The Knack was amazingly talented. Unfortunately, even with their great songs and performances, the critics turned against them because they refused many interviews which ticked a lot of people off. A lot of unfair criticism and lies about how overrated they were.... which was the furthest thing from the truth. They were all truly talented musicians that got an unfair shake that eroded a very promising future. Get The Knack was their 1st album and was of the best in modern rock history. And if you consider that they used virtually no tracks.... a single recording with usually one take, recorded in less than 2 weeks and under $18,000. Simply amazing and every song on that album was hit worthy.
Summer 1979. I was glued to the radio, head phones on. And along came the Knack. Incredible summer, incredible songs. It was unreal. To this day, these guys are the shit. Other bands couldn’t carry their laundry these days. Pure pop and rock heaven.
I had this record when it was reeased and i started drumming..Bruce Garys Style had a huge influence on me. I´m stunned how accurately they play it note by note.And Berton Averre is incredible!!!
I miss you Doug. I saw you during ur first tour and saw you at the old Boston Garden. My first show was 3 Dog Night in 1973. Then Lynyrd Skynyrd pre- plane crash in 1976. Next was the Ramones in 76. You fronting the Knack was better than front row Clash. I've seen a thousand plus shows, followed the Grateful Dead 1980 to 1983. You Guys Had "It"! Love you Doug! Jeff
Doug, thanks so much for posting this! i've watched this a whole bunch of times and it always blows me away how absolutely note-perfect the performance is. the recordings on Get The Knack are as true to the band's sound as anyone's ever accomplished.
"he's got a suit ! a real suit " youth is good , hell of a good band , forever in the heart of every Rock'n'Roller that knows his subject . Were you the guitarist mr Fieger or singer and rythm guitar ? Can't remember . Anyway if you're still on earth and reading this it's a pure honour for me ! Thanks for still Rock'n'Rollin'the world !!
The Knack was amazingly talented. Unfortunately, even with their great songs and performances, the critics turned against them because they refused many interviews which ticked a lot of people off. A lot of unfair criticism and lies about how overrated they were.... which was the furthest thing from the truth. They were all truly talented musicians that got an unfair shake that eroded a very promising future. Get The Knack was their 1st album and was of the best in modern rock history. And if you consider that they used virtually no tracks.... a single recording with usually one take, recorded in less than 2 weeks and under $18,000. Simply amazing and every song on that album was hit worthy.
The Knack are one of the great unappreciated bands of all-time. It's a shame they never lived up to their full potential.
Summer 1979. I was glued to the radio, head phones on. And along came the Knack. Incredible summer, incredible songs. It was unreal. To this day, these guys are the shit. Other bands couldn’t carry their laundry these days. Pure pop and rock heaven.
Everyone (rightly) cites the solo in My Sharona, but this one is utterly perfect for the song.
I had this record when it was reeased and i started drumming..Bruce Garys Style had a huge influence on me. I´m stunned how accurately they play it note by note.And Berton Averre is incredible!!!
This ought to be a concert dvd.
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Beautifully crafted rock and roll song.
I miss you Doug. I saw you during ur first tour and saw you at the old Boston Garden. My first show was 3 Dog Night in 1973. Then Lynyrd Skynyrd pre- plane crash in 1976. Next was the Ramones in 76. You fronting the Knack was better than front row Clash. I've seen a thousand plus shows, followed the Grateful Dead 1980 to 1983. You Guys Had "It"! Love you Doug! Jeff
Perfectly put. Music is supposed to be joyous!
Doug always looks like he is having a ball, great enthusiasm😅.
Best song on the record.
Miss you Doug.
Doug, thanks so much for posting this! i've watched this a whole bunch of times and it always blows me away how absolutely note-perfect the performance is. the recordings on Get The Knack are as true to the band's sound as anyone's ever accomplished.
"he's got a suit ! a real suit " youth is good , hell of a good band , forever in the heart of every Rock'n'Roller that knows his subject . Were you the guitarist mr Fieger or singer and rythm guitar ? Can't remember . Anyway if you're still on earth and reading this it's a pure honour for me ! Thanks for still Rock'n'Rollin'the world !!
The Knack... the gateway to the 80's...
They sounded so god damn good live ! So underrated man , it’s really a shame
BEST EVER ... Agreed .
One of the tightest live bands I've ever heard.
This and at least 2 other songs from the album (Lucinda, Oh Tara) could have been mega-hits had the band been managed properly.