Fred Tackett to Paul Williams in 9 Steps
- Fred Tackett played guitar for Back Off Boogaloo
- Back Off Boogaloo was arranged by Van Dyke Parks
- Van Dyke Parks attended the funeral of Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson wrote Don't Leave Me
- Don't Leave Me was produced by Rick Jarrard
- Rick Jarrard produced Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
- Mr. Richland's Favorite Song 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 is a 1974 film starring Paul Williams