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.

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.

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

Other charting versions

 * Johnny Rivers released a version of the song as a medley with "Searchin'" which reached No. 113 on the U.S. pop chart in 1973.
 * The Oak Ridge Boys released a version of the song which reached No. 22 on the U.S. country chart and No. 76 on the U.S. pop chart in 1982. 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".
 * Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs released a version of the song on their 1961 album Stay.
 * The Ventures released a version of the song on their 1963 album Let's Go!
 * The Premiers released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart. It was produced by Eddie Davis.
 * The Believers released a version of the song as a single in 1965, but it did not chart. It was produced by Joe South.
 * The Everly Brothers released a version of the song on their 1965 album Rock'n Soul.
 * Paul Revere and The Raiders released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.
 * Dale and Grace released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1967 single "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'".
 * The Newbeats released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1967 single "Top Secret". It was produced by Wesley Rose.
 * Stone Poneys released a version of the song as a single in 1968, but it did not chart.
 * Amen Corner released a version of the song as a single in 1969, but it did not chart.
 * 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.
 * Loggins and Messina released a version of the song on their 1975 album So Fine.