When Burt Bacharach creates music, whether for his own albums or for others to interpret, everyone listens. When his music graces the scores of major motion pictures like 1981’s ARTHUR, everyone applauded and the title song Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross became an anthem that year, both on radio and at the box office; while the critics agreed as the tune went on to collect a treasure trove of awards.

The compact disc was still being developed and really wasn’t in retail until several years later, and for some reason, Arthur-The Album never got released in this format... that is until now. Friday Music is very pleased to announce that we are now the home of Arthur-The Album. For this special debut c.d. release, you get the original graphics, new liner notes, memorabilia, and an impeccable remastering fit for a king by Joe Reagoso (Doobie Brothers, Hall And Oates, Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, America).

To make this an extra special happening, we have located the original liner notes for the album in the Warner Music archives, and have included them in the packaging, as well as here for you to have some fun checking out, as we eagerly await the September 29th street date:

Arthur-The Album somewhat resembles its bachelor parent "Arthur" the movie. It is an original sound track album and more. Burt Bacharach scored the music for the motion picture. When a composer whose credits include Walk On By, Alfie, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, What The World Needs Now Is Love, This Guy’s In Love With You, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and the film music to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid writes a new musical score, a variety of artists sit up and take notice. They loved Burt’s music and they loved the film. As a result, what we have assembled here is ARTHUR the sound track album and ARTHUR the record. It contains vocal performances inspired by Burt’s themes in the motion picture-songs performed and/or co-written by Ambrosia, Stephen Bishop, Christopher Cross, Nicolette Larson, and Carole Bayer Sager. So, if you loved the movie, now you can love ARTHUR, THE ALBUM.

Reserve your copy today! See you in September! —FM