The Big Apple: “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” (1981)

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Oct. 17, 1931, Turf Play, p. 7.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce The Big Apple, a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from November 27, 2004

“Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” (1981)

"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" (1981) was written by husband and wife team of Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager, and was performed by Christopher Cross. It was the theme of the Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli movie Arthur. The song went on to win an Academy Award.

The song's famous lines are:

CHORUS:
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
Best that you can do, best that you can do is fall in love

Posted by Barry Popik
Music/Dance/Theater • (0) Comments • Saturday, November 27, 2004 • Permalink