The Purple Gang to Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass in 9 Steps
- The Purple Gang was managed by Tony Richland
- Tony Richland inspired the name of Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
- Mr. Richland's Favorite Song was published by Unichappell Music
- Unichappell Music published The Tree
- The Tree was arranged by George Tipton
- George Tipton arranged The Puppy Song
- The Puppy Song was covered by Astrud Gilberto
- Astrud Gilberto recorded The Wailing of the Willow
- The Wailing of the Willow was recorded by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass