"Arthur's Theme" Wins Original Song: 1982 Oscars

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  • Опубліковано 30 бер 2015
  • Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen win the Oscar for Music (Song) for "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" from Arthur at the 54th Academy Awards. Bette Midler presents the award; hosted by Johnny Carson. Watch more of the 1982 Oscars: • 1982 Oscars
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  • @OperaJH
    @OperaJH Рік тому +136

    And Burt Bacharach passed away two days ago. He gave the world so much unforgettable music. RIP Burt - and thank you!!

    • @estellacohen7122
      @estellacohen7122 9 місяців тому +3

      I didn't realize he helped write this too!!! Such a talent RIP

  • @wieloryb7887
    @wieloryb7887 2 роки тому +61

    This woman is a hardcore comedian, singer and drama actress. God loves this woman.

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 Рік тому +36

    RIP Burt Bacharach (May 12, 1928 - February 8, 2023), aged 94
    And
    RIP Peter Allen (February 10, 1944 - June 18, 1992), aged 48
    You both will be remembered as legends.

    • @tonynavaro4488
      @tonynavaro4488 9 місяців тому +2

      I THINK PETER DIED FROM AIDS..HE DIED SOOOO YOUNG..SHORT LIFE OF TALENTED COMPOSER SINGER ARTIST. HES A CLOSETED GAYMAN & MARRIED LIZA MINELLI. THEIR MARRIAGE LAST FOR 2 DAYS.

  • @julianstefanosmolcic1920
    @julianstefanosmolcic1920 3 роки тому +108

    And that's why Bette Midler always tops my Spotify wrapped list. She is one of a kind.

  • @gaynorpatterson2915
    @gaynorpatterson2915 Рік тому +105

    I love Christopher Cross it’s a shame we don’t hear from him anymore. He talks just like he sings. Love his voice ❤

    • @EvanZamir
      @EvanZamir Рік тому +5

      Fun fact: His name is actually Christopher Geppert. "Christopher Cross" was the name he gave his band.

    • @emmalancaster2013
      @emmalancaster2013 Рік тому +2

      I loved him, too. He sadly had to sell his Oscar. Fell on hard times, I guess. What a talent.

    • @DMuvvy
      @DMuvvy Рік тому +6

      I just saw him in concert a few months ago. It was super great to still see him out there. ❤️

    • @markcasselman453
      @markcasselman453 Рік тому +9

      @@emmalancaster2013 I can say from personal experience the Oscar sits on the living room shelf nestled among the 5 Grammies

    • @emmalancaster2013
      @emmalancaster2013 Рік тому +4

      @@markcasselman453 so he still has it? What a relief. Just mean rumors I guess. I still remember his pink house -wasn’t too far from my in laws’ home in Texas

  • @georgemusic4all4seasons
    @georgemusic4all4seasons Рік тому +19

    Arthurs Theme, one of the most beautiful songs written by Carol and others.

    • @rogeriovillela
      @rogeriovillela 9 місяців тому +2

      Ela escreveu a letra. Quem escreveu a MÚSICA foi o genial BACHARACH.

  • @EmceeSingerAlexyz
    @EmceeSingerAlexyz Рік тому +13

    Rest In Peace Peter Allen and Burt Bacharach

  • @ChristopherIGomes
    @ChristopherIGomes Місяць тому +7

    Master of reading a room - and working the crowd…. Genius… ❤❤❤

  • @akrenwinkle
    @akrenwinkle Рік тому +44

    When Bette was Johnny's last guest on his farewell show, and she sang a tribute to him, it was so poignant and memorable. She was a perfect choice.

  • @loup4343
    @loup4343 Рік тому +14

    Bette Midler is one of the greatest entertainers to ever live. She's great as a singer, actress, and comedienne.

  • @rickg.3571
    @rickg.3571 Рік тому +17

    Studio legend and original drummer for Toto, the late Jeff Porcaro, was on drums for this great song. RIP

    • @just_some_internet_guy
      @just_some_internet_guy 2 місяці тому +2

      He did so much, 'Behind the scenes' drumming, he deserves even more credit than he gets.

  • @bubbadeaux1671
    @bubbadeaux1671 7 років тому +268

    This is one of the best Oscar moments EVER.

