George Tipton to Best Friend in 8 Steps
- 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
- Paul Williams attended the funeral of Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson wrote The Tree
- The Tree was produced by Rick Jarrard
- Rick Jarrard produced Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
- Mr. Richland's Favorite Song was published by Unichappell Music
- Unichappell Music published Best Friend