Gina (song)


"Gina" is a song written by Leon Carr and Paul Vance.
The song first appeared in an episode of the CBS television series . It was subsequently recorded in 1960 by a vocalist named Johnny Janis. Arranged and conducted by Glenn Osser, "Gina" was released as a single that year by Columbia Records. It did not chart.
In 1962, Johnny Mathis recorded his version of "Gina". Produced by Ernie Altschuler, and arranged by Don Costa, it was also released by Columbia. This time, it became a hugely successful hit, peaking at #2 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, #6 on the U.S. pop chart, and #8 on the Cashbox chart.

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