The breakthrough single that catapulted the band to superstardom, Clint Eastwood was released to an unsuspecting world in early 2001 complete with the groundbreaking promo video. The world would never quite be the same...

From the album: Gorillaz

CD: CDR6552
1. Clint Eastwood (Original Mix)
2. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix Edit)
3. Dracula
4. Clint Eastwood (Enhanced Video)

12": 12R6552
A1. Clint Eastwood (Original Mix)
A2. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix)
B1. Clint Eastwood (Phi Life Cypher Remix)

Cassette: TCR6552
1. Clint Eastwood (Original Mix)
2. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix)
3. Dracula

Goodies & Info

The single features the twin sides to Clint Eastwood. While the original mix launched the band to Stateside and indeed, worldwide success, it was the Ed Case Refix which catapulted Gorillaz into the UK consciousness. Vocals are provided on this remix by Sweetie Irie. Meanwhile, fans will know the Phi Life Cypher version of the track from the live shows of 2001-02, which saw Phi Life Cypher perform live with Gorillaz on Clint Eastwood and also Rock The House. Furthermore, the track received guest attention yet again in 2005, as hip-hop legends De La Soul contributed rhymes over the track on the band's Demon Detour radio tour across the USA.

Charts

Clint Eastwood reached a peak of #4 on the UK singles chart. The single remained on the charts for an incredible 17 week run in the spring/summer of 2001. The song also stayed at #1 on the Student Radio chart in the UK for four weeks, and was listed #5 overall for the spring term 2001. In the States, the track made it to #3 on Billboard's Modern Rock Airplay Chart.

Artwork

Promo Photo 1
Promo Photo 2

What They Said

"Clint Eastwood isn't just a song, it's a concept." - Dotmusic
"A fusion of sly rap vocals and self-effacing rock attitude set to a loping dance beat." - Entertainment Weekly
"Hip hop at its finest!" - Music 365
"All the disparate elements fall into place and the jarring culture clash suddenly makes perfect sense." - NME
"This is the greatest hip-pop choon of the year, a strong contender for the single of the year." - Playlouder
"Quirky, dubby hip hop with Del's cerebral rhymes and (2-D's) languid chorus working a treat." - Q

Promos

CD: CDRDJ6552
1. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix Edit)
2. Clint Eastwood (Original Mix Edit)

CD: CDRDJX6552
1. Clint Eastwood (Original Mix Edit)

7": 7RDJ6552
A. Clint Eastwood
B. Dracula

7" Jukebox Promo w/ picture label in plain white paper sleeve.

12": 12RWL6552
1. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix)
2. Slow Country (Curtis Lynch Junior Mix)
3. Tomorrow Comes Today (Middle Row Mix)

CD-R:
1. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix Edit)

VID:
1. Clint Eastwood
2. Tomorrow Comes Today
Info: PAL VHS video in sleeve w/ Clint Eastwood single artwork.

US Promos:

CD: DPRO-16183
1. Clint Eastwood (Original Mix Edit)
2. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix Edit)
3. Clint Eastwood (Phi Life Cypher)
4. Clint Eastwood (Call Out Hook)

12": SPRO-16183
A1. Clint Eastwood
B1. Clint Eastwood (Ed Case Refix)
B2. Clint Eastwood (Phi Life Cypher)

Other Oddities:
In Taiwan, a super limited (100 copies) DJ promo was issued by the record label to promote both Gorillaz and Daft Punk. Each group had two tracks on the CD, with Gorillaz contributing Tomorrow Comes Today and Clint Eastwood. The sleeve for the disc is split between Gorillaz and Daft Punk, featuring the Gorillaz "Tomorrow Comes Today" promo photo on the top and a Daft Punk anime video picture on the bottom.

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