"Timmy and the Lords of the Underworld" is a self-titled single released on September 9, 2000 by the creators of South Park featured in the episode "Timmy 2000". The song appears in the music video game Rock Band as a playable track and is exportable for play in later games in the series. In September 2015, it was named the 38th best fictional song of all time by Spin.The 50 Best Fictional Songs of All Time Spin. September 23, 2015
Background The single was originally from the episode Timmy 2000. Handicapped Timmy Burch forms his own band after being excused from homework due to ADD. The song opens with a short skit featuring the characters Timmy, Stan Marsh, and Mr. Garrison.
Tracks and personnel There are two sides of the record:A list of personnel who performed in the song:
Bass, Vocals – Matt Stone, co-creator of South Park Timmy – Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park Drums – Curt Bisquera, studio drummer Engineer – Joe Schiff Executive Producer – Matt Stone, Trey Parker Guitar – Bruce Howell Keyboards – D. A. Young Mastered By – Dave Mitson Mixed By – Bruce Howell, Joe Schiff Performer – Trey Parker Producer – Bruce Howell Written-By – Bruce Howell, Trey Parker
Reception The song quickly became popular in the video game Rock Band, as a bonus song.
IGN also highlighted the song when mentioning each of the bonus songs in the game.
Spin magazine labeled the song as the 38th best fictional song of all time.
Copyright The song shares copyright between Sony Music Entertainment and Comedy Central. However, it was published by Hilarity Music Inc.
References
External links
Discogs.com – Timmy and the Lords of the Underworld