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It Had to Be You to Monkees in 18 Steps

  1. It Had to Be You was written by Gus Kahn
  2. Gus Kahn wrote Makin' Whoopee!
  3. Makin' Whoopee! was recorded by many artists including Ella Fitzgerald
  4. Ella Fitzgerald recorded Open Your Window
  5. Open Your Window was covered by Louis Bellson
  6. Louis Bellson was born on July 6
  7. July 6 is the birthday of Gene Cipriano
  8. Gene Cipriano played saxophone for Pussy Cats
  9. Pussy Cats includes saxophone played by Trevor Lawrence
  10. Trevor Lawrence arranged Just One Look
  11. Just One Look was sung by Lynda Laurence
  12. Lynda Laurence was a member of the Supremes
  13. The Supremes members include Diana Ross
  14. Diana Ross recorded Life Line
  15. Life Line was covered by Jimmy Webb
  16. Jimmy Webb attended the funeral of Harry Nilsson
  17. Harry Nilsson sang Cuddly Toy
  18. Cuddly Toy was covered by Monkees