A big hit on both sides of The Atlantic in 1963, this song performed by The Chiffons often pops into my head. It crossed over from Doo-Wop into mainstream pop, spanning both musical genres and pleasing listeners all over the world.
It wasn’t their only hit, but it was the first one of their records that I bought.
He’s so fine
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
Wish he were mine
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
That handsome boy overthere
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
The one with the wavy hair
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
I don’t know how I’m gonna do it
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
But I’m gonna make him mine
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
He’s the envy of all the girls
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
It’s just a matter of time
(Do-lang-do-lang)
He’s a soft [Spoken] guy
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
Also seems kinda shy
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
Makes me wonder if I
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
Should even give him a try
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
But then I know he can’t shy
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
He can’t shy away forever
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
And I’m gonna make him mine
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
If it takes me forever
(Do-lang-do-lang)
He’s so fine
(Oh yeah)
Gotta be mine
(Oh yeah)
Sooner or later
(Oh yeah)
I hope it’s not later
(Oh yeah)
We gotta get together
(Oh yeah)
The sooner the better
(Oh yeah)
I just can’t wait, I just can’t wait
To be held in his arms
If I were a queen
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
And he asked me to leave my throne
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
I’ll do anything that he asked
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
Anything to make him my own
(Do-lang-do-lang-do-lang)
For he’s so fine
(So fine) so fine
(So fine) he’s so fine
(So fine) so fine
(So fine) he’s so fine
oh yeah
(He’s so fine) he’s so fine
(So fine) uh-huh
(He’s so fine)
He’s so fine…
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Ronald Mack
He’s So Fine lyrics © Abkco Music, Harrisongs Ltd
beetleypete 
Another very nice song. Why were all the songs of the past so entertaining, and the newer let the most sense miss? xx Michael
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Exactly right, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This was one of my wedding dancer songs. Oh, the Mermatrons did a fine performance!
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The lyrics do seem suitable for a wedding, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank goodness there is not a video. 😂
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Back in 1963, Jack Lang, the Australian politician, was thrilled to hear that The Chiffons wanted to do Lang, do Lang, do Lang. He considered himself very doable.
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That made me chuckle, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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One of my favorites! Hugs, C
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The happy times of my youth, Cheryl.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Nice. Isn’t this the one George Harrison got into trouble over? I just saw your link above as I type this. A vague resemblance to ‘My Sweet Lord’ and I doubt it was intentional.
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Intentional ot not, he agreed to settle the court case. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think he understood he must have been influenced by the song without realizing it. Settling makes sense.
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There were too many ‘musical similarites’, chords and such like. I don’t know enough about music to really understand that.
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This one is on my road paly list. Warmest regards, Ed
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It is good ‘car music’, I agree.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I had forgotten all about this one but I do remember it. You are nudging my old memories!
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I enjoy nudging memories, Carolyn. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I like this one. Blast from the past…
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It certainly is, Stevie. I was only 11 when it came out.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I certainly danced to this one at the sock hop!
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It would be fun to see you sock-hopping, Darlene. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s been many years since I’ve done any sock hopping!! (except maybe around the house while doing housework)
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Isn’t this the song that George Harrison was sued over?
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Yes it is, Liz. He settled the claim too.
https://cosmicmagazine.com.au/news/the-day-george-harrison-settled-his-my-sweet-lord-plagiarism-lawsuit/
Best wishes, Pete.
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I guess my memory hasn’t completely failed me!
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Love this tune!
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Glad to hear that, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Doo-wop was not a biggie with me….blues was more to my liking in my earlier days. chuq
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I think this crossed over nicely into pop mainstream, chuq.
(I was a fan of Leadbelly and John Lee Hooker too.)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf were my to first favorites. chuq
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I’m rather partial to a bit of doo-wop! Cheers, Jon.
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Me too! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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