Song Clearance Sheet
3 sources citedLet's Go Round Again
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Funk1980s128BPM
F♯ minKey
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The verdict
Documented Sampling History
A confirmed songwriter of record (Alan Gorrie), no dispute found — a clean case; the RCA/Arista-era administrator for this specific 1980 recording wasn’t independently confirmed this pass.
Used by independents?
Unconfirmed — the page doesn't yet document enough sampler detail to tell.
Quick Facts
Released1980
AlbumShine
GenreFunk, Soul, Pop
LabelArista Records
ProducerDavid Foster
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriter of record — Alan Gorrie
Grokipedia → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — RCA/Arista-era; needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Wikipedia → · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
Yes — #12 UK (reportedly the longest chart stay of any single that year, per the band), #53 Hot 100; notably covered by Louise (1997, #10 UK).
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; a confirmed songwriter of record and a legitimate cover history — no dispute found.
Related Songs
Same album, answer records, and songs worth knowing about
The band’s signature hit; the J.B.’s answer record “Pick Up the Pieces, One by One” (as “AABB”) responded to it
Who Owns It
Licenses explained →The two permissions you need, and who holds them
The song itself (the writing)Alan Gorrie
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
A delightful connected answer record
James Brown’s own backing band, The J.B.’s, recorded a direct answer record to AWB’s “Pick Up the Pieces” (already in this catalog) titled “Pick Up the Pieces, One by One,” released under the tongue-in-cheek pseudonym “AABB” (Above Average Black Band) — a tribute to AWB’s funk credentials and a play on their name.
Wikipedia (Average White Band) · read it →
The band’s tragic history, tied to “Pick Up the Pieces”
Original drummer Robbie McIntosh died of a heroin overdose in 1974; bassist Alan Gorrie also overdosed the same night and was reportedly kept conscious by Cher until help arrived.
Wikipedia (Average White Band) · read it →
Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
Louise (1997, #10 UK)
Covers
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First flip
Who to Contact
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Alan Gorrie (Average White Band)
The confirmed songwriter of record
What they'll chargeNobody's shared numbers yet
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Page history · 2 updates
Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 2)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass