Christopher Cross, Dudley Moore - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) [Night of 100 Stars 1982]
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- Christopher Cross and Dudley Moore performing "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" at the Night of 100 Stars fundraiser for the Actor's Fund at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Written by Christopher Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen, "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is the title theme from the1981 film Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song and spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Peter Allen came up with the chorus lyric "When you get caught between the moon and New York City" while his plane was in a holding pattern during a night arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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LYRICS
Once in your life you'll find her
Someone who turns your heart around
And next thing you know
You're closin' down the town
Wake up and she's still with you
Even though you left her way across town
You're wonderin' to yourself
Hey what've I found
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it's crazy but it's true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
Arthur he does what he pleases
All of his life his master's toys
And deep in his heart
He's just he's just a boy
Livin' his life one day at a time
He's showing himself a really good time
He's laughin' about the way
They want him to be
When you get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it's crazy but it's true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do (the best that you can do)
The best that you can do is fall in love
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CROSS
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1979 self-titled debut album produced by Michael Omartian. The lead single “Ride Like The Wind” spent 4 weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was quickly followed up by Cross’ most popular single to date (and first #1 hit) “Sailing”, which later became known as the archetype for the Yacht Rock genre. In 1981, Cross became the first artist in Grammy history to win the “Big Four” most prestigious awards in a single night; Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. Later that year Cross released “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” which he co-wrote with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer, Peter Allen, and was the title-theme for the 1981 film “Arthur” starring Dudley Moorre and Liza Minnelli. The song earned Cross his second #1 and the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 1981 Academy Awards. Cross’ sophomore album “Another Page” was released in 1983 and featured the singles “Think of Laura” and “All Right”. Cross has sold over 10M albums worldwide and his songs have been covered and sampled by NSYNC, Puff Daddy, Avant, Shirley Bassey, Dione Warwick, and many more.
RIP Dudley Moore. We miss you.
th-cam.com/video/iHW2_bjsH0c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dnN-BM72OGQBYfEE&t=4497 in more ways than one.
the way he had to die was obscene
The way he "had" to die? He was sick.@@TJ-kk5zf
@@SR-iy4gg are you familiar with English? he didn't have a choice
Just seen what a great smile
I think it's a shame Dudley Moore has been forgotten by so many people. Incredible talent.
I’m so glad I haven’t.
I will never forget Dudley Moore. He was an amazing man. He overcame so many obstacles in his life and was very successful. Even in his last years, he fought that disease and always had hope.
It's going to happen to a vast amount of stars. if not all of them. The world keeps turning without them.
I had no idea that Dudley Moore played the piano. Wonderful song.
@@renawalker7774Professional player level, he’s great at it.. My fave movie of his is “Love Sick”…
The first time I ever took a girl to the movies it was to see "Arthur". Now, more than 40 years later, I still always think back to that day whenever I hear this song and wonder where she is now. It's a little overwhelming to think back on all of the people who were so important to us at various points in our lives, but now exist only in memory.
But so beautiful that music keeps those memories alive…
😮🥰🥰🥰🥰So sweet to read that and how precious those memories must be for you!
I was 8 yes old and my dad sometimes took me to school and those memories will be with me forever!
So grateful!❤❤
Penso muito nisso amigo
Devenir historico.
Well said my Friend !
I feel the same way you do for the people in our past from years ago and when a song that comes up reminds me of them or where I was in that point in my life. ♥️👍
I would give anything to go back to this time. Life was so much simpler
No it wasn't, nostalgia just makes people think it was
That’s because you were a child.
Yes it was,no cell phone rubbish or internet crap
@@notcherbane3218 Yes it was, brainwashing just makes people think it wasn't.
Life WAS simpler... and not just because I was 12 in 82... no social media, no internet... and the music was just BETTER.. singers that could actually sing and play their instruments, what a novel idea!
Dudley Moore was actually a concert pianist. Very talented man. Christopher Cross is still going and is amazingly talented. I watched him do this song live. Wonderful. I still listen in 2024! Great movie as well!
Actually, a fine jazz pianist.
Amazed that I've gone my whole life without knowing this fact.
When Hollywood was great. An actor who can actually play the piano and a singer who can actually play guitar, sing and write great songs.
He didn’t write it on his own Peter Allen also contributed.
@fwof3347 He's written plenty, to back my point.
@@fwof3347And Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager.
This is the real Arthur movie not that horrible remake Russell Brand butchered
@@tracerow5516geez there's always some moron that has to argue to make themselves feel better isn't there!
I agree with your comment👍
Yes i am still listening today,feb,25,2024,best song and great singer of my days...tnx a lot
Me too
@@feoyjodido1372Eu tbm
saya jugaaaaaaaa
Burt Bacharach, songwriter.
