Ricky Van Shelton and Jack Greene - Statue of a Fool

I taped this on a VCR machine in 1989 from a Ralph Emory TV show. Hope you like it …….
Roy Ortolon

[@brendakeener8228]

Ricky Van Shelton was one of the greatest country singers of my lifetime. I wish he was still performing!

[@gregorycatren3442]

Are you related to a Joe Keener

[@brendakeener8228]

No.

[@chuckwells2115]

That's what you call country music,not this stuff they play today!!!!!

[@rlh421]

Song is over 50 years old, Jack was a superstar of his day and Ricky never got credit for how great he was.

[@johnfeatherstone7299]

Great song. Are you Rick Hauk who worked at Chesterfield Va

[@rlh421]

@@johnfeatherstone7299 No Sir

[@johnfeatherstone7299]

@@rlh421 ok thanks.

[@judithkolman9445]

He is the absolute the best . . . To bad he never the recognition that he deserved.. . I hope that he knows how much that his fans totally love him. . ..In my opinion he is a definitely a number one!

[@warrenburlingame1172]

Saw him live what a great show

[@MrRyder2U]

Love how Ricky "pulled" Jack closer as the camera started to zoom in and started to focus more on himself almost leaving Jack out of the shot. Classy move Ricky!

[@MK-ws4tw]

Super classy! And this is an amazing piece of country music history.

[@thinking6307]

Yeah...and Thank You..for pointing that out!! All three of you...Class guys!

[@2ubtrue]

Ya... the last of the real symbols of traditional country music gentlemen. I'm like Merle, that trash out there today is horseshit. A bunch of clueless posers.

[@tomshagger]

CLASS

[@teenalenane2580]

👏👏👍

[@carolynwhite9313]

It’s so sad how many good singers left country music because of “the business” controlling the music they would produce. It knocked the soul out of country music. Some were strong enough to fight it , Like Willie, but others just didn’t know how. What we’re left with is music that isn’t country. They should have their own genre, cause it ain’t country.

[@lolalarue704]

WOW! Thank God we have these recordings because they sure don't write or sing REAL country music like this anymore.

[@carolynrecio4903]

Outstanding!!! Who the hell gave it thumbs down? Clearly NO taste in music!!

[@randymiller3949]

I'll be glad to tell you who gave this thumbs down...THOMAS RHETT, KANE BROWN, SAM HUNT, HUNTER HAYES, & FLA/GA LINE FANS...THAT'S WHO!!!

[@2872Snowflake]

Absolutely, no taste whatsoever!!

[@robertobriant3621]

Probably some loser that listens to Colt Ford

[@mariannecaldarola1850]

People who don’t have taste in music. Wonderful video.

[@Lee-pc8ts]

nahhh it’s just something about david the way he would sings it makes it sound better and true sad… true pain

[@vickiepia249]

Look at Jack Greene’s face as Ricky begins to sing.

[@glenmcgregor3366]

Jack Greene and Ricky Van Shelton took a truly great song and just made it greater. Two incredible talents doing what they truly do best. Singing "their" song.

[@tonymccarty8895]

Ricky van Shelton should be listed with the all time greats as well as Jack Green.

[@richardfitzelle5812]

I saw Jack at the Rymam in 1983? and was blown away... Still a bucket list memory! Pure talent!

[@cyedrysek]

Oh my god! This is 2 idols singing one of the best songs of all time!

[@4everelvislives]

God I love this song. Hit the repeat button. If I was a millionaire I would give it to Ricky Van to sing just that one song. Have always been fan.

[@dianapodrovitz3067]

This gives me chills just listening to these two great voices on this fabulous song. I lived that song.....Jack still looked and sounded so good.There will never be another like either of these country crooners. The BEST !

[@virginiabumgarner8807]

No singer today can hold a candle to RVS!!!

[@lindatimmons3675]

@@virginiabumgarner8807 ..... So true

[@virginiabumgarner8807]

RVS is classy. #1

[@helenterry3688]

It doesn't get any better than RVS and Jack is great too. These oldies are not just goodies but great. Ricky should never be forgotten. We need him and Jack back to sing real country.

[@glennstirling1151]

Two of Country Music's greatest male voices !!! RIP Jack & Ralph

[@raywiefling4886]

Fantastic, it raises the hair on the back of my neck. Ricky retired way too early for me. He is missed sorely.

