Amanda

Boston

About Amanda

"Amanda" is a power ballad by rock band Boston written by Tom Scholz. The song was released as the first single from the band's third album, Third Stage, in 1986, six years after it was recorded. Although the song did not have a promotional music video, "Amanda" became the band's highest charting single in the United States and Canada. In the United States, the single topped the Billboard Hot 100 in November, 1986, for two consecutive weeks (the band's only number 1 on the Hot 100), and topped for three consecutive weeks on the Mainstream Rock chart, in October of the same year, while in the latter the single topped RPM magazine's Top Singles and Adult Contemporary charts. It was the band's first officially released single since 1978 and their first released by MCA Records. The 12-string guitar parts are played by Scholz. 


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1999
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Babe, tomorrow's so far away
There's something I just have to say
I don't think I can hide what I'm feelin' inside
Another day, knowin' I love you
And I, I'm getting too close again
I don't want to see it end
If I tell you tonight will you turn out the light
And walk away knowin' I love you?

I'm gonna take you by surprise
And make you realize,
Amanda
I'm gonna tell you right away,
I can't wait another day,
Amanda
I'm gonna say it like a man
And make you understand
Amanda
I love you

And I feel like today's the day
I'm lookin' for the words to say
Do you want to be free, are you ready for me
To feel this way
I don't want to lose you
So, it may be too soon, I know
The feeling takes so long to grow
If I tell you today will you turn me away
And let me go?
I don't want to lose you

I'm gonna take you by surprise
And make you realize,
Amanda
I'm gonna tell you right away,
I can't wait another day,
Amanda
I'm gonna say it like a man
And make you understand
Amanda

You and I
I know that we can't wait
And I swear, I swear it's not a lie girl
Tomorrow may be too late
You, you and I girl
We can share a life together
It's now or never
And tomorrow may be too late

And, feelin' the way I do
I don't want to wait my whole life through
To say I'm in love with you

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Boston

Boston (pronounced /ˈbɒstən/ or locally /ˈbɔstən/ ( listen)) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its largest city, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was named Boston by early settlers from Boston, Lincolnshire in England. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper, covering 48.43 square miles (125.43 square km), had an estimated population of 625,087 in 2011 according to the U.S. Census, making it the 21st largest in the country. Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston, home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolita… more »

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Written by: Tom Scholz

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Amanda" is a song by the rock band Boston.
Album Information
It was released in 1986 on the album "Third Stage," which was their third studio album.
Chart Performance
"Amanda" was a significant song for Boston as it was their first and only song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Writer
It was written by Tom Scholz, the prominent songwriter and mastermind behind the band Boston.
Song Meaning
The song is about a man who is finally ready to open his heart and commit to the woman he loves.
Delayed Release
Even though it was written in 1980, the song was not released until six years later due to Tom Scholz's obsession with perfecting the album's sound.
No Music Video
Notably, Boston didn't make a promotional video for "Amanda," which was unusual for a number-one hit in the MTV-dominated 1980s, as the band was known for its privacy and low media profile.
Drummer Credit
The drummer credited on the song, Jim Masdea, was one of Boston's original members but had left before their first album.
Limited Radio Airplay
Despite being a number one hit, "Amanda" received limited radio airplay due to its longer length than most pop songs at over four minutes.
Live Performances
"Amanda" is a fan favorite and is still frequently included in Boston's setlist during their live performances.
Noteworthy Lyrics
The song features some well-loved lyrics, such as "I'm gonna take you by surprise and make you realize, Amanda" and "I'm gonna tell you right away, I can't wait another day, Amanda."
Post-release Success
Despite being released in the 1980s, the song has continued to enjoy success, often being covered by various artists and featured on many '80s rock compilation albums.
Commemorative Use
"Amanda" has been used in various TV shows and movies to symbolize or set the tone for a particular period or sentiment. An example includes its use in the movie "Grown Ups."
Name Choice
Interestingly, no one in the band had a significant other named Amanda at the time of the song's writing and release. The name was chosen purely because it fit well with the melody and lyrics.

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