Ian Freebairn-Smith to Cowboy in 8 Steps
- Ian Freebairn-Smith wrote The Wailing of the Willow
- The Wailing of the Willow was covered by Astrud Gilberto
- Astrud Gilberto recorded Don't Leave Me
- Don't Leave Me 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
- Paul Williams attended the funeral of Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson produced Cowboy