James had and has what all great guitar players have, the ability to quickly come up with the playing the right lick at the right time, never overplaying, just laying in the perfect lick. He did this from his earliest days until now. That Ricky Nelson phase where James looks pre-adolescent, just amazing stuff.
Just incredible, James Burton ! Man oh Man, these words are so valuable to the players of today.. There are so many aspiring musicians who have no idea how these sounds have evolved from generation to generation.. You are doing such a great job of keeping the music alive from all of these great artists ! One Guitar, One Amp, and Memorable Moments on Thousands of Songs ! Thank you Joe, the legacy continues... Lary
Hey Brother, the entire Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum project is such an important part of the history of music and the artists that created it.. Your work serves as a testimony to Everyone involved ! Thanks Joe.. Lary
I’m literally no one. James came to meet us at our show in Shreveport, the next day he gave us a personal tour of the Lusitania Hayride (building) and then an in-depth tour of his studio. Never had there been a more generous, kind and unassuming legend. I’ll never forget that day and his profound kindness and generosity.
This "Inside Baseball" stuff is great! Joe's doing a great thing by preserving the words of all these musicians who, whether or not they're famous or celebrated, made the music scene what it is today. Thanks!
Joe, you've done it again. Top top guest. Great interviewing balance. You brought out the insider info. Just riveting. I realise my jaw has dropped. Its something to do with the fingers - says it all.
Steve.... I thought I was a pretty good guitarist until I hit Nashville:) Yes...James Burton.. what can you say??? You can’t learn what he did... you either have it or you don’t. Same with Duane Eddy, Chuck Berry, Hendrix, Chet etc... copying a sound is one thing... creating one is another! Yes I hope you can visit with us at the museum. I pray this flu thing is over soon and everyone everywhere isn’t affected too badly by it. Best to you and everyone in Europe!! Joe
These interviews are just wonderful Joe, being a true record of the reminisces of such wonderfully humble musical geniuses. James was second in my eyes only to Elvis and remains a hero to this day.
I know James Burton...absolutely the nicest "famous musician" that I've ever met...and that is saying something as I've met so so many being in the business. James was wonderfully nice and kind to me the first time we met at the Palomino Club decades ago and even took me out to his car to listen to tracks he'd been recording with John Denver. I always enjoy Burton's work...fantastic player.
I first saw James on Ozzy and Harriet 1961 performing "Travelin Man" with Ricky Nelson. I was a 10 year old kid and the performance and especially the guitar solo knocked me out. Been a fan ever since.
Hi 44....... That’s a dream that could come true... James loves to meet his fans.... great guy.... he live here in Nashville now... all the best... Joe
Supposedly, the first recording of a fuzz guitar sound was at Memphis Recording Service (Sun Records) in 1951, on Ike Turner's song Rocket 88. The story is that the guitar amp fell off the top of the car and damaged the speaker cone, and Sam Phillips stuffed newspaper in the back.
Another early contender for first distortion is the Johnny Burnett Trio - "Train Kept A Rollin'". Also on Sun Records. A searing Rockabilly Band. The guitarist's name was Paul Burlison. The same story of the amp falling off of the truck. Being a gigging musician I don't doubt it happened in both cases.
Joe, I grew up here in Nashville and almost went into the business in college. I have learned more about the musicians and the scene back then from your interview videos than I would have if I’d been a session player myself right in the thick of it. You’re a magnificent curator of the history of the music scene of my generation. What you do is important and lasting. Don’t ever stop finding these stories and telling them.
Favorite James Burton lead for me is "A Wonder Like You",Rick Nelson... that tone he described as "in between the pickups" and beautiful melodic licks,...just right..
One guitar, different sounds on all those tracks. Now that is talent! (I've seen that Mosrite you speak about, Joe, at your fine museum. It is formidable to see in person!) Looking forward to Part 2.