  • @thinktank4768
    @thinktank4768 2 місяці тому +2

    It was a wonderful speech when Christopher Cross thanked his parents. Wow, someone thanked their parents. That’s fantastic!
    👩🏽‍🦱🇺🇸

  • @donbrown1284
    @donbrown1284 6 років тому +54

    I remember this moment so well..."An Endless song from an Endless movie.." I fell off my chair at the Oscar party in LA!

  • @JamesHarris-hl2bm
    @JamesHarris-hl2bm 3 роки тому +73

    The best Oscar presenter moment EVER!!! Bette nailed it! She was absolutely hilarious!!!

    • @lancerayburn4652
      @lancerayburn4652 5 місяців тому +1

      Check out Bette presenting Album of the Year at the 17th Annual Grammys almost a decade earlier. It was her FIRST smash as a presenter at an awards show! No one can "work the room" like Miss M!

  • @lhcarter
    @lhcarter 11 місяців тому +8

    I just saw Christopher Cross play last night in Lancaster PA with his band. Excellent music and he also can play guitar really well. He’s touring now, go see him if you can. Also Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues was on the same bill! Also great.

  • @jordanabeaulieu2530
    @jordanabeaulieu2530 7 років тому +336

    This clip is proof how brilliantly funny Bette Midler is!

    • @briananderson2452
      @briananderson2452 7 років тому +23

      She stole the show!

    • @pjangels609
      @pjangels609 5 років тому +7

      She's coked out!

    • @melsteffano6189
      @melsteffano6189 5 років тому +1

      lol!

    • @rpbphx
      @rpbphx 5 років тому

      Whatever....@@pjangels609

    • @ExMachina70
      @ExMachina70 5 років тому +1

      SHAK YA BUDDA SHAK YA ASS. is what talent today is........er......yah.

  • @ssilva872
    @ssilva872 Рік тому +93

    Bette was such an energetic fun presenter. QUEEN!

    • @tonynavaro4488
      @tonynavaro4488 9 місяців тому +1

      BETTE IS GOOD BUT ITS VERY OBVIOUS OVER-REHEARSED ON THE MIRROR. WHOOPIE GOLDBERG MUCH BETTER IMPROMPTU WITHOUT READING THE SCRIPT

    • @missyann7588
      @missyann7588 9 місяців тому

      I’ve always loved Bette’s movies and songs, however, she doesn’t care for me. I’m a southerner. And according to her, I don’t know what’s best for me and mine. 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @kllwc7772
    @kllwc7772 4 роки тому +47

    Damn she OWNED this moment with EASE 😍💌🔥🚨💫 This is WHY she is LOVED 💌

  • @pam0626
    @pam0626 7 років тому +193

    I wish that the Oscars of today had this much spontaneity.

    • @ColeSonMusic
      @ColeSonMusic 4 роки тому +5

      start demanding it instead of being overrun with garbage

    • @pam0626
      @pam0626 4 роки тому +2

      Mitchell C I have no idea what that means in the context of my comment.

    • @pam0626
      @pam0626 4 роки тому +3

      Cole Son Music and Films It’s a decline/dumbing down of society.

    • @gianpaoloroder9199
      @gianpaoloroder9199 3 роки тому +7

      every year they are more boring

    • @ImVee10
      @ImVee10 2 роки тому +4

      I’m from the future. Will Smith will give spontaneity a new meaning. 👋

  • @danbeeson456
    @danbeeson456 Рік тому +24

    Rest in peace King Burt, personification of legend.

  • @hrh-xj4fh
    @hrh-xj4fh Рік тому +5

    Soooooo deserving...this song still gets me in 2023!!!!

  • @michellerene951
    @michellerene951 Рік тому +10

    Better Midler should have been the Oscars host every year! She's hilarious!

  • @normadesmond6017
    @normadesmond6017 5 років тому +67

    "decided to rise to the occasion"..... when the speeches at the Oscar's were still real, and not completely orchestraded. When people still watched the show.... and this one is great! Look at the attitude with wich she walks towards the microphone! Love that!

