Mr. Richland's Favorite Song to Carlito's Way in 8 Steps
- Mr. Richland's Favorite Song was sung by Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson sang Makin' Whoopee!
- Makin' Whoopee! was recorded by many artists including Ella Fitzgerald
- Ella Fitzgerald recorded Open Your Window
- Open Your Window 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 was written and directed by Brian De Palma
- Brian De Palma directed Carlito's Way