James Burton AKA Master of the Telecaster

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[@tonymarinelli7304]

He’s a guitar players guitar player. If you don’t understand that comment you’re not a guitar player

[@christopherharley4386]

James Burton will always be the MASTER of the Telecaster...Love his playing

[@MISTERMOODYHYADD]

Superior technique and tone.

[@jbolo5378]

James is one of those guys who is loved by other musicians. No one even talks about him anymore, but the minute he dies, every one will become the biggest lifelong fan of his and swear they loved him since they were a kid. SMH

[@georgemoomaw9437]

James Burton is not the greatest guitarist in America. He is the GREATEST guitarist in the history of the world. I still can’t figure out how he did some of the fantastic riffs he does. For example, Ricky Nelson’s “Fools Rush In” James makes the guitar growl then he makes it prance. I don’t know any other way to explain it. Listen to it for yourself.

[@djangorheinhardt]

True .Nobody knew who Cliff Gallup was then when he died a cult hero worship grew up of players who " followed him from BE BOP A LULA onwards. "Jim Burton and Cliff Gallup were just two of a plethora of guitar pickers who played sessions for many vocalists. Many guitarists were terrific like Hank Garland ,Al Hendrikson et al

[@TheSkaggs54]

This is a true statement!! Being the country music fan I am I love him! James influence shaped country guitar playing as we know it today!

[@Samuel-cu9wn]

JAMES BURTON IS THE GREATEST GUITAR IST

[@valentino3191]

And what you say makes sense? He was a sideman to Rock superstars of the 50’s like Rick Nelson and Elvis. It’s no coincidence he isn’t a household name?

[@iancarey2697]

James is a fantastic guitar player. He is also a man of kindness and sincerity. Meeting James was a pleasure and an honor.

[@ricardojara4480]

SCOTTY MOORE & JAMES BURTON, TWO OF THE GREATEST GUITAR PLAYERS EVER!

[@MrOnlystrongsurvive]

Scotty and James American legends

[@BM-ru7ef]

This video has to be about 25 years old. What a legend. He really stood out in Roy Orbison’s “Black & White Night” show

[@annemariep.b.6715]

J’adore tout black and white night les sourires de Roy Bruce james et le pianiste les solos de guitares ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷

[@MrLasvegasvic]

One of the greatest guitarist ever. Thanks James for all the great guitar playing.

[@papawx3]

I could listen to him pick all day long!

[@rayjr62]

James Burton = Genius. End of story.

[@ericportillo8277]

Cool story, bro

[@phildirt3]

what an awesome human being

[@iamremmie]

Thank you Ed Cowden for showing me this awesome guy... You've passed on something to me that you knew of because James Burton was in your generation, not mine, but I am forever grateful you showed me him, Ed. A fellow guitarist

[@holmes1978]

Undisputed

[@moemanncann895]

Luv it,thx for sharing 👍

[@kathleengrant8125]

how modest he is considering he is one of the absolute greatest.Legend.

[@JohnMurrayMusic]

I still love him !!!

[@d.b.4201]

Thank you for posting this!! I just met a guitar player that has never heard of James, makes me sad! So thank you so much for posting this!

[@WyldeKyle15]

I played with him in a studio he opened out here in shreveport. Super nice guy

[@reynaldogarcia643]

Wow.... what a MEMORY!!!

[@dennisrediske6338]

He sent me a message, can you believe it? He's humble, down to earth and I consider myself blessed to hear from him. An Early Innovator of Rock with his OWN SOUND. I Love It! Rock On Mr James Burton!

[@shable1436]

I believe it

[@JacksonRoch935]

I would love nothing more!

[@stevestringer1371]

Always loved his style/sound..

[@jeffdawson2786]

Excellent footage compilation.

[@holmes1978]

Legend !!!!

[@michavandam]

James Burton's playing and Rory Gallagher's sound influenced Brian May.

[@retrobiliac]

JB has been a very positive influence on me,along with Steve Cropper,Scotty Moore,Buddy Guy,BB King,etc

[@paulsterner8190]

Great job Jim. One of the best guitar players in the world. The best Paul. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@LodoGrdzak]

That black/gold paisley Tele is one hot looking guitar.

[@JimmyBlues99]

didn't realize he used a finger pick on his middle finger...great guitarist !

[@Prates21]

Albert Collins Waylon jennings Roy buchanan James burton

[@patriotic80]

James is and will always be cool and current whatever new music you make never stop listening to great musicians the good ones all have the same thing even to this day which is a great story , great musical sound or rhythm back by either real emotions that person experienced or a story.🙏😇❤️🇺🇸

[@cesariosilvasilva5784]

Steve schneider you are the better of the play guitar,wonderful.

[@kreinzru]

Dieser Gitarrensound wird mich wohl immer begeistern!

[@unclejohnthezef]

what the WHAT?! 1:35 and a middle finger pick?

[@scrumpymanjack]

Off the charts!!!

[@steveroberson1488]

This is the guy I try to emulate in my playing style,,the best of the best

[@vernwallen4246]

Elvis and the boy's "NAILED"that echo effect!!

[@ValleyForge-dk6mf]

We call it Slap-Back today. Some great pedals out there today can replicate it.

[@derrickcunliffe8152]

i love any country players may be i need to move to usa

[@normsweet1710]

What ever your style at the moment; it’s all ok with me .