    • @mrnocal
      @mrnocal 5 років тому +12

      Totally agree! The Oscar presentations have become so stiff and boring lately. They need to get back to presenters and hosts with actual personality like back then.

  • @fakerating
    @fakerating 4 роки тому +12

    What a great presenter Bette Midler is... so much talent up on that stage... R.I.P. Peter Allen...

  • @pocm100
    @pocm100 6 років тому +76

    UGH the 80s and 90s were the best eras for best original song I'm weak at how good music was back then, grateful we still have them to listen 💖

  • @ront0803
    @ront0803 4 роки тому +11

    OMG I miss this time. If I could go back in time I would go back to 1981-

  • @hallson2917
    @hallson2917 Рік тому +11

    Burt Bacharach - Rest in peace and thanks for all Amazing music!

  • @dobazajr
    @dobazajr 5 років тому +10

    Bette Midler and Robin Williams really rocked the auditorium each time they are presenting.

  • @greg1mcintosh844
    @greg1mcintosh844 5 років тому +27

    I re remember watching this as a kid live laughing my guts out never forgot it Bette Midler was one of a kind is one of a kind

  • @michaelbarlow6610
    @michaelbarlow6610 3 роки тому +34

    As much as I love Bill Conti's great song, "For Your Eyes Only" and Sheena Easton's superb rendition of that James Bond main title song, "Arthur's Theme" by Christopher Cross, Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager definitely deserved the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1982.

    • @tonynavaro4488
      @tonynavaro4488 9 місяців тому +4

      YOU FORGOT TO MENTION PETER ALLEN

  • @rajenpillay4443
    @rajenpillay4443 3 роки тому +8

    Bette milder is a natural god given gift to us
    I'm glad I am in this generation to have witnessed greatness

  • @jwelch5742
    @jwelch5742 9 років тому +88

    Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) has great music and lyrics.

  • @Mike-fp5rc
    @Mike-fp5rc 7 років тому +473

    I so miss this era, when the Academy Awards use to actually mean something and celebrated memorable movies and songs that stood the test of time.

    • @CaptainSpalding72
      @CaptainSpalding72 4 роки тому +11

      They haven't done that since the early 70s.

    • @clarequilty4962
      @clarequilty4962 4 роки тому +16

      The Academy Awards were concocted for publicity since day one. If you were to review a list of films from any given year you would be amazed at just how seldom, how very seldom, the awards went to the real "bests" of any given year.

    • @blackguyofthesouth2161
      @blackguyofthesouth2161 3 роки тому +7

      @@CaptainSpalding72 Yet the 80s as the most memorable songs other than the Shaft theme from the 70s.

    • @CaptainSpalding72
      @CaptainSpalding72 3 роки тому +1

      @@blackguyofthesouth2161 70s

    • @normadesmond6017
      @normadesmond6017 3 роки тому +8

      and when it was still fun to watch.....

  • @MicharlMcGarry-pn1fd
    @MicharlMcGarry-pn1fd Рік тому +3

    I never tire of seeing this clip...
    I love you Bette! Michael...

  • @baubauchen793
    @baubauchen793 3 роки тому +16

    One of my most favorite song, real classic!!!

  • @makhines431
    @makhines431 7 років тому +96

    no wonder this song is classic..the composers are legends...

  • @newtonduck1
    @newtonduck1 5 років тому +14

    This is great. Bette is great. All of the nominated songs are great. The right one won, IMO. Still one of my favorites.

  • @francesscantlebury4228
    @francesscantlebury4228 Рік тому +5

    Christopher Cross has one of the best, most moving voices in the world period.

  • @jmua8450
    @jmua8450 5 років тому +11

    Burt Bacharach is pure class.

  • @MADHAUSMARKALLAN
    @MADHAUSMARKALLAN Рік тому +1

    Thhis was so nice to see especially after we just lost Burt a few weeks back here in March 2023!

  • @thefirstgenesis4280
    @thefirstgenesis4280 4 роки тому +16

    There were a lot of brilliant and wonderful songs in the early 1980's. I wish I was there to relive that moment in time

  • @deborahmcham7895
    @deborahmcham7895 2 місяці тому +12

    This is when The Oscar's had class.

