Outstanding
1982 single by the Gap Band
"Outstanding" | ||||
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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 | ||||
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"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 |
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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
- ^ La Haine/Métisse - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 223.
- ^ "Outstanding | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "ANDY COLE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
External links
Look up outstanding in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
- Outstanding - list of releases at Discogs.
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