The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

Special “Honoring” episode. Remember the moment when the Princess of Pop Britney spears joined the King of Pop Michael Jackson on stage to perform his multi-platinum number one song, The way you make me feel. The making of this song and who’s request it was for MJ to record a love song. Joined by MJJJ Records, to unpackage the song that has been loved by many worldwide. 

Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guests: MJJ Records

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rewinding back to talk about Britney Spears Pepsi song, Right Now (Taste The Victory) with the producers and songwriters.

Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guests: Steve Lunt (Jive Records, A&R, Songwriter, REcording Artist, Music Producer) and Josh Schwartz (Songwriter and Music Producer)

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rewinding back to talk about some of your Y2K favorites: Aaron Carter, No Secrets, Britney Spears, Howie D, Willa Ford, Michael Bolton) and more!

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guests: Steve Lunt (Jive Records, A&R, Songwriter, REcording Artist, Music Producer) and Josh Schwartz (Songwriter and Music Producer)

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"James, why were people getting sued for this song? What are some iconic things Britney Spears did with this song? Where does this rank on Britney's most played radio songs in the US?"

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode, the making of Hold It Against Me by Britney Spears. Insight into the making of Britney's 2nd number one to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. Thank you Vanity Fair, Billboard, Step Pettibone, NME, et all. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"James, if this was in the movie for A League Of Their Own why isn't it on the soundtrack? Who was suppose to be in the movie? Where does this rank on Madonna's most played radio songs in the US?"

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode, The Making of This Used To Be My Playground by Madonna. Insight into the making of Madonna's 10th Number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. Thank you Vanity Fair, Billboard, Step Pettibone, NME, et all. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest: Josh Schwartz (Music Producer & Songwriter)

Honors: Britney Spears "My Only Wish (This Year), Don't Hang Up, Brave New Girl and Santana Unreleased

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest: Steve Anderson (Music Producer, Songwriter, Podcast Host)

Honors: Kylie Minogue Christmas Album (See Songs Below)

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn about the making of Kylie Minogue's Christmas Album with Kylie's music producer and songwriter Steve Anderson. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠⁠

Santa Baby

Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Oh Santa

Cried Out Christmas

Christmas Lighta

Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)

Night Fever

Guest: Steve Anderson (Music Producer, Songwriter, Podcast Host)

Honors: Kylie Minogue Christmas (Songs See Below)

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn about the making of Kylie Minogue's Christmas Album with Kylie's music producer and songwriter Steve Anderson. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠

0:00 13:35 It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

13:36 - 19:20 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

19:21 - 21:59 Winter Wonderland

22:00 - 26:21 Only You

26:22 - 34:42 Stay Another Day

34:43 -  40:00 Christmas Wrapping

40:01 - 40:21 At Christmas 

40:22 - 42:16 I’m Gonna Be Warm For Christmas

42:17 - 44:16 Every Day’s Like Christmas

44:17 - 49:55  Wonderful Christmastime

49:56 - 50:56 100 Degrees

Guest: Steve Anderson (Music Producer, Songwriter, Podcast Host)

Honors: Britney Spears Breathe On Me

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn about the making of one of Britney Spears favorite Britney Spears songs. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠

Guest: JIVE Record Exec Steve Lunt (Britney's A&R, Songwriter, Producer, Artist)

Honors: Britney Spears "baby voice" and debut single Baby One More Time

Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Historian James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"James, did Britney get surgery to sound like a baby? Did the label force her to sing that way?" Britney Spears A&R the man who was there for the developing and signing of Britney joins us. Steve Lunt gives an exclusive look into the making of the iconic career of Britney Spears. Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