WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT JAMES BURTON I WAS WATCHING ROY ORBISON'S BLACK AND WHITE CONCERT AND WHEN I HEARD HIS GUITAR PLAYING I KNEW IT WAS ONE AND THE SAME WITH RICKY. GREAT SOUND AND PLAYER!
I say this as a straight, happily married man, but Ricky was one handsome dude and probably the only singer IMO that rivalled Elvis in the looks department.
One of the greatest of all time. Was very sorry when he died in a plane crash on New Years eve in 1985. He never received the credit that was due him. R.I.P. Rick Nelson and thanks for all the great memories.
@@josephwazocha140 yeah I've heard the same about freebasing on the plane. None of us obviously were there so I guess believe what you want.RIP RICKY&ALL
@@lynettepalecek3141 James played a huge roll in rock a billy and popular music in general. He has been guitarist for Elvis, Roy Orbison, Rick Nelson (naturally) and many others. He's still around, and a session man extraordinaire in Tennesee... Long ago he wanted thinner strings for his Telecaster so he put banjo strings on so that he could bend notes easier. Then he went to Ernie Ball and suggested lighter gauge strings for guitars....Thank YOU James!
@@lynettepalecek3141 Glad to know that you found James Burton interesting. Rick Nelson songs that featured his solos were 'Hello Mary Lou' and 'Travelin' Man'. As a guitar player, I found them unique and not as simple as they may sound. But I marvel at them for the years that they were recorded. Cheers, Lynette!
I'm 73 and how I wish that just one more time my Steady & I could go down to the drugstore, get a soda pop, put a nickel in the jukebox and listen to the latest hit by Ricky Nelson. It was different America, and I really miss it.
The power of television was fully realized with this show and no doubt Ricky sold tons of records partly due to him playing his hits on the show. Ed Sullivan first put it into high gear with Elvis & Buddy Holly & eventually accepted rock and roll later on.
"Believe What You Say" is a song written by Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette in 1958. Backing Ricky is Gene Garf on piano, James Kirkland on stand up bass, Richie Frost on drums and James Burton on lead guitar.
I believe what you say when you say you're goin' steady with nobody else but me I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe) Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe) Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me [spoken:] Well, let's dig it now. [instrumental break] Well, I believe what you say when you say you don't miss nobody else but me I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe) Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes I get a funny feelin' that I'm hypnotized Chills run all up and down my spine I'm tellin' everybody that you're mine, all mine I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe) Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me [spoken:] Oh, yeah!! Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me I believe what you say when you say you're goin' steady with nobody else but me I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe) Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe) Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me [spoken:] Well, let's dig it now. [instrumental break] Well, I believe what you say when you say you don't miss nobody else but me I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe) Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes I get a funny feelin' that I'm hypnotized Chills run all up and down my spine I'm tellin' everybody that you're mine, all mine I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe) Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me [spoken:] Oh, yeah!! Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
By early 1958 when this came out it was clear that rock and roll was here to stay for good. My copy of this is on a 78 rpm and played on the modern stereo it will rock the joint.
For those who don't know,James Burton/Guitarist went on to play for many of the Greatest Musical acts of my lifetime,just one of them being with ELVIS.
I have to wonder how many 5, 6, 7, 8 year old kids picked up a guitar because of the great James Burton's blistering licks? I can sure hear Carl Wilson in there.
James Burton is 78 today.I've read all the comments here and no one said a bad word about James-good on all of you!!!!!!!These guys rivaled Elvis in the '50's.
If you're a James Burton fan,check out Gram Parson's GP and Grevious Angel.Also,James was Elvis' lead player at the time of his death.There's a video here of him playing with Ricky's two sons doing Believe What you Say that's great!!!Type in "The Nelson brothers with James Burton."
James Burton is 80 today-his guitar solo on Ricky Nelson's Believe What You Say[written by Dorsey and Johnny Burnette],recorded in 1958,is my favorite in all of R&R. "From Wikipedia:"Believe What You Say" is a song written by Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette and performed by Ricky Nelson. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on the R&B chart, and #10 on the country chart in 1958. The song appeared on his 1959 album, Ricky Sings Again." James,among all of the other things he did,organized Elvis's TCB band in 1969,was the bandleader until Elvis' death in 1977,and was the lead guitar player in his band.Besides being a world class guitar player,he was a great Dobro player.
I think the studio musicians on the recording included both Joe Osborn (came out to LA from Shreveport, LA with Burton) on bass and Earl Palmer on drums.
The song was rushed out without the Jordanaires singing background. That version is excellent too!! 1981 Rick recorded Believe What You Say for his album Playing To Win. It's excellent!!
