackYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/03
1.9My Sharona4:04The KnackJust Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-06-21
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71694
1.18My Sharona4:00The KnackAbsolute PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE1994-06-22
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 5018
2.3My Sharona4:02The KnackAmerican Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)07-477228-10
1.1My Sharona4:07The KnackMy Sharona / TemptedThe Knack / SqueezeSingle
A&M Records, Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863628002
1.9My Sharona4:03The KnackThe 70’s: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 597/10
1.2My Sharona4:05The KnackThe No. 1 Hits 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 607 8
1.6My Sharona4:02The KnackThe Rock Collection, Volume 2: On the Wild SideVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
New Sound (imprint of UK company Newsound Ltd. up till Sep 1997)NSCD 003
1.14My Sharona4:00The KnackWave: The Biggest New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 868442
1.3My Sharona4:02The KnackNo. 1 70’s Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1995-08-14
PolyTel525 948-2
3.9My Sharona4:01The KnackSensational 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-10-01
DiskyDC 861422, DC 861432, DC 861452
1.3My Sharona4:02The Knack3 Minutes of Fame, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Kenwest MusicKNEWCD 749
1.1My Sharona3:59The KnackOne Hit Classics of the 70s & 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTARCD 1042
2.14My Sharona4:00The KnackTeenage Kicks: 46 Classic Punk & New Wave TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 338-2
1.1My Sharona4:05The KnackRock On: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-05-21
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-18019
1.9My Sharona4:02The Knack25 Years of Number 1 Hits, Volume 5: 1978/1979/1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-08-19
Connoisseur Collection
1.15My Sharona4:01The KnackI Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the 70's, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-24
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 50952
1.10My Sharona4:01The KnackGegen den Wind 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-10-25
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)
2.10My Sharona4:02The Knack'80's RetroVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-3536
1.7My Sharona4:01The KnackMaximum Power 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Insight (Polygram sublabel), PolyGram535 420-2
1.2My Sharona4:01The KnackOn The Road AgainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDCA 862612
1.6My Sharona4:01The KnackOn the Wild SideVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
New Sound (imprint of UK company Newsound Ltd. up till Sep 1997)NSCD 003
2.10My Sharona4:02The KnackPunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Starland MusicOPCD-3536
2.1My Sharona4:04The KnackYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA482/9548 34347 2
1.13My Sharona4:03The KnackA Time to Remember: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-05-20
1.16My Sharona4:02The Knack18 New Wave Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-09-18
JCI, Warner Special ProductsJCD-3196, OPCD-1781
1.9My Sharona4:02The KnackAtomic: Sounds of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997-10-13
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.2My Sharona3:59The Knack30 Years of Classic Hits of the 60s, 70s & 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTELCD0015
1.9My Sharona4:00The Knack100 Non Stop Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 877362
1.1My Sharona4:04The KnackAM Gold: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Capitol Special Markets, Time–Life Music72438-19561-2-0, AM1-26
1.19My Sharona4:01The KnackBest Seventies Album in the World... Ever! Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music South Africa (not for release label use!)CDBEST(WLMD)4
1.10My Sharona4:03The KnackEssential New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 72713
2.15My Sharona4:00The KnackEternal Love, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDOU 888642
4.2My Sharona4:02The KnackSeventies Complete, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.2My Sharona4:03The KnackTen From ThenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72438-21322-2-6
3.13My Sharona4:02The KnackThe Best of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDTESBOX 002
1.6My Sharona4:05The KnackThe Party CDVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-28
46016
1.8My Sharona4:00The Knack70’s New RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-01
Essex Records4021
1.17My Sharona4:02The KnackFantastic 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-21
Sony Music TV
1.11My Sharona4:02The KnackSounds of the Seventies: Super 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-17
Time–Life Music, EMI-Capitol Special Markets72438-19912-2-0, M18133
2.19My Sharona4:01The Knack20th Century Hits for a New Millennium: 40 Hits of 1975–1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDO 852812
1.4My Sharona4:03The KnackClassic Rock: 1975-1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/16, TL559/16
1.2My Sharona4:04The KnackFreewheelin’ (Accompanying Booklet (BL/BC-428-A))Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 1911, RDCD 1912, RDCD 1913, RDCD 1914, RDCD 1915
1.4My Sharona4:04The KnackHard Rock Cafe: Party RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7420
1.6My Sharona4:01The KnackKneipen Hits, die ZweiteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDO 852122
2.11My Sharona4:00The KnackThe World’s Best Ever Beer SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4976362, 7243 4 97636 2 3
