“You’re So Fine” (L. Finney, W. Schofield, R. West) - The Falcons; Flick and Unart labels, # 17 Billboard Hot 100, # 2 Billboard Hot R&B – 1959.
“You’re So Fine” was original released on Robert West’s tiny Flick label before being leased by Unart for national distribution. It was the biggest hit by The Falcons, a Detroit group composed of West’s nephew Eddie Floyd along with Mack Rice, Willie Schofield, guitarist Lance Finney, and lead singer Joe Stubbs - the younger brother of Levi Stubbs of The Four Tops..
The popularity of “You’re So Fine” led to an appearance by the Falcons on American Bandstand in 1959. Their lip-synched performance of their hit enabled them to become the very first Detroit vocal group to visit the program.
After follow-up singles failed to chart, Joe Stubbs left the group and was replaced by Wilson Pickett. With Pickett singing lead, the Falcons charted one last hit with “I Found A Love” in 1962 before the group broke up. Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, and Mack Rice all went on to successful solo careers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCLj8-scK8A
