The Knack's My Sharona cover by Phil X (Bon Jovi) and The Drills

Artist: Phil X and The Drills
Guitar & Vocal: Phil X
Bass: Daniel Spriewald
Drums: Matt Starr
Mixed and Mastered by Smiley Sean
Engineered by John "Lou" Lousteau
Assistant Engineer by Derek Silverman
Directed and edited by Dustin Jack
Video by Fretted Americana
Recorded at Studio 606
Mixed and mastered at The Zen Room

[@backcountryonthefly6179]

These guys are awesome!!! As a drummer myself, this guy is is killing it on the drums!! Super talented on that kit! The two on bass and lead were spot on! Best cover ever!

[@kowoh]

Ya the drummer is super good I noticed it on his first fill 🔥🔥

[@lipstickspeedball]

It's great when a 3 piece sounds this good. Like a 5 piece. Who will agree???

[@octavpoz]

Have you heard Winery Dogs? Ritchie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan & Mike Portnoy

[@lipstickspeedball]

@@octavpoz Yes I like Richie's sound. Sounding a bit like old Steve Marriott. I like their sound. It's there. 3 piece rules.

[@jasonwhite3910]

100% agree! Even though phil x isn't singing vocals on this song, it's rare to find someone who has the guitar chops phil does to go along with a great voice for rock! Rik Emmitt from triumph still takes tops for me though!

[@lipstickspeedball]

@@jasonwhite3910 Who doesn't love Rik Emmitt Triumph was my first concert ever. And it was at Ontario Place back in 1978 . I was 13 and it was a Blast $2.50 to get in to Ontario Place They were promoting Rock & Roll Machine Album. They put on such a great show I was a Triumph fan from that day forward. And after Rick Emmett did the Solo for Rock And Roll Machine. I was Stund that this guy could play so well. After they Did."Party 24 Hours A Day" They almost blew the roof off of the Ontario Place. After that I was their No1 Fan. I believe Randy followed Rik if you know what I mean.

[@lipstickspeedball]

@Colin Phibes Why is it people who critisize have no info about themselves. Is this person just making a fake account just to criticize people and nobody would know who that person really is, who are you that we should listen to someone who doesn't even put any info on what you have done that could ever top Phill X and the Boys?

[@songsfromspringcreekave821]

"I don't remember the solo, so it won't be right"... In other words, "I'm gonna throw something together on the fly, and it's still gonna be awesome!". I freaking love Phil X!

[@busterrabbit]

the original solo at the end is bloody brilliant

[@gibsonduvall]

I dunno how anyone can remember the solo after that awesome rif!!

[@vincenticyfiregeetar7656]

You're definitely right. I like Phil's solo better than the original

[@Paulfin-bu4mk]

@@vincenticyfiregeetar7656 come on now, no way...if anything it's a testament to how good Berton Averre was

[@lj444saj3]

@@vincenticyfiregeetar7656 Well, the original is the original. It will always be great. I do like it though when someone plays a lead to a song and even though it isn't exactly the same, it rocks. Love the mixing on this video, you hear each instrument perfectly and I love how heavy Phil's guitar sounds.

[@briansewart5885]

This song is 44 years old.. It will still rock as hard in another 44. This cover was damn fantastic. If you gonna cover this song then you have to give it 110% like these guys did. Thanks so much for doing it and sharing!!

[@bro6568]

Yeah and growing up my dad sang this to my mom Sharon 🙄 I was always like gross dad get a room 🤣

[@cmleoj]

If The Knack version was played with this level of intensity, it would still be in the Top Ten today.

[@johnny_blades]

What?....the Knack version is way more intense.

[@cmleoj]

@@johnny_blades Hi, I don’t know; this live version is thumping. Well, anyway, have a good day!

[@zckls]

The Motorhead snaggletooth pretty much tells me that they know what they're doing.

