Ricky Van Shelton - Statue Of A Fool

Music video by Ricky Van Shelton performing Statue Of A Fool. (C) 1989 Sony Music Entertainment
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[@bloodlilith1]

Anyone listening in 2024 i know I am ❤❤

[@mrblossom9622]

Great song!!!!

[@bloodlilith1]

It's a classic for me​@@mrblossom9622

[@lindy45]

I’m listening in 2024 🇨🇦. Great music!

[@ronlefty]

Today's singers don't hold a candle in the wind to him.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Or even without the wind!

[@chickinpickin1]

100%

[@shirleyforwood6690]

I agree the stuff you hear now days is not country music. I prefer the older country music to this day.❤😊

[@KBS117]

Last of the real country singers. He was carved in stone from the past.

[@lesleyredgrift6627]

Pure talent. No gimmicks just a heavenly voice.

[@user-gq1nz5rz8e]

Absolutely the best second to none

[@louiserawle8999]

He Quit for the most noble of reasons to spend more time with his wife and his family,and I salute him for it.

[@user-li9ge1uy8d]

No smoke no light show just Ricky Van Shelton n his band playing

[@trumanbarker6274]

2022 and Ricky Van Shelton's music is still the greatest... Real and pure Country Music

[@jennedwards5550]

Yes love it ❤

[@grocperez6012]

...don't you have some hogs or something to feed?

[@lindaowens9865]

I could listen to this song and his voice 24hrs a day and I'd never get tired of it. Greatest talent ever!

[@agp7073]

When country music was country! What a voice, still one of my all time favorites so timeless!

[@lannyfoster4875]

One of the truly Great Country singers that never got the recognition he deserved!

[@senga8298]

Totally agree! Xx

[@jasonfletcher3064]

100%

[@michaelkeith4417]

He got some recognition. He had 10 no. 1 hits.

[@michellestegner9245]

I replay his & other artists during that time when today's music seems to be recycled. Miss them all... RVS, Patti Loveless, Suzy Boggus, Mark Collie, Joe Diffie, etc💖💖💖💖💖

[@Buzz-vz2js]

I agree fully

[@TexHoss1]

This man is from a time when singers poured their heart & soul into their music, their craft unlike the crap you hear today. You won't hear any one better for sure.

[@Wolf-lv5ve]

Very well said. And very true.

[@troydaigle7902]

Absolutely

[@60panhead1]

well said

[@brianblithe2271]

i wouldnt actually say that, theres still one

[@alwebster6892]

@@brianblithe2271 And who would that be

[@jameshancock7285]

It's safe to say, this song will never be covered by another. Nobody could ever come close to doing it justice, after this masterpiece.

[@dennisehilderhoff7573]

Freddy heart

[@garyprivitt2496]

David Ruffin Jack Green

[@michellebilodeau3882]

Truth

[@michellebilodeau3882]

Truth!

[@maryfranklin7095]

Sorry Jack Green did way before Ricky

[@mash336]

This is a beautiful song. Ricky's voice so soothing!!

[@shanecurtis5060]

No other has a voice that this man has. Never be another one!

[@rayburnblaylock4641]

Ricky Vans song "I'll leave this world loving you" has been going through my head all day. I had forgotten what good Country Music sounded like. Love this guy

[@weshunter_musicman]

he's the real deal in an unreal world

[@billie877]

My gosh I am crazy about this voice!😍❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@gigih.hammer306]

Its sad that he didn't get the recognition he so deserved. Pure country at his best.

[@lindaframe8790]

Thanks lord almighty savior Jesus Christ I love you 💕 you all I have to our belongs to you lord forgive me I appreciate all my friends love y’all merry Christmas 🎄🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🌹🌹🎼❤️❤️🌎🌎🌎

[@bryanmceuen5673]

I holy agree, he had that voice

[@marilynschirmer4781]

He surely got it from me!!

[@garydysart4132]

@@lindaframe8790 huh

[@butchjones5107]

He still deserves sweet heart ❤ just a Cajun boyhood seen him live in 93

[@wildwoman8310]

One of the BEST REAL COUNTRY SINGERS TO GRACE THE COMUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME. LOVE U STILL RFS!!! Make a great come back for all your fans PLEASE!!!!!

[@ChiefinGriefin]

this is priceless fine country music we should cherish as it is being forgotten in this new age of trashy music

[@kw-d8768]

One of the greatest country music voices of all time! What a gift this artist has. I do remember that Marty Robbins did this song after Ricky did and M.R. got more radio time because of his notoriety. That was just B.S. in my opinion because Ricky sings song 100 times better!

[@phyllisjohnston9047]

I love this man! I don’t know why he quit singing. He is a gazillion times better than today’s so called country singers!

