Outstanding
{{distinguish|Stand Out}}
{{for|the 1953 Spanish film|Outstanding (film)}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Outstanding
| cover = GapBandOutstanding.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = the Gap Band
| album = Gap Band IV
| B-side = The Boys Are Back in Town
| released = November 1982
| format =
| recorded = 1982
| studio =
| genre = Funk[http://www.allmusic.com/album/la-haine-métisse-mw0000647569 La Haine/Métisse - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic]
| length = 3:19 (album version)
6:13 (extended version)
| label = Total Experience
| writer = Raymond Calhoun
| producer =
| 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.{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=223}}
Chart positions
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!Chart (1982) !Peak |
UK Singles Chart
|align="center"|68 |
US Billboard Hot 100
|align="center"|51 |
US Billboard Hot Black Singles
|align="center"|1 |
Cover versions
The song was later covered by British singer Kenny Thomas in 1990. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web | url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/outstanding/ |title = Outstanding | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company |website = Official Charts |access-date=March 12, 2020}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/8244/andy-cole/|title = ANDY COLE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company|website = Official Charts}}
In popular culture
In late 2024, a highlight reel of Kevin Garnett playing for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013–14 NBA season set to this song surfaced online. The combination of Garnett's highlights and this song has been used on social media to describe anything or anyone (particularly athletes) that is past their prime.
References
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External links
{{wiktionary|outstanding}}
- [https://www.discogs.com/The-Gap-Band-Outstanding/master/132410 Outstanding - list of releases] at Discogs.
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Category:Kenny Thomas (singer) songs
Category:Cooltempo Records singles