HowSongsWereRecorded on Instagram: "“Clint Eastwood” by Gorillaz was released in 2001 and became the band’s first big hit. The song has a dark but catchy sound that made it stand out in the early 2000s. The beat came from a preset on an electronic instrument called the Omnichord. Damon Albarn added a simple melodica melody, which gave the track its unique and playful vibe. Rapper Del the Funky Homosapien recorded the verses as a ghostly character. The mix of rap, rock, and dub made the song spec