So Fine (Johnny Otis song)

"So Fine"
"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

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

"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]

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.

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[]

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

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[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.

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