So Fine (Johnny Otis song)

"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]

"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" (1959)

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.

"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 - 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.