Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" | ||||
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Single by Christopher Cross | ||||
from the album Arthur – The Album | ||||
A-side | "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" | |||
Released | August 14, 1981 | |||
Format | LP; Cassette | |||
Recorded | 1981 | |||
Genre | Soft rock | |||
Length | 03:52 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Writer(s) | Christopher Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Peter Allen[1] | |||
Producer | Michael Omartian | |||
Christopher Cross singles chronology | ||||
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The song was written in collaboration between Cross, pop music composer Burt Bacharach, and his frequent writing partner Carole Bayer Sager. A fourth writing credit went to Minnelli's ex-husband and Australian songwriter Peter Allen,[1] also a frequent collaborator with Bayer Sager. The line "When you get caught between the moon and New York City" from the chorus is taken from an unreleased song they had previously written together.[citation needed]
The song won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Original Song,[1] and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.[citation needed] The award was presented by singer Bette Midler, who, in her presentation of the nominated songs, called the song " 'That Song About the Moon and New York City,' also known as 'Four on a Song,' " referring to the four songwriters.[citation needed]
In Japan, the song is known as ニューヨーク・シティ・セレナーデ or "New York City Serenade" and has enjoyed popularity over the years. Cross performed the song with J-pop band SMAP in 2004. The song was featured in a video that played in Shibuya Crossing (the world's busiest scramble crossing) in 2007.
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