[@lolalarue704]

Totally agree!

[@Romooi53]

I surely agree with you. Way too early!

[@suelott9612]

You are so RIGHT....

[@channel61926]

great song and 2 great stars...miss you RVS...ricky was never scared to share the spotlight, love how he pulled jack in for the final verse...

[@judyharl2339]

Love this song Jack and Ricky great

[@williamlinington9166]

It does not get better than this!

[@Lee-pc8ts]

david ruffin… listen to his.

[@jimmyglen]

Amazing performance really!

[@tonymccarty8895]

RVS absolutely fantastic, looks, sound, the whole package. From what l can gather ,beautiful, wonderful wife, Bettie. Good job Ricky. May GOD bless you both

[@tonymccarty8895]

Jack Green amazing voice and career as a singer performer

[@deanmary1969]

Golden Music History piece of Country Music,, at it's best!!! jd

[@helenterry3688]

Love this song and Jack and Rickey sounds marvelous together. Beautiful harmony

[@margietripp2882]

My God, what a beautiful duet. Their voices complemented each other perfectly!

[@nancywren4089]

All i can say is beautiful.

[@user-pj4op8qq5g]

Theres no one like these two My favourite country song of all time So well done Bless you both

[@terryelliott4848]

Music will soothe the soul, and no knocking jack green but old Ricky sings from the heart love his music.

[@conniepresley5520]

A great song, a great singer “Jack Greene “ and now Ricky Van Shelton!! Singing a beautiful song together, what a great tribute to Jack Greene an to this song !!!

[@benjamineckhart05]

Hi there. How are you doing today?

[@nancywren4089]

. They sing this song together beautifully

[@dalerounds4036]

What an electrifying song preformed by two great voices.

[@colleenvantrease4977]

Any song 🎵that Ricky van Shelton sings wonderful to hear .I sure really truly honestly do give him a thumbs up 👍over 100 times ⏲️or more. They meaning the songs sounds terrific.

[@randymiller3949]

This makes me miss the old Nashville Network, old CMT (when they actually played videos), Nashville Tonight with Ralph Emery, Crook & Chase, Charlie Chase's Funny Business, all the Easter, Thanksgiving, & Christmas Specials that TNN used to show, NASCAR Racing, all the Country Music Awards show they used to show, j THE GRAND OLE OPRY on the weekends!!! Those were really some GREAT GREAT show that used to come on TNN!!! Really some GREAT memories of the 80s & 90s!!! MAN, I MISS ALL THAT!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@billgiordano4425]

Randy Miller it was a Great time to be alive, and an enthusiast of all things country. I immersed myself in the whole scene after having divorced my wife of 18 1/2 years, and 3 children. She was going through some troubling times emotionally, and I didn't have the tolerance to endure the residuals of it At that time . I had no idea then that had I looked inward at myself, I would have related to this song at the time, and tried harder to save the marriage of two young, and very much in love people that were meant for each other. We had 3 beautiful daughters that we collectively let down, due to anger and stubborness. My point being In retrospect, I should have built.a statue of a fool, in my image, for not having the wisdom to see beyond the short term satisfaction of revenge, instead of recociliation. If hind sight were 20/20, I'd have been blind! We now realize our mistake, and are deeply in love , though still apart. This is my epitaph to myself.

[@philholloway4424]

Wow!!!!! Absolutely awesome!!!! RIP Jack 💔😢 🙏 you were Maryville TN's gift to the world!!! And we will always be grateful for you!!!

[@jeffhardin8795]

Man, I'm getting old, that was cool as hell.

[@pamshelton3114]

I saw Ricki perform this song in Salem Virginia the year it was released.hisvoice is so beautiful.if he ever does a comeback tour won't miss it

[@cindykoeppel8860]

Wow never knew both actually done it together. Primo classic song that endured.

[@carolynjones6457]

Cindy Buffington Yes, they did. I watched the show Nashville Now on TNN, and saw this. It still sounds as good now as it did then.

