Ricky Van Shelton and Jack Greene - Statue of a Fool

[@chuckwells2115]

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

[@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.

[@senjahawks857]

I agree 😊

[@nancyjohnson8228]

What a voice and I wish he NEVER RETIRED FROM SINGING COUNTRY AND GOSPEL MUSIC..HE WASN'T BAD ON THE EYES EITHER!!!

[@carolynwhite9313]

I can’t hear this song enough. I love it. I wish Ricky was still singing.

[@weshunter_musicman]

REAL country music singers will NEVER be replaced by AI or bro country!

[@Rob774]

The irony of your post... since this song was written by a bro (David Ruffin) and country music gets its roots from bros.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@ClutchEastwood]

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]

👏👏👍

[@lolalarue704]

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

[@psgpicker]

2023 and this never gets old!

[@irenewalker-it7no]

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

[@BeckyHarader]

It doesn’t getting any better one of my favorite.❤️

[@glennstirling1151]

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

[@jerrymcjunkin8398]

Awesome thanks for posting ❤ ❤😊 !!++

[@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.

[@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....

[@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.

[@cyedrysek]

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

[@vickiepia249]

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

[@Warren-n1n]

That's real COUNTRY MUSIC. To bad it don't sound like COUNTRY MUSIC today.

[@tonymccarty8895]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!!!.

[@KrisWood-g7z]

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

[@dalerounds4036]

What an electrifying song preformed by two great voices.

[@ezcleghorn4025]

I forgot how much the women loved Ricky. You don’t hear them like that for anybody in country music these days.

[@mattburgess9312]

I saw a snippet of this once and have searched for decades. Thank you

[@williamlinington9166]

It does not get better than this!

[@Lee-pc8ts]

david ruffin… listen to his.

[@TheJjcoolb]

One of the best and most underrated voices ever!!!! Blows the original out of the water with respect to Mr. Green.

[@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.

[@rhonda7070]

Watching it over and over. It just doesn't get any better than this.

[@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?

[@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.

[@judyharl2339]

Love this song Jack and Ricky great

[@coryhaugen5555]

Awesome......

[@USA24541]

Outstanding!

[@suesmith23]

These guys are just amazing

[@jimmy999-z2j]

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

[@nancywren4089]

All i can say is beautiful.

[@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

[@margietripp2882]

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

[@ANNEAVES]

Wow. That have me chills. Greatness

[@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

[@deanmary1969]

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

[@susangenry6497]

Awesome

[@kathysantaite825]

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

[@jeffhardin8795]

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

[@dianewilcox2419]

This song made me cry,because i was that Statue of a fool .

[@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!

[@peggysuehuff3533]

Beautiful song well done

[@beckisueturner9492]

I Am Sitting Here Listening To This Song Statue OfA Fool Tears Are Rolling Down MY Face A very Sad Song Very Beautiful and Meaningful Words Thank You So Much ❤️

[@beckisueturner9492]

Thank you so much for liking My comment

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

Beautifully sung.

[@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.

[@maryharris6988]

❤ the singing

[@nancywren4089]

. They sing this song together beautifully

[@sherylsantos-hatchettphd7350]

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

[@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!

[@richardfitzelle5812]

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

[@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

[@terryelliott4848]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@alangodfrey505]

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

[@shellypowell-ramey8296]

Ricky has a beautiful voice and so does jack

[@deanmary1969]

Just found this Also....played it for my Mother when Ricky first came out .....she do ya know who song it is and out first ...I so boldly gave the wrong answer...She the Southern Baptist Lady corrected me quickly laughing until tears apprared... lost her 2016 RIP Mom ....and thank yall for this golden Masrer Piece of Country Music History...ol man way down in TX...jd

[@ronnydouglas5061]

Mary Dean -I love MIDNIGHT IN MONTGOMERY

[@ronnydouglas5061]

Midnight in Montgomery

[@ronnydouglas5061]

Midnight in Montgomery

[@thinking6307]

Mary Dean...you lucky son of an Angel.

[@deanmary1969]

@@thinking6307 Thank you for your kind comment it's true just sad due to brothers taking her love and money from me near her ending which the money I didn't want her genuine love being her favorite I truly miss your Comment means more than I can express Thank You my new Friend..jd.

[@margaretpatton4806]

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

[@mariannecaldarola1850]

Their voices blended so well together

[@elizabethmorgan2621]

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

[@brendalayton9167]

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

[@janejenkins7476]

Two of the best. Beautiful voices and beautiful song.

[@robinstacy99]

Love Ricky’s voice

[@rlhauk3715]

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

[@suelott9612]

Just BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@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 .

[@philholloway4424]

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

[@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.

[@louiserawle8999]

His voice makes me cry tears of joy.

[@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.

[@PB-ho6dm]

WOW JUST WOW!!

[@patsyricker1495]

Spectacular....now that’s country!

[@stitchhappy56]

A true country music performance. Love them both.

[@mikewallace6141]

Great Country Song by Legends!

[@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.

[@melodykraft9747]

Goosebumps! Just goosebumps!

[@kbelle8700]

Almost identical voices. Very pretty.

[@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.

[@michael61985]

This was awesome to listen to

[@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 🐇🕊️🦅🇺🇲🗽🌹😉 💚🙏💜

[@richardmartinez5938]

We always think if being a great lover but we will not think I feel let all the girls that loved us to not hit on them.

[@mariacoronado2922]

Two GREAT Stars

[@gwen2651]

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

[@margietripp2882]

Roy, thank you so much for recording this for us. These two were true country with wonderful voices and they sang together beautifully. I just wish Ricky had stuck with the singing a while longer - he had real talent!

[@bettyechols6405]

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

[@jacquiebarbani2057]

Ricky Van - fantastic as usual

[@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.

[@teenalenane2580]

I wish I could get more of Ricky van Sheldon CD there are hard to get in Ireland 🇮🇪 😢 😪