James Burton
Also Known As: James Edward Burton
Biography: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
Birthday: August 21, 1939
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Gender: Male
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-11
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Elvis on Tour
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-11-01
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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-03
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Elvis in Concert
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-10-03
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Elvis: The Lost Performances
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-24
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Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-14
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-12
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Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-19
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Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-13
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Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-02
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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-12
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Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Overview: Elvis Costello & The Confederates are captured Live at Tokyo's Sun Plaza Hall for Japanese Television in 1987.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-16
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Heart Like a Wheel
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-04-01
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Carnival Rock
Overview: An ocean-side nightclub owner loves a singer who only has eyes for a gambler.
Genres: Crime Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-09-01
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Revolution #9
Overview: 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?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-15
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Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
Overview: Elvis Presley performance at the Madison Square Garden arena in New York City on Saturday June 10, 1972, the concert, and the subsequent album, were promoted as being Presley's first live concerts in the Big Apple since the 1950s.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-06-10
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Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
Overview: Compilation of many 50's TV appearances and the nearly complete Aloha show. This is Elvis doing what he did best; captivating audiences around the world with his incredible live shows. From the excitement of the live broadcasts during the rock 'n roll years to the sheer majesty of the King at his peak in '73.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-12
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Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
Overview: Meet Me In Memphis features the full soundboard recording from the March 20th, 1974 concert at Midsouth Coliseum. The audio has been creatively paired with 8mm video edits from various concerts, with over 90% of the video drawn from other performances in 1974.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-01
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