Harry Nilsson to Carlito's Way in 7 Steps
- Harry Nilsson wrote This Could Be the Night
- This Could Be the Night was covered by David Cassidy
- David Cassidy recorded The Puppy Song
- The Puppy 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 was written and directed by Brian De Palma
- Brian De Palma directed Carlito's Way