[@SamKhan-kb3kg]

That Shaolin monk on the drums is absolutely killing it kung fu style

[@joseniervesservidad4709]

Who said that im shaolin monk?

[@richardswett8458]

That is Hilarious and so Dead On!!

[@mikeo7221]

LOL.... but yeah, he stopped on a dime after the solo! Great timing, vocal harmonies, bass and guitar tone... these guys are pro. It doesn't sound like this when I jam with my friends.

[@JuanDiaz-mv1lg]

It is said that one must concentrate first on the rythym in order to make music.......Caine

[@mathiz23]

GG-Allin

[@VRSimWizard]

FIRE!

[@jimmyjoe1871]

The drums the drums the drums!!!

[@scotttrezak674]

Phil's love of rock and roll on display yet again. He is one fine guitar player

[@jamesbarrick3403]

This song never gets old. It is my one of my top-10 of all time. I know it's a bit obscure to be a top-10 but it is there for good reason. Hooks galore, it rocks, its punk, its pop, and it never gets old. When you have a song that checks all of those boxes it goes into the top -10 of all time.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Absolutely -- the whole package.

[@531ff]

The bass line is all time as well

[@frankfrank7921]

How is "My Sharona" obscure" It's quite well known even today.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

I just appreciated it for the first time...and I'm totally on board!

[@lueysixty-six7300]

@@frankfrank7921 "obscure" for a "Top 10" pick. Most people would be expecting Stairway to Heaven...Hotel California....Comfortably Numb etc..... Big, serious, deep n meaningful.. critically acclaimed mega hits, not pop-punk tunes.

[@pearl_jamz]

In the age of auto-tune and CGI, this was the fresh breath of humanity... I feel human again. My GOD thank you so much!!!

[@alexraphael6534]

Thanks for the ID. I was just looking at it and thinking WTF is that?! Solved. Cheers.

[@rabaloo6549]

I was a small human in 1979 when this came out. This song grounds me. And these guys clearly understand the significance of a song like this. I feel human today. Thanks guys.

[@kurtashton4155]

The drummer has played with Izzy Stradlin, and the guitar player from Georgia Satellites!! His name is on the top of my tongue!!!!

[@arch.claudiomastrogiacomo2166]

Tu.

[@telekhal]

Everything Phil X touches turns to gold…

[@jttiu2711]

A quarter of the comments below reflect much respect for the drummer: keeps the beat, signals the lead guitarist when the transition is expected, through a very tricky, half-improvised/half-remembered version of the solo. Props to you, sir.

[@jacobsmith1877]

Dan can sing freaking well. This song is classic and you guys did it some serious justice

[@Peanut_Butter_Jelly_Jam]

Phil X is one of those guys that always gets me in a good mood. That "I'm having such a blast" - smile is a kicker. 😀

[@speed6725]

For a solo that he said he didn’t remember and that it was going to be wrong, sounded pretty damn good.

[@richardswett8458]

No Kidding...I wish I "sucked" as badly as he did...LOL

[@joeardinger3185]

I wish I could play that "wrong"...

[@matthewsmith5109]

@@joeardinger3185 me too 🎸

[@Alex-gn9px]

@@matthewsmith5109 I play better, but my guitar won't let me. I tried changing guitar, same result. Is it a guitar conspiracy agains me? 🤣

[@tomahawk5118]

Wow, best cover of this song in a lloooonnnggggg time. Nice friggin job!

[@stevenworyk3532]

Not only is it the best cover , it’s the best version . Better than THE KNACK . What a great Pop song . Great riff , excellent hook . Amazing solo . As far as hot 100 material , this song is perfect . Love it .

[@Sigtrygg_Gale.]

Damn this group is tight.

[@lukewarm7744]

What happens when session players get together for a lil fun. Perfection

[@morganfayel9329]

My favorite 80's song, still rocking !

[@mauriciolopez8870]

This son was in 1979 I was in high school, great memories I love it.

