Amanda is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a degree in English/Writing from Geneva College (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania). When she's not listening to jazz and pop standards from the '40s and '50s, she's obsessing over classic movies. She has no musical ability whatsoever except for a short stint as a saxophone player in the sixth grade.
80s Video Director Jay DubinBilly Joel and Hall & Oates hated making videos, so they chose a director with similar contempt for the medium. That was Jay Dubin, and he has a lot to say on the subject.
Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear: Teddy Bears and Teddy Boys in SongsElvis, Little Richard and Cheryl Cole have all sung about Teddy Bears, but there is also a terrifying Teddy song from 1932 and a touching trucker Teddy tune from 1976.
The Songs of SinatraFrank Sinatra added a lot more to his songs than just his voice. The Sinatra family archivist explains how he helped craft his songs and develop some of the first concept albums.
WeezerDid Rivers Cuomo grow up on a commune? Why did they name their albums after colors? See how well you know your Weezer in this Fact or Fiction.
The Girl in That SongBillie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?
Jesus Thinks You're a Jerk: Rock vs. TelevangelistsWhen televangelists like Jimmy Swaggart took on rockers like Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica, the rockers retaliated. Bono could even be seen mocking the preachers. 
Part of Their World: The Stories and Songs of 13 Disney PrincessesFrom "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved. 
Songs in Famous Movie Scenes: Tarantino EditionWhether he's splitting ears or burning Nazis, Quentin Tarantino uses memorable music in his films. See if you can match the song to the scene. 
Did They Really Sing In That Movie?Bradley Cooper, Michael J. Fox, Rami Malek, Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow and George Clooney: Which actors really sang in their movies? 