[@dannythompson4748]

THOSE DRUGS WILL TAKE YOU DOWN, "SAD"

[@traumaqueen45]

Can't blame him for wanting to spend more time with his family.

[@stevelevinson5158]

He went on to sing christian music.

[@traumaqueen45]

@@stevelevinson5158 He retired from touring in 2006 so he could spend more time with his family. He hasn't released an album since 2000.

[@tiffaneybritton7972]

AMEN ALL THE CLASSIC SINGERS ARE BETTER THAN WHAT IS CALLED COUNTRY TODAY. I DONT LISTEN TO NOTHING BUT THE CLASSICS THE LEGEND'S OF COUNTRY MUSIC

[@gwenmangelson]

BRING BACK REAL COUNTRY MUSIC AGAIN!

[@jehanneinglis9672]

I SO WISH And Hope For That. I Was Born and Raised In England, For the Early Years Of My Life., but I Have Always Enjoyed Listening To Country Music Aswell. 😅😂😘

[@glenmcgregor3366]

I came to this country in 1958, I was 12 years old and orphaned. I had never heard what people call country music until then. Over the years something has happened. Things became cheap, easy, no sense of value. Our music has suffered the same way. The music, the songs that told stories about our lives, the things we hold dear, the adventures, and the losses, have faded and it's not about the song, the story, it's about special effects, just plain noise. I listen to the "old" country because it's the only one that exists for me.

[@RedDirtRules]

There's a lot of real country music still being made. Traditional Country Music

[@donnagumtow5881]

I know he's older, as we all are. But he still makes me feel something I haven't felt in a long time. What a great voice.

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Donna how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@cherylpitts051]

Ricky Van Shelton's music speaks for itself. We love ❤ U Ricky!!!

[@michaele.ebright8834]

Rwonderful voice, keep on keeping on

[@sandrahall7829]

Ain't that the truth, he's a very good country singer, he has my vote and respect.

[@jaymaskrey4662]

I'm 64 years old and this song still raises the hair up on my neck

[@michaeltubbs1124]

I saw him perform once, live, in the early 90’s. He sounds better live than on the radio!

[@billie877]

Oh what a voice; I could listen to him sing for hours and not get tired of it.😻

[@SirOnly]

Clarity, devotion, passion and sincerity. Just a few words, describes how he was able to deliver.

[@angelaarnold3740]

Give this Man some Credit for the Voice alone he is AMAZING and such a WONDERFUL choice of Music. I Listen to him all the time. ANGELA ARNOLD ❤️

[@angelaarnold3740]

@Andybetz.99 Hi Andybetz Thanks for your email and Hope you enjoy listening to Ricky Van Shelton as much as I do. Take Care.😅 Angela Arnold England.

[@rjmental7983]

I seen this guy in concert,and he sounds the same live,what a legend

[@debbenoist4561]

He’s got fabulous voice and he sure is easy on the eyes

[@ParisXII]

Deb Benoist. Yes, easy on the eyes a fabulous voice and extremely sexy too. 🎼 🎤 ❤️

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Deb how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@bobbyhooper5736]

Eye candy!

[@sarahwhitmire-hoots6111]

Be still my heart!! So so handsome!

[@jennifermcdaniel3808]

Agree. I've seen him 6 times in concert. Never sorry. Got hugs everytime and autographs . Would go see him again and again if he was still singing. My favorite singer and looker!!!!

[@suecleary2031]

Never heard of him or this song til now,I could listen to this over & over. Beautiful heartfelt song....xoxo

[@briansee7641]

Jesus they dont make em like this anymore he was ahead of his time for sure

[@ParisXII]

Brian See; Yes, absolutely TRUE !!

[@dianaseese4276]

Check out Neil McCoy

[@briansee7641]

@@dianaseese4276 seen him twice love him and john anderson alot

[@louiserawle8999]

His beautiful voice will always be available to his multitude of loyal fans on video.

[@carolynkahskelii1380]

Best of the Best in Country Western! Love this Guy! God Bless Him!!!Always Listening To him! From Honolulu!🙏🌺👍🏝😘

[@Kevin-bb6qe]

no gimmicks just talent.

[@lindaferguson7265]

He did such a good job on this song. Jack Greene would be proud. Still listening in 02/01/2020.

[@shirleys765]

Linda Ferguson me too. My all time favorite by him. What happened to him?

[@doughibbard8462]

Of all the versions of this song I have heard, he does the best one.

[@sundayze]

I just love Ricky's voice! Saw him once with my mom and grandma. We had to carry her in. Ricky was her favorite singer. It was an awesome night.

[@sandyscott1315]

I just love these old songs! Thank God for you tube.

[@72olds350z]

There is another video of him and Jack Greene singing this song together

[@herbhouston5378]

Great song!! Great job singin' it!! Another Country singer who got overlooked by too many people. A rotten deal. He deserved a whole lot better!!!!!

