Harry Nilsson to Carlito's Way in 7 Steps
- Harry Nilsson wrote Girlfriend
- Girlfriend was produced by Rick Jarrard
- Rick Jarrard produced Escape Possible
- Escape Possible 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