Who originally sang outstanding?

The Gap Band
“Outstanding” is a song originally performed by The Gap Band and written by member Raymond Calhoun….Outstanding.

“Outstanding”
Released November 1982
Recorded 1982
Genre Funk
Length 3:19 (Album Version) 6:13 (Extended Version)

Who are the members of the Gap Band?

Charlie WilsonPiano
Robert WilsonBass guitarRonnie Wilson
The Gap Band/Members

Who sampled Gap Band Outstanding?

Kelly, Ruff Endz, Keith Sweat, Joe Miller, GRiTT, The Delta Troubadours, and D’Extra Wiley. Producer Heavy D sampled “Outstanding” for “Every Little Thing” a 1995 hit single by his boy band prodigies Soul for Real, which reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

What is Kenny Thomas doing now?

In 2010, Thomas completed three years of study graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and is now a qualified practitioner. He released a new album, Breathe, in September 2011.

Who sang Big Fun Under the Sun?

Big Fun/Artists

What year did the Gap Band Outstanding?

1982
Outstanding/Released

What key is outstanding in?

Song Metrics Outstanding is amoodysong byGunnawith a tempo of149 BPM.It can also be used half-time at75 BPM or double-time at298 BPM. The track runs3 minutes and 1 secondlong with aF♯/G♭key and aminormode. It hashigh energyand isvery danceablewith a time signature of4 beats per bar.

Who is the oldest Gap Band member?

Ronnie
As much as they despised the lessons at the time, they proved to be invaluable. Ronnie, the oldest sibling, established his own band by the age of 14. Charlie, a few years younger, joined a rival band a couple years later. One night, the two bands were performing across the street from one another.

Who was the oldest in the Gap Band?

Ronnie, the oldest, started a group when he was fourteen and eventually recruited his younger brothers to play in the band, which they named after streets in the heart of Tulsa’s historic African American business district, Greenwood, Archer, and Pine.

What songs sampled outstanding?

Outstanding by The Gap Band

  • 911 / Mr. Lonely by Tyler, the Creator feat. Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy and Anne of the North (2017) Vocals / Lyrics.
  • Da B Side by Da Brat feat. The Notorious B.I.G. and Jermaine Dupri (1994) Drums. Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B.
  • Happy by Ashanti feat. Ja Rule (2002) Bass. Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B.

Who sampled every little thing I do?

Soul for Real’s ‘Every Little Thing I Do’ sample of The Gap Band’s ‘Outstanding’ | WhoSampled.