James is a mentor to me tho I've never met him, his playing but more importantly how he conducts himself has been an example for me. 🎸 James is the embodiment of the Tele
I try to get tele sounds out of my fake strat... Tele envy for sure... I believe vince gill may have one.. Lol Man, I sure enjoy hearing James Burton's stories.. I love his great live work with Elvis.. Thank you, Joe
Love your videos, Joe. I met you a week ago sitting at the entrance......We talked of the Concert for the Rock Hall in Cleveland and the scripts I have....
James Burton is another American treasure. The guitarist who was easily good enough to be a full time session player if he wanted who got up on stage and played with the best. His aggressive style of guitar is what really brought out the Ricky Nelson records in my opinion.
Terrific interview with a true legend, joe...I've always wondered if one of my guitar heroes, frankie hannon of tesla played his pink paisley tele as a homage to JB
My husband, Don Marrs (deceased) seven years drums and road manager for Jeannie C. Riley. Seven years drums and road manager Charlie McClain, three years - Donna Fargo - drums. pre-Nashville-Sneed Family Oregon, LA, Cally and various road gigs.
You know a player is the real when they are on the phone with Elvis talking about i can't I'm in session with Sinatra... I don't care about all that this man did magic with Ricky Nelson and Hag... Thank you for this channel Respect
Joe, this is definitely one of your best interviews. Took me quite a while to get thru it. Every song James Burton referenced, I had to pause the video to go listen. 🥺. Thanks so much for posting these videos. mVm
Incredible interview. Lots of serious insight and great nostalgia. From Elvis to Rick Nelson and beyond. Including the and the hit traveling man.By Rick Nelson.
Hey Kenneth, My dad, Joe, passed away September 28th… but I know he would have appreciated your comment. Thank you for your support of the channel… hope you can visit the museum sometime. Best, Britt
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseumI adored your dad's work and all his presentation,I been a hobbyist musician for 35 years and I follow all the session musicians old and current..it's a sad day at the Hacker house hold .. again my condolences
I met James up at Lake Tahoe, when he was playing at Harrahs’s casino, with John Denver. He had done some studio work with the group I was playing with, ‘We Five’, prior to my joining them.. We ran into him on the casino floor. What a nice guy!
I assume James refers to the 2nd finger when talking about using the finger pick in conjunction with a flat pick. What an absolutely fabulous history James has! His guitar work on Ricky Nelson's "Fools Rush In" is an all-time great. Thank you Joe for all the wonderful interviews!
I’ve been aware of James before I started playing guitar. Loved watching Ozzy and Harriet but the highlight of the show was performances by Ricky and the band. Oh, and Tutti Fruity ice cream! Robert
soo cool we didn't have a TV when the Ozzie and Harriet show was on so i never knew he played on the old Ricky Nelson records but have discovered his since then wish we all could play that good
James Burton very influential player !! Elvis Presley said Burton never missed a note that's high praise in my book. Joe Chambers did a great thing in getting The Musicians Hall of Fame together. RIP Joe and Thank You for everything..
One of my favorites is his trade with Albert Lee on Rodney Crowell’s “Better Start Turning Them Down”. I hear what he means about wanting fat notes. It shows on that song.
James always seem to be so quiet and so bashful when the camera was on them was he really like that in person very shy and bashful? He just seems like such a warm kind hearted man I just read that he's already 83 years old God bless him.
6:39 Excellent question; 'which do you call the lead pup' I kind of guessed he meant bridge, before you asked., but that was just a guess. A lot of people including myself use the neck pup almost exclusively as their lead pickup.