[@korslickd]

Oh God, I wish he was still singing!! Oh he was an amazing singer.

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Dianne how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@kimkrause8590]

He's got fabulous voice and he sure is easy on the eyes Pure Country at his best so sad that he didn't get the recognition he so deserved I love that song so beautiful and sweet and romantic song great song I love Ricky Van Shelton so much 🦊😋😘💞👍❤️💖💋⭐🥰❣️💜💛🔥🤩☺️🌹❣️🎵💘💚💝💓🎶🎼💙😍💯😊🧡🎸

[@hhill4413]

You believe what he sings. Fab

[@cskoomoa]

Probably my favorite song and I love all his songs

[@alanskinner7031]

I want this song played at my funeral!

[@marycatherinejones6763]

Ricky VanShelton and George Strait are the two BY-FAR BEST country music artists to ever step foot on any stage. His twenty-year career was FOR US WHO LOVED HIM AND HIS MUSIC was way too short. I hope and pray his life has been everything he could have wanted it to be.

[@christinecosgrove954]

You forgot ronnie dunn 😊

[@ssmith7513]

@@christinecosgrove954 and Conway Twitty

[@stevendudley5687]

Alan Jackson?

[@haroldarmstrong5329]

The actual form of a man who is the greatest of of his time!

[@mspolarbear2239]

I was so fortunate to see this man in person when he played a concert in 1989 and it was worth every penny. He was and still is a great performer and I absolutely loved his voice. I cried when he announced he was retiring from touring. I think he wrote a couple of children's books. Anyway he is happy on his acreage but I still miss his singing.

[@cherylpitts051]

He probably got recognition 🤧 👏 that he doesn't even know about. He is soo 😍 🔥sweet 💓 💕 and so is his lovely wife. Extremely GREAT talent.

[@roncatton7101]

The sound of 'Real' western country music, with voice to match..👏👏

[@elenapimm4012]

An underrated singer.He definitely needs recognition of his talents...Salute Sir and thanks for your beautiful voice and your beautiful music.

[@christyshultz6443]

It's pretty blonde hair and blue eyes don't hurt either lol.

[@user-iy9wp1uq9k]

Miss you Ricky. Your voice is the best yet. Wish you would make another album.

[@cindylou870]

No one has a voice like his! When he sings you feel it!! He’s the best!!

[@janetepps986]

No one can sing this song but you!

[@BigDaddy-lm1rl]

Ricky van Shelton was one of the best country music singers ever to hit the stage, I wish he had not retired and continued to put out real country music but if the man is happy doing what he’s doing now I am glad for him

[@deborahlewis656]

That's when they knew how to sing from their soul...no fancy booty shaking, dancing and obnoxious fake music tracks....real singers

[@randyobryan7366]

amen Darlin

[@edmundstubbs2441]

Bring back real country music like that!

[@beckytaylor8317]

Real country music

[@sharonwilliams5048]

Totally agree

[@karenmiddleton9651]

This song reminds of a friend that passed away a couple of years ago. We use to listen to this all the time. RIP my friend. Fly high

[@avenelgrace1603]

Dear Ricky, I can understand you wanting time out with your family, and admire you for it, but oh boy don't we miss you. There are very few voices like yours. Thank God we have records :)

[@donnajo8599]

One of the best singers ever

[@mikeadams7629]

RVS is the real king when you actually listen to his voice compared to other wonderful artists. He’s just gifted above the rest. Love to hear him sing he has a passion for music that of only of true legend. 🙏

[@larrylamb4945]

One of the greatest voices in all of country music

[@kellykersten8828]

I didn't realize he was such a good vocalist. Now I know.

[@senga8298]

Amazing and totally mesmerising..... Ricky van shelton!! We still love you!! Xx

[@jeffschroeder4420]

We have all walked away from the one love that could have been a forever love. I am sure many tears have been cried for lost loves.

[@brendagriffin4572]

Amen.

[@jimmiewright6690]

I have not walked yet you will see my life means more to me than bullshit when its done its done you cant change the way i feel this hss been a year still same shit reality am doing thid to me when i dont have t to am done talking

[@tiffaneybritton7972]

YES MANY

[@wayneseaman]

AMEN

[@cobrazarzamora]

Only One & One went to HEAVEN

[@frankmoore3926]

Wow is all I can say about this man’s voice! He needs to come back to country music! Hasn’t been the same since he left .

[@keithwing4715]

He's a good boy and Hollywood was too dark for him...

[@dannymiddlestead7969]

Country music perfection

[@63willys231]

Man! Ricky van Shelton put it down! Am I the only one that could see John pardy resemblance here?

