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.[2]
The album includes several covers. "
Oh, Pretty Woman" is a cover of
Roy Orbison's famous song. "Sweet Memories" was 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.
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