• Al Charles – Outstanding
    • Al Charles – Outstanding (Dub)
    • 1. Outstanding
    • 2. Outstanding (Dub)

    Reissue of Al Charles' take on the Gap Band's 'Outstanding'. A KILLER lovers rock version given some added bass pressure for the dancefloor!

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