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

The song also introduced the band's new lead vocalist, John Farnham, who replaced Glenn Shorrock.

[1] "The Other Guy" peaked at number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart.

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

A cover by David Slater, released in 1988 as the second single from his debut album Exchange of Hearts, reached No.