"So Fine" is a song written by

Johnny Otis Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes; December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, and talent scout. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He ...

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,

filed a lawsuit claiming the copyright of the song, which had been recorded in 1955 by The Sheiks, a group that included

Jesse Belvin Jesse Lorenzo Belvin (December 15, 1932 – February 6, 1960) was an American singer, pianist and songwriter popular in the 1950s. Belvin co-wrote the 1954 Penguins' doo-wop classic "Earth Angel", which sold more than 10 million copies, while hi ...

. 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 Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo consisting of husband and wife Ike Turner and Tina Turner. From 1960 to 1976, they performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner's band the Kings of Rhythm and backing voc ...

and

the Ikettes The Ikettes, originally The Artettes, were a trio (sometimes quartet) of female backing vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Despite their origins, the Ikettes became successful artists in their own right. In the 1960s they had hits such as ...

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 Johnny Rivers (born John Henry Ramistella; November 7, 1942) is an American musician. His repertoire includes pop, folk, blues, and old-time rock 'n' roll. Rivers charted during the 1960s and 1970s but remains best known for a string of hit sing ...

released a version of the song as a medley with "

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" which reached #113 on the U.S. pop chart in 1973. *

The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet originating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was change ...

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 ''

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''.

Other versions

* The Hollywood Argyles released a version of the song as the

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to their 1960 single " Hully Gully". *

Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs were an American doo-wop/ R&B vocal group in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Originally the (Royal) Charms, the band changed its name to the Gladiolas in 1957 and the Excellos in 1958, before finally settling on ...

released a version of the song on their 1961 album ''Stay''. *

The Ventures The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in Tacoma, Washington, in 1958, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle. The band, which was a quartet for most of its existence, helped to popularize the electric guitar across the world during the ...

released a version of the song on their 1963 album ''Let's Go!'' *

The Premiers The Premiers were an American garage band in the 1960s, best known for their 1964 hit, "Farmer John." Career The band was formed in 1962 in San Gabriel, California, by Mexican-American brothers Lawrence Perez (guitar) and John Perez (drums), and ...

released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart. It was produced by Eddie Davis. *

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released a version of the song as a single in 1965, but it did not chart. It was produced by

Joe South Joe South (born Joseph Alfred Souter; February 28, 1940 – September 5, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Best known for his songwriting, South won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1970 for " Gam ...

. *

The Everly Brothers The Everly Brothers were an American rock duo, known for steel-string acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. Consisting of Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (February 1, 1937 – August 21, 2021) and Phillip "Phil" Everly (January 19, 193 ...

released a version of the song on their 1965 album '' Rock'n Soul''. *

Paul Revere and The Raiders Paul Revere & the Raiders (also known as Raiders) were an American rock band formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1958. They saw considerable U.S. mainstream success in the second half of the 1960s and early 1970s. The band was known for including Revolu ...

released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart. *

Dale and Grace Dale Houston (April 23, 1940 – September 27, 2007) was an American singer who, along with his performing partner, Grace Broussard, hit the Billboard chart as Dale & Grace with two rock and roll singles. The first was the No. 1 gold reco ...

released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1967 single " It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'". *

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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 Elvin Richard Bishop (born October 21, 1942) is an American blues and rock music singer, guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter. An original member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a mem ...

released a version of the song as a single in 1970, but it did not chart. It was produced by

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. *

Loggins and Messina Loggins and Messina was an American rock-pop duo consisting of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, who achieved their success in the early to mid-1970s. Among their well-known songs are " Danny's Song", " House at Pooh Corner", and "Your Mama Don' ...

released a version of the song on their 1975 album '' So Fine''.

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