Outstanding

Not to be confused with Stand Out.

For the 1953 Spanish film, see Outstanding (film).

"Outstanding"
Single by the Gap Band
from the album Gap Band IV
B-side	"The Boys Are Back in Town"
Released	November 1982
Recorded	1982
Genre	Funk[1]
Length	3:19 (album version) 6:13 (extended version)
Label	Total Experience
Songwriter(s)	Raymond Calhoun
The Gap Band singles chronology
"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" (1982) "Outstanding" (1982) "Party Train" (1983)

"Outstanding" is a song originally performed by the Gap Band and written by member Raymond Calhoun. The song originally appeared on the group's platinum-selling 1982 album Gap Band IV. It is one of their signature songs and biggest hits, reaching the number one spot on the U.S. R&B Singles Chart in February 1983. "Outstanding" peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]

Chart positions

Chart (1982)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart	68
US Billboard Hot 100	51
US Billboard Hot Black Singles	1

Cover versions

The song was later covered by British singer Kenny Thomas in 1990. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] In 1999, footballer Andy Cole signed to WEA/Warner Music and released his version of "Outstanding" with added rap verses. Cole's version reached number 68 on the UK Singles Chart.[4]

References

1. La Haine/Métisse - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 223.
3. "Outstanding | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
4. "ANDY COLE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.

External links

• Outstanding - list of releases at Discogs.