"Amanda"' is a song recorded by Australian actor/musician Craig McLachlan and band 'Check 1âÂÂ2'. 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 âÂÂAmandaâ in the songâÂÂs lyrics is rumoured to be McLachlanâÂÂs fiancée at the time, Rachel Friend, whose middle name is Amanda.