Feb 28-2024
Dudley on piano makes this extremely special.
Totally. He was so talented
Absolutely!!!
That's right. I didn't know he could play piano very well. Bravo 👏 👏 👏
if you are still listening to this song in 2024 you are a legend
I LEYEND MY FRIEND!!!!
UN ABRAZO DESDE MONTERREY MÉXICO
BORN IN 1962
Voy para mis 50s ¡claro que soy una leyenda !
As a 16 year old raised on this by my dad, I thank you
I was sad I missed him last time he was in town. Hoping we’ll get a new album out of the pandemic. His last was released in 2018.
I listen to it at least once a month. Christopher Cross is a musical genius with a timeless voice.
Dudley Moore was superb as Arthur , excellent theme tune also 😊
My friend, Phasia, actually met Dudley Moore; she was a child star, & she said he was an extremely sweet man, & as her father wasn't in her life, he made up for it as much as he could! There was a picture of him helping her with her lines and she was sitting on his lap. Nothing whatsoever inappropriate, I assure you!
@@ClaireTR-p3i , lovely message Claire , it proves there are genuine people out there x
I agree..would not have been as special without his brilliant acting..also I believe this classic movie would not be in everyone's heart and memory without the fantastic singing of Chris.. thanks Chris, and may you continue to rest in heavenly peace Dudley..😞❤️🙏
“When you get caught between the moon and New York City.” One of the best lyrics of all time.
What does that mean? I love this song but never understood that line.
@@chills_etc1309It's a reference to what Buzz Aldrin said on the Apollo mission in 1969, he said if we ever get back to Earth safely, I'm going to visit New York City at Christmas time and hopefully their will be a full moon shining on the Hudson river and Neil Armstrong said to him well, instead of being caught between a rock and a hard place, you'll be caught between the moon and New York City 🧑🚀👨🏼🚀🧑🚀🌝🌜
@@TheKonga88Are you sure? I've just Googled and found a different account. Of course I don't know if that's true either!:
According to Peter Allen, he came up with the line when his plane got stuck in a holding pattern waiting to land at JFK airport in New York. In 2012, Songfacts heard from the flight attendant Susan Lina, who said, "Peter Allen was on my flight and when he was deplaning he said to me, 'You have inspired me to write a song, and you will know it when you hear it.' I believe this was the song, because we were in a holding pattern for JFK. I have been a flight attendant now for 34 years. This was back in the early '80s when I was only 21 or 22 years old. I did not know who he was until he was deplaning the aircraft. He was right, I did know the moment I heard the verse, when you get caught between the moon and New York City, because it was at night and we were in a holding pattern to land at JFK. I remember it so clearly."
@@newbarker523Correct. Peter Allen said the exact same thing while accepting the Oscar’s for this song, along with the co-writers.
@@newbarker523 Cool story but they obviously got the line from the astronauts first 🥳💃🏼
I'm listening and it's February 28, 2024. I'm loving it❤❤❤❤
LOVE FROM IRELAND 💚💚💚
*Ahhh... Back in the day Arthur's song was everywhere. When I hear it I get soo many flashbacks of different memories. 🥰*
It really was! On the radio, TV commercials, and I think NY City even used a bit in their ads to attract tourists.
My father took me to this movie when I was a teenager. Whenever I here this I think about him. Love you dad
backdoor action I bet !!!!
So do I. Back then they had great songs and great movies 😊
At the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver with the girl i could never dream of having
God, I forget that Dudley Moore was a pianist. This is such a magical song.
Seems like he plays the piano in every movie he was in back then
God please let us go back to life in the 80’s.
Ugh 😢
Why???
@@TheloniousJackson
If you have to ask then you didn’t experience childhood in that decade. Or, you unfortunately had a tough situation.
@@OCRay1 I graduated from high school in 1988… it was a great time but you can’t go back.
We didn’t know then it was as good as it was gonna get 💔 lasted up until about 2008
LOL It ended in the early 90s. Things started going downhill in the 90s.@@charlottaw599
The actor who played Arthur, that magnificent multi talented Dudley Moore, backing the singer Christopher Cross, who happens to be one of the 4 composers of that enchanting melody, couldn't get a better combination, this is so great !!! RIP Mr Moore, you gave us hours and hours of great entertainment !
I had no idea Dudley play the piano on that
@@highspotscheappops Dudley Moore was actually a concert pianist.
