The foundation of the song is based around a preset produced by the Suzuki Omnichord OM-300 called Rock 1. However, after both Del and Damon sorted out their problems, in most recent shows the original rap has been used again.
British hip hop group Phi Life Cypher also contributed providing rap and vocals both to the original version of Clint Eastwood, later released on G-Sides and at the live BRIT Awards performace.īecause of legal issues that Damon Albarn had with Del The Funky Homosapien, his rapping parts could not be used during live performances, and so various rappers have contributed different raps to the song, including Phi Life Cypher themselves, De La Soul with Bootie Brown or Jamal Grey in Demon Detour, Tinie Tempah (Johnathan Ross Show), Snoop Dogg (Glastonbury), Bashy & Kano (Escape to Plastic Beach World Tour), and Eslam Jawaad (Damascus). B-side Dracula was probably the best of the off cuts from the 'Gorillaz' sessions and most popular Phase 1 B-side track. In the UK, the Ed Case Refix actually got far more airplay than the regular verson due to the popularity of UK Garage at the time, resulting in the inclusion of said remix on the debut LP. Bigger than his previous smash, Song 2 (with Blur), this song remains one of Damon Albarn's biggest hits (it's popularity beaten only by Feel Good Inc.). Slightly later in 2001 the song would also become a massive radio hit in the US and central and South America. A huge smash initially in the UK, where it remained in the charts for months and the top 10 for weeks.Īt around the same time radio in Europe also went mad for the song. In Rise of the Ogre, the song is claimed as Gorillaz' big signature tune. The song is named after the actor of the same name due to its similarity to the theme music of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Noodle sings in this track but is voiced by Rosie Wilson (aka Roses Gabor).Clint Eastwood is the fifth track on Gorillaz' 2001 album " Gorillaz", as well as the first proper Gorillaz single.At the end of the video when Murdoc wakes up, originally there was a poster that resembled Evanescence's " Fallen" album cover, but at some point it was replaced with a nun poster as seen in the currently available YouTube video.The instrumental backdrop of the track was also used in the song, "People".in the music video, it starts at 4 minutes and 7 seconds, while it starts at 3 minutes and 47 seconds in the album/single versions. The song features a sample of Daft Punk's "Revolution 909".Although he had success in both Happy Mondays and Black Grape, neither band ever had a number one single. "DARE" is not just Gorillaz's only UK number one single to date, but also Shaun Ryder's.The resulting word sounded like "Dare" and the title stuck. The song was named DARE due to guest vocalist Shaun Ryder's inability to say "there" due to his thick accent.
JAPAN : 07/09/05 – highest chart position: -ĪUSTRALIA : 05/09/05 - highest chart position:. Clint Eastwood (Live Featuring De La Soul and Bootie Brown) You just keep think it, that's what you do babyĢ. You just think it that's what you do baby You just think it, that's what you do baby It's coming up, It's coming up, It's coming up Several big-name remixers were enlisted to corner every possible DJ angle, resulting in some interesting takes on the song (some of these were available on promos and as legal downloads only).Īll in all, "DARE" represented an excellent package for the fans and with its catchy lines and stunning video, the title song was also a deserved hit worldwide. It was a surprise to nobody when it was plucked from the album to be the follow-up to the smash hit " Feel Good Inc." "DARE" crashed into the UK charts at #1, becoming the first Gorillaz single to do so.īonus tracks were spread generously over the 3 formats in the UK, the standouts being the excellent " Highway (Under Construction)" and the early version of "DARE", " People". It features vocals by Shaun Ryder and Rosie Wilson.Īs soon as Demon Days leaked, fans and critics were picking "DARE" as having 'single' written all over it. DARE (挑戦 chōsen in Japanese) is the twelfth track and second single on Gorillaz' 2005 album, Demon Days.