| Gina | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Johnny Mathis |
| Cover: | Gina bw I Love Her That's Why by Johnny Mathis US single.png |
| Caption: | US picture sleeve |
| B-Side: | I Love Her That's Why |
| Genre: | Traditional pop |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Producer: | Ernie Altschuler |
| Prev Title: | That's the Way It Is |
| Prev Year: | 1962 |
| Next Title: | What Will Mary Say |
| Next Year: | 1963 |
"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 (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.
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). 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.[2]