January 3 to The Purple Gang in 8 Steps
- January 3 is the birthday of Van Dyke Parks
- Van Dyke Parks arranged Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses
- Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses features bass played by Dennis Belfield
- Dennis Belfield played bass for Drumming is My Madness
- Drumming is My Madness was written by Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson sang Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
- Mr. Richland's Favorite Song is named after Tony Richland
- Tony Richland managed The Purple Gang