Joel Boone James had his first exposure as lead on the Dale Hawkins 1957 classic "Susie Q". He joined Rickyin November of 1957 but Joe Maphis was playing lead so Burton did rhythym guitar at first. He worked with Rickyuntil 1968. Elvis tried to hire him for his 1968 Come Back Tour but James declined because he was in so muchdemand but then agreed to join Elvis in late 1969 and stayed with Presley until his death. Check out Roy Orbison'sBlack and White Night Concert- Burton is the featured lead there too. Burton was also the leader of the House Bandfor the TV Show Shindig.
Burton was also a member of John Denver's backing band briefly. Nearly everyone at one time or another wanted James whose versatility made him a hot commodity in every genre.
Jerry Brownell he also played with the Wrecking Crew for a while as did Hal Blaine famous well recorded drummer, and ex member of John Denvers band for a while.
I am also a huge fan and totally recognize the greatness of James Burton but as most of Ricky's fan base at the time were teenage girls I'm sure he would have been as huge without James but I don't believe his music would have stood the test of time without him I am 54 and in my opinion it is James Burton that brought the musical integrity to the whole thing his solo's were brilliant and really kept Ricky's music from being filed away into the teen idol bin
Who is the male fan, around 30 yrs old, short dark hair, always standing up front next to a couple girls? He's usually clapping, and jumping around, having a good old time! I wonder if he could be one of Rick's cousins or an uncle?
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You see.... This is music...not that nonsense whe have today.
WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT JAMES BURTON I WAS WATCHING ROY ORBISON'S BLACK AND WHITE CONCERT AND WHEN I HEARD HIS GUITAR PLAYING I KNEW IT WAS ONE AND THE SAME WITH RICKY. GREAT SOUND AND PLAYER!
Ricky + Jimmy Burton + rockabilly = heaven
Jimmy ? ... allways thougt James Burton... but you're right, R&R Heaven !!
This song is the definition of Rock n Roll. With the master James Burton on lead guitar 🎸. The father of the Stratocaster.
Tele was his main axe! Don't know what he is playing in this video. It is not a Fender
Gretsch
Master of the Telecaster. Although he is not playing a Telecaster here, however a very talented and successful musician.
You mean the Telecaster. ☺️
@Door. I liked Richie Frost on the drums 🥁 too.
Burton is just fantastic!
James and Ricky were the same age. Mr. Burton is still going strong at 80!
Absolutely right! Rick Nelson was fantastic and hugely under-appreciated and acknowledged.
I say this as a straight, happily married man, but Ricky was one handsome dude and probably the only singer IMO that rivalled Elvis in the looks department.
All hail the King of the Rock-a-Billy guitar, James Burton. !
One of the greatest of all time. Was very sorry when he died in a plane crash on New Years eve in 1985. He never received the credit that was due him. R.I.P. Rick Nelson and thanks for all the great memories.
AGREED.
There was talk back then it was no accident.
@@josephwazocha140 yeah I've heard the same about freebasing on the plane. None of us obviously were there so I guess believe what you want.RIP RICKY&ALL
Dec. 31 is another " the day the music died".
@@tomrucco6490 It is not true, so stop spreading that lie that has been debunked over and over and over again. A faulty heater was the culprit.
Now this is what you call a classic rockabilly tune.
Absolute, utter jaw dropping perfection. One of rock and roll's finest moments, bar none.
his kids are great also
I never get tired of watching these music clips of Rick from Ozzie and Harriet.....James Burton was so young...but oh so talented!
Who was James Burton?
@@lynettepalecek3141 James played a huge roll in rock a billy and popular music in general. He has been guitarist for Elvis, Roy Orbison, Rick Nelson (naturally) and many others. He's still around, and a session man extraordinaire in Tennesee...
Long ago he wanted thinner strings for his Telecaster so he put banjo strings on so that he could bend notes easier. Then he went to Ernie Ball and suggested lighter gauge strings for guitars....Thank YOU James!
@@crlguitar1 Thank you very much for the information!! 🙂
@@lynettepalecek3141 Glad to know that you found James Burton interesting. Rick Nelson songs that featured his solos were 'Hello Mary Lou' and 'Travelin' Man'. As a guitar player, I found them unique and not as simple as they may sound. But I marvel at them for the years that they were recorded.
Cheers, Lynette!
My favorite guitar solo of all time-and i'm 71 years old and grew up to all of this music.Ricky and his band were right up there with Elvis.
tippimail1 James Burton a Guitar God
oh yea me too I ust to have a record player, play this and others all day long
@@doorkicker8507 Yes,he is.
And legendary guitarist James Burton is still kickin' as at 80.
I'm 73 and how I wish that just one more time my Steady & I could go down to the drugstore, get a soda pop, put a nickel in the jukebox and listen to the latest hit by Ricky Nelson.
It was different America, and I really miss it.
