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" | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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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" | ||||
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 Picture sleeve (Netherlands) | ||||
| Single by Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
| from the album So Fine | ||||
| B-side | "So Blue Over You" | |||
| Released | March 1968 | |||
| Format | 7-inch single | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Label | Innis/Pompeii/London | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Johnny Otis | |||
| Producer(s) | Ike Turner | |||
| Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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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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