He's So Fine

The Chiffons, The Hollywood Argyles

About He's So Fine

"He's So Fine" is a song written by Ronnie Mack. It was recorded by The Chiffons who topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in the spring of 1963. One of the most instantly recognizable Golden Oldies with its doo-lang doo-lang doo-lang background vocal, "He's So Fine" is also renowned as the plaintiff song in the now-infamous plagiarism case against George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord". Country music singer Jody Miller scored a top-ten hit of her own in 1971 with her cover of "He's So Fine".  


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(Oop-oop, oop, oop-oop)
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)

There's a man in the funny papers we all know
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
He lives way back a long time ago
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
He don't eat nothin' but a bear cat stew
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Well, this cat's name is Alley-Oop
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)

He got a chauffeur that's a genuine dinosaur
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
And he can knuckle your head before you count to four
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)

He got a big ugly club and a head full of hair
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Like great big lions and grizzly bears
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
(Alley-Oop) He's the toughest man there is alive
(Alley-Oop) Wearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide
(Alley-Oop) He's the king of the jungle jive
(Look at that cave man go!) (Scream!)

He rides through the jungle, tearin' limbs off of trees
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Knockin' great big monsters dead on their knees
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
The cats don't bug him 'cause they know better
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
'Cause he's a mean motor scooter and a bad go-getter
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
(Alley-Oop) He's the toughest man there is alive
(Alley-Oop) Wears clothes from a wildcat's hide
(Alley-Oop) He's the king of the jungle jive
(Look at that cave man go!) (Scream!)

There he goes
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Look at that cave man go
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
He sure is hip, ain't he?
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Like what's happening
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
He's too much
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Ride, daddy, ride
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Hi-yo, dinosaur
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Ride, daddy, ride
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Get 'em, man
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)
Like hips ville
(Alley-Oop, oop, oop, oop-oop)

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The Chiffons

The Chiffons were an all girl group originating from the Bronx area of New York in 1960. more »

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Written by: Ronald L. Mack

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"He's So Fine" is a song that falls under the music genres of pop and doo-wop.
Off to a Great Start
Released by The Chiffons in early 1963, "He's So Fine" was the debut single of the quartet.
Chart Domination
"He's So Fine" was a massive success, reaching number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B singles chart in the United States.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by a young songwriter named Ronald Mack. Tragically, he died from cancer before the song became a mega-hit.
Legal Controversy
The song was at the center of a copyright infringement case, in which George Harrison's song, "My Sweet Lord," was said to have unintentionally copied its melody.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2004, "He's So Fine" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its recording of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
Length and Label
The song runs for 1 minute 54 seconds and was released by Laurie Records.
Other Versions
Besides The Chiffons, numerous artists have covered "He's So Fine," including artists like Jody Miller and Kristy McNichol.
Lasting Impact
Rolling Stone magazine included the song in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, demonstrating its enduring cultural impact.
Featured in Films
"He's So Fine" has been used in several motion pictures over the years, including the films "American Graffiti," "One Fine Day," and "Fish Tank."

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