So Fine (Johnny Otis song)

"So Fine" is a song written by Johnny Otis and performed by The Fiestas. It reached #3 on the U.S. R&B chart and #11 on the U.S. pop chart in 1959.[1]

"So Fine"
Single by The Fiestas
B-side	"Last Night I Dreamed"
Released	November 1958 (1958-11)
Genre	Doo-wop
Length	2:24
Label	Old Town
Songwriter(s)	Johnny Otis
The Fiestas singles chronology
"So Fine" (1958) "I'm Your Slave" (1956)

Jim Gribble is credited as the writer of the song, however, Johnny Otis filed a lawsuit claiming the copyright of the song, which had been recorded in 1955 by The Sheiks, a group that included Jesse Belvin. Otis' side won the case.

The song was ranked #69 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1959.[2]

Other charting versions

• Ike & Tina Turner and the Ikettes released a version of the song from the album So Fine. It reached #50 on the U.S. R&B chart and #117 on the U.S. pop chart in 1968.[3]
• Johnny Rivers released a version of the song as a medley with "Searchin'" which reached #113 on the U.S. pop chart in 1973.[4]
• The Oak Ridge Boys released a version of the song which reached #22 on the U.S. country chart and #76 on the U.S. pop chart in 1982.[5] It was featured on their album Bobbie Sue.

"So Fine"
Picture sleeve (Netherlands)
Single by Ike & Tina Turner
from the album So Fine
B-side	"So Blue Over You"
Released	March 1968
Genre	R&B
Label	Innis/Pompeii/London
Songwriter(s)	Johnny Otis
Producer(s)	Ike Turner
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology
"A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)" (1967) "So Fine" (1968) "We Need an Understanding" (1968)

Other versions

• The Hollywood Argyles released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1960 single "Hully Gully".[6]
• Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs released a version of the song on their 1961 album Stay.[7]
• The Ventures released a version of the song on their 1963 album Let's Go![8]
• The Premiers released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart. It was produced by Eddie Davis.[9]
• The Believers released a version of the song as a single in 1965, but it did not chart. It was produced by Joe South.[10]
• The Everly Brothers released a version of the song on their 1965 album Rock'n Soul.[11]
• Paul Revere and The Raiders released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.[12]
• Dale and Grace released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1967 single "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'".[13]
• The Newbeats released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1967 single "Top Secret". It was produced by Wesley Rose.[14]
• Stone Poneys released a version of the song as a single in 1968, but it did not chart.[15]
• Amen Corner released a version of the song as a single in 1969, but it did not chart.[16]
• Elvin Bishop Group released a version of the song as a single in 1970, but it did not chart. It was produced by David Rubinson.[17]
• Loggins and Messina released a version of the song on their 1975 album So Fine.

References

1. "The Fiestas, "So Fine" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
2. "Billboard Top 100 - 1959". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
3. "Ike and Tina Turner and The Iketts, "So Fine" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
4. "Johnny Rivers, "Searchin'/So Fine" Chart Position". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
5. "The Oak Ridge Boys, "So Fine" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
6. "The Hollywood Argyles, "Hully Gully" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
7. "Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, Stay". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
8. "The Ventures, Let's Go!". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
9. "The Premiers, "So Fine" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
10. "The Believers, "So Fine" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
11. "The Everly Brothers, Rock'n Soul". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
12. "Paul Revere and The Raiders, "So Fine" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
13. "Dale and Grace, "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
14. "The Newbeats, "Top Secret" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
15. "Stone Poneys, "So Fine" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
16. "Amen Corner, "So Fine" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
17. "Elvin Bishop Group, "So Fine" Single Release". Retrieved August 28, 2018.