| So Fine | ||||
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| Released | July 1968 | |||
| Genre | Soul [1] [2] | |||
| Length | 26:11 | |||
| Label | Pompeii | |||
| Producer | Ike Turner | |||
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So Fine is a studio album by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner. The album was released on Pompeii Records in July 1968. It is the first of two albums the duo released on the Pompeii label.
So Fine was the first album released by Pompeii Records. It features a remake of Ike and Tina's debut single "A Fool in Love". The duo also covered "Shake a Tail Feather" by The Five Du-Tones and "So Fine" by Johnny Otis. Three songs on the album "Bet'cha Can't Kiss Me (Just One Time)", "It Sho Ain't Me", and "Too Hot to Hold" were written by Mack Rice. [3]
Two songs, "Bet'cha Can't Kiss Me (Just One Time)" and "So Fine" had been released on Ike Turner's label Innis Records. [4] Innis was acquired by Pompeii Music Corp. in 1968. [5] [6]
Of the five singles released from the album only "So Fine" charted. Released by Innis in March 1968, it reached No. 50 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and No. 117 on Bubbling Under The Hot 100 in 1968. [7] [8]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
The album received positive reviews. [9] [10] [11] Music journalist Mike Jahn wrote So Fine is "one of the best soul albums ever made." [12] Dave Donnelly wrote for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that "the soul-searing pair demonstrate that they are among the raunchiest of the new breed." [13]
Billboard (July 13, 1968): "This exciting fare, for Ike and Tina know how to infuse their soul performances with drive and spirit. In addition to the title song, 'So Fine,' there are 'You're So Fine,' the classic 'Ain't Nobody's Business,' 'We Need an Understanding,' and others. The [background vocals] are by the Ikettes." [14]
Cash Box (July 20, 1968): "Singing with zest and energy, Ike and Tina Turner render a solid set of potent ditties. Among the offerings, in addition to the title tune, are 'Shake a Tail Feather', 'Ain't Nobody's Business', and 'A Fool in Love'. The vital performance turned in by the duo augurs good things to come for this stirring package." [2]
So Fine was reissued as Too Hot to Hold by Pickwick/33 Records in 1974. [15] It was also included in the 1974 double album The Great Album Of Ike And Tina Turner released by Disques Festival in France. [16]
So Fine was digitally remastered by Goldenlane Records and included in the 3-CD compilation The Complete Pompeii Recordings(1968–1969) in 2016. [17]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bet'cha Can't Kiss Me (Just One Time)" | Mack Rice | 2:51 |
| 2. | "Ain't Nobody's Business" | Ike Turner | 2:09 |
| 3. | "It Sho Ain't Me" | Mack Rice | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Too Hot to Hold" | Mack Rice | 2:20 |
| 5. | "A Fool in Love" | Ike Turner | 2:49 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I Better Get ta Steppin'" | Ike Turner, Charles Harris | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Shake a Tail Feather" | Otha Hayes, Verlie Rice, Andre Williams | 2:15 |
| 3. | "So Fine" | Johnny Otis | 2:41 |
| 4. | "We Need an Understanding" | Ike Turner, Johnny Northern | 2:43 |
| 5. | "You're So Fine" | Lance Finney, Willie Schofield | 2:26 |
| Total length: | 26:11 | ||
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 vocalists called the Ikettes. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue was regarded as "one of the most potent live acts on the R&B circuit."
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This article contains information about albums and singles released by the American musical duo Ike & Tina Turner.
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"Baby, Get It On" is song written by Ike Turner, and released by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on United Artist Records in 1975. The song was the lead single from Tina Turner's solo album Acid Queen. It is noted for being the last chart entry for Ike & Tina Turner before their separation.
Cussin', Cryin' & Carryin'On is a studio album by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner. It was released on Pompeii Records in 1969.
Pompeii Records was an American record label based in Dallas. It was formed in 1968 by Joe Perry, president, and Pat Morgan, chairman of the board. Distributed by Atco Records in the US and by London Records internationally, the company is noted for its Ike & Tina Turner releases in the late 1960s.
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Innis Records was a record label founded by musician Ike Turner in 1964. The label released singles from members within the Ike & Tina Turner Revue such as the Ikettes, and other acts Turner was producing. Turner hired George Grenier to handle his business affairs. The label was acquired by Pompeii Music Corp. in 1968.
Teena Records was a record label founded by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner in 1963. Ike Turner named the label after his wife Tina Turner. Records on Teena were distributed by CIRCA distributing firm. CIRCA was formed in 1962 to operate as a releasing company for independent labels by working with various distributors around the US.
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