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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
GenreFunk[1]
Length
  • 3:19 (album version)
  • 6:13 (extended version)
LabelTotal Experience
SongwriterRaymond Calhoun
The Gap Band singles chronology
"You Dropped a Bomb on Me"
(1982) 		"Outstanding"
(1982) 		"Party Train"
(1983)

"Outstanding" is a song originally performed by American R&B and funk band the Gap Band, written by member Raymond Calhoun. The song originally appeared on the group's 1982 album Gap Band IV. It is one of their signature songs and biggest hits, reaching the number-one spot on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart in February 1983. "Outstanding" also peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]

Charts

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

Kenny Thomas version

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"Outstanding"
Single by Kenny Thomas
from the album Voices
Released1990
Length3:49
LabelCooltempo
SongwriterRaymond Calhoun
Producers
  • Glen Gunner
  • Richie Fermie
Kenny Thomas singles chronology
"I Wanna Make Love to You Baby"
(1988) 		"Outstanding"
(1990) 		"Thinking About Your Love"
(1991)

"Outstanding" was covered by British singer Kenny Thomas in 1990 and released as a single from his debut album, Voices (1990). It reached number nine in Luxembourg, number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number seven in New Zealand.[3]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1990) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) 79
Chart (1991) Peak
position
Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)[4] 9
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] 7
UK Singles (OCC) 12
UK Airplay (Music Week)[6] 2
UK Dance (Music Week)[7] 1

Year-end charts

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Chart (1990) Position
UK Club Chart (Record Mirror)[8] 92
Chart (1991) Position
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 93
UK Club Chart (Record Mirror)[10] 18

Andy Cole version

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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.[11]

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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 basketball athletes) that is past their prime.

References

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  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". Official Charts. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Radio Luxembourg Singles. 3 March 1991.
  5. ^ "Kenny Thomas – Outstanding". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Playlist Chart" (PDF). Music Week. March 23, 1991. p. 20. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  7. ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. January 26, 1991. p. xii. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  8. ^ "The Record Mirror Year End Club Chart". Record Mirror. Vol. 38, no. 1. January 5, 1991. p. 41. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  9. ^ "1991 Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Music Week. January 11, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  10. ^ "The Record Mirror Club Chart 1991" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). January 4, 1992. p. 8. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  11. ^ "ANDY COLE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
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