James Burton

James Burton

Born: August 21, 1939
in Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana) is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction speech was given by longtime fan Keith Richards), Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Critic Mark Deming writes that "Burton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest guitar pickers in either country or rock ... Burton is one of the best guitar players to ever touch a fretboard." He is ranked number 19 in Rolling Stone list of 100 Greatest Guitarists.

Since the 1950s, Burton has recorded and performed with an array of singers, including Bob Luman, Dale Hawkins, Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley (and was leader of Presley's TCB Band), The Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Claude King, Elvis Costello, Joe Osborn, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell, Hoyt Axton, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Young, Vince Gill, and Suzi Quatro.

Movies for James Burton...

Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite 1973
Title: Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite 1973
Character: lead guitar
Released: June 1, 2023
Type: Movie
A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The concert took place at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe. Viewing figures have been estimated at over 1 billion viewers world wide, and the show was the most expensive entertainment special at the time, costing $2.5 million.
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Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Title: Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Character: Self
Released: July 19, 2019
Type: Movie
Among the first half-dozen debuts by rock ’n’ roll’s original founders, more significantly it was the first rock album credited to a band rather than a solo artist, as well as a landmark in the history of independent recording methods. Crowned by four of Holly and The Crickets’ best-loved and biggest-selling singles - That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Maybe Baby and Oh, Boy! - The Chirping Crickets was one of only two albums Buddy Holly recorded in his tragically brief career.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 15 No. 1 hits. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
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Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Title: Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Character: Himself
Released: February 2, 2006
Type: Movie
Through the magic of modern technology and twenty-five years after his passing, Elvis performed a sold-out show at the Pyramid Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on August 16th, 2002. He was accompanied by the original TCB band, Joe Guercio, The Sweet Inspirations, The Imperials, The Stamps and The Jordanaires.
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Revolution #9
Title: Revolution #9
Character: Therapist Fuller
Released: November 15, 2002
Type: Movie
A handsome and successful young man with a lovely fiancée, James Jackson seems to have everything going for him, but his life begins to unravel when he develops an acute sense of paranoia. At first, he notices little things at his office that he takes as signs that people are out to get him, but soon things escalate, with Jackson convinced that a perfume ad on television holds sinister messages aimed at him. Is Jackson losing his mind, or are the threats real?
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Elvis: The Lost Performances
Title: Elvis: The Lost Performances
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: June 24, 1992
Type: Movie
Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! Yes it's the King of Rock & Roll as never seen before in this collection of rare outtakes and negatives from the fabulous MGM vaults. "Elvis: The Lost Performances" includes footage which was filmed for "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" (1970) and "Elvis on Tour" (1972) but was never used in those films. Included are clips of Presley singing such hits as "Teddy Bear," "Heartbreak Hotel," "All Shook Up" and more.
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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Title: Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Character: Self - Guitar
Released: January 3, 1988
Type: Movie
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.
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Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Title: Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Character: Self - Performer
Released: November 16, 1987
Type: Movie
Elvis Costello & The Confederates are captured Live at Tokyo's Sun Plaza Hall for Japanese Television in 1987.
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Heart Like a Wheel
Title: Heart Like a Wheel
Character: Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Released: April 1, 1983
Type: Movie
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
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Elvis in Concert
Title: Elvis in Concert
Character: Himself (lead guitar)
Released: October 3, 1977
Type: Movie
Elvis In Concert is a posthumous 1977 TV special starring Elvis Presley. It was Elvis' third and final TV special, following Elvis (aka The '68 Comeback Special) and Aloha From Hawaii. It was filmed during Presley's final tour in the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, on June 19, 1977, and Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 21, 1977. It was shown on CBS on October 3, 1977, two months after Presley died. It is one of the few videos of Elvis which remain unlikely to ever be released for home viewing and is only available in bootleg form.
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Elvis in Concert: The CBS Special
Title: Elvis in Concert: The CBS Special
Released: October 3, 1977
Type: Movie
Elvis In Concert is a posthumous 1977 television special starring Elvis Presley. It was Elvis' third and final TV special, following Elvis (a.k.a. The '68 Comeback Special) and Aloha From Hawaii. It was filmed during Presley's final tour in the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, on June 19, 1977, and Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 21, 1977. It was broadcast on CBS on October 3, 1977, two months after Presley's death, and was transmitted by the BBC in the United Kingdom on June 9, 1978.
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Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Title: Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Character: Self - Guitar
Released: January 14, 1973
Type: Movie
A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The concert took place at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe. Viewing figures have been estimated at over 1 billion viewers world wide, and the show was the most expensive entertainment special at the time, costing $2.5 million.
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Elvis:  Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Title: Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Character: lead guitar
Released: January 13, 1973
Type: Movie
Elvis Presley's January 12th, 1973 rehearsal concert at the H.I.C. Arena in Hawaii prior to the live broadcast of Aloha from Hawaii.
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Elvis on Tour
Title: Elvis on Tour
Character: Himself - Guitar
Released: November 1, 1972
Type: Movie
This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features well-known hits and cover songs showcasing his country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues influences.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Title: Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Character: Himself - Musician
Released: November 11, 1970
Type: Movie
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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Carnival Rock
Title: Carnival Rock
Character: Guitar Player (uncredited)
Released: September 1, 1957
Type: Movie
An ocean-side nightclub owner loves a singer who only has eyes for a gambler.