On May 19, 1969, “Epic” label released “Pickin’ Up the Pieces”, the debut Poco album. It was recorded in January 1969, and was produced by Jim Messina.
Personnel:
- Jim Messina- lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric 6-string guitars
- Richie Furay- lead and backing vocals, 12-string guitar
- Rusty Young- steel guitar, banjo, dobro, guitar, piano
- Randy Meisner- bass guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- George Grantham- lead and backing vocals, drums
- Bobby Doyle- piano
- Milt Holland– percussion
- Nick DeCaro – arrangements
- Terry Donovan – recording
- Frank Bez – photography
Track listing:
- Foreword – Kathy Johnson, Richie Furay
- What a Day – Richie Furay
- Nobody’s Fool – Richie Furay
- Calico Lady – Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Skip Goodwin
- First Love – Richie Furay
- Make Me a Smile – Richie Furay, Jim Messina
- Short Changed – Richie Furay
- Pickin’ Up the Pieces – Richie Furay
- Grand Junction – Rusty Young
- Oh Yeah – Richie Furay, Jim Messina
- Just in Case It Happens, Yes Indeed – Richie Furay
- Tomorrow – Richie Furay, Skip Goodwin
- Consequently, So Long- Richie Furay, Skip Goodwin
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