RVS III is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Ricky Van Shelton. The singles released from the album were "Statue of a Fool" (#2), "I've Cried My Last Tear for You"(#1), "I Meant Every Word He Said" (#2), and "Life's Little Ups and Downs" (#4). The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on April 8, 1991.
The album includes several covers. "Oh, Pretty Woman" is a cover of Roy Orbison's famous song. "Sweet Memories" was first recorded by Andy Williams and released in 1968. It was later recorded by Willie Nelson in 1979 for his album of the same name. "Statue of a Fool" was a #1 hit for Jack Greene in 1969 and a #10 in 1974 for Brian Collins, and "Life's Little Ups and Downs" was a #41 for Charlie Rich in 1969.
Track listing
Personnel Eddie Bayers - drums Barry Beckett - piano Larry Byrom - acoustic guitar Mark Casstevens - acoustic guitar Paul Franklin - steel guitar Steve Gibson - electric guitar, mandolin Tommy Hannum - steel guitar David Hungate - bass guitar on "Sweet Memories" Roy Huskey, Jr. - upright bass Brenda Lee - vocals on "Sweet Memories" Randy McCormick - piano Joey Miskulin - accordion Farrell Morris - vibes Louis Dean Nunley - background vocals Mark O'Connor - fiddle Tom Robb - bass guitar John Wesley Ryles - background vocals Lisa Silver - background vocals Ricky Van Shelton - acoustic guitar, lead vocals Tommy Wells - drums Bergen White - background vocals Dennis Wilson - background vocals
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1990) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (1990) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 6 Chart (1991) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 16
Certifications
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