Outstanding should not be confused with Stand Out.
| Outstanding | |
| Cover: | GapBandOutstanding.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | the Gap Band |
| 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 |
| Prev Title: | You Dropped a Bomb on Me |
| Prev Year: | 1982 |
| Next Title: | Party Train |
| Next Year: | 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 (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 68 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 51 |
| US Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1 |
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]