"DARE" is not just Gorillaz's only UK number one single to date, but also Shaun Ryder's. I tried with 4 separate sound systems (laptop, pc speakers, headphones, home entertainment system) and I could hear it in all cases.The resulting word sounded like "Dare" and the title stuck. The song was named DARE due to guest vocalist Shaun Ryder's inability to say "there" due to his thick accent.JAPAN : 07/09/05 – highest chart position: -ĪUSTRALIA : 05/09/05 - highest chart position:. Clint Eastwood (Live Featuring De La Soul and Bootie Brown) You just keep think it, that's what you do babyĢ. You just think it that's what you do baby You just think it, that's what you do baby It's coming up, It's coming up, It's coming up Several big-name remixers were enlisted to corner every possible DJ angle, resulting in some interesting takes on the song (some of these were available on promos and as legal downloads only).Īll in all, "DARE" represented an excellent package for the fans and with its catchy lines and stunning video, the title song was also a deserved hit worldwide.
It was a surprise to nobody when it was plucked from the album to be the follow-up to the smash hit " Feel Good Inc." "DARE" crashed into the UK charts at #1, becoming the first Gorillaz single to do so.īonus tracks were spread generously over the 3 formats in the UK, the standouts being the excellent " Highway (Under Construction)" and the early version of "DARE", " People". It features vocals by Shaun Ryder and Rosie Wilson.Īs soon as Demon Days leaked, fans and critics were picking "DARE" as having 'single' written all over it. DARE (挑戦 chōsen in Japanese) is the twelfth track and second single on Gorillaz' 2005 album, Demon Days.