  • @ddivincenzo1194
    @ddivincenzo1194 2 місяці тому +1

    I saw "Arthur" in the theater after it's cinematic release with my mom. Dudley Moore was so cute and cuddly.

  • @applemuffin7253
    @applemuffin7253 4 роки тому +34

    No wonder, Peter was part of this brilliant song
    We miss you Peter

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 Рік тому +1

      Thirty years this year since "the boy from oz" left this world.

    • @emmalancaster2013
      @emmalancaster2013 Рік тому +1

      He came up with the line “if you get caught between the moon and New York City.” A brilliant lyric!

    • @jedijones
      @jedijones 2 місяці тому

      @@emmalancaster2013 The line that made this song just six words long.

  • @michaelcornett444
    @michaelcornett444 25 днів тому

    Glad to find this on YT...I still remember the crack about finding some piece of junk in the piano bench after 40 years. She made the most of this moment and was having a blast.

  • @JMFabiano
    @JMFabiano 7 років тому +158

    Bette should just win for her presentation alone.

    • @JamesHarris-hl2bm
      @JamesHarris-hl2bm 7 років тому +9

      Damned right, James! I remember seeing this Oscar telecast and I never forgot it. Talk about original! Hilarious!!

    • @holdyourhats
      @holdyourhats 6 років тому +10

      I think that Bette just might be a genius,Her brain works in such a delightful way.

    • @darylina1319
      @darylina1319 5 років тому +2

      Right

    • @robertsnyder7014
      @robertsnyder7014 5 років тому +3

      the Bette you see here is not the same Bette I was with , she is a different person even her voice is different . And she was more Chubby ...

  • @clarequilty4962
    @clarequilty4962 5 років тому +67

    "How d'ya like it so far, kids?!"

  • @ronrendon
    @ronrendon 6 років тому +15

    She's hands down THE BEST!

  • @marloncarbonel1969
    @marloncarbonel1969 3 роки тому +8

    I love Bette Midler... She's so funny😆😆😆❤️❤️❤️

  • @death2pc
    @death2pc 7 років тому +51

    Beyond well deserved. That stands. Bacharach - Bayer - Cross and Allen collaborated v. well. So well recorded, great studio group with Cross, special shout out to Michael Omartian on piano!!!!

  • @gereissat
    @gereissat Рік тому +4

    R.I.P, Burt Bacharach. The legend.

  • @csbaca1
    @csbaca1 4 роки тому +7

    Bette Midler time warped from the 1930s Hollywood... she is simply timeless

  • @yelanates
    @yelanates 4 роки тому +7

    I wish the Oscars were more like this.

  • @mh.7136
    @mh.7136 7 років тому +34

    Bette-we need more people like you in this world 💛 #bette #bettemidler

  • @lusasilva8373
    @lusasilva8373 2 місяці тому

    Four people shared the win for this great song, and they all kept their speeches classy and brief. If we could only see this again with the upcoming Oscars this year. I wanna go back in time. 😢

  • @davefuller3311
    @davefuller3311 8 років тому +36

    One of her very finest moments. Bette we love you!!!

  • @somewereinwisconsin
    @somewereinwisconsin Рік тому +1

    Christopher Cross, what a ledge and humble guy!

  • @brittscott4673
    @brittscott4673 Місяць тому +1

    This is definitely one of my favorite movie songs it really captured the feeling of that time.
    Endless Love was some stiff competition for best song its a great song too.

  • @minoxidous
    @minoxidous 5 років тому +13

    This was the only great moment from that entire evening. Nice to see it posted

  • @ernestorosado108
    @ernestorosado108 3 роки тому +3

    Bette Midler is just fabulous

  • @1730michele
    @1730michele Рік тому +3

    Rest in peace Burt Bacharach

  • @iroczo6627
    @iroczo6627 2 місяці тому +1

    She's hilarious, I wish all the academy awards were like this, not like today.

  • @leonidlerner1381
    @leonidlerner1381 Рік тому +9

    Out of all these people - Burt Bacharach wrote the melody, right. Its a piano composition. Which is what won the prize.

  • @victorgomes7585
    @victorgomes7585 8 років тому +31

    Congratulations Peter Allen. RIP Aussie Brother.

