Syl Johnson – She’s So Fine (I Just Gotta Make Her Mine)

Syl Johnson – She’s So Fine (I Just Gotta Make Her Mine) | Rare Soul Classic (1961)

Federal  records 1961 – 45-12435

notes:

(She’s So Fine) I Just Gotta Make Her Mine by Syl Johnson is a hidden 

gem from the early 1960s, recorded during his formative years with

 Federal Records. Blending raw blues roots with emerging soul energy,

 the track captures the sound of Chicago’s evolving R&B scene 

and showcases Johnson’s distinctive vocal style

Released in 1961, the song reflects Syl Johnson’s early transition from 

blues to soul, a style that would later define his career and influence 

generations of artists, including hip-hop producers 

who sampled his work decades later.

credits:

vocal: Syl Johnson

Syl Johnson’s early Federal recordings (1959–1962), 

including this session, were backed by Freddie King’s band.

Freddie King – guitar (bandleader)

Ralph Bass – producer / A&R (King/Federal)

Sonny Thompson – producer / arranger

a) F-753

b) F-754

recorded

Date: 27 June 1961

Location: Chicago (Federal / King Records sessions) (not officially 

documented, but Federal’s Chicago operations were active under Ralph Bass)

tracklist:

A I've Got To Find My Baby 2:33

S. Thompson, S. Johnson

B   (She's So Fine) I Just Gotta Make Her Mine 2:26

S. Thompson, S. Johnson

 

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