‘Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1981)

(Saturday, October 17, 1981) — “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do),” the title song from the film “Arthur” by Christopher Cross, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Oct. 17/24/31, 1981).