There's always James Burton behind Ricky's shoulder!
(Except in Rio Bravo.)
Yep and Burton was 16 at the time.
Ozzie,Rick's Dad was a Band Leader,he knew ALL the greatest up and coming musicians,he got his boy the best and I don't blame him.
The power of television was fully realized with this show and no doubt Ricky sold tons of records partly due to him playing his hits on the show. Ed Sullivan first put it into high gear with Elvis & Buddy Holly & eventually accepted rock and roll later on.
"Believe What You Say" is a song written by Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette in 1958. Backing Ricky is Gene Garf on piano, James Kirkland on stand up bass, Richie Frost on drums and James Burton on lead guitar.
Absolutely one of the greatest rock and roll singers and greatest sitcoms of all time...RWB
Ricky was such a dreamboat. Great singer.
Rick Nelson was an awesome actor and singer. He was also very handsome.
I bet his family was so proud of him. He was a talented handsome guy .
Burton was simply amazing and probably the greatest ever IMO!!
I believe what you say when you say you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know
When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow
a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe
We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
[spoken:] Well, let's dig it now.
[instrumental break]
Well, I believe what you say when you say you don't miss nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes
I get a funny feelin' that I'm hypnotized
Chills run all up and down my spine
I'm tellin' everybody that you're mine, all mine
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe)
Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
[spoken:] Oh, yeah!!
Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe
Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
Well, there's-a one thing, baby, that I wantcha to know
When you're rockin' with me don't rock too slow
a-Move on in, get toe-to-toe
We're gonna rock till we can't rock no more
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
[spoken:] Well, let's dig it now.
[instrumental break]
Well, I believe what you say when you say you don't miss nobody else but me
I believe what you say when you say you don't kiss nobody else but me
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), I believe (I believe)
Yeah, I believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
Well, when you kiss me, baby, then you roll your eyes
I get a funny feelin' that I'm hypnotized
Chills run all up and down my spine
I'm tellin' everybody that you're mine, all mine
I believe (I believe), do believe (do believe), yeah believe (yeah believe)
Oh, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
[spoken:] Oh, yeah!!
Well, I believe, do believe, yeah believe
Well, believe, pretty baby, believe you're goin' steady with nobody else but me
By early 1958 when this came out it was clear that rock and roll was here to stay for good.
My copy of this is on a 78 rpm and played on the modern stereo it will rock the joint.
Great song,,great singer and backup,,great sitcom,,James Burton of course
When music was still amazing. Today so much garbage
Another beauty tune by ricky...love it.
Just a hunk, love his voice and that face.
Fabulous, by far Ricky's best. I haven't seen this before. James Burton really gets rockin'.
For those who don't know,James Burton/Guitarist went on to play for many of the Greatest Musical acts of my lifetime,just one of them being with ELVIS.
Another great song for Ricky by Johnny and Dorsey Burnett. And of course great picking by James.
That guy has it!!
I have to wonder how many 5, 6, 7, 8 year old kids picked up a guitar because of the great James Burton's blistering licks? I can sure hear Carl Wilson in there.
Rick Nelson was really good here. 👍
My American Idol in the 50's!
Pick it James !!!!!!!!! Brilliant .
he gave us so much great music for many years. I love him
One of the greats!
many many people in my country play them. my officemate's son was singing someday you'll want me to want you the other day.
Loved loved Ricky's big blue eyes!!!!
Great Rockabilly!
Oh, I could listen to this all night! Loved their show, thought David was cute ,too! But Ricky was special!
WOW !!!! so good.
Merci pour ce partage qui nous permet de voir et d'entendre Ricky
Son univers est vraiment fantastique
Quelle douceur dabs sa voix
RIP Ricky Nelson
this is rockabilly
A fera do james burton fazendo a guitarra gritar puro rock roll
James Burton is 78 today.I've read all the comments here and no one said a bad word about James-good on all of you!!!!!!!These guys rivaled Elvis in the '50's.
The Legend, James Burton, King of The Rock-A-Billy Guitar !
My idol!
HE'S SMILING COS HE HAS ONE BADASSS GUITARIST KICKIN' SERIOUS ROCK AND ROLL BUTT
+Flamingo Rhoads James Burton is still alive.He's great I agree.
ONE OF THE BEST SOLOS EVER PLAYED IN ROCK PERIOD.
James Burton is an Absolute Legend. Went on to play in TCB Band that backed Elvis. He still Rocks today!
James Burton, a master, even as a kid. Great chops!
Gary Morris ,
K
Monk
The great James Burton on guitar.
Harriet Nelson must have been so proud of her son Rick. This is one of Rick’s better songs...lively & fun. 🥴
If you're a James Burton fan,check out Gram Parson's GP and Grevious Angel.Also,James was Elvis' lead player at the time of his death.There's a video here of him playing with Ricky's two sons doing Believe What you Say that's great!!!Type in "The Nelson brothers with James Burton."