Most refer to the bridge P.U as l the lead P.U because it cuts through but you just never know if you don’t ask what others may call the lead P.U. Thanks again for watching ... Joe
Just caught up with this.....many thanks. To co write a song like Susie Q at fourteen is amazing but sadly the tale of being ripped off as one of the writers is something I’ve heard too often. Although there seems no bitterness it’s still not right
I like the chet story he told, about the guy raving on about how great chets guitar sounds, wanting to know all about the guitar, so chet hangs it up and says... "how does it sound now? I had the same experience, a guy raving on endlessly about the sound of my strat, I said here you play it, he took and started to play, it was awful.... my strat was tuned to open G.... Hehehe and he stomped off fuming
They were making “soundies” as early as the late thirties early forties , musical shorts featuring a band or a singer maybe some tap dancers or show girls too There is nothing new under the sun
Hi NYC GIRL.... are you really a girl?:) Thanks for the kind comment but I’m not a big deal in the music industry.. just a gnat on a elephants butt. Thanks for your supporting our channel as always.... Sincerely, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I am a female but really have not been a 'girl' in a few decades. LOL I thought you were a business man who ran the Musicians Hall Of Fame not a seasoned musician. It was obvious James has great respect & admires you for your talent & friendship. Stay safe. NYC girl
NYCG..... thanks... I never know who I’m really talking to:) Thanks again your support since I started showing these interviews on RUclips. I use to love going to visit NYC... Bleaker St. John’s Pizza. Matt’s guitar shop etc. Took my family there for Christmas for years. Not sure about going back now from what I’ve heard. Stay safe and thanks again for watching these interviews....Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I know John’s Pizza but I’m not familiar with Matt’s. These videos are gold, a link to the most talented and influential people in music. Thanks for doing this.
A true innovator, A true gentleman.
James had and has what all great guitar players have, the ability to quickly come up with the playing the right lick at the right time, never overplaying, just laying in the perfect lick. He did this from his earliest days until now. That Ricky Nelson phase where James looks pre-adolescent, just amazing stuff.
Just incredible, James Burton ! Man oh Man, these words are so valuable to the players of today.. There are so many aspiring musicians who have no idea how these sounds have evolved from generation to generation.. You are doing such a great job of keeping the music alive from all of these great artists ! One Guitar, One Amp, and Memorable Moments on Thousands of Songs ! Thank you Joe, the legacy continues... Lary
Hey Brother, the entire Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum project is such an important part of the history of music and the artists that created it.. Your work serves as a testimony to Everyone involved ! Thanks Joe.. Lary
@@larydixon4824 Amen brother🎸😎
I’m literally no one. James came to meet us at our show in Shreveport, the next day he gave us a personal tour of the Lusitania Hayride (building) and then an in-depth tour of his studio. Never had there been a more generous, kind and unassuming legend. I’ll never forget that day and his profound kindness and generosity.
I’ll have to come check y’all out next time I’m in town. Fixing to move that way this year. Maybe we’ll get to jam sometime.
I’ll sub your ch.
🤙
@@theofficialdiamondlou2418 🙏🏼🤝
This "Inside Baseball" stuff is great! Joe's doing a great thing by preserving the words of all these musicians who, whether or not they're famous or celebrated, made the music scene what it is today. Thanks!
Thanks Roy.... Joe
What a versatile guitar player. I have loved all of these interviews with Mr. Burton. Thanks again Joe.
Thank you... Joe
great interview of a titan of the Tele
A True Guitar LEGEND 🎸 Dig the new intro!
Joe, you've done it again. Top top guest. Great interviewing balance. You brought out the insider info. Just riveting. I realise my jaw has dropped.
Its something to do with the fingers - says it all.
Steve.... I thought I was a pretty good guitarist until I hit Nashville:) Yes...James Burton.. what can you say??? You can’t learn what he did... you either have it or you don’t. Same with Duane Eddy, Chuck Berry, Hendrix, Chet etc... copying a sound is one thing... creating one is another! Yes I hope you can visit with us at the museum. I pray this flu thing is over soon and everyone everywhere isn’t affected too badly by it. Best to you and everyone in Europe!! Joe
These interviews are just wonderful Joe, being a true record of the reminisces of such wonderfully humble musical geniuses. James was second in my eyes only to Elvis and remains a hero to this day.
