The Knack was an American rock band based in Los Angeles that rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", an international number-one hit in 1979.
History
Founding (1977–78)
Singer Doug Fieger was a native of Oak Park, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in the 9 Mile/Coolidge area. The brother of attorney Geoffrey Fieger (later known for representing Dr. Jack Kevorkian in a series of assisted suicide cases) Fieger had previously played in an eclectic rock band called Sky as well as the Sunset Bombers. Although Sky had received a modest amount of acclaim, including being produced by Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller, the band broke up without having any chart success. As a result, Fieger made the decision to move to Los Angeles and start another band.
Fieger met the three other original members of the Knack in 1977 and 1978: Berton Averre (lead guitar, backing vocals and keyboards), Prescott Niles (bass), and Bruce Gary (drums). Niles was the last to join, a week before the band's first show in June 1978. In the meantime, Fieger had been doubling on bass on a series of demos that the group had shopped to several record labels, all of which were rejected. Some of these songs later made up the band's debut album Get the Knack, and included "Good Girls Don't".
Cool for Cats is the British new wave group Squeeze's second album, released in 1979. Cool for Cats contains four UK hit singles, more than any other album the band has issued. The album peaked at number 45 in the UK Albums Chart, spending 11 weeks in that listing.
Its 1997 CD release, as part of the Six of One... box set contained two bonus tracks. This collection included the band's first six studio albums, each digitally remastered. In 1998 the six CDs were released individually.
The Knack was an American garage rock and psychedelic band from Los Angeles, California who were active 1960s. They are not to be confused with either the American band of the same name who became popular in the late 1970s, nor the British band of the same name in the 1960s. They were noted for their melodic and instrumental finesse and secured a recording contract with Capitol Records. The band nevertheless failed to break through to a national audience. In the intervening years they have come to the attention of 1960s music collectors and enthusiasts, especially with the release of the Time Waits for No Oneanthology.
History
The Knack were formed in 1965 at by students at Hollywood High School led by Michael Chain. The original name for the band was the InMates. Their original line-up consisted Mike Chain on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Dink Kaplan on lead guitar, and Larry Gould on bass and backing vocals, and Ken Meyers on drums. After traveling on a Shindig road show, the band changed their name to the Knack. Dink Kaplan's older brother played in the Mothers of Invention. Not long after forming, Meyers left the group and was replaced by Pug Baker on drums. The band initially played on the high school circuit, but would advance to the more popular clubs on the Sunset Strip: the Hullabaloo, the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, the Galaxy, the Trip, the Crescendo, Gazzarri’s, It’s Boss, the Cheetah, the Cherokee, the Sea Witch, and others. They were also the first rock group to appear at the Ice House folk room and the Troubadour. The Knack would eventually performed shows at larger venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Palladium, Melody Land, and Carousel.
The song featured prominently on the soundtrack to the Beatles' first feature film, A Hard Day's Night, and was on their album of the same name. The song topped the charts in both the United Kingdom and United States when it was released as a single. The American and British singles of "A Hard Day's Night" as well as both the American and British albums of the same title all held the top position in their respective charts for a couple of weeks in August 1964, the first time any artist had accomplished this feat.
Title
The song's title originated from something said by Ringo Starr, the Beatles' drummer. Starr described it this way in an interview with disc jockeyDave Hull in 1964: "We went to do a job, and we'd worked all day and we happened to work all night. I came up still thinking it was day I suppose, and I said, 'It's been a hard day...' and I looked around and saw it was dark so I said, '...night!' So we came to 'A Hard Day's Night.'"
The film was a financial and critical success. Time magazine rated it as one of the all-time great 100 films. British critic Leslie Halliwell described it as a "comic fantasia with music; an enormous commercial success with the director trying every cinematic gag in the book" and awarded it a full four stars. The film is credited as being one of the most influential musical films of all time, inspiring numerous spy films, The Monkees' television show and pop music videos.
Plot
Bound for a London show, the Beatles escape a horde of fans. Once they are aboard the train and trying to relax, various interruptions test their patience: after a dalliance with a female passenger, Paul's grandfather is confined to the guard's van and the four lads join him there to keep him company. John, Paul, George, and Ringo play a card game, entertaining schoolgirls before arriving at their destination.
