DARE

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single
First released:
Aug 29 2005

Overview Edit

"DARE" ("挑戦 (DARE)" on the single packaging) is a song by Gorillaz and is featured on their 2005 album Demon Days. It was released 29 August 2005 as the second single from the album and became the first Gorillaz single to hit #1 on the UK Singles Chart. On online music stores such as iTunes, the radio edit of the song was released on June 20, 2005.

"DARE" was released to US airplay in mid-October. On the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at #87 on January 3, 2006, going on to reach #8 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart on February 21, 2006.

The commentator on the 2006 BRIT Awards said that the song was originally to be called "It's There", but was changed because Shaun Ryder's strong Mancunian accent made it sound like he was saying 'It's dare.' It is unknown whether this is true or if it was intended as a joke. Rosie Wilson takes over the role of "Noodle" from Miho Hatori, who provided the vocals for her on the first album.

Damon Albarn (as 2D) provides backing vocals; however, to blend his vocals with Noodle's, his voice was toned down to be slightly covered up by Noodle. Damon Albarn's full vocalization can be heard on the "DARE" DFA Mix available on the "DARE" US Remixes promo album and on D-Sides. D-Sides features a demo version of "DARE" entitled "People". This version contains the same background beat while lacking the majority of the keyboards and effects in the final recording. Unlike the new version it is completely sung by 2D.

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This particular version Edit

Record label:
unknown
Catalog number:
unknown
Release dates:
  • Aug 29 2005 in United Kingdom
  • Sep 20 2005

Genres

Synthpop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Alternative Rock, Experimental, Electronica, Hip-Hop, Rock. Vote on Genres

Track listing Edit

  • CD

    format:
    number:
    title:
    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    DARE
    4:07
    2
    Highway (Under Construction)
    4:21
    3
    DARE (Soulwax remix)
    5:41

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