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19-2000
single
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ArtistGorillaz featuring Tina Weymouth
AlbumGorillaz
B-side
  • "Left Hand Suzuki Method"
  • "Hip Albatross"
Released25 June 2001
GenreTrip hop · dub[1] · funk[2]
Length3:30
LabelParlophone · EMI · Virgin America
WriterDamon Albarn · Jamie Hewlett
ProducerGorillaz · Dan the Automator · Tom Girling · Jason Cox
ChronologyGorillaz
Prev year2001
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"19-2000", sometimes written "19/2000" and also known as "Get the Cool Shoeshine", is a song from British virtual band Gorillaz' self-titled debut album Gorillaz. It was the second single from the album, released on 25 June 2001 in the United Kingdom. "19-2000" reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 34 on the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart. It was particularly successful in New Zealand, where it reached number one for a week in September 2001.

Background

"19-2000" was accompanied by a completely new version of the song, called the "Soulchild Remix", which was produced by music producers Damien Mendis and Stuart Bradbury. Mendis was asked to remix a track off the album in the hope that it would give it crossover potential, in the same way as the Ed Case remix of "Clint Eastwood" had.[3] Mendis was given a copy of all their demos and finished tracks for the album, being told to "pick [a song] that you can produce, remix or whatever into a hit single". Mendis was unsure which track to choose, and only when he was told that Jamie Hewlett was already working on the video for "19-2000", did he make his decision.[3] Tina Weymouth[4] and Miho Hatori[5] contributed backing vocals to "19–2000", whilst Damon Albarn performed the vocals on the verses.

Music video

The video, directed by Jamie Hewlett and Pete Candeland, blends traditional animation with computer animation. It features the Gorillaz driving their Geep (as seen on the cover of the album) along a twisting highway. Their journey includes conquering a vertical loop, jumping over a gap in the road, and being pursued by a UFO. Eventually, they face a colossal moose, which Murdoc attempts to obliterate with a pair of missiles. However, the moose sneezes at the last second, redirecting the missiles towards the Geep. The resulting explosion sends the vehicle skidding down the road and leaves the Gorillaz covered in black ash.

Two versions of the video exist, one tailored to the original mix and another to the Soulchild remix. Within the video, road signs point towards Amity (a reference to Jaws), the Overlook Hotel (a reference to The Shining), and Camp Crystal (a reference to Friday the 13th). It was shown in the MTV Cribs tour of Kong Studios that the Geep is now parked in the studio's parking lot.[6]

Remixes

Gorillaz on My Mind

A remix titled "Gorillaz on My Mind" was recorded for the Blade II soundtrack. The remix featured multiple verses from American rapper Redman.[7]

Soulchild Remix

A remix entitled "19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)" by Soulchild has appeared in a variety of media, including a TV commercial for Ice Breakers, as well as the title theme for the video game FIFA Football 2002.[8][9][10]

Track listings

Benelux 2-track CD single[11]

  1. "19-2000" (original mix) – 3:30
  2. "19-2000" (Soulchild remix) – 3:29

Australian, European, German and UK CD maxi-single[12][13]

  1. "19-2000" – 3:30
  2. "19-2000" (Soulchild remix) – 3:29
  3. "Left Hand Suzuki Method" – 3:12
  4. "19-2000" (2D Interview / video) - 0:30
  5. "19-2000" (Computamatic Edit / video) - 3:45
  6. "19-2000" (Teaser Trailer / video) - 0:26

European and UK 12-inch vinyl[14]

A1. "19-2000" – 3:30
A2. "Left Hand Suzuki Method" – 3:12
B1. "19-2000" (The Wiseguys House of Wisdom remix) – 7:15

UK cassette single[15]

  1. "19-2000" – 3:30
  2. "19-2000" (Soulchild remix) – 3:29
  3. "Hip Albatross" – 2:42
  • The three videos from the enhanced CD are part of "The Making of the Video: Realising the Dream".

Personnel

Personnel are lifted from the UK enhanced CD single liner notes.[12]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2001–2002)Peak
position
Croatia International Airplay (Top lista)[16]6
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17]24

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)Position
UK Singles (OCC)[18]113
Chart (2002)Position
Brazil Airplay (Crowley)[19]58
Chart (2025)Position
Argentina Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[20]74

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United Kingdom25 June 200112-inch vinyl · CD · cassetteParlophone · EMI[21]
EuropeAugust 200112-inch vinyl · CD[22]
Australia24 September 2001Maxi-CD[23]
United States11 January 2002Contemporary hit radioVirgin America[24]

References

  1. ^ "The Year in Music 2001". Spin. January 2002. p. 78. ISSN 0886-3032
  2. ^ "The 15 Best Gorillaz Songs". www.billboard.com. 5 July 2017.
  3. ^ Mendes, Damien (2012). "Gorillaz – 19-2000 (Soulchild Remix) [by Damien Mendis]". SoundCloud. Retrieved 1 October 2012. ...was given a copy of all their demos and finished tracks for what was to be their debut album. The brief was 'pick one that you can produce, remix or whatever into a hit single.'
  4. ^ "Tina Weymouth". Archived from the original on 8 December 2006.
  5. ^ "Miho Hatori – Cibo Matto". www.damoon.net
  6. ^ "Gorillaz – MTV Cribs (HD)". 16 January 2010. Archived 21 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. – via www.youtube.com.
  7. ^ "Blade II - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic", retrieved 13 December 2021
  8. ^ Tina Oakley (15 December 2011). "Club Mint IceBreakers Gum commercial Ian Bohen.wmv". YouTube
  9. ^ "The 10 Best Songs in EA Sports' FIFA Franchise". pastemagazine.com
  10. ^ "Damon Albarn life in songs from Blur to Gorillaz and beyond". www.heraldscotland.com. 26 February 2023.
  11. ^ 19/2000 (European CD single liner notes). Parlophone, EMI Records. 2001. 8 79590 2.
  12. ^ 19/2000 (UK CD single liner notes). Parlophone, EMI Records. 2001. CDR 6559, 7243 8 79491 0 2.
  13. ^ 19/2000 (Australian CD single liner notes). Parlophone, EMI Records. 2001. 8794910.
  14. ^ 19/2000 (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Parlophone, EMI Records. 2001. 12R 6559, 7243 879491 6 4.
  15. ^ 19/2000 (UK cassette single sleeve). Parlophone, EMI Records. 2001. 7243 8 79491 4 0.
  16. ^ "HR Top 20 Lista". Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on 22 August 2001. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 19, no. 29. 14 July 2001. p. 9. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  18. ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2001". UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  19. ^ "Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2002". Crowley Broadcast Analysis. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  20. ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2025 – Del 1 de Enero al 30 de Noviembre de 2025 – Argentina – Anglo – Tocadas – Top 100" [Monitor Latino Annual Chart 2025 – From 1 January to 30 November 2025 – Argentina – English – Plays – Top 100] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  21. ^ "19-2000". vblurpage.com. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  22. ^ Stavenes Dove, Siri (4 August 2001). "Airborne". Music & Media. Vol. 19, no. 32. p. 10. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  23. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 24th September 2001". ARIA. 24 September 2001. p. 24. Archived from the original on 20 February 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  24. ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1435. 11 January 2002. p. 34. Retrieved 23 April 2021.