Loving Proof is the second studio album by American country music artist Ricky Van Shelton. The Singles, "I'll Leave This World Loving You", "From a Jack to a King", and "Living Proof" all reached number one on the charts."Hole In My Pocket" reached number 4. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on December 20, 1989.
Most of the songs on the album were originally recorded by other artists. "From a Jack to a King" is a cover of Ned Miller's crossover hit from 1962. "He's Got You" was first recorded by Patsy Cline as the opening track on her 1963 album, Sentimentally Yours. "I'll Leave This World Loving You" was originally recorded by Wayne Kemp and released as the B-side to his single "Harlan County" in 1974. "Don't Send Me No Angels" was originally recorded by Wayne Kemp and released in 1983. "Hole in My Pocket" was originally recorded by Little Jimmy Dickens and released in 1958. "Somebody's Back in Town" was originally recorded by The Wilburn Brothers and released in 1959.
Track listing
Personnel As listed in liner notes. Eddie Bayers - drums Steve Buckingham - backing vocals Dennis Burnside - piano Larry Byrom - acoustic guitar Mark Casstevens - acoustic guitar Paul Franklin - steel guitar Steve Gibson - electric guitar Roy Huskey Jr. - upright bass Randy McCormick - piano Farrell Morris - backing vocals Mark O'Connor - fiddle Tom Robb - bass guitar John Wesley Ryles - backing vocals Ricky Van Shelton - acoustic guitar, lead vocals Dennis Wilson - backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1988) Peak position Canadian Country Albums (RPM) 1
Year-end charts Chart (1989) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 1 Chart (1990) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 23
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