[@rylieriley]

Hells yeah! These guys did an awesome job. The drumming is killer, the singing is great and Phil X is always awesome.

[@reason1925]

I love the smiles when they know they just killed it!

[@TheHomelandProjectForum]

Simply outstanding.

[@peteb5286]

sure is...... bravo

[@celestialnavigator63]

Woooooooooooooooooo! My Sharona!

[@rastogallo1454]

Killer drumming 🙂

[@Sicram]

This is one of the best music vids I've seen on KZbin. Each instrument sounds perfect.

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Every aspect of this fkn rocks. Thumbs up boys

[@thecreativecave]

still a classic cover all these years later. I still come back to it every week!!!

[@mwhearn1]

Phil's tone is a killa.

[@ajmmusic3961]

Get The Knack was the very first album I ever won on the radio. I think my mom still has it. ... Nice cover.

[@JamesBond-ts3xl]

Damn....for a three piece band, you guys really got a full sound. Well done.

[@chrispark4310]

Not heard that song in a long time…awesome rendering!

[@stuartmcdoniel6226]

Hang on to that drummer. You guys nailed it.

[@69kevroletfastback33]

The great Matt Star also Ace Frehley`s drummer sometimes.

[@GPz84]

Matt's a beast.

[@HaroldHovey-k5j]

I’ve watched this vid a dozen times…. The driving beat the energy…. Keeps bringing me back!

[@mikedr1549]

Phil's Tele sounds great!

[@FPLAussieMike]

Tone is amazing!

[@supersierra70]

I watched the whole thing! Man....the nostalgia of that tune and when it first came out....you did it justice! Great job guys

[@JohannesLabusch]

That means you have an attention span of over 5 full minutes! Congratulations.

[@Steveshappylittletrees]

You guys have amazing timing in your remakes. Par excellence!

[@michaelhalstead7532]

Brilliant

[@stephenjones6030]

F'n eh, boys! Woo!! I've watched the popular The Knack KZbin video of them playing this live. Yeah, it CERTAINLY is a jam and it was so fun watching the 3 of you having so much fun playing it!

[@11rfpro]

I requested this song! I can’t believe he played it!!! Freaking Awesome!!!

[@jimflores9098]

KILLED IT!!!

[@hakkanyildirim5323]

Absolutely fantastic cover 🔥🔥⚡️🤘🏼✌️✌️

[@johankoopmans6561]

My Corona ;-) this song went viral given the number of covers, this one is certainly one of the most entertaining

[@rayklein7486]

holy crap,,, for not remembering the solo,,,, he pretty much nailed it,,,, wow !! Phil X forever!

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

I really like it when at about 4:13 they know they r really on it and everyone smiles.

[@walter770]

Its magic!

[@edigudiel2092]

Love the sound of that tele deluxe man

[@imyrhuckleberry]

I can't believe Phil X has only recently taken off in the last few years (or so), thanks to the fretted americana videos, thank God they decided to start shooting those. He is one of the most talented dudes I've seen anywhere in a long time, and a genuinely down to earth good guy. Sick, sick, SICK talented.

[@utooberblooper]

Phil has been an icon for a very long time,but yes he should have been internationally recognized years ago .

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@henryg3146 he has original songs as well with his own band and has played with a lot of professional musicians. Toured with Bon Jovi as his lead guitarist and appears in the Hired Gun DVD. He's way talented and underrated imo and has accomplished a lot more than you think. Jealous much ??

[@theolajide]

Phil looks like he always has a good time with a guitar in his hands, that's something to aspire to

[@smlinsuranceagency]

EXCELLENT!

[@jillbarker8219]

I remember the original and this cover is absolutely brilliant !! Well done guys. Woooo !!

[@carlmanguitar]

Perfect rock trio! Top class - lead, bass, drum!

[@mattma96]

Geeez~ That Telecaster sounds so friggin' hot & kick-ass~~~~~~~

[@BrianFromBoise]

Good ol' '72 Thinline.

