RVS III

RVS III is the third album by country music artist by 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]

RVS III
Studio album by
Ricky Van Shelton
ReleasedJanuary 16, 1990
Recorded1988-1989
StudioThe Dog House, Nightingale Recording Studio Omnisound Recording Nashville, TN
GenreCountry
Length34:22
LabelColumbia Nashville
ProducerSteve Buckingham
Ricky Van Shelton chronology
Ricky Van Shelton Sings Christmas
(1989)		 RVS III
(1990)		 Backroads
(1991)
Singles from RVS III
  1. "Statue of a Fool"
    Released: November 7, 1989
  2. "I've Cried My Last Tear for You"
    Released: February 27, 1990
  3. "I Meant Every Word He Said"
    Released: June 25, 1990
  4. "Life's Little Ups and Downs"
    Released: October 1990
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

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.

Track listing
  1. "I've Cried My Last Tear for You" (Tony King, Chris Waters) - 2:29
  2. "Statue of a Fool" (Jan Crutchfield) - 3:04
  3. "You Would Do the Same for Me" (Rory Bourke, Mike Reid) - 3:01
  4. "Life's Little Ups and Downs" (Margaret Ann Rich) - 3:37
  5. "I'm Starting Over" (Kix Brooks, John Wesley Ryles, Mark Sherrill) - 3:27
  6. "Love Is Burnin'" (Donny Kees, Frank J. Myers) - 2:55
  7. "Not That I Care" (Cindy Walker) - 2:43
  8. "Oh, Pretty Woman" (William Dees, Roy Orbison) - 2:51
  9. "I Meant Every Word He Said" (Joe Chambers, Bucky Jones, Curly Putman) - 3:00
  10. "I Still Love You" (Ricky Van Shelton) - 4:08
  11. "Sweet Memories" (Mickey Newbury) - 3:21

Personnel

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[7] Gold 50,000^
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Greatest Hits Plus (CD). Ricky Van Shelton. Columbia Records. 1992. 52753.CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. "Ricky Van Shelton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  4. "Ricky Van Shelton Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  5. "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  6. "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  7. "Canadian album certifications – Ricky Van Shelton – RVS III". Music Canada. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  8. "American album certifications – Ricky Van Shelton – RVS III". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 3, 2021. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
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