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:

1. Foreword – Kathy Johnson, Richie Furay
2. What a Day – Richie Furay
3. Nobody’s Fool – Richie Furay
4. Calico Lady – Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Skip Goodwin
5. First Love – Richie Furay
6. Make Me a Smile – Richie Furay, Jim Messina
7. Short Changed – Richie Furay
8. Pickin’ Up the Pieces – Richie Furay
9. Grand Junction – Rusty Young
10. Oh Yeah – Richie Furay, Jim Messina
11. Just in Case It Happens, Yes Indeed – Richie Furay
12. Tomorrow – Richie Furay, Skip Goodwin
13. Consequently, So Long- Richie Furay, Skip Goodwin