EMI Publishing Co. to Carlito's Way in 9 Steps
- EMI Publishing Co. published The Next Day
- The Next Day by Debbie Burton was arranged by Perry Botkin
- Perry Botkin arranged Something True
- Something True was published by Golden Syrup Music
- Golden Syrup Music published I'll Never Leave You
- I'll Never Leave You was arranged by George Tipton
- George Tipton was nominated for an Oscar for the music he composed for the film Phantom of the Paradise
- Phantom of the Paradise was written and directed by Brian De Palma
- Brian De Palma directed Carlito's Way