[@alangodfrey505]

You are so right Ricky is a great singer together they are unforgetable

[@margaretpatton4806]

I always thought Jack Greene should have been in the Hall of Fame. This video was amazing. 💖

[@beckisueturner9492]

Everytime I hear this Song tears roll down my face A beautiful and meaningful song Sang from the Heart

[@beckisueturner9492]

Thank You for liking 💜 My comment

[@beckisueturner9492]

Thank You

[@jimjordan5630]

Absolutely great! Love them both and the song is immortal! A timeless work of art that hopefully will be enjoyed forever. So sad that Nashville's "today's country music" isn't country, just loud garbled trash! "Today's country performers" could never do this song justice, imho! JS. Thank you so much for posting!

[@ANNEAVES]

Wow. That have me chills. Greatness

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

Beautifully sung.

[@sherylsantos-hatchettphd7350]

For me, this is Jack’s masterpiece and it is his original version that I crave every-time I hear this song!

[@stitchhappy56]

A true country music performance. Love them both.

[@chucklundi2198]

Ricky is one of the best singers Nashville ever saw...sad that today's "stars" don't realize it...Can't think of a current male vocalist who can touch his range or emotion...I spent twenty five years in Nashville area radio and worked around and knew a lot of the artists throughout the eighties...today's so called talent is nowhere close..

[@patriciamontgomery3651]

Truth! Ricky has one of the purest, most beautiful voices ever. I hope he’s enjoying life.

[@brendalayton9167]

My favorite song . It doesn't get any better than this.

[@carolynjones6457]

This brings back so many memories of a time when country music was still very much like it used to be. I love the way that their voices blended perfectly together.

[@louiserawle8999]

Ricky Van Shelton has one of the most beautiful pitch perfect voices I have ever had the pleasure of listening to,I don't believe he has any peer.To me Dwight Yoakam is one of the greatest country music songwriters ever and Ricky Van Shelton hands down THE best singer ,and not just country he can sing anything..My 2 music idols forever..Love them both.

[@michaelstorm2165]

Hot damn, I've always wanted to hear this song by both these guys together!😎🐈Never knew this happened!

[@angiepeoples8009]

Simply fantastic and I appreciate you posting this video. It brought tears to my eyes. They sure don’t make country music like this anymore.

[@glendadetwiler4723]

Absolutely!

[@shellypowell-ramey8296]

Ricky has a beautiful voice and so does jack

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

I completely and totally agree with Bills comment this song should have been recorded and released to the public. I would have certainly purchased a couple or two. It's not ever day you have two great artists singing together celebrating a 20 year anniversary of a old massive hit song .

[@suelott9612]

Just BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@56Truex]

Cool to see this iconic song done by these 2.

[@bettyechols6405]

Ricky Van Shelton has an amazing, excellent, great voice...one of the best voices!

[@louiserawle8999]

His voice makes me cry tears of joy.

[@glennvanhaasen2803]

Thanks Roy Ortolon for the video from Ricky Van Shelton...BIG FAN!!

[@mariannecaldarola1850]

Their voices blended so well together

[@kirstencook1439]

It's Ricky🤩!l use to scream when heard his voice in my early life Jack both song 🐦🎶 Keep Rocking 🤙the good memories 👍 Beautiful person 🤗 The 🖖 continue with your creative energy 🐇🕊️🦅🇺🇲🗽🌹😉 💚🙏💜

[@bradlitchford476]

I love Ricky paying tribute on this song to Jack. Looks like Jack sure appreciated the job Ricky did on the song also. Great harmony by both. One of the greatest country songs ever written.

[@helenmcgowan82]

One word - Spectacular!!!

[@mjcowgill7906]

❤❤ soooo beautifully creation of both of you ❤️ ♥️ 😊😊🎉🎉

[@judystites5000]

What an incredible performance of these two together. Jack even gave credit to Ricky's beautiful voice, by Jack's facial smile. Jack is my all time favorite, just an amazing artist.

[@dorarobertson3608]

Still loved and still missed. ❤ Never another to fill Jack Greens shoes. Ever.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Wow! I saw them both do this live at separate concerts. Both were EPIC. SO wonderful to see both of these legends perform this fabulous song together.

[@theresadriskill6884]

Oh my heart! I miss true country music😍The sound of that steel guitar, love it.

[@michael61985]

This was awesome to listen to

[@leonardwashington6456]

Aw man how great is that...i remember this from Ricky Van Shelton when i was a kid, great song, awesome performance!

[@suesmith23]

These guys are just amazing

[@patsyricker1495]

Spectacular....now that’s country!