REMASTERED IN HD!
Official Music Video for My Sharona performed by The Knack.
#TheKnack #MySharona #Remastered
published: 11 Mar 2009
The Knack - "Good Girls Don't" - Official Video
published: 07 Jun 2011
Dilbert - The Knack "The Curse of the Engineer"
"The Knack" clip from Dilbert S01E09: Dilbert is diagnosed with "The Knack" at a young age and is destined to become an engineer! Oh no!!!!
published: 29 Jun 2011
The Knack - My Sharona live
The Knack - My Sharona live
published: 05 Dec 2008
Doug Fieger (The Knack) - 'My Sharona' (Live)
This song just never gets old.
From the second Countdown Spectacular tour, August 2007
published: 17 Jun 2009
The Knack | My Sharona (HQ)
Original recording
Get the Knack (1979)
published: 06 Jun 2014
The Knack - A Hard Day's Night
The Knack performing a cover of A Hard Day's Night. From the "Live at Carnegie Hall" concert - March 18, 1979
published: 16 Feb 2010
マイ・シャローナ 字幕和訳付き ザ・ナック My Sharona The Knack lyrics Top Of The Pops Remastered HD
「トップ・オブ・ザ・ポップス」(音楽番組)から。
動画の修正、音の調整済み
Remastered and HD
▼ニルヴァーナの「マイ・シャローナ」はこちら
https://youtu.be/A8mjjxLRGNg
「勝手に和訳 むしろ意訳」より:https://nekoarukiwayaku.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-sharona-nirvana-knack.html
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published: 01 Aug 2018
Joe the Prankster: Master of Laughs (Official Music)
**Title:**
"Joe the Prankster: Master of Laughs (Official Music)"
**Description:**
Meet Joe, aka Nam Cin, the ultimate prankster who brings joy and laughter wherever he goes! 🌟 By day, he’s an electrician, but as the sun sets, he transforms into a mischievous jokester, armed with tools and a knack for surprises. This upbeat anthem celebrates Joe's journey of making life fun through his clever pranks and unforgettable moments. From sparks in the West to laughs in the Loop, join us as we dive into a world where laughter reigns supreme! Get ready to vibe with a catchy beat and enjoy the ride with this one-of-a-kind character who proves that life is better when you embrace your playful side! 🎉 #JoeThePrankster #OfficialMusic #MasterOfLaughs
published: 04 Nov 2024
Mother Mother - The Knack - Official Audio
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「トップ・オブ・ザ・ポップス」(音楽番組)から。
動画の修正、音の調整済み
Remastered and HD
▼ニルヴァーナの「マイ・シャローナ」はこちら
https://youtu.be/A8mjjxLRGNg
「勝手に和訳 むしろ意訳」より:https://nekoarukiwayaku.blogspot.c...
「トップ・オブ・ザ・ポップス」(音楽番組)から。
動画の修正、音の調整済み
Remastered and HD
▼ニルヴァーナの「マイ・シャローナ」はこちら
https://youtu.be/A8mjjxLRGNg
「勝手に和訳 むしろ意訳」より:https://nekoarukiwayaku.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-sharona-nirvana-knack.html
字幕が出ない場合は、動画を再生後、右下のボタンを押してみてください。隣のボタンで日本語/英語の選択ができます。
スマートフォンは、右上の「…」のところだと思います。
English or Japanese subtitle.Push the square button at the lower right of the screen to subtitle the video.You can select language (Japanese or English) by the next gear button.
Thank you :)
「トップ・オブ・ザ・ポップス」(音楽番組)から。
動画の修正、音の調整済み
Remastered and HD
▼ニルヴァーナの「マイ・シャローナ」はこちら
https://youtu.be/A8mjjxLRGNg
「勝手に和訳 むしろ意訳」より:https://nekoarukiwayaku.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-sharona-nirvana-knack.html
字幕が出ない場合は、動画を再生後、右下のボタンを押してみてください。隣のボタンで日本語/英語の選択ができます。
スマートフォンは、右上の「…」のところだと思います。
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Thank you :)
**Title:**
"Joe the Prankster: Master of Laughs (Official Music)"
**Description:**
Meet Joe, aka Nam Cin, the ultimate prankster who brings joy and laughte...
