The Inspiration Behind These Famous Songs Show That A Great Idea Can Come From Anywhere

My Sharona

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The moment The Knacks frontman Doug Fieger laid eyes on Sharona Alperin, it was love at first sight. Despite Fieger being 25 and Alperin being 17 at the time, his love for her inspired him to write songs about her. Nevertheless, only one became a household single.

“My Sharona” secured The Knacks one of the biggest hits ever known. Fieger and Alperin dated for four years, with the single being written in about a 15-minute span. Interestingly enough, Alperin went on to work in real estate and promotes her listings on mysharona.com