Rest In Peace – Gigi Canu – Planet Funk

The two of them were chart topping. At Number 1 with Chase The Sun and their band Planet Funk when I was invited into their studio in Naples.

They gave me a huge ovation when I played piano in the hotel and I knew they appreciated my music. I wished at the time I could have found the right melody for their song but it just didn’t click and yet they didn’t give up.

They took me on tour all across Italy. They brought me to the studio in London so I could see how they worked and auditioned artists.

This trip I kept getting car sick they went out of their way to get me medicine and a blow up cushion to help my neck.

Gigi is in my photo album but rarely looking at the camera. He was not about being the centre of attention. He listened to all my songs.

He took me recording and he was a true mentor.

Last year we made it back to Naples and I saw him. I didn’t know it would be the last time. I am so glad I made the trip. I sent him my music.

I introduced him to Tonestepa, my soul mate in music and my husband. He knew how deep my love for music was that I had married my producer. And he listened to our songs and album.

Gigi I love you. Thank you for championing me in music. Thank you for your gifts and for the music. You have left a huge hole that no one else can fill.

RIP. Thanks Spencer Baldwin for the memories.

Gigi Canu – 1959 – May 26, 2025.