Thanks Lex... best...... Joe
Wooa MHOF. As soon as us Europeans are allowed back in the US. This will be my first port of call. Thnx - Joe has left the building
THANK YOU SO MUCH JOE.
Born in '56. Ricky Nelson is my first music hero!
Amazing guy, genius and such a genuine person. He must have so many stories from standing behind Elvis for 1,000 shows.
My husband knew him and they liked each other from day one. James Burton is and was a Great Musician!
A Legend!
Thanks for all your outstanding music James
I know James Burton...absolutely the nicest "famous musician" that I've ever met...and that is saying something as I've met so so many being in the business. James was wonderfully nice and kind to me the first time we met at the Palomino Club decades ago and even took me out to his car to listen to tracks he'd been recording with John Denver. I always enjoy Burton's work...fantastic player.
Thanks for sharing Mona.....Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thank You Joe...very happy to have found your channel. I look forward to seeing all of your videos.
I first saw James on Ozzy and Harriet 1961 performing "Travelin Man" with Ricky Nelson. I was a 10 year old kid and the performance and especially the guitar solo knocked me out. Been a fan ever since.
Hi Clark ..... thanks for watching... joe
These interviews just keep getting better. Too many great quips to quote
I have the upmost respect for James Burton. To meet him and shake his hand would be a dream come true.
Hi 44....... That’s a dream that could come true... James loves to meet his fans.... great guy.... he live here in Nashville now... all the best... Joe
James is such a real guy. I met him in the Burbank neighborhood washing his wife's Caddy convertible. Great family great guy!
Such a real lesson in musical history from a true legend, that was great.
I HAVE MET JAMES TWICE, IN 2 COUNTRIES. AN ABSOLUTE GENTLEMAN.
Supposedly, the first recording of a fuzz guitar sound was at Memphis Recording Service (Sun Records) in 1951, on Ike Turner's song Rocket 88. The story is that the guitar amp fell off the top of the car and damaged the speaker cone, and Sam Phillips stuffed newspaper in the back.
Another early contender for first distortion is the Johnny Burnett Trio - "Train Kept A Rollin'". Also on Sun Records. A searing Rockabilly Band. The guitarist's name was Paul Burlison. The same story of the amp falling off of the truck. Being a gigging musician I don't doubt it happened in both cases.
This isn’t an interview..... it’s a conversation. Wow... great.... love to hear him talk about the guitars and amps used.
Thanks for watching William...Best...Joe
Joe, I grew up here in Nashville and almost went into the business in college. I have learned more about the musicians and the scene back then from your interview videos than I would have if I’d been a session player myself right in the thick of it. You’re a magnificent curator of the history of the music scene of my generation. What you do is important and lasting. Don’t ever stop finding these stories and telling them.
Thank you Laila…. Best…. Joe
“Play it James” 🕺🏻 ~ James Burton the goat
Favorite James Burton lead for me is "A Wonder Like You",Rick Nelson... that tone he described as "in between the pickups" and beautiful melodic licks,...just right..
Thank you for recording this history Joe, fantastic interview, I hope to make it to Nashville one day, cheers from Melbourne Australia
Cheers ....Joe:)
One guitar, different sounds on all those tracks. Now that is talent! (I've seen that Mosrite you speak about, Joe, at your fine museum. It is formidable to see in person!) Looking forward to Part 2.
Thanks Yesterday... part two Friday March 13th afternoon at 4:00 CST... Thanks ... Joe. PS... Thanks for visiting our museum!!!!
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thank you for the heads up about Part 2!
Thank you so much Joe. These videos are just so important! Great job
Thanks for supporting us Early.... best, Joe
Seen this 3 times and will probably watch it again.
James is a mentor to me tho I've never met him, his playing but more importantly how he conducts himself has been an example for me. 🎸 James is the embodiment of the Tele
First comment from James is about you Joe. Yes indeed one talent complements another. That’s a beautiful thing.
