The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

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Torn - Interview with Trine Rein Sep 13, 2020

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This bonus episode we deep dive into TORN, many people did not and some still do not realize that Natalie Imbruglia's TORN was a cover. Here is my interview with recording artist TRINE REIN on her career and her top 10 hit TORN. For those who do know about the cover, you can hear the story about how the media created a controversy! *Britney Spears discussed early on that Natalie Imbruglia influenced her debut album.

4) Britney Spears, Sonny & Cher - Flowers for The Beat Goes On Sep 10, 2020

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Guest: Dean Honor (All Seeing I) Producer and Songwriter

Flowers: Britney Spears, Buddy Rich, Sonny and Cher

Songs: The Beat Goes On

Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ever wonder why certain songs don’t just stay on the charts, but stay with you? I’m James Rodriguez, an artist archivist, and this show is my way of preserving the sonic and cultural blueprints of the music that shaped our lives.

In every episode, I’m doing a deep dive into the sound, the style, and the legacy of the artists who changed everything. But I’m not doing it alone. I’m joined by the people who were actually in the room…the songwriters, producers, and executives who saw the magic happen in real time. Think of it as giving flowers while they’re still due. I’m here to connect the dots between the songs you love and the industry-shifting impact you might not have realized. If you want to understand not just what makes a song great, but why it truly matters, this is where we start.

3) Britney Spears & The Jets - Flowers for You Got It All Sep 05, 2020

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Flowers for: Rupert Holmes, Britney Spears, The Jets

Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez

Here is why this song matters and Flowers for The Jets. This podcast is about preserving the sonic and cultural blueprint of your favorites…the music that didn’t just top charts, but shaped the industry. Curated by artist archivist James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠, each episode is a deep dive into the sound, the style, and the soul of the artists who changed everything.

Think of it as giving flowers while they’re still due…honoring the work, the intention, and the legacy behind the music. Through thoughtful analysis and storytelling, James connects the dots between the songs you know and the impact you may not have fully realized.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand not just what makes a song great, but why it matters, this is where you start.

2) Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, & Dolly Parton - Flowers for I Will Always Love You Sep 01, 2020

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Flowers for: Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and Britney Spears

Song: I Will Always Love You

Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez

Here is why this song matters and Flowers for Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears. This podcast is about preserving the sonic and cultural blueprint of your favorites…the music that didn’t just top charts, but shaped the industry. Curated by artist archivist ⁠James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, each episode is a deep dive into the sound, the style, and the soul of the artists who changed everything.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand not just what makes a song great, but why it matters, this is where you start.

1) The Original Doll with James Rodriguez Aug 19, 2020

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Ever wonder why certain songs don’t just stay on the charts, but stay with you? I’m James Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist archivist, and this show is my way of preserving the sonic & cultural blueprints of the music that shaped our lives.

In every episode, I’m doing a deep dive into the sound, the style, and the legacy of the artists who changed everything. But I’m not doing it alone. I’m joined by the people who were actually in the room…the songwriters, producers & executives who saw the magic happen in real time. Think of it as giving flowers while they’re still due. I’m here to connect the dots between the songs you love and the industry-shifting impact you might not have realized. If you want to understand not just what makes a song great, but why it truly matters, this is where we start.