James Burton *Legendary Guitarist from Louisiana* (documentary) 

James Burton is right up there with the greatest guitar players of all time.

James Burton thanks for all the memories God bless you 🙏

Thanks to James for all the years of fearsome guitar playing. … You were Elvis’ guitar player … and that says everything. Best wishes to you.

I grew up listening to James Burton playing with Elvis and I must say James Burton is one of my guitar heroes.

God give you speedy recovery and keep you well, James! Elvis fan here, who loves your playing!

He gave me his autograph in Halifax, Nova Scotia after a John Denver concert. A very nice man.

prayers for you sir. my appreciation for your contribution to elvis . you will always be special.

James you not only have my admiration as the greatest guitar players in history (James, I'm 83) but my prayers for your health. Thank you for all the great years you have entertained us!!! God bless.

Mr Burton's playing on Roy Orbison's Black and White Night is the epitome of lead guitar for me.

I saw James play with a John Denver at Wembly Conference Centre in London in the late 70's. He was great. It was a great gig

james burton is legendary.

James and his family are fantastic people. I did a lot of business with his wife Louise. So humble and down to earth folks. Everyone here in Shreveport love them.

😊GodBless You JAMES BURTON YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

I most certainly pray for His Health.😊 Luv you James

James Burton has been my guitar idol since I was a kid in the 80s. Truly genius and an inspiaration to me. Thank you James

One of the great musicians of the modern era from the 50s, to the present day. Long may J.B. Continue.

I knew he was Elvis's guitar player, but I had no idea he had done so much more, and I was born and raised about an hour from him. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts, James, you are a legend and a credit to our home state.

Praying 🙏 🙏 for the great James Burton!!!!

I have watched James Burton, from Ozzie & Harriet show, when I was a teenager. I love to watch James and Ricky Nelson play and sing. I also remember him playing with Elvis, and also Roy Orbison, and John Denver I’m so glad that James is still around. God Bless You James, take care of yourself. From a fan. .

James AND Elvis

Been a James Burton fan for years....I knew he backed Elvis and Ricky Nelson - You video introduced me to many more of his associates and accomplishments. So sorryu to learn of the operation, yet happy to hear he made it through it. All I can say is, thanks for your music and stay strong. You are very special.

James always took care of business , Total legend , love hearing him play

God bless you James you are a true legend it was a honour and a privilege to have played on the same show as you my friend.

James I have always liked elvis and ricky so I have listen to u for yrs u were a great inspiration on those stages u made the shows what they were I loved it when elvis had u play Johnny b good behind your head elvis and ricky thought a lot of u. I'm praying GOD WILL HEAL U HE IS A HEALER AND SAVIOR UR A VERY GOOD MAN ENJOYED UR PLAYING I ALSO LIKED IT WHEN U PLAYED WITH THE YOUNG BOY ON STAGE FROM AMERICAS GOT TALENT GREAT JOB ANOTHER BAND MEMBER SPONSERED IT FROM ENGLAND TY JAMES GREAT JOB ON HELLO MARY LOU

James has always been my inspiration, my guitar hero..his sound and style made "The Nelsons" TV show something my brothers and l watched each week .just to hear James Burton..a unique guitar master, a hero..thank you James.

Hello James. I have always wanted to send you a message but wasn't sure if you would get it. I just wanted to let you know how much you inspired me when I was 13 years old in 1973. I started playing the guitar when I was eleven years old. I'm now 62 and a half. Lol. It was in April of 1973 when Elvis Ahola from Hawaii came on. I could barely see it on our TV but the sound was perfect. When you played Johnny B. Goode I couldn't believe the way you played it. I had learned it in the Chuck Berry style. I was hooked with the double stops you played and the sounds was so incredible. I went on to play professionally in Nashville and know a lot of the same players as you. That was a long time ago. I now live in Sanford NC. My favorite guitar players are Vince Gill, Brent Mason, Gregg Galbraith, Albert Lee, and Rod Riley. You were my biggest influence though. I always wanted to let you know that. There are thousands of people you never met like me but you had the biggest impact on my guitar licks. I play a Tele EMGs silver active pickups with a B-bender as well. Thanks for the great memories James. Sincerely Rick G. Stone

Mr Burton, your guitar playing led me to learn to play guitar. Same way as you did, listening to the radio. Though no where near you in expertise, the joy I get just from picking up a guitar is down to your influence. Thanks for all the songs and licks you've given the world. Music is the great uniting force of all the world. And you are one of the Generals in that army of musicians. Praying for your peace and comfort in whatever lies before you. Robert Williams Amateur player - Professional listener. ❤

I met James when he was backing up John Denver, up at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. He had done some studio work with ‘We Five’, a group I was working with across the street at Harvey’s. He was quite the nice guy. Also playing in Denver’s band were Glen D Hardin, Emory Gordy and Ronnie Tutt. Basically Elvis’s back up group. All very nice people… Years later I did some shows with Jerry Cole, who played guitar with Rick Nelson, Prior to James. He told me that he had recommended James to Rick Nelson, essentially helping him get the gig…

My. Hero for all time. Pease be with you only as the Savior can give.

