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.

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Kenny Thomas version

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