Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)

There is an old songwriter's adage that says you should never throw away a good, unused lyric, and that was the case with "Arthur's Theme". The song was co-written by Chris, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen (Liza Minelli's ex-husband). Carole and Peter had previously written an unreleased song which contained the line "when you get caught between the moon and New York City". They made good use of that great line in this song which went to #1 in August of 1981 and won the Academy Award for Best Song from the film "Arthur" starring Dudley Moore, Liza Minelli, and Sir John Gielgud.

As a side note, Dudley Moore was quite an accomplished musician and songwriter himself, and when he died reportedly his last words were "I can hear the music all around me".

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Music

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• Christopher Cross
• Arthur's Theme
• The Best That You Can Do
• Burt Bacharach
• Dudley Moore
• Carole Bayer Sager
• Peter Allen

[MrSmokingfrog]

I love this movie so damn much. Dudley Moore rest-his-soul was the perfect match. =D.

[gaspo2180]

Thank God for ARTHUR, the movie and the music. You're feeling lousy, put this movie on, you'll feel BETTER !!

[Norrin20]

The old Arthur movie was much more beautifully made, and brought greater amusement to your heart. One could imagine hanging out in NYC with the old Arthur, having a great time but at the same time knowing you would be going home safely. Old Arthur connected with you, and his supporting cast is unmatched, and thay all equally contributed to greatness of the film. Arthur represents what every man secretly wished they'd be when they were young--a rich, spoiled, playboy!

[Hahproduzioni]

GRANDE CRISTOPHER !

[gunkittie]

I love this song



[MunsonManiacs]

This song, that movie and the players involved (Christopher Cross/Dudley Moore) were born to be part of the Arthur experience. And we're all blessed to witness their achievement.

[metalux1971]

@2332myke i can imagine if you was stil liquid in the 80ties, you dont know better.

you must be a fan of Justin Bieber

[gwynethgodxperiment]

@2332myke i like katy perry. & it is fryday morning..soon to be fryday night. How rude she was; being a bitch.. Most atrocious behavior. Such unpleasantries should be left for only the foulest failed humans.

[32melcruz]

OH! Russel Brand is a Doush!!!!!!!!!!!

[vampierrubberduck]

i literally just watched this movie...i can`t believe what i was missing

[2332myke]

@gwynethgodxperiment u must like men u bitch!

[gwynethgodxperiment]

@2332myke you must like katy perry fag