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"So Fine" is a song written by Johnny Otis and performed by The Fiestas. It reached No. 3 on the U.S. R&B chart and No. 11 on the U.S. pop chart in 1959.[1]

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

The song was ranked No. 69 on Billboard`s Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1959.[2]

Ike & Tina Turner version

Bandleader Ike Turner had been performing "So Fine" with his Kings of Rhythm since 1959. Ike & Tina Turner recorded it for Turner`s label Innis Records.[3][4] Innis was acquired by Pompeii Music Corp. in 1968.[5] The first release from Pompeii Records was "So Fine" by Ike & Tina Turner and the Ikettes in March 1968.[6] The song became the title track for the album So Fine (1968).[7] The single reached No. 50 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and No. 117 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 in 1968.[8][9]

Other charting versions

• Johnny Rivers released a rendition as a medley with "Searchin`" which reached No. 113 on the U.S. pop chart in 1973.[10]
• The Oak Ridge Boys take reached No. 22 on the U.S. country chart and No. 76 on the U.S. pop chart in 1982.[11] It was featured on their album Bobbie Sue.

Other versions

• The Hollywood Argyles - as the B-side to their 1960 single "Hully Gully".[12]
• Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs - on their 1961 album Stay.[13]
• The Ventures - on their 1963 album Let`s Go![14]
• The Premiers - as a single in 1964, but it did not chart. It was produced by Eddie Davis.[15]
• The Believers - as a single in 1965, but it did not chart. It was produced by Joe South.[16]
• The Everly Brothers - on their 1965 album Rock`n Soul.[17]
• Paul Revere and The Raiders - as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.[18]
• Dale and Grace - as the B-side to their 1967 single "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin`".[19]
• The Newbeats - as the B-side to their 1967 single "Top Secret". It was produced by Wesley Rose.[20]
• Stone Poneys - as a single in 1968, but it did not chart.[21]
• Amen Corner - as a single in 1969, but it did not chart.[22]
• Elvin Bishop Group - as a single in 1970, but it did not chart. It was produced by David Rubinson.[23]
• Loggins and Messina - on their 1975 album So Fine.