Godspeed, Mr. Burton! I’ve listened to you play for decades! In your life, you’ve accomplished what many more have only been able to dream about! Take care, sir!

You could always pick out James playing on any record. Wish you well James

He is amazing. Just sorry I never got to see him live

Marion Carter here from Ripete Records in South Carolina. In 1999 my record company was cutting trax for a new project and I was fortunate enough to reunite James and Dale Hawkins on a new recording for the first time since 1957 when they had recorded Susie Q together. The recording of Fools Paradise was well received in the southeast as part of the Carolina Beach Music Scene, and enjoyed a great deal of popularity in Europe. One of the greatest experiences of my career in music. James was quite the gentleman. James, prayers for your full recovery.

Thanks James from a fellow Louisianan. Your contribution to music is like no other. My Prayers are with you.

I am from Mauritius Island , knew Elvis of course ,but I am so happy to have met you ( on internet ...! ) today ! My wife is a kidney transplant since 35 years , and she is doing very well . She had surgery in Montpellier , France .I wish you the very best ,and thank you for the joy and excitement you gave us during those wonderful rocking years !

Thank you for everything you did, James. You've left us a wealth of inspiration!!

James Burton was truly a wonderful many and one of the greatest guitar players. Thank you for many wonderful memories.

James Burton is massively underrated. I mostly know him from his work with Elvis and there's a TON of stuff that he did with Elvis that would blow young guitar players minds.

His sound is so distinctive it’s soul of rock and roll!

James is the best of the best, a real front runner in early rock . He played with a lot of the great superstars' unbelievable talent.

James, I can never repay you for the lifetime of guitar playing that you are responsiple for in my life. When I saw you on Ozzie And Harriet and heard you play, especially your break on Believe What You Say, I knew that I wanted to learn to play that kind of guitar. I put together a band in hight school in Miami and we became the go to band for WQAM. We got to meet and open for people like Roy Orbison, Jan and Dean and others who came through Miami. In college in New Orleans my band there opened for Buffalo Springfield and Rick Derringer and the McCoys among others. When I moved to the DC area I did some recording sessions and met Danny Gatton. He invited me out to his home and agreed to help me learn better right hand hybrid picking. Danny was obviously light years better than me but we connected because we both talked about how when we were kids we would never miss Ricky Nelson every week just to watch you play. We knew you weren't playing live but it didn't matter because we just wanted to see the guy who played the best guitar either of us had ever heard. Please forgive this rather lengthy comment, but I just wanted you to know how many people you influenced and gave us a gift that might not have happened if it wasn't for you. Know thatyou are in my thoughts and prayers and thank you for adding so greatlyto the joy in my life.

James you are head and shoulders above the rest, truly one of if not the most influencial guitarist to have ever picked up a Tele, thank you for the great music for all these years! God bless you Sur, may Almighty God continue to hold you in the palms of His hands!

Mr James B, God Bless you sir, Thank You for your many Grooves thru out my Life, Playing w E & Ricky & Everybody …Memorable Music Always . I met your Wife Louise in Sherman Oaks. She was so kind & invited me to go by & meet you.. But never got the chance… I’m Sorry Sir. But you’ve kept me going with your Talent.., My Family Prays for You & your Family. God Speed to you.. As E say; “ Play it James “ 🙏🏻❤️🌹💙🙏🏻🎸🌹

Born and raised in Shreveport, been playing guitar since 2001…and I never knew about James. Shame on me. Time to dig in. Also, awesome documentary!

An absolute legend !!

Thank you for all the great music, James! Elvis' sound wouldn't have been the same without you. Wishing you all the best, keep rockin'!

Be Well James!😉Thank you for your wonderful inspiration in the guitar world. I’m always thrilled to see you play.🎼🎶🥰🥰🤗

True entertainer. Elvis truly loved having him as part of his ‘circle’ of fellow musicians and he is a tried & true, extremely talented musician! Fantastic, extraordinary talent! Thanks for all the great music over the years!!!!! Praying for you.

get well soon James Burton we all love you so much, thank you

Thank you for making this video! My son is 11 and an aspiring guitarist! He was told he could not present “musician” as his career choice during career week at school, as “musician is not a real career”. I can’t wait to show him this video so he can see how amazing James is, and how far music can take you!

Brilliant guitarist .... Best wishes , and hope all goes well with the recovery .... Absolute legend !!!! *****

He's in my prayers for sure.

God Bless James

Mr Burton I hope you are feeling well to today I can only imagine the thoughts you have when you wake in the mornings. I hope you still pick up that guitar everyday to ease your pain best wishes love ya man Larry Burton

What a gem. So much great music. Thanks for your contribution to music everywhere.

JAMES PLAYED NEW ZEALAND 2014 WITH RONNIE AND GLENN D FOR JOHN ROWLES. NOTHING SHORT OF SENSATIONAL! THANKS FOR POSTING.