[@paulg1358]

Wowser! I’d say nailed that lead unbelievably! Rock on!

[@eternalme6077]

Oh YEAH......Phil and the guys are STRAIGHT UP KILLERS!!! They are ROCK MONSTER'S Striding the Planet beneath their ROCK MONSTER FEET....................🎸💚

[@scottw.8030]

Nice job guys. Plus you were one guitar short! Best My Sharona cover I've heard!!

[@theonlyredspecial]

Ming the merciless on drums. Love it!

[@catesbros1]

This cover hits so hard!! I can’t stop listening to it!! Great job y’all. Each instrument has such a fat and full sound. Love it.

[@MauroMan_]

Like ! Like ! Like !.. Like !!! Perfect job GUYS !!!!

[@vincentlau8876]

Great cover!

[@bendrowe]

That drum sound is FUCKING HUGE!!!

[@kojaniszewski]

The studio lives up to its name :D

[@tommywd40]

I mean, look at the size of that bass drum...

[@NikkLiberos]

If Dave Grohl's studio drum sound is not huge, you tell me what would be.

[@bendrowe]

Dave Grohl does have a juggernaut sound! :D

[@LevonsWound]

taps foot, best musician in the drummer imho.

[@anakina1]

The Knack had one huge hit and some minor ones and don't get a lot of Rock credit, but I find it complimentary that many hard rock bands love the solo. My Sharona is a great song through and through. Thanks for the cover and it looked fun.

[@chrisst8922]

THe Knack got minimal airplay in the UK because those responsible found it more convenient to promote a single artist like George Michael or Michael Jackson.

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Absolutely superb .. drummer is otherworldly good nice work my friend impressed me 👏👏👌👍

[@DonNoble-c2w]

My favorite remake . Phil x is amazing . Ive know him since high school. And roaded for him.

[@alexevans7916]

My favorite of all..nothing comes close for me..my most exciting memories were created with this song playing...

[@atomicpunk520]

this song was way ahead of it's time and I guess that's why it always sounds good today & forever!! THATS 40 YRS. WOW!!

[@itsrob2321]

Even though this was always a great song , it was kinda pop rock for the late 70’s. In the year 2020, it could kick most song’s butt without even trying! Well done Phil X and the Drills! Hats off to the Knack!

[@stricknine8623]

It rocks hard when played with a hard rock tone. I never liked the song a whole lot until the first time I heard a good band like this one play it with tone like this. Ever since then, it's been one of my favorites. Having said that, you are right though.

[@hoverboard1000]

Sick rendition of a true classic!

[@Reespeck4all]

Nice cover, great copy of a great riff. Well done!

[@atgn70]

If there's a better cover of this song,I haven't heard it.

[@whyyeseyec]

That was impressive! Not expecting it to be this good. You guys are F A tastic!!

[@richardnessman480]

Love this version,,,,Great Straight Forward Rock N Roll,,,,Killer

[@GrapeApeAH]

PHIL X, release a cover album, you know you want to! Great jam!

[@floody38]

just brilliant

[@MinezaFender]

Top notch. This rocks. Great sound! Makes me want to drink a bucket of cold beer.

[@DonNoble-c2w]

Look up the drills i wish my beer was as cold as your heart.

[@ULTRACORONEL]

AWESOME MUSICIANS,,,,,,,,,,,Grettings from México!!

[@davidmohr1920]

Drumming and bass super tight and the guitar is spot on for sounding like the original great job guys :-)

[@CeciShaw]

Ming the Merciless! of course he has great drum skills. The Emperor bro. Phil and the whole band just rock!

[@TimothyVincentStBarts-ls7ii]

everyone is rocking it but that drummer is on fire. great drumming!

[@boomer4373]

Awesome 🤟

[@alexalex-wc7qs]

This is one of the greatest,best performance i ever heard from 3 mens band. You rock

[@miguelhernandez6489]

Freaking great job guys y'all killed it

[@Fraevo10]

Can I buy your drummer a beer??? That was badass

[@Classic_Rock_Station]

Matt Starr

[@smokintodd564]

Their drummer kicks ass!

