In the mid sixties, James became a member of the popular ABC television show, Shindig. Originally known as The Shindiggers, by 1965 the Shindogs had quickly evolved into the main line-up of:
Glen D. Hardin (piano),
Chuck Blackwell (drums),
Joey Cooper (guitar, vocals),
Delaney Bramlett (guitar, vocals, bass) and
James Burton (lead guitar).
Burton remained with the show untill the shows end in January of 1966. The Shindogs recorded two singles with James Burton.

Together with the Shindogs, Burton also appeared on The Patty Duke Show: "Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow" Sep-29-65. Description of the show: When Patty learns that Richard is going to a record hop without her, she decides to throw a party the same night-with live music. Patty sings "I'm Henry VIII, I Am" and "Funny Little Butterflies," a song from her movie "Billie". The Shindogs (house band for "Shindig" with James Burton on lead guitar) perform "Hard Rock" and "Rock On."

Click here for a Shindig episode guide.

Below you'll find some videos:

Ticket to Ride

My Baby Left Me starts at 5:02

She's About a Mover starts at 4:40

Dear Dad starts at 1:55

The Patty Duke Show

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3