Gina (song)
| "Gina" | ||||
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| File:Gina - Johnny Mathis.jpg | ||||
| Single by Johnny Mathis | ||||
| B-side | "I Love Her That's Why" | |||
| Released | September 7, 1962 | |||
| Genre | Traditional pop | |||
| Length | 2:50 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Leon Carr, Paul Vance | |||
| Producer(s) | Ernie Altschuler | |||
| Johnny Mathis singles chronology | ||||
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"Gina" is a song written by Leon Carr and Paul Vance.
The song first appeared in an episode of the CBS television series Diagnosis: Unknown. It was subsequently recorded in 1960 by a vocalist named Johnny Janis (1928-2017).[1] Arranged and conducted by Glenn Osser, "Gina" was released as a single that year by Columbia Records (catalogue no. 4-41797). It did not chart.[2]
In 1962, Johnny Mathis recorded his version of "Gina". Produced by Ernie Altschuler, and arranged by Don Costa, it was also released by Columbia (catalogue no. 4-42582).[3] 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.[4]
Other versions
- The Fantastic Strings of Felix Slatkin released a version of the song as a single in 1963, but it did not chart.[5]
- Living Voices released a version of the song on their 1963 album Living Voices Sing Ramblin' Rose and Other Hits.[6]
- The Vibrations released a version of the song on their 1965 album Misty;[7] the song was also cut for an unreleased single (back side, The Story of a Starry Night, also from Misty).[8]
- The Casinos released a version of the song on their 1967 album Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye.[9]
References
- ^ "Johnny Janis Obituary". Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Johnny Janis, First "Gina" Recording". Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Johnny Mathis, "Gina" Single Release". Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "Johnny Mathis, "Gina" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "The Fantastic Strings of Felix Slatkin, "Gina" Single Release". Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "Living Voices, Living Voices Sing Ramblin' Rose and Other Hits". Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "The Vibrations - Misty". Retrieved 6 Nov 2020.
- ^ "The Vibrations Discography". Retrieved 6 Nov 2020.
- ^ "The Casinos, Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye". Retrieved March 3, 2019.
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