Anecdotes

His work with synthesizers heavily influenced several music genres such as new wave, techno and electronic music.

Has worked with many international superstars such as Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Tyler, David Bowie, Donna Summer, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Janet Jackson, Nina Hagen and Olivia Newton-John.

Produced and co-wrote the song "Take My Breath Away" (from Top Gun (1986)) that topped the Billboard charts for New Wave band Berlin in September 1986.

Credited as simply "Giorgio," hit #109 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1977 with "From Here to Eternity" (Casablanca 897); previously hit #46 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1972 with the original version of "Son of My Father" (Dunhill 4304) which was later covered by Chicory Tip.

Born on the same day as Harry Fielder.