Clint Eastwood

Overview Edit

"Clint Eastwood" is a song by Gorillaz. It was released as the first single from their debut album in March 2001. It peaked at the #4 in the UK and #57 in the US on 11 September 2001. The single has sold 480,000 copies in the UK according to the Official UK Charts Company.

The song is a mix of electronic, hip hop and rock with a melodic line similar to the main theme of the classic western film, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (which stars Clint Eastwood, who is not mentioned in the song itself). The verses are rapped by Del tha Funkee Homosapien, portrayed as a blue phantom/hologram in the video, while the chorus is sung by Damon Albarn.

In some live performances alternative rappers are used. The Phi Life Cypher version misses out the chorus and uses the UK hip-hop group Phi Life Cypher (also featured on "The Sounder"). In 2004 there was a live performance which was reworked and featured De La Soul (also featured on "Feel Good Inc." and "Superfast Jellyfish") and Bootie Brown (also featured on "Dirty Harry"). On 21st May 2010, Gorillaz performed Clint Eastwood with Tinie Tempah on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

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Aug 14 2001

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What an extremely left field bombardment of the senses. Kudos to the Gorillaz, especially Damon Albarn on the heels of his incredible 'Ravenous' soundtrack, who united music and art with the brilliantly talented Jamie Hewlitt. 'Clint Eastwood' is a great, catchy tune with clever lyrics and oddly inspiring mesh of creative forces. Del's rap through the middle of the song is pretty fresh. All in all just a great breath of fresh air in a time of stale music.

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If you NEED the video...

If you NEED the video you can get this disc. You probably already have Clint Eastwood on the full album. The Ed Case refix is the remix pasted onto the end of the original album in full song form... and it's not that great. Dracula's on the album. But if you HAVE to have the video (which is understandable) and can't download it off the internet, get this disc. Otherwise, it's, like another reviewer said, just for completists.

Written by JK

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Clint Eastwood

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Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix)

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Dracula

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Other versions Edit

3 tracks	format: 1 x CD record label: Parlophone catalog number: CDR 6552 release dates: Mar 5 2001 in United Kingdom view details
4 tracks	format: 1 x CD release dates: 2001 in United States view details