"Outstanding" is a song originally performed by
the Gap Band
The Gap Band was an American R&B and funk band that rose to fame during the 1970s and 1980s. The band consisted of three brothers: Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, along with other members; it was named after streets (Greenwood, Archer, an ...
and written by member Raymond Calhoun. The song originally appeared on the group's
platinum
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Platinu ...
-selling 1982 album ''
Gap Band IV
''Gap Band IV'' is the sixth album (contrary to the title) by The Gap Band, released in 1982 on Total Experience Records. The album reached #1 on the Black Albums chart and #14 on the Pop Albums chart, achieved platinum status, and is consider ...
''. 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.
Chart positions
Cover versions
The song was later covered by British singer
Kenny Thomas in 1990. It reached number 12 on the
UK Singles Chart
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. In 1999, footballer
Andy Cole
Andrew Alexander Cole (born 15 October 1971) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. His professional career lasted from 1988 to 2008, and is mostly remembered for his time with Manchester United, who paid a Briti ...
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.
References
External links
Outstanding - list of releasesat
Discogs
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The Gap Band songs
1982 songs
1982 singles
1990 singles
Kenny Thomas (singer) songs
Cooltempo Records singles
Warner Music Group singles
1999 singles
Funk ballads
1980s ballads