[@user-lp4gv9sp6j]

He is the best singer of all. I wish he would record more CDs, but he is sticking to why he quit the music field. His music will live on forever.

[@atar212]

Fabulous voice whether you heard him live or recorded...just wonderful.

[@user-pt7zb5tq1d]

One of the real greats! The NEW country doesn't come close to voices like Ricky Van!

[@deeking3683]

I was fortunate enough to get to see him in concert in the late 1980's. He put on one he'll of a show.

[@ronlefty]

I did too. Awesome show in November 89 I think in ft wayne ind. Ricky, clint black and Reba

[@Joefuss2]

This song hits so close to home. When Ricky sings it (after a couple of longnecks) it puts a lump in my throat just like someone is peeling onions nearby. Can't help it. Its as if when he is singing with such feeling its like he's reaching into your soul and squeezing your heartstrings. He is a wonderful singer and I wish he sang more. He may have had is reasons for stepping outside the limelight - but there isn't a day that goes by that someone plays Ricky Van Shelton & Patsy Cline on the jukebox.

[@sandramiller8701]

I believe this man is a spiritual man.

[@ParisXII]

Sandra Miller. That is so easy to believe and I wholeheartedly believe this is true of him. I just found this video about a week ago, and I have played it several times during the day for approximately the past week. I Love this guy, wish I had come across him and his videos much sooner. ❤️ 🌹 👍 🌹 ❤️ 🌹 👍 ❤️ 🌹

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Sandra how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@dianeharwood5358]

love you ricky wonderful singer

[@Kim-okiepb8h]

He’s got such a soft & beautiful voice! I could listen to him sing for hours! Back when country music was real country!!❤️❤️❤️

[@maricehaynes2807]

My favourite Country Singer, singing my all time favourite country song. Statue of a Fool. An amazing singer.

[@cadenmonier218]

Classic Ricky van Shelton 1986 to 1993

[@robertyates3980]

He should have never left simple god given talent should never be ignored. I pray his life gives him nothing but comfort.

[@GaryWells-sr2rf]

This is country music!!!!!❤❤❤

[@user-er7nc7wf6z]

Very few beautiful songs can brings tears to ones eyes so easily.What a powerful short song

[@frankmoore3926]

Listening again for the 100th time so far!!! What a voice!!! Come back to country music, Ricky!!!

[@candytwodeer8138]

I am still watching in April 2021. I have followed him since he first started and I will always love him!

[@judyschmoll8541]

Still watching in 1/18/2022. Love Ricky's voice.

[@jeannezimmerhanzel738]

One of my favorites. Would love to hear more of his songs.

[@haroldarmstrong5329]

My most favorite recorded song EVER! Great job singing it!!!!👏

[@julieyoung2526]

Absolutely love his voice!!! Please come back!!!!

[@diannacrawford2176]

He chose his family over fame but damn he was good your missed Ricky🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@davidshirley712]

I've just about worn out my cd. One of the finest country voices of all time!

[@jcdbrw]

Today is 4-5-2022, and this man is still amazing! What a great song, and what a good looking man.

[@user-er7nc7wf6z]

Bravo ...the best ! Congrats to Van Shelton ..And yes nobody else shud try & sing this .

[@ronnichols884]

One of my favorite singers. I missed my chance to see him at the Jasper Rodeo, in Texas. I had already booked the next night and couldn't go two nights in a row. Just after, he announced that he wouldn't be performing any more.

[@johnnyjesus8]

Man I miss him his one of the last of real country music greats and one of the best singing voices of our time.

[@bryanbrayden2861]

NEVER HAD COUNTRY SONGS SINCE THIS JUST LOVE IT MAKES ALL OF US OLDER LADIES FEEL THE LOVE OF REAL COUNTRY.THE GREATEST

[@judithloeffler5747]

Just adore this man, one of the best voices ever!❤️😊👍💕

[@JosephSmith-nj3ln]

The greatest country singer _ Ever.

[@sporter5239]

Mr. Van Shelton is one of the greatest . His songs tell a story that we can all relate too.

[@dennistanner7576]

The Greatest Song . So describes my own life. 💖

[@Lee-pc8ts]

i’ll admit this is good hit david’s is untouchable.

[@margaretkinnamon6701]

I love to listen to him, he has a beautiful voice!!! One of the greats!!!

[@keetz8490]

The smoothest voice ever!!!!!! I love RVS. favorite of all time!

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Rhonda how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@peggywhite9322]

Love this mans voice

[@ParisXII]

Peggey White. I Love This MAN...he has nice lips too. ; )

[@robertkeys6688]

He's a really good singer Peggy hope you're staying safe over there?

[@jodilintz8986]

One of the best, EVER!

[@dianadolcy-jl3cn]

We believe in happy endings and new beginnings,I do strongly believe in it.❤❤❤👌👌👌