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The Knack: Why Were They Knuked?
With "My Sharona," The Knack burst on the music scene. But the hype -- and an unfortunate comparison -- proved their downfall.
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With "My Sharona," The Knack burst on the music scene. But the hype -- and an unfortunate comparison -- proved their downfall.
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