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On This Day: “Arthur’s Theme” by Christopher Cross Hits #1 on October 17, 1981

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On this day, October 17, 1981, “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross became the #1 song in America. This beloved theme song from the 1981 film Arthur stayed at the top of the charts from October 17 through November 6. The song also hit #1 in Canada and Norway.
 
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