Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2


Craig McLachlan & Check 1–2 is the debut album by Australian actor/musician Craig McLachlan as part of the three-piece band Craig McLachlan and Check 1-2. It was released on CD and vinyl LP.

Background

From 1987–1989, McLachlan had played Henry Ramsay on Neighbours before joining the cast of Home and Away in February 1990 where he played Grant Mitchell.
In March, McLachlan won the Gold Logie at the Logie Awards of 1990. Concurrently, McLachlan was recording his debut album with his band, 'Check 1–2' and it was released during the height of his television exposure. The album would be released in June 1990 and it produced 4 singles, including the single "Mona" which, peaked at No. 2 in the UK and No. 3 in Australia.

Track listing

  1. Mona
  2. Rock the Rock
  3. I Almost Felt Like Crying
  4. Amanda
  5. What Is Love
  6. Jump into The Fire
  7. Bigger Than Texas
  8. I Can't Take It
  9. I Don't Mind
  10. Hot
  11. Go
  12. It's Been Good

    Credits

Craig McLachlan and Check 1–2 debuted at No. 5 in Australia on the week commencing 17 June 1990 and rose to No. 4 the following week. It remained in the top 50 for 13 weeks.
Chart Peak
position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart4
Dutch Album Charts MegaCharts88
New Zealand Albums Chart49
UK Albums Chart10

Certification

The Video

In 1990, A video was released, which included the film clips to the 4 singles, as well as interviews with Craig McLachlan and rare performances.
  1. Mona
  2. Amanda
  3. Rock The Rock
  4. I Almost Felt Like Crying