[@GREG62944]

good job Mr. Burton

[@erikboje460]

James Burton: You are number one….

[@jamessellitti4096]

There is a great James Burton Telecaster on the video Elvis Medley live with Backdraft James Burton is the Best there has ever been

[@tuguybear930]

James Burton is most certainly the master of the Telecaster, and Danny Gatton was the Grand master of the Telecaster.

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Absolute guitar LEGEND. James Burton in da house!

[@oldsalt7534]

He makes is look so easy.

[@joshuagarland1369]

Wow

[@anteburazin69]

One talented cool long staying long playing guitarist ever. I hope kids learning today are being shown all these guys from the past, not to confuse them but to educate them on music and the guitars ability and simplicity with one pick and no outside modern overkill technology .

[@VoodooApex]

What documentary is this from? I watched it countless times on my old dvr

[@MISTERMOODYHYADD]

The History of Rock & Roll, Guitar Heroes. Hope this helps.

[@vansullivan236]

Great, thanks!

[@shonclemons1624]

Yeah ken Scotty Moore had to call jerry reed into the studio many times cause Scotty couldn't pull it off.James Burton needed noons to do that. Music isnt a competition but Burton. Way superior toscotty in every way

[@seeker7774]

Scotty was no longer playing with Elvis before anyone knew who Jerry was. Jerry was called in for a studio guitarist. Not Scotty. However, the record labels couldn't get together and Jerry's tracks weren't used.

[@rikiwikeepa4684]

The man’s a legend fan from New Zealand land of the long white cloud Aotearoa 👍🏾

[@thomasfarmer1730]

fuckin' legend

[@rikiwikeepa4684]

Maori carved telecast guitar awesome stuff

[@jimmyguitar9676]

Thanck You Very Much

[@ElvisAaronpresleybyRustyMartin]

Love that chicken picking sound

[@blueticecho5690]

All you young 14 teen year old's siting on your beds trying to play did ya get that.

[@d.b.4201]

James IS the Master of the Telecaster!!!

[@JuanBluesMan]

I would really love to see James Burton playing Sultans of Swing.

[@buffalospringfield6272]

+JuanBluesMan sorry, guy but i sure that his could to play with the guitar behind his head!

[@JuanBluesMan]

+Jossemir Ferreira I already know that.

[@buffalospringfield6272]

good answer, till next time!

[@Alanoffer]

I was with this till I saw Pete townshend

[@jimbeedle679]

YOUR THE BEST JAMES !!

[@geoffwalker888]

Wow - top man...!

[@Cajun-it3yf]

And now I bow....fantastic guitarist

[@chad8117]

Fantastic player

[@jamesrockford2626]

"Master of the Telecaster"...what does that mean? he wouldn't be able to play well on say a flying v?

[@tommckinnon5916]

Of course he would but "master" rhymes with "Telecaster" and "v" doesn't rhyme with much of anything!

[@BugzKiller]

God Bless you JB!

[@WhiteNacho]

James Burton, Danny Gatton, Albert Lee, Roy, Buck these were the real guitar hero's oh yeah and Hendrix.

[@jbolo5378]

Whitenacho , how could you leave Chet out of that lineup?

[@ValleyForge-dk6mf]

Roy Clark and Roy Buchanan.

[@Danimal1577]

Glen Campbell, Don Rich of the Buckaroos

[@KeatonTait]

:)

[@andys9337]

Lovely stuff!!

[@buddyollie7400]

where's the rest of it???? why's it cut off????

[@TestMeatDollSteak]

Buddy Ollie -- That's what she said.

[@Danimal1577]

TestMeatDollSteak lol 😂

[@chaffiwc]

What movie is this from?

[@raybbj]

a Documentary called "History of Rock n' Roll". a 5 part series I believe - 10 hours from maybe 15 years ago

[@HectorHernandez-qp4wf]

It's actually from a Guitar Gods type documentary they used to air on VH1. I can't remember the name and have only found it once online many years ago. I've since lost the link. If anyone finds it I'd love a link. Hugely inspired by it as a kid.

[@BluesVox]

Who is the Master of the Telecaster? Albert Collins (1932-1993) ("The Master of the Telecaster")

[@tonevicar-fr5gh]

I will go up against this super over rated clown any day !

[@zone4garlicfarm]

The title "Master of the Telecaster" belongs to Albert Collins, not James Burton. The Titan of the Telecaster is Bill Kirchen. There are other Telecaster titles. James Burton needs to come up with his own title and stop using someone else's.

[@seeker7774]

Who, other than the egomaniac Michael Jackson, gives themselves a title? The poster gave the video this title. That being said, many people believe that James Burton is the best guitar player to ever pick up a Telecaster. It is just a personal opinion.

[@Buelligan88]

+The Garlic Farm I like Albert Collins. He did have a really distinctive tone on his Telecaster. Can't take anything away from James Burton, though.

[@tonevicar-fr5gh]

The undisputed master of the Tele is Danny Gatton. Do your homework.

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

They’re all Masters of The Telecasters...Arlen Roth, no slouch himself, wrote a great book about all the great Tele players, with that title, and I think he’s more than qualified to bestow the title!

[@wilt716]

Why do you assume James Burton gives himself this title? More like his fans do it.