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Martin John Burton
United Kingdom
Registrace 26. 11. 2013
Vocalist, guitarist and occasional songwriter. Still learning everyday and working on my arranging/production skills.
The backing tracks I use on my live gigs and CZcams videos are produced by me in my home studio using a combination of real and virtual instruments.
I've been using computer based recording since the late 1990's and before that I used various analog equipment ranging from two track cassette tape machines to 8 track reel to reel machines.
Original and founding member of four piece The Gents from 1979-89
Five Piece Lip Service 1989-2000
Four Piece The Soul Men 2000-2014
Trio Time Machine 2013-15
Trio/Duo The Soul Men 2014-18
Trio Lip Service 2015-17
Duo The Shades 2017-18
Solo performer since 2018-present day
Last updated 15/12/2023
The backing tracks I use on my live gigs and CZcams videos are produced by me in my home studio using a combination of real and virtual instruments.
I've been using computer based recording since the late 1990's and before that I used various analog equipment ranging from two track cassette tape machines to 8 track reel to reel machines.
Original and founding member of four piece The Gents from 1979-89
Five Piece Lip Service 1989-2000
Four Piece The Soul Men 2000-2014
Trio Time Machine 2013-15
Trio/Duo The Soul Men 2014-18
Trio Lip Service 2015-17
Duo The Shades 2017-18
Solo performer since 2018-present day
Last updated 15/12/2023
Day To Day - The Gents Martin John Burton Original Acoustic version
An original song from The Gents 1985 album "How It All Began".
Done with just acoustic guitar.
It was also re-recorded in 2018 and released as part of the "Unfinished Business" EP
Done with just acoustic guitar.
It was also re-recorded in 2018 and released as part of the "Unfinished Business" EP
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Video
The Faker Acoustic(no frills version) - Martin John Burton
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Here's my unplugged version of an old Gents favourite - The Faker Another in my "Acoustic Only" series of videos with no "bells and whistles" just me and my guitar
Stay With Me Acoustic - Martin John Burton #originalsong #acoustic
zhlédnutí 52Před měsícem
Here's the first in a series of "Unplugged" Acoustic only songs. An original song written back in the late 1970's, recorded and released in the mid 1980's as a single by The Gents and played a few times on BBC Radio 1. This is pretty much how it sounded the first time anyone (other than me) heard it.
Dog Shit Blues Terminus #shorts #originalsong #acoustic
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A short clip of one of my own songs with the audience singing along in great voice. Performed live with just acoustic guitar
This Old Heart of Mine - cover by Martin John Burton
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Originally by The Isley Brothers back in the Sixties this was covered by Rod Stewart twice. Once in the mid Seventies as a slow version and then again in the late Eighties as a duet with the original lead vocalist Ronald Isley. This is my cover of that late eighties version.
Motown Mix Slow - Martin John Burton
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This is my Motown Medley of four slow songs as follows. 1. The Tracks Of My Tears by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles 2. Walk Away Rene by The Four Tops 3. My Girl by The Temptations 4. What Becomes Of the Broken Hearted by Jimmy Ruffin All the music was produced by me in my home studio using Pro Tools DAW plus Addictive Drums2 and Kontact5. Video produced with Shotcut video editor using three ...
Motown Mix Fast - Martin John Burton
zhlédnutí 138Před měsícem
Here's a medley of four classic Motown songs that I always get asked to play at my live gigs. 1. S.O.S. by Edwin Starr 2. Get Ready by The Temptations 3. I Can't Help Myself by The Four Tops 4. It's The Same Old Song by The Four Tops All music and vocals produced by me in my home studio using Pro Tools DAW with Addictive Drums2 and Kontact5 plus my own various guitars. Video produced using Shot...
Good Riddance - Time Of Your Life - Green Day cover by Martin John Burton
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My cover of the fantastic song Good Riddance - Time Of Your Life by Green Day. This is my own backing track produced in my home studio using Pro Tools DAW and Native Instruments Kontact for the strings.
Wonderwall (2024) Oasis - Cover by Martin John Burton
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I did this one four years ago in 2020 during Lockdown. I've since upgraded most of my equipment so this is Wonderwall revisited.
