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On This Day October 17 1981 - Arthurs Theme by Christopher Cross Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day October 17 1981 - Arthurs Theme by Christopher Cross Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day October 17 1981, Christopher Cross reached the top of the US charts with Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do), the romantic ballad from the hit film Arthur. The song, co-written by Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen, became one of the most beloved love songs of the decade.

Arthurs Theme went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song, combining smooth vocals and lush...
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