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Van Dyke Parks to America in 13 Steps

  1. Van Dyke Parks arranged I'm Popeye the Sailor Man
  2. I'm Popeye the Sailor Man was sung by Robin Williams
  3. Robin Williams sang Blow Me Down
  4. Blow Me Down was written by Harry Nilsson
  5. Harry Nilsson sang Strange Love
  6. Strange Love was written by Mark Hudson
  7. Mark Hudson sang backing for Runaways
  8. Runaways features percussion played by Ringo Starr
  9. Ringo Starr played percussion for Son of Dracula
  10. Son of Dracula features an appearance by Freddie Jones
  11. Freddie Jones was born on September 12
  12. September 12 is the birthday of Gerry Beckley
  13. Gerry Beckley was a member of America