The Gent - Live! Martin John Burton Original song
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My live solo performance of a song I wrote back in the 80's for The Gents. It was released as a single and got a few Radio1 spins courtesy of legendary DJ Mike Read.
Stay With Me Live - Martin John Burton Original song
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My live performance of a song I wrote for my band The Gents back in the 80's. We recorded a demo version at Abbey Road Studios and were subsequently offered a deal. Unfortunately the manager had "delusions of grandeur" and turned it down! (without discussing it with the band) - Tosser!!!!
Drifters/Ben.E.King medley - Martin John Burton
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Here's my medley of four soul classics. Stan By Me - Ben E King Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters Up On The Roof - The Drifters Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters (featuring Ben E King)
Revenge - Martin John Burton Live! Original song
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My live solo version of Revenge. One of the most requested Gents songs at my live gigs. Recorded as a single back in the 80's by The Gents
New Direction - Martin John Burton Original song Live!
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My live solo version of a song I wrote for The Gents back in the 80's which we released as a single.
Going Underground - The Jam (Live cover by Martin John Burton)
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My live cover of The Jam's Going Underground
Stars - Martin John Burton Live! Original song
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Stars - Martin John Burton Live! Original song
Girl - Martin John Burton Original song
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Girl - Martin John Burton Original song
Everything I Own - Bread (Live cover by Martin John Burton)
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Everything I Own - Bread (Live cover by Martin John Burton)
Come Dancing - The Kinks (Live cover by Martin John Burton)
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Come Dancing - The Kinks (Live cover by Martin John Burton)
Brand New Start - Paul Weller cover by Martin John Burton
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Brand New Start - Paul Weller cover by Martin John Burton
You've Got A Friend - James Taylor/Carole King cover by Martin John Burton
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You've Got A Friend - James Taylor/Carole King cover by Martin John Burton
Everything I Own - Bread cover by Martin John Burton
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Everything I Own - Bread cover by Martin John Burton
The best 'B' side EVER! Maggie May - Rod Stewart cover by Martin John Burton
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The best 'B' side EVER! Maggie May - Rod Stewart cover by Martin John Burton
Madness/Piranhas Medley - Martin John Burton Live
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Madness/Piranhas Medley - Martin John Burton Live
Handbags and Gladrags - Martin John Burton Live 11.10.23
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Handbags and Gladrags - Martin John Burton Live 11.10.23
Twist and Shout - The Beatles cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
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Twist and Shout - The Beatles cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
Shake A Tail Feather - The Blues Brothers cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
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Shake A Tail Feather - The Blues Brothers cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
Sweet Soul Medley cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
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Sweet Soul Medley cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
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I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
Saturday Night At The Movies - The Drifters cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
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Saturday Night At The Movies - The Drifters cover by Martin John Burton Live in Doncaster
Martin I absolutely love this and by the sounds of it you make your own backing tracks don't use pre-recorded backing tracks. Has my very good friend Eddie Wheeler from 60s group Vanity Fare does solo gigs just like you he makes all his own backing tracks never use his pre-recorded wants it to be all him he is a fabulous guitarist who is just brilliant. Hopefully see you at a gig do you play any gigs in London ect. Eddie has played gigs in Tooting Kensal Rise Borehamwood Watford Streatham Coulsdon South Tenterton They are just some of the areas that my friend Eddie is played in. X
Sir, what system are you using for your recording? Great job!
Thanks for that. I use Pro Tools for my backing tracks and OBS for the videos
I play in a little hobby band and we’ve all wanted to have a try of this one, so I’ve been looking at different covers to get an idea of how to do it. I have to say up to now this is my favourite. Great job 👏
Thanks very much Paul that's really appreciated 😎
oh yes Martin smack on the button pal excellent
Thanks very much Paul 😎
Brilliant 😀 love it mate
@@daveyinwonderland7053 thanks Davey 👍😎
The jags 🎶👍😊
Thank you 😎
Absolutely fantastic , this was mine and my first girlfriends song and it means has much to me today has it did 40 year's ago , it brings a joyful tear to my eyes and instantly takes me back to the best time of my life , me and her did the whole mod revival scene , Parker, Vespa ect and the Gent's were a massive part of that , Martin and the Lads had a great talent that sadly not enough people got to enjoy , lyrics and melodies song after song after song and were as good if not better than many of the bands that are now household names from that generation . The years have flown by all too fast but great band's are like great memories , PRICELESS
Thank you so much for your comment Shaun it's really nice of you to say such kind things 😎 It's wonderful to know we had such a lasting effect on people. Martin 😎
My kind of music from the era when melody and harmony dominated the 70s and 80s. I like this song, congratulations Martin.
Thank you Witek that's really appreciated 😎
I grinned from start to finish. Thanks for that
Cheers Timothy 😎
Ça s’écoute avec plaisir
Thank you very much Eric 😎
More excellent covers 👌
Thanks Brad
Yeah, I'm old enough to remember this song.🎵🎸🎶
😎 Me too Witek (the original version 😂)
Brilliant m8 n like the video aswel 🙏
Thanks Alwyn 😎 much appreciated
EXCELLENT!!!!
Thanks very much Hassan 😎
Great cover of this song, great choice for your voice type and very well played.
Thank you very much Lox 😎much appreciated
Foxton was a monster bassist. Energetic and urgent.
Tremendous cover ❤️
Thank you very much 😎
Awesome, Martin, as always. Love the voice. Best to you.
Thanks very much Joe 😎 very much appreciated
10/10
Thank you very much Ian 😎
Lovely playing! I enjoyed this
Thanks very much YZ 😎
Martin I thought this was excellent my friend, congratulations 🙏🙏 All my best Ross
Thanks Ross 😎 very much appreciated
@@martinjohnburton1556 you’re welcome Martin 🙏🙏
questionw hat guitar did you use in your cover of what becomes of the broken hearted?
Hi Sips. The guitar I used on "Broken Hearted" was my Epiphone Uptown Kat. Beautiful guitar in metallic red. Great to play too as it was very light compared to some. I sold it on a few months later as it wasn't getting as much use as it deserved 😎
Classic remember this on Top of Pops ! Power Pop !!
Yeah great song anneliam 😎 Found out later that it was produced by none other than Trevor Horn. A shame they never did more
John Martin Burton I love your awesome cover of the Kinks Come Dancing thank you for sharing this video today
Thanks very much Rhian 😎 you're welcome 👍
incredible music man, keep going on!👏
Thank you Davi 😎
You're the man!
❤❤❤
Thanks Ross 😎
Absolutely spot on ❤
Cheers Ross very much appreciated 😎
Man this is awesome
Thank you John 😎 that's much appreciated
Think that's a brilliant vocal.. Nice one
Thanks very much Jonathan 😎
This is superb 👏
Thank you very much June 😎
sounds good
Thanks Brent 😎
Great job
Thank you Brendag4 😎
Fantastic! Did you play over the original or is it backing track?
Thanks Paul 😎 It's a backing track. A combination of a download and my own programming
Yer brilliant cover man,, very very entertaining… I think your a whole step higher than the original.
@@anthm27 Thanks very much Anthony 👍Yes bang on mate. The original key was a bit too low for me in the first half of the song before it changes up so I put the starting key up to Em from Dm 😎
Nice version
Thanks Joseph 😎
Love this song especially when played with The Gents
Thanks Alwyn 😎
❤❤❤ 🌹🌹🌹
Thanks Tim 😎
Great night Mart, great tune 🌹 🌹 🥀
Cheers Tim 😎
Well, Martin, that's superb!
Thanks very much Daniel 😎
@@martinjohnburton1556 I really enjoyed it!
Good job, Martin. The G aug was foxing me :)
Thanks Mike 😎Yes mate had me scratching my head for a while but figured it out eventually 😊
Top Tune from a top album
Cheers Gazza 😎 much appreciated
Loved your version of this song, outstanding 👏👏👏
Thank you very much Losova 😎
That was excellent! Cheers
Thanks very much Pistol. Very much appreciated 😎
Well done sir! Gates would definitely approve!
Thank you very much Mr.Northern Deplorable 😎 High prais indeed 👍
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌❤
Cheers Alwyn 😎
a born entertainer top man
Thank you so much. That's really appreciated 😎
love this guy he just has it
Thanks very much Mr Fret 😎
Pretty good rendition. Good vocal.
Thanks very much Greg 😎
Perfection.
My favourite Who track from their mid-60's period.