I left school in this Year and the Memories I have of Arthur is unbelievable, what a movie , I absolutely loved it 😍
I like how Christopher lovingly looks at him when he’s singing about Arthur
@@LeeEricsson Oh sí, so do I, a direct reference to his movie character !!! 😁
Rest in Paradise Dudley Moore. Thank you for everything and for your class in being a great artist, musician and comedian. 🙏🏻✨🌟
Today is March 4th and still listening to that song nobody could have done that movie better than Dudley Moore and nobody could have sang that song better then Christopher Cross rip Dudley Moore❤❤❤
Hey, that's my birthday!
He looks at Dudley Moore with much affection.
WOW What a treasure I never knew Dudley Moore appeared with Chris Cross let alone know that he could actually play the piano ! This is Fantastic!
We may never see something like this again!
You should take a look at Dudley playing some music from the film, Ten or at some of his jazz playing from the 60s. He was a monumentally talented musician. Organ Scholarship to Cambridge Uni as well.
@@spanishpeaches2930 Dudley Moore played piano in Johnny Dankworth's modern jazz band, led his own trio and was a prolific composer.
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Dudley Moore Was a professional piano player , he performed with some great orchestras , yes he was a great musician 👍🏼
And we are missing him so much 😢!
A perfect movie.
A perfect song.
A perfect time to laugh and love.
We in Texas are very grateful for you Chris.
Dudley was having a great time playing with you.
I've said a million times over and i'll always continue to say it as long as I draw breath: The 1980's was the best decade to be alive in. Sure lots of other decades were perfect for whomever grew up in them - some not unfortunately - but for me as a child of the 80's - the time was pure MAGIC
Agreed!
Sailing is another of his classics
I love the line, "The canvas can do miracles." If you've ever sailed, you know the feeling.
And Ride Like the Wind.
Great Classic. I have always tried to imagine sailing in real life because of this song. I never have, but have always wanted to.😊
When you get a chance, check out Christopher Cross live in Japan, 1986 his version of ride, like the wind his guitar solo is amazing
Never be the same.. was also a great song.
So timeless to see Christopher Cross and Dudley Moore performing "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" live. The look that Cross gives to Moore when he says the lyric 'Arthur' is so great!
Yes. Classic. I never knew they did this duo performance.😊
Yes, I loved that part also. He teased him at least twice...
I appreciate that Christopher Cross could perform live and sound as good as his studio recordings.
Yes. Christopher Cross is an amazing musical performer. Live in concert or recording.😊
Even better live
Sounds like he's got a clothespin on his nose! Awful!
I thought he was phoning it in.
I am not real old but old enough to have rented Arthur on VHS as a teenager and watch shows like this on TV with my parents. Corny shows with authentic performances. I miss those days. No garbage reality TV no stupid Kardashians, ducklips and butt implants. Just people that loved to entertain and were worth watching.
You should have bought a Betamax .. VHS was garbage
@iamasmurf1122 no way Laserdisk was where it's at!
Cafona só se for para as gerações atuais, pra mim não tem nada disso não. Pra mim era muito melhor do que tudo que tem agora. 😊
Tell it like it is tell it like it is
Couldn't agree more.
It is great seeing Dudley Moore again.
And this is a dream come true seeing both of these great performers playing the song that I adore!
Rip DM🙏
Seeing Dudley Moore's face after all these years is so comforting and so familiar. What an odd feeling. I guess I didn't realize how common it was to see him growing up. Almost makes me cry. Op nope yup now I'm freaking crying.
Arthur himself with the singer of his theme.
Omg, Dudley Moore was an incredible musician himself, but was a better comedy/drama actor. Dudley was certainly one of the very best actors to grace the movie screen and I miss him and his movies so much, hard to believe he's been gone for nearly 22 years (March 27, 2002). RIP Mr. funny man.... Dudley Moore, you are still loved, thought of and missed to this day ♥♥
Arthur he does as he pleases 😂😂😂😂
@@erinpilla All of his life his master's toys
And deep in his heart
He's just he's just a boy
Livin' his life one day at a time
He's showing himself a really good time
He's laughin' about the way
They want him to be
People often forget that Dudley Moore is an accomplished musician. This is why in many of his movies he either plays a musician or is playing the piano.
He was on our flight from JFK to Rome sometime after that movie came out. He was with Susan Anton. We were cheering them as we were waiting to board. Eveyone loved that guy back then. He was smiling and waved back at us.
82yrs old here. First time I've heard that in '77 when I worked in SAaudi arabia
But this song was released in 1981.
@@frankstrawnation Yes. Because I've worked there from July of 77 up to march of 83
Still have copies of my contract
So to be clear, the first time you've heard this song was in '81 in Saudi Arabia?@@tataportparas296
MARCH 24, Seeing Christopher smile at dudley when he sings Arthur ❤❤
My parents and I stayed in a hotel for a month when I was 13. Dudley was there the whole time and had a piano in his room. My parents didn't care much about music or movies but they adored Dudley Moore. He and Christopher are so talented and this is a beautiful performance.
