# Average White Band — Pick Up the Pieces

Average White Band’s Pick Up the Pieces (1974) is No. 8 in our Funk ranking. The full verdict, and where to hear it.

- **Released:** 1974
- **Label:** Atlantic
- **On one list:** Funk
- **Updated:** 2026-08-29
- **Artist:** [Average White Band](https://waxonia.com/artist/average-white-band/)
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/track/average-white-band--pick-up-the-pieces/

## What we say

### No. 8 in [Funk](https://waxonia.com/genre/funk/)

Six Scotsmen out-funk most of America and go to number one doing it. The arrangement is a masterclass in leaving gaps, and the gaps are why it still cuts through on a big system.

## Listen

[Search Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/search/Average%20White%20Band%20Pick%20Up%20the%20Pieces) · [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=YEVcxDU4QqM)

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