Good job Brother! James is quite the prolific player. I never knew he played with John Denver. Hope he manages to beat his health problems!

your my guitar idol followed you for years .. get well my friend

Get well soon and thanks for embellishing so many songs with your amazing guitar playing. God bless.

Such a humble guy! Takes a special personality to be able to stand in the shadow of such big singers, without feeling small,, which James was able to do throughout his career. Would love to meet him some day. Praying for strength and peace of mind for James. ❤

Love your music. God restore you. God bless you

Thank you

As a kid, I tried to get that Burton sound, but never could come close! What a great talent he has! Thanks James!

As a kid I watched James backing Ricky Nelson on Ozzie & Harriet. Didn't know who he was but he played great. I also watched the Shindogs on Shindig weekly.

I got to see James Burton on a tour with the Killer Jerry Lee Lewis in Lynda Buder Park , Valley Park, Missouri ( St.Louis County Parks and Recreation ) blues fest around 1997 ? After a long delay the show was out standing . That small band and all members just complemented each other and their front man Jerry Lee doing his thing, pounding those 88's like it was their last gig . To see two of the most influential musical artist, priceless.

I met him a couple of years ago at the Louisiana Boardwalk down on the Red River front in Bossier City, La. Such a great and wonderful guy to meet. I live not too far from there. Hope I get to see him again soon.

Really enjoyed this, always been a massive fan of James

Mr. Burton, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hang in there! You have been a hero in this guitar player's life for as long as I can remember and I (we) just want to to hear you play and see you smile. You are a gentle soul and so very gifted.

Great guitarist, thank you for this.

Mr. Burton Is one of the Reasons that I bought and learned to play my Tele in 1974 !! I still have that one and have another .. They both have given me the Best Years of my Playing and are my life's companions .. Got a gig tomorrow with one of them . Thank You James !! And Thanx for the Video , Ya'll >>> John Driver >>>

Have been watching and listening to your music all my life James. Seen most on the Big O black and night. Amazing. Thank you James.

Sending Love, The world would be a much less bright place to be without James Burton

Love Burton’s playing! Have seen a few interviews with him and he’s always seemed to be a true gentleman!

Really dig James Burton. What a history. Big fan. May the Lord bring healing in Jesus' name.

What "A" Story!!! (JAMES )YOU ARE STAR 🌟 🤩 GOD BLES 🙌 from Down Under 🇦🇺

You put together great informative entertainment,thank you.

Long time fan as I have been around almost as long as he has. Your in my prayers!

Somehow, somebody needs to do a major documentary on this guy. All the people he played with would generate a lot of interest due to the wide variety of their material. Maybe not a movie but definitely a documentary.

I have had the great honor of getting to know James Burton when he has been here in Sweden, Jönköping and played. The original Cast as the performance was called was Elvis Presley's original set from Aloha From Hawaii Via Satelite. This included Elvis' original lineup of the TCB Band. Also a smaller concert in Bollnäs, Sweden where James Burton played with B. B. Cunningham, Svenne Hedlund, Tommy Blom and more. Rock On James Burton TCB to you... 🎸🎶🎶🎶

Thanks for a lifetime of ear candy!

God Bless James Burton. He's great!

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

What an awesome career Mr. Burton. You never hear much about the musicians following a performance of a "star" but sure you were mentioned, nobody that deep into the band as it were. Your eloquence of playing helped "them" to rocket to a broader fame fershur. A great accumuation of work you have to show for the efforts you made. Hope you well-being andenjoying your family and home.Lord bless you and lift you up sir......fershur.

Wow, what a career 🎸

One of the greatest guitarists ever! I met James Burton in July 2003. I was introduced to him by my friend famous record producer Ray Ruff.

You are the the best and most soulful. Thank you for all you share and all the teachings. Love this channel.

Prayers going up for James...

Moving tribute .....praying for his strength and healthy return to full life....a great doc..

James burtom great guitarist..I hope that God helps him to get better from this illness and that God gives strength to his children and wife to endure all this...I really like his style I even bought a personalized telecaster..,Brazil

Good luck GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU FREE OF ANY CANCER

James is my all time favorite guitar player !!

GOD BLESSED JAMES FOR IT IS GOD WHO GIVES GIFTS TO MEN. SOME BLESSED MORE THAN OTHERS BUT GOD GIVES TO ALL.

Keep on picking James !!!! What a legacy ! When can we get together for a Jam ??

IN our prayers.We have always loved his playing, and style.

Hi! Thank you very much for this very nice presentation about James Burton, a true legend. Greetings from Sweden and God bless you and take care!

He created the iconic solo on Ricky Nelson's 'Hello Mary Lou' that inspired a lot of players.

Yes he from my home town Shreveport Louisiana. He got discovered by Elvis there and his Drummer Dj Fontana.And Elvis got Discovered at the Louisiana Hayride also in Shreveport. And whats funny DJ cousin went to school with James Burton FAIR PARK SCHOOL It's over 100 yrs old . I went there and lm 70 it's still open

Hello James

Prayers and best wishes James. You're my hero on a Telecaster.

get better to enjoy life ..your music will carry you through..you are the best !!!