On this day in 1981, ARTHUR'S THEME (BEST THAT YOU CAN DO) by CHRISTOPHER CROSS was released in the UK (Oct 2, 1981) The song, which served as the main theme for the 1981 film "Arthur" starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli, would go on to achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success. Cross, whose real name is Christopher Geppert, had already established himself as a rising star in the music industry. Earlier that year, he had swept the Grammy Awards, taking home five trophies including