Outstanding

"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 fifty-one on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]

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"
ReleasedNovember 1982
Recorded1982
GenreFunk[1]
Length3:19 (Album Version)
6:13 (Extended Version)
LabelTotal Experience
Songwriter(s)Raymond Calhoun
The Gap Band singles chronology
"You Dropped a Bomb on Me"
(1982)		 "Outstanding"
(1982)		 "Party Train"
(1983)

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

Samples used

MC Lyte - Lyte Thee Mc

Kenny Thomas version

The song was later covered by British singer Kenny Thomas in 1990. It reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart.[3]

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". Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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