Shady Lane to Paul Williams in 9 Steps
- Shady Lane was written by Perry Botkin
- Perry Botkin wrote Mi Amigo
- Mi Amigo was written by Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson sang Mr. Tinker
- Mr. Tinker was published by Six Continents Music
- Six Continents Music published Man Wasn't Meant To Fly
- Man Wasn't Meant To Fly 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