    • @JamesHarris-hl2bm
      @JamesHarris-hl2bm 7 років тому +4

      Ah yes, I was so happy to see this happen for Peter. He did some fantastic songs. Let's not forget Don't Cry Out Loud, Bi-Costal, Borderline, etc. Shame he didn't get much attention for his own work done by himself.

  • @patrickryan1515
    @patrickryan1515 Рік тому +2

    R.I.P. -- Burt, Peter and Misters Dudley Moore and John Gielgud. Had to be an extremely exceptional song to honor an extremely funny and exceptional movie. What a time for talent; what a time for life, the early 80s.

    • @abrahamlupis9354
      @abrahamlupis9354 Рік тому +1

      don't forget Steve Gordon, the director of Arthur, the only movie that he directed as he passed away in 1982, a big promise that we lost very soon

    • @patrickryan1515
      @patrickryan1515 Рік тому +1

      @@abrahamlupis9354 OK -- Steve, too!

  • @eduardofagundes4793
    @eduardofagundes4793 4 роки тому +8

    When music, movies and tv were great ❤

  • @JaneESeymour
    @JaneESeymour 2 роки тому +1

    "How you lik'in it so far kids!' HA. So much fun and , well,...enjoyable.

  • @GhostbustersReturns
    @GhostbustersReturns 28 днів тому

    A lot of Awesome Memories from The 1980's!!

  • @julianpapin9428
    @julianpapin9428 2 роки тому +8

    Bette is phenomenal as ever!

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 Рік тому

      I saw Bette Midler in concert in 2005 and one of the last songs she performed that night was "Tenterfield Saddler", as a tribute to Peter Allen.

    • @philippbretzler7687
      @philippbretzler7687 Рік тому

      Bette can get in contact with the people so well and avoid any threshoald fear.

  • @preciousjey
    @preciousjey 2 роки тому +4

    Seinfeld: So what if I like Bette Midler.

  • @louiehernandez2324
    @louiehernandez2324 18 днів тому

    1981 was a year where all 5 nominated songs were great but Arthur's theme did deserve the Oscar.

  • @matteoromenghi
    @matteoromenghi 2 місяці тому +1

    The magical touch of Burt Bacharach, music legend.

  • @thevintagevixen268
    @thevintagevixen268 Рік тому +12

    An impeccable entertaining moment at an awards show that did not include a political agenda. Imagine there being a time like that when a person used their talent & not their opinion at a podium. QUEEN!!!.

  • @noboringcars1227
    @noboringcars1227 Місяць тому

    Bette Midler was so positive and bright. Need more like her. Funny in a light-hearted way. And Arthur’s Song, there’s a true winner, timeless.

  • @matthewfarmer2520
    @matthewfarmer2520 Рік тому +1

    Rest in peace 🕊️ Burt Bacharach 🙏🥺

  • @technodroog
    @technodroog 8 років тому +62

    Bette Midler in 3 minutes upstaged Johnny Carson...love it

  • @ShaggyDawg
    @ShaggyDawg 6 років тому +11

    Ah the world when I was 25. I miss it. :'-(

    • @alanthomas2235
      @alanthomas2235 4 роки тому +1

      I was 20 good days

    • @ThruAWiderLens
      @ThruAWiderLens 4 роки тому +2

      26 for me. I miss it too!!!

    • @flav2689
      @flav2689 Рік тому

      I wish I could have lived during that era. I honestly believe I would have been happier if I was born 20 years earlier. It feels like my soul belongs to the earlier decades - to be precise, the late 80s and 90s. The world was getting more liberal and modern but it had still style - and also harmless joking was allowed.
      I’m soon 27 and while the modern world has its perks I don’t quite embrace it as a whole. I miss the old music and movies (luckily we still have them), the warmer atmosphere and just a simpler world. It’s weird, I know. Maybe I’m just nuts. This is the reason I don’t really have friends my age. Not that I’m talking about these things, god no. 😂It’s just that it doesn’t feel right. I enjoy way more talking with people who are quite a bit older than me.

  • @jj3710
    @jj3710 2 місяці тому +1

    Most people know of the brilliance of Carole Bayer Sager, Chris Cross and of course Burt Bacharach. However, Peter Allen was also an amazing talent.

