Pick Up the Pieces

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About Pick Up the Pieces

"Pick Up the Pieces" is a 1974 song by the Average White Band from their second album, AWB. On the single, songwriting credit was given to founding member and saxophonist Roger Ball and guitarist Hamish Stuart individually and the entire band collectively. It is essentially an instrumental, apart from the song's title being shouted at several points in the song.


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Pick up the pieces, uh, huh
Pick up the pieces, whoo!

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The Average White Band

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Written by: Alan Gorrie, James Stuart, Malcolm Duncan, Owen McIntyre, Robbie Mcintosh, Roger Ball

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Pick Up the Pieces" was released in July 1974 as part of the Average White Band's second album, "AWB".
Chart Performance
It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1975.
Instrumental Hit
Remarkably, "Pick Up the Pieces" is completely instrumental. It has no lyrics, making its success on the Billboard charts even more extraordinary.
Composition
The song was composed by multiple band members: Roger Ball, Malcolm Duncan, Alan Gorrie, Onnie McIntyre, Hamish Stuart, and Robbie McIntosh.
Tragic Death
Soon after the song's success, band member Robbie McIntosh tragically died of a heroin overdose at a party, taking away one of the key contributors to "Pick Up the Pieces".
Musical Style
The song is a great example of the Average White Band's signature funky sound, characterized by the use of saxophones, guitar, and more.
Impact on Band's Success
The success of "Pick Up the Pieces" propelled the Average White Band to international recognition, making them one of Scotland's most successful bands.
Covers and Samples
This song has been covered and sampled by many artists and groups around the world due to its catchy tune and surging rhythm.
Recognition in Popular Culture
"Pick Up the Pieces" is consistently identified with the 1970s era and has also been featured in multiple movies, TV shows, and commercials.
Awards and Nominations
"Pick Up the Pieces" was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1975.

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