James is just a very nice guy and friend... Thanks again, Joe
I try to get tele sounds out of my fake strat... Tele envy for sure... I believe vince gill may have one.. Lol
Man, I sure enjoy hearing James Burton's stories.. I love his great live work with Elvis.. Thank you, Joe
Thank you Jay.. Best....Joe
Love your videos, Joe. I met you a week ago sitting at the entrance......We talked of the Concert for the Rock Hall in Cleveland and the scripts I have....
Yes... it was nice to meet you. Thanks again for stopping by. Best, Joe
James Burton is another American treasure. The guitarist who was easily good enough to be a full time session player if he wanted who got up on stage and played with the best. His aggressive style of guitar is what really brought out the Ricky Nelson records in my opinion.
Thanks for watching Thomas.....Joe
Terrific interview with a true legend, joe...I've always wondered if one of my guitar heroes, frankie hannon of tesla played his pink paisley tele as a homage to JB
most players that do are fans of James:) thanks for watching... Best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum LOVE Marty Stuarts Clarence White guitar have you ever done an interview with him
My husband, Don Marrs (deceased) seven years drums and road manager for Jeannie C. Riley. Seven years drums and road manager Charlie McClain, three years - Donna Fargo - drums. pre-Nashville-Sneed Family Oregon, LA, Cally and various road gigs.
Crazy! I just finished watching the Steve Cropper interview and wondered if they were ever gonna interview JB and.....
Great interview! #AlwaysElvis
A true Giant in the Music field, thanks.
Thank you too GG... Joe
You know a player is the real when they are on the phone with Elvis talking about i can't I'm in session with Sinatra... I don't care about all that this man did magic with Ricky Nelson and Hag... Thank you for this channel Respect
Thank you! Cant wait for part 2 ❤
Part two goes up at 4:00 pm CST today March 13 th 2020. Thanks for watching... Best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Great. Thank you Joe!
Joe, this is definitely one of your best interviews. Took me quite a while to get thru it. Every song James Burton referenced, I had to pause the video to go listen. 🥺. Thanks so much for posting these videos.
mVm
Thanks mVm.... joe
"Eight nights a week with Elvis". Gotta love JB!
Thank you Joe,
You’re welcome Dave... Joe
Incredible interview. Lots of serious insight and great nostalgia. From Elvis to Rick Nelson and beyond. Including the and the hit traveling man.By Rick Nelson.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! THANK YOU JOE!
Thank you very much Jimmy... Joe
Another great one ! Thank you for posting this , another one of my heroes !
Thanks for watching John... Merry Christmas..Joe
Saw him several times at the Palomino Club in L A . Played lead guitar for Jerry Lee Lewis. Great shows!
Wow
.thank you for this presentation sir !
Hey Kenneth,
My dad, Joe, passed away September 28th… but I know he would have appreciated your comment. Thank you for your support of the channel… hope you can visit the museum sometime.
Best,
Britt
My condolences...
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseumI adored your dad's work and all his presentation,I been a hobbyist musician for 35 years and I follow all the session musicians old and current..it's a sad day at the Hacker house hold .. again my condolences
So kind of you Ken, thank you.
Awesome : ) Thank you
James Burton is one of the nicest guys ever!
I met James up at Lake Tahoe, when he was playing at Harrahs’s casino, with John Denver. He had done some studio work with the group I was playing with, ‘We Five’, prior to my joining them..
We ran into him on the casino floor. What a nice guy!
Thanks for watching Paul... Joe
I assume James refers to the 2nd finger when talking about using the finger pick in conjunction with a flat pick. What an absolutely fabulous history James has! His guitar work on Ricky Nelson's "Fools Rush In" is an all-time great.
Thank you Joe for all the wonderful interviews!
I’m not sure Stephen…. Thanks for watching…Joe
Magician!!
I’ve been aware of James before I started playing guitar. Loved watching Ozzy and Harriet but the highlight of the show was performances by Ricky and the band. Oh, and Tutti Fruity ice cream!