[@faronfan]

Jack Greene ..one of the greatest singers, ever! Years ago I recorded all my LPs onto CDs, then donated the LPs to Goodwill. Could not part with my JG LPs..still have!

[@helenterry3688]

These two country singers are great singing alone but, phenominal.performance, harmonizing together. Love Ricky and Jack both. Great country.

[@DakotaKath]

The sparkle in Jack's eyes at the end ... sooo happy to watch his song be resurrected and sing that solid close harmony! Fabulous!

[@janejenkins7476]

Two of the best. Beautiful voices and beautiful song.

[@kathysantaite825]

Beautiful. Jack Greene and Ricky Van Shelton great singers. Never to be replicated

[@jacquiebarbani2057]

Ricky Van - fantastic as usual

[@jonijenkins8006]

Absolutely awesome!

[@dccheek7495]

Absolutely beautiful version of a great song covered by two of the greatest artist in country music .

[@margietripp2882]

I think the blending of their two voices delivered a masterpiece. Wish it had been released on a CD.

[@jerrymcjunkin8398]

Awesome thanks for posting ❤ ❤😊 !!++

[@dansingletary7891]

Great song, thanks for posting.

[@flossieanderson-ok3ys]

I think Ricky is as good or better than Jack green for Ricky has the voice to sing any song and make it a hit thank you for posting it.great job from both of them.thanks for posting It appreciated it very much

[@angelaratzay9034]

Only one jack Green!!!!!.

[@taragreene7402]

The Greene Family Thanks you for this I had been trying to find it for years Thanks Again Roy, Wayne Greene

[@nolotro]

too good of a performance just to destroy ….. glad you enjoyed it …… Roy

[@brendahucks9673]

Tara Greene I’m a huge fan. Listen often .

[@brendahucks9673]

He was the greatest

[@nolotro]

Tara - I am so surprised at the hits on this video. I have taken the restrictions off and will now allow viewers to start making comments again. What relationship were you to Jack? thanks .... Roy Ortolon

[@kln58cub]

@@nolotro huge fan. I love Ricky but when I was a little kid I grew up on Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline..Roger Miller..Johnny Horton.. loved them all.

[@sallyatticum]

I never knew this recording existed. I went to see RVS in concert just so I could hear him sing this song......

[@LindaAllen2129]

Beautiful 💜

[@teenalenane2580]

Fantastic song 🎵 👌 👏

[@davidbrashears9205]

Speechless!

[@reneecosta7400]

Fantastic both of them

[@mikewallace6141]

Great Country Song by Legends!

[@irenewalker-it7no]

Great singers. Wish Ricky van Shelton would song again. Miss hearing him

[@ManuelDiaz-on7tg]

What else can be said.... this was GREAT!!!!

[@thinking6307]

Yes Manuel..SO TRUE

[@melodykraft9747]

Goosebumps! Just goosebumps!

[@elizabethmorgan2621]

Thanks Roy!! What a treat to hear these 2 great singers do this song together!!

[@charlesduke3835]

Ricky was the Best !! Loved this Guy !

[@mattburgess9312]

My late father and I both had this as a favorite and both sang it at karaokes and festivals. To the poster thank you once again for putting something up I knew existed for 25 years but could never find

[@rlhauk3715]

One of Nashville's top 100 songs. Timeless, about time someone came out with it again !

[@beckisueturner9492]

Thank You For The Beautiful Song

[@gwen2651]

love this, puts goose bumps up and down, 2 of the greatest

[@cindy-followerofjesuschris6572]

Great job! Ricky is such a natural talent. I loved him this first time I heard him sing. And I grew up listening to Jack Greene and the other great singers in the 60's and 70's.

[@marybrown1669]

one great song two great singers

[@primroseharan9749]

Fantastic song and fantastic singers

[@marilynkopecky8294]

Billboard magazine named Greene one of the Top 100 "Most Played Artists".[4]

[@charlieirvin5423]

Thank you for posting This one of my favorite songs RIP MR Green One of my favorite Country singers Long gone and Missed . Your In country Music heaven . Thank you Mr Ricky Van Shelton for all of your country singing May your Retirement be Healthy and you are missed . Thank you Mr Ortolon for Posting this i loved this song . all I Know i can still hear My daddy singing along may he Rest in Peace . I miss him so much . Daddy Thank you for Raising me on country Music Love you Charlie