Christopher Cross, Dudley Moore - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) [Night of 100 Stars 1982]
Christopher Cross and Dudley Moore performing "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" at the Night of 100 Stars fundraiser for the Actor's Fund at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Written by Christopher Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen, "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is the title theme from the1981 film Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song and spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Peter Allen came up with the chorus lyric "When you get caught between the moon and New York City" while his plane was in a holding pattern during a night arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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LYRICS
Once in your life you'll find her
Someone who turns your heart around
And next thing you know
You're closin' down the town
Wake up and she's still with you
Even though you left her way across town
You're wonderin' to yourself
Hey what've I found
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it's crazy but it's true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
Arthur he does what he pleases
All of his life his master's toys
And deep in his heart
He's just he's just a boy
Livin' his life one day at a time
He's showing himself a really good time
He's laughin' about the way
They want him to be
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it's crazy but it's true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CROSS
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1979 self-titled debut album produced by Michael Omartian. The lead single “Ride Like The Wind” spent 4 weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was quickly followed up by Cross’ most popular single to date (and first #1 hit) “Sailing”, which later became known as the archetype for the Yacht Rock genre. In 1981, Cross became the first artist in Grammy history to win the “Big Four” most prestigious awards in a single night; Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. Later that year Cross released “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” which he co-wrote with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer, Peter Allen, and was the title-theme for the 1981 film “Arthur” starring Dudley Moorre and Liza Minnelli. The song earned Cross his second #1 and the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 1981 Academy Awards. Cross’ sophomore album “Another Page” was released in 1983 and featured the singles “Think of Laura” and “All Right”. Cross has sold over 10M albums worldwide and his songs have been covered and sampled by NSYNC, Puff Daddy, Avant, Shirley Bassey, Dione Warwick, and many more.
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I think it's a shame Dudley Moore has been forgotten by so many people. Incredible talent.
if you are still listening to this song in 2024 you are a legend
The first time I ever took a girl to the movies it was to see "Arthur". Now, more than 40 years later, I still always think back to that day whenever I hear this song and wonder where she is now. It's a little overwhelming to think back on all of the people who were so important to us at various points in our lives, but now exist only in memory.
When Hollywood was great. An actor who can actually play the piano and a singer who can actually play guitar, sing and write great songs.
I think Chris was a little nervous, it could be seen in his voice.
Ahhh... Back in the day Arthur's song was everywhere. When I hear it I get soo many flashbacks of different memories. 🥰
The actor who played Arthur, that magnificent multi talented Dudley Moore, backing the singer Christopher Cross, who happens to be one of the 4 composers of that enchanting melody, couldn't get a better combination, this is so great !!! RIP Mr Moore, you gave us hours and hours of great entertainment !
Dudley Moore was actually a concert pianist. Very talented man. Christopher Cross is still going and is amazingly talented. I watched him do this song live. Wonderful. I still listen in 2024! Great movie as well!
MY MOTHER IN LAW PASSED AWAY A FEW MONTHS EARLIER WITH THE SAME SICKNESS....HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE....DUDLEY WAS A HUGE TALENT...GONE TO SOON RIP THOSE WHO REMEMBER YOU ARE RICHER FOR IT.
I would give anything to go back to this time. Life was so much simpler
RIP Dudley Moore. We miss you.
It is great seeing Dudley Moore again.
Dudley on piano makes this extremely special.
Yes i am still listening today,feb,25,2024,best song and great singer of my days...tnx a lot
He looks at Dudley Moore with much affection.
God please let us go back to life in the 80’s.
Back when going to the movies and listening to the radio were...magical at times!
Dudley Moore was superb as Arthur , excellent theme tune also 😊
He was on our flight from JFK to Rome sometime after that movie came out. He was with Susan Anton. We were cheering them as we were waiting to board. Eveyone loved that guy back then. He was smiling and waved back at us.
I'm listening and it's February 28, 2024. I'm loving it❤❤❤❤