**Title:**
"Joe the Prankster: Master of Laughs (Official Music)"
**Description:**
Meet Joe, aka Nam Cin, the ultimate prankster who brings joy and laughter wherever he goes! 🌟 By day, he’s an electrician, but as the sun sets, he transforms into a mischievous jokester, armed with tools and a knack for surprises. This upbeat anthem celebrates Joe's journey of making life fun through his clever pranks and unforgettable moments. From sparks in the West to laughs in the Loop, join us as we dive into a world where laughter reigns supreme! Get ready to vibe with a catchy beat and enjoy the ride with this one-of-a-kind character who proves that life is better when you embrace your playful side! 🎉 #JoeThePrankster #OfficialMusic #MasterOfLaughs
**Title:**
"Joe the Prankster: Master of Laughs (Official Music)"
**Description:**
Meet Joe, aka Nam Cin, the ultimate prankster who brings joy and laughter wherever he goes! 🌟 By day, he’s an electrician, but as the sun sets, he transforms into a mischievous jokester, armed with tools and a knack for surprises. This upbeat anthem celebrates Joe's journey of making life fun through his clever pranks and unforgettable moments. From sparks in the West to laughs in the Loop, join us as we dive into a world where laughter reigns supreme! Get ready to vibe with a catchy beat and enjoy the ride with this one-of-a-kind character who proves that life is better when you embrace your playful side! 🎉 #JoeThePrankster #OfficialMusic #MasterOfLaughs
"The Knack" Visualizer by Mother Mother
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「トップ・オブ・ザ・ポップス」(音楽番組)から。
動画の修正、音の調整済み
Remastered and HD
▼ニルヴァーナの「マイ・シャローナ」はこちら
https://youtu.be/A8mjjxLRGNg
「勝手に和訳 むしろ意訳」より:https://nekoarukiwayaku.blogspot.com/2016/12/my-sharona-nirvana-knack.html
字幕が出ない場合は、動画を再生後、右下のボタンを押してみてください。隣のボタンで日本語/英語の選択ができます。
スマートフォンは、右上の「…」のところだと思います。
English or Japanese subtitle.Push the square button at the lower right of the screen to subtitle the video.You can select language (Japanese or English) by the next gear button.
Thank you :)
**Title:**
"Joe the Prankster: Master of Laughs (Official Music)"
**Description:**
Meet Joe, aka Nam Cin, the ultimate prankster who brings joy and laughter wherever he goes! 🌟 By day, he’s an electrician, but as the sun sets, he transforms into a mischievous jokester, armed with tools and a knack for surprises. This upbeat anthem celebrates Joe's journey of making life fun through his clever pranks and unforgettable moments. From sparks in the West to laughs in the Loop, join us as we dive into a world where laughter reigns supreme! Get ready to vibe with a catchy beat and enjoy the ride with this one-of-a-kind character who proves that life is better when you embrace your playful side! 🎉 #JoeThePrankster #OfficialMusic #MasterOfLaughs
The Knack was an American rock band based in Los Angeles that rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", an international number-one hit in 1979.
History
Founding (1977–78)
Singer Doug Fieger was a native of Oak Park, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in the 9 Mile/Coolidge area. The brother of attorney Geoffrey Fieger (later known for representing Dr. Jack Kevorkian in a series of assisted suicide cases) Fieger had previously played in an eclectic rock band called Sky as well as the Sunset Bombers. Although Sky had received a modest amount of acclaim, including being produced by Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller, the band broke up without having any chart success. As a result, Fieger made the decision to move to Los Angeles and start another band.
Fieger met the three other original members of the Knack in 1977 and 1978: Berton Averre (lead guitar, backing vocals and keyboards), Prescott Niles (bass), and Bruce Gary (drums). Niles was the last to join, a week before the band's first show in June 1978. In the meantime, Fieger had been doubling on bass on a series of demos that the group had shopped to several record labels, all of which were rejected. Some of these songs later made up the band's debut album Get the Knack, and included "Good Girls Don't".
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