Pickin' up the Pieces
Poco
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Well there's just a little bit of magic In the country music we're singin' So let's begin We're bringin' you back down home where the folks are happy Sittin' pickin' and a-grinnin' Casually, you and me We'll pick up the pieces, uh-huh Somebody yelled out at me Country music and company kind of makes it On a Sunday afternoon Picnic lunches of yesterday Should still have a place in your heart today Think it over Cause we'll all be goin' home so soon Well there's just a little bit of magic In the country music we're singin' So let's begin We're bringin' you back down home where the folks are happy Sittin' pickin' and a-grinnin' Casually, you and me We'll pick up the pieces, uh-huh
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Written by: RICHIE FURAY
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Pickin' Up the Pieces" is a song by Poco, an American country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the breakup of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. Furay took the name Poco from a short-lived horse he owned while still a member of Buffalo Springfield.
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Album SuccessThe song "Pickin' Up the Pieces" is the title track of Poco's debut album released in 1969. Despite not being a chart success initially, the album has since been regarded as significant in defining the country rock genre.
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Song CreationPoco's frontman Richie Furay composed "Pickin' Up the Pieces". It was written as a direct response to the tumultuous fallout from Buffalo Springfield and encapsulates Poco's mission to pick up where Buffalo Springfield left off.
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Musical StatementAccording to Richie Furay, "Pickin' Up the Pieces" was a musical statement. He intended the song to illustrate how they were going to carry forward the musical ideas that weren’t able to be fulfilled with Buffalo Springfield.
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Genre DefiningThe song and the album are often cited as one of the earliest examples of the emerging genre of country-rock, blending the song structures of rock 'n roll with the instrumentation of country music.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics of "Pickin' Up the Pieces" were unique for their time, acting as a strange meta-commentary on the music itself. The song wasn't just about continuing after a loss, it was about their specific situation and how they planned to continue making music.
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Impact of the SongFuray and Messina's vision with Poco and the song reflected broader changes in the country rock scene at the same time, influencing other bands and artists such as The Eagles, who helped take the genre mainstream.
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Live Performances"Pickin' Up the Pieces" became a staple of Poco's live performances, consistently featuring in their setlists over the years.
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Subsequent Poco AlbumsThe ethos presented in "Pickin' Up the Pieces" continued in Poco's future works. Though commercial success was limited, the band was highly influential in their genre, playing a part in shaping the sound of country and rock music in the 1970s.
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LongevityPoco has endured multiple lineup changes over the years, but "Pickin' Up the Pieces" remains one of their most popular and enduring songs, helping to establish Poco's long and influential career in country rock music.
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