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So Fine (Johnny Otis song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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.
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.
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.
*Johnny Rivers released a version of the song as a medley with "Searchin'" which reached #113 on the U.S. pop chart in 1973.
*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. 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'.
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