Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)

"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is a song performed and co-written by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross as the main theme for the 1981 film Arthur, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. It was recognized as the year's Best Original Song at both the 54th Academy Awards and 39th Golden Globe Awards.

"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"
Single by Christopher Cross
from the album Arthur – The Album
B-side"Minstrel Gigolo"
ReleasedAugust 14, 1981
Recorded1981
GenrePop
Length3:53
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Omartian
Christopher Cross singles chronology
"Spinning"
(1980)
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"
(1981)
"All Right"
(1983)
Music video
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" on YouTube

A commercial success in the United States, it reached the top of both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Adult Contemporary charts in October 1981, remaining at the top of the Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks. The song topped the VG-lista chart in Norway and was a top-ten hit in several other countries.

The song ranked No. 79 among the AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey in 2004.

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