"Pickin' Wildflowers" is a song co-written and recorded by American

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artist

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. It was released in December 2004 as his debut single and the first from his debut album '' Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll''. It peaked at number 8 on the

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chart, number 64 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 82 on the

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. Anderson wrote the song with

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and Kim Williams.

Music video

The music video was directed by Eric Welch. It features Anderson singing the song in a crowded bar with a full band, as well as him trying to seduce a girl to go out with him...which they do, leading to sex in a car, in a smoky hallway, and on a truck bed. Back in the bar, other patrons are also seen dirty dancing, grouping each other and making out. It ends with a quick shot of the bar doorman's face (who is seen briefly in the video's opening welcoming patrons) giving a grimacing look to the camera.

Chart positions

"Pickin' Wildflowers" debuted at number 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 25, 2004.

Year-end charts

References

2004 debut singles 2004 songs Keith Anderson songs Songs written by Keith Anderson Songs written by John Rich Songs written by Kim Williams (songwriter) Arista Nashville singles {{2000s-country-song-stub