It was a song of a generation. That iconic beat of “Clint Eastwood” by the Gorillaz wasn’t built from scratch by Damon Albarn. In fact, the entire creation of this song is full of surprises. From how Damon Albarn selected the beat that would make every elder Millennial bob their head as soon as they hear those first few keys, to how Del the Funky Homosapien got inserted into the project, everything about “Clint Eastwood” is the kind of music history lore that us fans love to hear. And who can we not, especially with a song that hits that nostalgia button and instantly reminds us of the good old days.
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In our latest Grimy Goods TV music history video, we dive into the beloved, classic Gorillaz track “Clint Eastwood” and dissect how it got made. Whether you’ve heard the full story or not, the story behind the music always gives that “no way!” impression. And to think, something so simply put together became such an iconic song of a generation. Watch the story below.