Robert
Thanks again 707...........joe
soo cool we didn't have a TV when the Ozzie and Harriet show was on so i never knew he played on the old Ricky Nelson records but have discovered his since then wish we all could play that good
James Burton 🙏👏👏👏
Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Great guitarist and seems a really nice guy.
He is a really nice guy Paul…. Thanks for watching. Joe
If that's the guitar he wants go get it for him...wow, cool parents
And rock & roll would have been different if they hadn't done it...this was a huge boost to his "Guitar Legend" career.
James Burton very influential player !! Elvis Presley said Burton never missed a note that's high praise in my book.
Joe Chambers did a great thing in getting The Musicians Hall of Fame together. RIP Joe and Thank You for everything..
Make no mistake about it kids, this man is the best "pure picker" to ever live!
One of my favorites is his trade with Albert Lee on Rodney Crowell’s “Better Start Turning Them Down”. I hear what he means about wanting fat notes. It shows on that song.
Gotta love James Burton, and seems like a really nice guy. Hope to meet him one day when this China virus is whipped.
james burton uma tecnica refinada na guitarra um monstro do rock
James always seem to be so quiet and so bashful when the camera was on them was he really like that in person very shy and bashful? He just seems like such a warm kind hearted man I just read that he's already 83 years old God bless him.
Great interview
Thanks for watching Rob...Joe
6:39 Excellent question;
'which do you call the lead pup'
I kind of guessed he meant bridge,
before you asked., but that was just
a guess.
A lot of people including myself use
the neck pup almost exclusively as their
lead pickup.
Most refer to the bridge P.U as l the lead P.U because it cuts through but you just never know if you don’t ask what others may call the lead P.U. Thanks again for watching ... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thank you.
Daddy’s fave guitar player
Just caught up with this.....many thanks. To co write a song like Susie Q at fourteen is amazing but sadly the tale of being ripped off as one of the writers is something I’ve heard too often. Although there seems no bitterness it’s still not right
Hi Joe wanted to let you know that singer Bobby Rydell and Joe Messina passed away take care
The more you sweat the faster you would get. I love it.
I like the chet story he told, about the guy raving on about how great chets guitar sounds, wanting to know all about the guitar, so chet hangs it up and says... "how does it sound now? I had the same experience, a guy raving on endlessly about the sound of my strat, I said here you play it, he took and started to play, it was awful.... my strat was tuned to open G.... Hehehe and he stomped off fuming
Thanks for watching Mickey... Joe
I thought they were going to say the fuzz sound came from slitting the speaker cone with a razor.
What pro James is
They were making “soundies” as early as the late thirties early forties , musical shorts featuring a band or a singer maybe some tap dancers or show girls too
There is nothing new under the sun
I looked up your discography Joe ...WOW. You need to write a biography.
Hi NYC GIRL.... are you really a girl?:) Thanks for the kind comment but I’m not a big deal in the music industry.. just a gnat on a elephants butt. Thanks for your supporting our channel as always.... Sincerely, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I am a female but really have not been a 'girl' in a few decades. LOL I thought you were a business man who ran the Musicians Hall Of Fame not a seasoned musician. It was obvious James has great respect & admires you for your talent & friendship. Stay safe. NYC girl
NYCG..... thanks... I never know who I’m really talking to:) Thanks again your support since I started showing these interviews on RUclips. I use to love going to visit NYC... Bleaker St. John’s Pizza. Matt’s guitar shop etc. Took my family there for Christmas for years. Not sure about going back now from what I’ve heard. Stay safe and thanks again for watching these interviews....Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I know John’s Pizza but I’m not familiar with Matt’s. These videos are gold, a link to the most talented and influential people in music. Thanks for doing this.
Matt’s may be closed now. It was a great vintage guitar shop across the street from John’s. ...Joe
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All Q&A Musicans want to know
Bite finger stuff.
Don’s fave guitar player….and you are the only picker I actually know…so here ya go.
Lacquer sucks and it doesn't do your old guitars any favors over time.