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Nov 8, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 8 1986 – Amanda by Boston Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day November 8 1986, Amanda by Boston reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band’s first and only chart topping single. After an eight year break following their 1978 album Dont Look Back, the song signaled Boston’s long awaited return to the spotlight. Written by Tom Scholz, the track was recorded years earlier but released as part of the band’s third album Third Stage, reigniting their...

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