"The Other Guy" is a song by Australian

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. It was released in February 1983 as the third and final single from the band's 1982 ''

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'' album. The song also introduced the band's new lead vocalist,

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. "The Other Guy" peaked at number 18 on the Australian

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singles chart. It peaked at number 11 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number eight on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100. ''

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'' said it has "a chunkier rhythm and more punch than their characteristic smooth sound, but the vocals are instantly recognizable."

Track listings

; Australian 7" (Capitol Records – CP-918) :A. "The Other Guy" - 2:53 :B. " Take It Easy on Me" (Live) - 3:45 ; New Zealand 7" (Capitol Records – F 5185) :A. "The Other Guy" - 2:49 :B. "No More Tears" - 3:27 ; North America 7" (Capitol Records – B-5185) :A. "The Other Guy" - 2:49 :B. "No More Tears" - 3:27

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Cover versions

A cover by David Slater, released in 1988 as the second single from his debut album '' Exchange of Hearts'', reached No. 30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Other Guy (Little River Band song), The 1982 songs 1983 singles 1988 singles Little River Band songs David Slater songs APRA Award winners Capitol Records singles EMI Records singles Songs written by Graeham Goble