[@timdasilva2806]

Phil X... one of the most underrated musicians out there!!

[@michaelhotz7118]

I don’t think anyone thinks he’s underrated. Everyone knows Phil X.

[@timdasilva2806]

Like who?@@michaelhotz7118

[@bjc12566]

Bad ass cover!!!!

[@tonylittle2744]

I just love the way Dan never seems to stop smiling, just show how much thes guys love what they're doing. Awsome talent, keep em coming.

[@tonyaburckhardt4443]

Thank you so much for your time and I look you up and take you

[@rickleblanc8900]

Phil X has a great band and they obviously look like a cool bunch of guys ! I'd love to jam with them, it would be a blast !

[@lowend5566]

Wow, a deusenberg bass in the wild! A bit rare where I come from. And yes, drummer is awesome, without him there's no song.

[@tman15665]

Y’all just played the shit out of that song! I’ve heard a lot of cover bands do a lot of cover songs, but y’all took this one to a whole nother level! I could tell that y’all loved this song, like I do(I had it on 8-track), y’all were full of energy and it showed up in the recording! I just sat here and rocked out in my headphones like i was listening to The Knack! Excellent!

[@shieldoffaith2335]

Oh Yeah, nice and cool, great, you guys are awesome, love it.. "Island of Mindanao Here, Philippines" ❤❤❤

[@twofeathersjodie]

Way cool!!!!

[@bodhisattva99]

4:10 I love that bit! I like the look on the drummer's face.

[@composerdave68]

The solo was close enough for Rock & Roll. The original solo by Berton Averre is IMO one of the greatest power pop/rock solos ever. It is long but never gets boring. By the mid 80s, people had become obsessed with shred solos but for my money, this one is easily as good as any of those, and more tasteful than most.

[@handel1111]

composerdave68 the solo has more soul than those 80s shred solo

[@swordfishdrumbones]

Word.

[@paolo-1283]

Come on man not all 80's shred solos are soul-less shred. Guitar solos on power ballads from 80's glam bands were awesome, guys like Reb Beach, Vito Bratta, Andy Timmons, Dan Huff, etc. They are some of the finest shredders from the 80's and at some point they made pop rock an radio friendly ballads with beautiful soulful guitar solos. All 80's shred guitarist including pop/rockers are have done beautiful solos if you know where to find them, just listen AOR melodic bands and you'll have a flashback of memories.

[@arfermcarfer1369]

composerdave68 agree, Bertons and Elliot Eastons work over any shred crap.Why are both players so underappreciated? I would rather have a tasty apple pie over a technical one any day.

[@petecarpenter9414]

100% with you. It's my favourite guitar solo of all time. Not the one that I think is th ebest necessarily, just my favourite. This one along with the one from Motorcycle Emptiness have a lot of commonality to my mind :)

[@siyabongakunene5863]

Wow guys THAT WAS AMAZING!!! I'm subscribing now. That was great, harmonies on point, lead vocals you kept up with the tempo so well (mad respect man), bassist you were sold amazing work, Drummer Holy socks man so talented. Thank you guys.

[@ssmouse77]

You guys knocked it out of the ball park.

[@agatenby41]

one of the greatest opening riffs in a song, that bass line, just love it... this song was massive when i was in my early teens.

[@mitchettie1581]

I've been playing guitar almost 40 years. That looked fun as Fuuuuuuuukkkkkkkk!!! 🤘

[@fpvhampshireuk]

Your covers are my new favourite thing to watch on KZbin ! Amazing

[@Luke101]

The tone on that guitar is CRUNCHY 🔥🤌🏻

[@GUSSTASS]

Brilliant version!!

[@MrSimmies]

Watching this drummer shows you just how great Bruce Gary was on drums!