Amanda (Craig McLachlan song)

"Amanda"
Single by Craig McLachlan & Check 1–2
from the album Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2
B-side "Need Your Love"
Released July 1990
Recorded The Village Green
Genre Pop, SynthPop
Length 3:23
Label CBS
Songwriter(s) Craig McLachlan
Producer(s) Garth Porter
Craig McLachlan & Check 1–2 singles chronology
"Mona"
(1990) 		"Amanda"
(1990) 		"I Almost Felt Like Crying"
(1990)

"Amanda"' is a song recorded by Australian actor/musician Craig McLachlan and band 'Check 1–2'. It was their third single from the album, Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2. It was a commercial success peaking at No. 24 in Australia and No. 19 in the UK. The “Amanda” in the song’s lyrics is rumoured to be McLachlan’s fiancée at the time, Rachel Friend, whose middle name is Amanda.

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Amanda" Craig McLachlan 3:23
2. "Need Your Love"   3:21
3. "Baby Loves Funky"   4:01

Charts

Chart (1990) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart 24
New Zealand Singles Chart 16
UK Singles Chart 16

Credits

  • Backing vocals – John Hinde, Lindsay Field, Lisa Edwards, Nikki Nicholls
  • Bass – Mark Beckhouse
  • Drums – Mark Meyer
  • Keyboards – Garth Porter, Chong Lim
  • Percussion – John Clark