"You Pick Me Up (And Put Me Down)" is a song written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music singer Dottie West.
The song was among a series of records showcasing West's newly adopted pop-oriented style, which became popular with fans during the early 1980s.
Prior to the success of songs like "You Pick Me Up ... ," West had been known for recording in the Nashville Sound and honky-tonk styles of country music.
As West's success had declined during the mid-1970s, the song completed her comeback as a solo artist.
"You Pick Me Up ..." marked the future countrypolitan-styled hits to come for West, including the follow-up, the No.