Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)

Arthur 's Theme ( Best That You Can Do ) is a song by Christopher Cross in 1981, which was written by him, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen. It is also the soundtrack to the movie Arthur - No child of sadness.

History

In the song, Christopher Cross sings about the situation when you're in love. The chorus line: "When you get caught in between the moon and New York City" ( German: If you are caught City between the moon and New York) came from another unreleased song, which was written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager.

The publication took place on 14 August 1981 in the countries of United States and Norway, the ballad became a number -one hit. In addition, the song won a 1982 Academy Award for Best Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, while Bette Midler sang the song at the ceremony.

Music Video

The music video consists of two acts that are cut together in fade-outs. In a Christopher Cross offers the hit with some studio musicians in a recording studio and is in the other hand, the action of the song is clear.

Cover versions