I feel like there's a lot more to this story ...
@@mtillotson4 LOL like what? We were at The Fairmont San Francisco which was the hotel in the tv show "Hotel" known as The St. Gregory. Hal Linden (Barney Miller) was there the whole time but I don't recall any connection between he & Dudley. Hal was performing in The Venetian Room every night. We didn't go to his show but we chatted with him every morning at breakfast.
@@SquawkCode Like that lol.
Still to this day one of my favorite songs of all time.
@@michaelh9184 That s quite alright !
One of Christopher's most recognizable songs.
It's by Burt Bacharach.
@@NisseOhlsen actually it was co-written by Christopher Cross, Carole Bayer Sager, Burt Bacharach and Peter Allen...👍
@@ivannsonthe chord changes are pure Bacharach.
A bold statement.😂
@@NisseOhlsenPeter Allan was all over this.. check out his live version of.. don’t cry out loud.. proud to call him an aussie.. cheers
Dudley Moore was absolutely amazing....Great song too thenk you C Cross
When Chris looks around Dudley when he says “Arthur does as he please” just makes me relive when the movie came out.
I was aboard ship when this came out so I missed the premier. My sisters made sure I watched it in 1989 when I got out. Still a massive favorite of mine.
Listening 5th March, 2024.
I have never seen this clip - what a joy to watch!
Loved the film, but CC voice is blissful. Had the opportunity to see him a few years ago in the, UK - still sounds great.
Dudley Moores face smiling - lovely 🙏
Thank you sharing.
Watching from West Wales, UK 🇬🇧🏴xx
Ah... the simpler times. I really miss the 80's.
We were living in absolute deception as they were planning all of what we see playing out before us today. We were fully immersed in distraction, entertainment and sports, which allowed them unfettered scheming against us.
What I like about Christopher Cross's songs. Lyrics with harmonious music, as if you are experiencing an imaginary image or video. Finally it's a hit tune. Thank you to our Music and Speech teacher, Mr Christopher Cross
Oh my God. I never imagined this existed. It makes so much sense. It is so beautiful.
Back when pop music had talent and heart
Brilliant to watch these two together!
I loved Dudley Moore. He was so much more than a comedic actor, as shown here!
I love this song😊
Mr. Cross what a beautiful voice, Dudley what a great Actor, RIP. and The Movie Arthur , one of the best.
I can't believe I've never seen this. Loved Dudley Moore. Loved Arthur. Love this Song.
Dudley Moore was a great actor and Amazing Piano player.
Back then songs were simple but totally meaningful....LOV IT
Saw Christopher cross last July at the keswick theatre last July -can’t wait to see him again this year !
Christopher Cross was just born with a voice gifted by God.
It happened after he was accidentally castrated in a wine crushing facility
@@davemoss9505 still a gift
Yea that it why his a 1 Wonder, NEVER really did anything after this Movie Soundtrack. Don’t forget to wear Your Alligator 🐊 Shirt & Members jacket .
Many People forget He was a Master Musician....
R.I.P
Dudley Moore
2 Extremely Talented People. RIP Dudley Moore.
Dudley was so cute..and a brilliant actor and pianist..thanks for the memories Dudley, and to Chris for making this movie such a classic even in 2024 and beyond.. rest in glory Dudley.. 😞🙏❤️
Dudley Moore was such an incredible talent.
God I miss my life back then. A simple happy time with my brothers and sisters and life was good. Very happy memories.
Dudley Moore plays piano very well. I'm impressed!
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He was a wonderful jazz and classical pianist. I loved it when he played piano in the movies he was in. Also, he did a great guest appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in an all-Gershwin concert. His segments are wonderful. It's on YT.
There’s a clip of him and jazz singer Marion Montgomery in the 60s it’s cute as it can be. it’s on TH-cam… pull it up.
Brings me to tears….such a beautiful song and seeing Dudley Moore healthy makes me smile. 🩷🩷
I swear this and “Sailing” are so ingrained in some of my earliest childhood memories
This video had me in tears 😭😭😭 Dudley was such a beautiful person, he is greatly missed….
Me too😢
God Bless them Always
Love the way Dudley looks disinterested in any “Arthur it’s about you” as Christopher’s keeps glancing at moore he’s so wrapped up in delivering a pitch perfect 3 mins of beautiful music only, great moments for me 🌹🏴🙏
I'm not a romantic, but it's such a lovely film, lovely song, and wonderful performances. Magical.
