"The Other Guy" is a song by Australian soft rock band Little River Band. It was released in February 1983 as the third and final single from the band's 1982 Greatest Hits album. The song also featured the band's new lead vocalist, John Farnham, who replaced Glenn Shorrock.
"The Other Guy" peaked at number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart. It peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number eight on the Cash Box Top 100.
Billboard 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 Chart (1983)Peakposition Australia (Kent Music Report)18Canada Top Singles (RPM)30Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)16 U.S. Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - 11U.S. Adult Contemporary (Billboard)6U.S. Cash Box Top 100 Singles8
Year-end charts Chart (1983)positionNew Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)43U.S. Billboard Hot 10065U.S. Cash Box56
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 Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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