2.8My Sharona4:01The KnackIlja Richter präsentiert: Disco 78-79Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-05-12
DiskyGDO 858162
4.4My Sharona4:01The Knack20th Century Hits for a New MillenniumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-07-26
DiskyDB 850822
1.7My Sharona3:57The KnackNon-Stop Seventies PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-09-13
EMI Gold
3.7My Sharona3:59The KnackHits of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-10-11
EMI Gold724352270323
2.2My Sharona4:01The KnackWow That Was the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1999-10-25
DiskyDB 249302
1.16My Sharona4:03The KnackIlja Richter präsentiert: Disco Die Hits der 70'er Jahre 1970-1979 CD2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky (For unofficial releases bearing the Disky logo.)BX 855012
2.4My Sharona4:01The KnackKneipenhits: Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDO 858062
2.9My Sharona4:01The KnackSay Cheese! Ultimate One Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)SMECD012
2.12My Sharona4:03The KnackSounds of the 70s: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Time–Life MusicTL 469/03
2.12My Sharona4:03The KnackSounds of the 70s: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 469/03
1.4My Sharona3:58The KnackWickie, Slime und Paiper - Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 494687 2
1.2My Sharona4:04The KnackEntertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-09-06
Buddha Records (1998–2002, formerly known as Buddah Records)74465 99738 2
2.22My Sharona4:01The KnackClassic Rock: The ImmortalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest0350908-1/2/3
1.12My Sharona4:01The KnackGreatest Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 995632, BX 995672, BX 995682, BX 995692
1.12My Sharona4:02The KnackGreatest Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 991472, BX 991482, BX 991492, BX 991502, BX 991512, BX 991522, BX 991532, BX 991542, DB 991552
1.2My Sharona3:58The KnackOvernight Sensations 1975-1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)
2.14My Sharona?:??The KnackRock Em Stock 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 28477 2 3
5.8My Sharona4:03The KnackBest of Driving RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-08-20
EMI Gold534 728 2
1.5My Sharona4:01The Knack1000 Original Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Plus724356405622
1.13My Sharona4:02The KnackClassic Rock (exclusive to Tesco)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 34906 2 1, 7243 5 34907 2 0, 7243 5 34908 2 9, 7243 5 34909 2 8
2.1My Sharona4:01The KnackLas Cien de la 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vale Music
5.15My Sharona4:00The KnackOne‐Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 610292
2.15My Sharona4:01The KnackRock BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 647532
2.3My Sharona4:03The KnackThe Greatest Seventies CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
His Master’s Voice724353385828
2.12My Sharona4:00The KnackThe Best Air Guitar Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-09-23
2.4My Sharona3:59The KnackAbsolute Rock Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2002-10-24
Absolute (compilation series brand used by Stockholm-based EVA Records)ACCD 3005
1.12My Sharona4:00The KnackThe World's Absolute Best Ever Beer SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2002-11-04
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)5 43955 2
2.12My Sharona4:00The KnackThe Best Air Guitar Album in the World… IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-18
Virgin TVVTDCD 488
1.14My Sharona4:03The KnackClassic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBX43
2.12My Sharona4:00The KnackThe Best Air Guitar Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Records Denmark ApSEMI 5814222
2.16My Sharona4:00The KnackThe Best One Hit Wonders in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-02-03
Virgin TVVTDCD497
5.2My Sharona4:01The Knack100% RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-03-11
  • US2003-03-24
DiskyMP 791912
1.11My Sharona4:01The KnackHockey Night in FinlandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FI2003-03-14
Poko RekordsPOKOCD 270
3.9My Sharona4:01The KnackSensational 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-10
Disky
Promotion
3.6My Sharona4:01The KnackCapitol Records 50th Anniversary 1942–1992Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-04-27
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO-79242, DPRO-79243, DPRO-79244, DPRO-79245, DPRO-79246, DPRO-79247, DPRO-79248, DPRO-79249
3.2My Sharona4:03The KnackReborn to Run: The 35th Anniversary of MustangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7434
14.19My Sharona4:01The KnackThe Radio Essential SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
2.19My Sharona4:04The KnackClassic Cuts Presents: 70s Night: The Definitive DJ Collection: G to KVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX008

Relationships

bass:Prescott Niles (in 1979-04)
drums (drum set):Bruce Gary (in 1979-04)
guitar [lead guitar]:Berton Averre (in 1979-04)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:Doug Fieger (in 1979-04)
sampled by:This One by Scanty Sandwich
mash-ups:Finding Out Sharona Is Blind (Louis XIV vs. Devo vs. Fatboy Slim vs. The Knack) by Party Ben
Hot 'n' Cold Sharona (Katy Perry vs. The Knack) by Torero Bootleg Productions
Tear My Sharona Apart (She Wants Revenge vs. The Knack) by DJ Tripp
recording of:My Sharona (in 1979-04)

My Sharona

writer:Berton Averre
Douglas Fieger
later parody versions:Babylona
Comme des connards
Comme des connards (version censurée)
Fair Verona
My Bologna
later translated parody versions:Ma va n'mona
later translated versions:愛到你發狂