  • @leeanucha
    @leeanucha 3 роки тому +2

    Back then in my country we had only bought TV just a few years back and never got to see something like this. Good old days of the 80s and of course, one of the best songs ever. What a monumental Oscar.

  • @ianman15
    @ianman15 Рік тому +2

    Bette as only Bette can be...stunning, entertaining and outrageous...and that’s why we love her!

  • @aeromundos
    @aeromundos 5 років тому +4

    That's how you present an Oscar !!!!

  • @jazzycafe5707
    @jazzycafe5707 5 років тому +11

    Ohmygawd, GIVE IT TO 'EM, Bette!!! She is a hoot!

  • @1986SSMONTECARLO
    @1986SSMONTECARLO 3 роки тому +2

    Midler was GREAT in Down and Out in Beverly Hills

  • @elmermoulic1520
    @elmermoulic1520 6 років тому +3

    Bette Midler should be asked to emcee the Oscar's.

  • @cesartoledo1495
    @cesartoledo1495 5 років тому +4

    Awww Bette , you're on fire!!!! Thank You beautiful 😽

  • @jeffreylorenger6746
    @jeffreylorenger6746 2 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love this song!

  • @michaelw7800
    @michaelw7800 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing! Miss those times!! Bette rocked the house!!! Great music and an awesome movie. peace

  • @lucasbulhoes
    @lucasbulhoes Рік тому +1

    I wish I could be Midler’s friend, certainly I’d laugh out loud every single moment!

  • @spice_krispies
    @spice_krispies 6 місяців тому

    What a year. For Your Eyes Only and Arthur's Theme. The best Bond song and a Chris Cross classic. I honestly couldnt pick if i tried

  • @keganpinto45
    @keganpinto45 3 роки тому +5

    I felt For Your Eyes Only was snubbed!!! Bill Conti with Sheena Easton singing!!! Lethal Combination!!!

    • @jeraldbaxter3532
      @jeraldbaxter3532 Рік тому

      This was a "difficult" year for me, as I loved "Arthur's Theme," "For Your Eyes Only," and "One More Hour." Yes, my chances of a favorite winning was increased, but still...

  • @pedrobakale7180
    @pedrobakale7180 7 років тому +7

    cc has a beautiful voice even speaking

  • @busymommy1522
    @busymommy1522 Рік тому +2

    Bette Midler is a legend❤❤❤❤

  • @maplefamilyvideos249
    @maplefamilyvideos249 2 роки тому +2

    Christopher Cross is one of my favorite somgwriters. I can't get over how young he looks....and he had curly hair. Awesome moment!!!!!!

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 Рік тому +1

      I've always loved his songs. They form part of my life's soundtrack.

  • @danaernst922
    @danaernst922 3 роки тому +2

    I forgot Carole bayer sayer wrote this too she is so talented

  • @EleyReiHer
    @EleyReiHer 2 місяці тому +1

    She just made up those lines spontaneously 😂😂 Truly witty and sassy.

  • @cdgh99
    @cdgh99 6 років тому +136

    They don't make them like Bette Midler anymore.

    • @mzmiller52
      @mzmiller52 3 роки тому +3

      Chris watch miss m at the continental baths. Natural and amazing singing under Barry’s direction. Nothing compares to the first 2 albums, and her stint at the palace. From then on it was performance. Over produced, over costumed, over written by Bruce vilanch.
      God, the beginning of her career was legend. A drag performance put together by bill Hennessy, manilow and Jerry Blatt.
      So saddened when she became Bette Midler and tossed the divine miss m in the trash.

  • @woody5551
    @woody5551 3 роки тому +1

    Whole lotta great songwriters back then.

  • @newtonduck1
    @newtonduck1 5 років тому +5

    Hilarious intro. The right winner, too. IMO.

  • @RedMoore129
    @RedMoore129 7 років тому +5

    Burt Bacharan !!!! 👏🏻💕💕

    • @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113
      @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 6 років тому

      Burt Bacharach, also, wrote "I Ran(So Far Away)", performed by A Flock of Seagulls, also, 1982, ergo, Burt Bacharan (so far away)