@@mikedonovan4768 Right on !
Two amazing artists doing what they do. Dudley Moore you were beyond words. How can somebody be so talented. A comic genius, writer, amazing actor and a pianist worthy of any stage. His illness robbed the world of someone who never failed to put a smile on people’s faces. I cannot imagine the pain he went through. God bless you Dudley.
A great song that should still be played more on retro radio stations.
Two great talents performing together. Amazing how quickly time goes by. Dudley always put a smile on our faces…Christopher’s voice is magical.
I noticed when Christopher looked at Dudley when he said "Arthur ",Dudley seemed surprised and motioned Christopher to look at the audience.
Dudley was a super talent in so many ways.❤❤
Dudley was an incredible concert pianist. What an amazingly talented man
Absolutely loved this movie and the soundtrack!!! Love that Dudley Moore is playing piano here!! He was so very talented along with Christopher Cross. Love his voice! ❤ Memories!! 😢
I miss the 80s.
Awe...I miss Dudley Moore...Arthur is one of my favorites..
Dudley was an incredible musician. Lovely memory trip watching this again.
Wonderful memories❤
my mom and me watched that movie arthur and she was in her late teens in the early 80s, she just passed away this january at the age of 58, she was such a beautiful vibrant scorpio. we loved listening to that arthur's theme song together and loved christopher cross along with his song called "sailing"
Sorry for your loss. My mom was also a Scorpio (Nov 5) and passed at 58. But this was 19 years ago for me
I don’t know how I missed this gem. Amazing treasure!
SUCH a great movie, you laugh, you cry, you fall in love with these beautiful characters. I highly recommend it to the younger generations, why?, coz it's an actual movie with real actors in it, that's why.
❤
Went looking for this performance today... still amazing, just as I remembered it. Thrilled to find it so easily. Thank you... thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.
Sir John and Dudley and Liza in Authur- wonderful chemistry and the Music of Christopher Cross, what a terrific album The Crossing, played it till the needle failed 👏👏👏👏👏
Superb 80s Song x The Best Times Ever x ❤
@@Tanya53123 So you liked the 80s Cool ! My time was the 60s and 70s I m 63 years old
This song is so visual and like a dream. You can imagine walking in the night on a moonlight night thinking about a loved person.
I’m watching an hour after the eclipse in Indiana and I’m moved far more by this. Dudley Moore was sunshine itself
Oh my God what a wonderful moment👏👏👏👏👏
I love this song, Dudley was one of the best pianists in the world and it was so beautiful to see Dudley and Christopher perform together. I had a crush on this guy in my apartment complex, he was like Dudley’s twin but I could only quietly say hi.
This is the best singer, I have been listening his songs for long time.
I love this song
I and my late husband loved this song brings back happy memories. ..
Was a wonderful period. Both were fantastic musicians and entertainers.
I would so love to see Christopher Cross in concert. I was fortunate to see Dudley Moore perform at the Royal Albert Hall. He was loved in the UK as a great comedian, and many may not know what a fine pianist he was also. Not only but also. ❤
A lovely video.
That must've been great to see him play the piano 'live' and in person! I agree, he was a fantastic pianist.
I've always wanted to see a show at the Albert Hall.
An incredible version of this magnificent song!!!❤
We’d give this performance a 10!
Speaking of 10, I loved it when Dudley Moore played the piano a few times in the movie '10,' too! He was such a talented person.
For long I loved this song, us really stylish and inspired. It's charm and of good taste and the voice sends a beauty sound. 🎉 If fills elegant still. Congratulations Chris ..😅❤
Not something you see very often. The composer/singer of a movie soundtrack and the star of the movie performing the title track. God Bless Them Both.
Great combination Christopher Cross and Dudley Moore
This is so poignant it makes me want to cry. The song, the memories and Dudley’s kind and mischievous face. Why does the past always appear simpler than the present?
Good music will never happen again ❤
A truly lovely song, from a better time.
This makes me want to watch the film all over again.
I've always been a huge fan of Christopher Cross!:)😍 seen him twice in concert 🥰I didnt know Dudley moore played the piano🙂much love from the middle of America ✌️💖🤩
Dudley was a wonderful jazz and classical pianist. I loved it when he played piano in the movies he was in. Also, he did a great guest appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in an all-Gershwin concert. His segments are wonderful. It's on YT.
It’s great seeing a “serious” looking Dudley Moore playing the piano. Despite being a comedian amongst other things, his musical talents were no joke. You can see he has so much passion when he plays. RIP. Dearly missed
Omg how gr8 our country was then!!!!!!! My wife and I miss you!!