Released in 1981, “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross became an instant classic, topping the charts and capturing the era’s signature sound. Written for the hit film Arthur, the song blended cinematic charm with effortless pop appeal, helping cement its place as a defining yacht rock anthem.
According to Rhino Records, Cross was asked to score the 1981 comedy classic Arthur, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli. The singer/songwriter was riding high on the success of his 1980 hit "Sailing" when the film's director Steve Gordon tasked him with the role.
However, Gordon reportedly changed his mind, and handed the job to Bacharach and Sager. The famed songwriting duo kept Cross on as a songwriter, added Allen to the mix, and together, they created an unforgettable collaboration, “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do).”
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"But it was very wonderful. I got there about midnight, and it was about five in the morning when we finished the song. We ended up collaborating with Peter (Allen) over the phone, in Australia. So it was a wonderful opportunity for me. It’s a moment I’ll always remember.”
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The film the song soundtracked told the story of Arthur Bach, played by Moore, a carefree yet deeply dependent New York millionaire whose lavish lifestyle is funded by a vast family fortune. When his relatives pressure him to secure his inheritance through a strategic marriage to a wealthy socialite, he finds himself torn between duty and love after meeting Linda Marolla, (Minnelli), a down-to-earth woman from Queens who offers him a very different kind of life.
The 1982 Oscar ceremony proved to be a major night for the film, with Gielgud earning a Best Supporting Actor alongside the theme song's win. The movie itself picked up two additional nominations, including Best Actor for Dudley Moore and Best Original Screenplay for Steve Gordon.
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