Pickin' Up Strangers

Johnny Lee

About Pickin' Up Strangers

"Pickin' Up Strangers" is a song written by Byron Hill, and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Lee. It was released in January 1981 and recorded the soundtrack of the feature film Coast to Coast, and was also the third single from Lee's album Lookin' for Love. The song won an ASCAP Award for being among the most performed country songs of 1981.


Year:
1983
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Picking up strangers, let me tell you about the dangers
You never know what they're out to get from you
You never know what they're gonna try to do

Picking up strangers, let me tell you about the dangers
Some are just common bees they say
Next thing you know want to steal your heart away

Sometimes this old life, it seems like highway
And it keeps rolling on and on
And on that highway you meet a lot of strangers
You pass a lot of dangers on your way home

Picking up strangers, let me tell you about the dangers
If you don't like taking chances then
You better keep moving on my friend

Picking up strangers, let me tell you about the dangers
Some are just common bees they say
Next thing you know want to steal your heart away

(Picking up strangers)
Let me tell you about the dangers
You never know what they're out to get from you
You never know what they're gonna try to do

Picking up strangers, let me tell you about the dangers
Some are just common bees they say
Next thing you know want to steal your heart away

(Picking up strangers)
Let me tell you about the dangers
You never know what they're out to get from you
You never know what they're

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Johnny Lee

John Lee Ham (born July 3, 1946) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Johnny Lee. His 1980 single, "Lookin' for Love" not only spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard country singles chart in the second half of 1980 but also went to the Top 5 on the Pop charts, and Top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary survey. He racked up a series of country hits in the early and mid-80s. more »

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Written by: Byron Hill

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Pickin' Up Strangers" was released in January 1981.
Chart Performance
The song was a great success; it peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in April of 1981.
Album Association
"Pickin' Up Strangers" is part of Johnny Lee's "Lookin' for Love" album.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is approximately three minutes and forty seconds (3:40).
Contribution to Johnny Lee's Career
This song is one of Lee's signature hits, along with "Lookin' For Love," further solidifying his reputation as a talented country singer-songwriter.
Song Genre
"Pickin’ Up Strangers" fits into the genre of Country and is performed in Lee's distinctive vocal style.
Songwriter
The track was penned by renowned songwriter Byron Hill.
Record Label
The song was released under the Full Moon label, distributed by Warner Bros. Records.
Awards
Though the song itself did not win any awards, its success contributed to Johnny Lee's Celebrity on the Country Music circuit.
Impact on Pop Culture
The song was spotlighted in the film "Coast to Coast," with the title being used as the film’s tagline.
Song Theme
"Pickin' Up Strangers" carries a theme of fleeting encounters as Lee sings about the temporary connections made between strangers.
Other Appearances
Aside from its appearance in the film "Coast to Coast," the song has been featured in various country music compilations.

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