On this date in 1985, BOSTON released the single AMANDA, a track that would become their first and only number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (Sep 22, 1985) This release marked the end of a seven-year hiatus for the band, during which time internal conflicts and industry politics had threatened to derail their career entirely. Written by Tom Scholz, Boston's creative mastermind and MIT graduate, "Amanda" showcased the band's signature sound while incorporating new technological innovations. Sc

Teen Drummer Covers “Amanda” by Boston: "Amanda" is a power ballad by American rock band Boston written by Tom Scholz. The song was released as the first single from and first track on the band's third album, ‘Third Stage’ (1986). The album is certified 4x Multi-Platinum by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)® (@RIAA_Awards). “Amanda” became the band's highest-charting single in the United States and Canada. It hit No. 1 on Billboard (@Billboard) Hot 100 chart and reached No. 1