Ricky would have been 78 today.
Le vecchie canzoni sono le migliori! Ricky Nelson, incredible!
I LOVE THIS SONG SM✨
James Burton is 80 today-his guitar solo on Ricky Nelson's Believe What You Say[written by Dorsey and Johnny Burnette],recorded in 1958,is my favorite in all of R&R.
"From Wikipedia:"Believe What You Say" is a song written by Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette and performed by Ricky Nelson. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on the R&B chart, and #10 on the country chart in 1958. The song appeared on his 1959 album, Ricky Sings Again."
James,among all of the other things he did,organized Elvis's TCB band in 1969,was the bandleader until Elvis' death in 1977,and was the lead guitar player in his band.Besides being a world class guitar player,he was a great Dobro player.
Great solo by young James Burton.
Super
I think the studio musicians on the recording included both Joe Osborn (came out to LA from Shreveport, LA with Burton) on bass and Earl Palmer on drums.
great guitar solo by James Burton
WHEN are they going to make a movie about Ricky Nelson?
Too bad I wasn't born at this time! I love oldies rock.
He's smiling more than used to. You'd be smiling too if you looked to your left and saw James Burton.
I play this song now
today
Ricky Nelson is a comedian Genius for actor ( 2022) R. I. P Ricky Nelson
What a great rocking sound Ricky had back then.and sad that special echo like sound only lasted about 4 yrs, James leaving was a major factor.
Immense !
if you dont like this then there is no hope for you !
What a rock star. Family so talented.
James Burton on Guitar he played with everyone including ELVIS...but he started here
great song 😍🤩😻😻
My opinion is that this was his very best recording.
Rick and James Burton were ahead of their time..
James Kirkland on bass! Inventor of the "slap bass" style!
That Burton solo. Wow!
My all time music idol
James Burton was his guitar player doesn't get better than that
I remember that my dad always played Ricky Nelson he was shocked I was 5 yr old
Juba väga noorelt lummas Ricky oma lauludega publikut - imeline!
so GOOD !!!!!
'Believe What You Say' Nnnnnineteen year old COOL Looziana Picker, James Edward Burton SHREDS two HOT solos on 'Believe What You Say'.
👍👍
Not all was Elvis, this rockabilly shows the way to the Rock of the future. That rift of the first guitar sounds like the Bells of Heaven.
The song was rushed out without the Jordanaires singing background. That version is excellent too!! 1981 Rick recorded Believe What You Say for his album Playing To Win. It's excellent!!
Like to see singers today wear a coat and tie. lol
His finest i think
An al ltime great!!!!
well done little ricky
James Burton guitar, James Kirkland doghouse & Richie Frost drum kit I believe on this way to Cool fer School Ricky Nelson video ...
Rock a billy LIVES
Our ears were tuned to Burton and did not know it.
James Burton,
"Rocking the Billy"
look at James Burton go
Lots of people think Justin Bieber is the greatest teenage idol. I'd put him in third. Second would be Donny Osmond; you're listening to number one.
Ricky had talent but would never have accomplished what he did without James.
and Elvis recognized that talent too for a while
Joel Boone James had his first exposure as lead on the Dale Hawkins 1957 classic "Susie Q". He joined Rickyin November of 1957 but Joe Maphis was playing lead so Burton did rhythym guitar at first. He worked with Rickyuntil 1968. Elvis tried to hire him for his 1968 Come Back Tour but James declined because he was in so muchdemand but then agreed to join Elvis in late 1969 and stayed with Presley until his death. Check out Roy Orbison'sBlack and White Night Concert- Burton is the featured lead there too. Burton was also the leader of the House Bandfor the TV Show Shindig.
Burton was also a member of John Denver's backing band briefly.
Nearly everyone at one time or another wanted James whose
versatility made him a hot commodity in every genre.
Jerry Brownell he also played with the Wrecking Crew for a while as did Hal Blaine famous well recorded drummer, and ex member of John Denvers band for a while.
I am also a huge fan and totally recognize the greatness of James Burton but as most of Ricky's fan base at the time were teenage girls I'm sure he would have been as huge without James but I don't believe his music would have stood the test of time without him I am 54 and in my opinion it is James Burton that brought the musical integrity to the whole thing his solo's were brilliant and really kept Ricky's music from being filed away into the teen idol bin
Virtuoso Guitarist James Burton not holding a Fender Telecaster for a change!
2018
Who is the male fan, around 30 yrs old, short dark hair, always standing up front next to a couple girls? He's usually clapping, and jumping around, having a good old time! I wonder if he could be one of Rick's cousins or an uncle?
Burton was great.