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

“Amanda” is a power ballad by the American rock band Boston, released in 1986 as the lead single from their third studio album Third Stage. Written by the band’s founder Tom Scholz, the song stood out because of its smooth, emotional melody and heartfelt lyrics about confessing love. Even though it wasn’t released with an official music video and came out during a period when the band had been quiet for several years, “Amanda” became Boston’s biggest hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100