Stephen Colbert brings freedom, 'Charlene' to Rock Band
by Justin McElroy 
{ Sep 11th 2008 at 8:30AM }
Right now, this standard of American synth-stalk-pop is only available as a free download on Xbox Live, but we wouldn't be surprised if it was also part of today's PSN update. In the meantime, see Colbert's softer side just after the jump.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in.]
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bnpederson @ Sep 11th 2008 8:37AM
Well, um... can't beat free I guess.
Deeznuts420 @ Sep 11th 2008 8:37AM
lmao that just made my morning, thanks.
Mike @ Sep 11th 2008 8:49AM
YES.
Taco_Hell @ Sep 11th 2008 8:49AM
Ah, what a great song, a national classic. Though it would have been even better if it was about Stephen Jr.
AwesomeTown @ Sep 11th 2008 9:03AM
This eclipses the entire Rock Band 2 catalog in my book.
Trizero @ Sep 11th 2008 9:04AM
Oh jeez, of ALL the times to run out of Xbox Live and switch back to Silver. Aah well, I'll buy a 3 month card tomorrow.
PS: This download can't be downloaded by Silver subscribers, usual "Gotta be gold, this is a timed exclusive" message applies here.
Will @ Sep 11th 2008 9:11AM
Well it'll only be a Gold exclusive for a week. No point in buying a membership if you're not going to use it.
sam @ Sep 11th 2008 9:09AM
Awesome. I think he's got a little too much makeup on though...
http://www.samalamadingdong.com
Kizzle @ Sep 11th 2008 9:10AM
Free is nice.
Ranus Studios @ Sep 11th 2008 9:11AM
God I love that man.
Anni @ Sep 11th 2008 9:31AM
SO awesome! Now I can't wait for the day when I'm playing Rock Band while Singin' in Korean.
Waffle Slayer @ Sep 12th 2008 7:07AM
Talk about morning wood.
T @ Sep 11th 2008 3:13PM
Gotta love free tracks. "Still Alive" and "Promised Land" were pretty fun. I'm looking forward to getting home and grabbing this off Live.
Keep the joke songs coming. If we're lucky, they'll hopefully have one of their Game-Generate challenges with stuff like the above (and Timmy for those who Exported)
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Sep 11th 2008 10:14AM
Is it just me, or does Colbert look like RDJ in that pic?
sv2 @ Sep 11th 2008 11:42AM
Yeah, I seriously thought the same thing. :O
NvizioN @ Sep 11th 2008 11:54PM
He's missing the badass mustache/beard combo.
Other than that, yes.
Neebs @ Sep 11th 2008 3:50PM
Reminds me of Sid Vicious or Ric Ocasek.
McWeen @ Sep 11th 2008 10:19AM
I would love it if they keep releasing novelty songs for free.
JFink @ Sep 11th 2008 10:29AM
Great song? Or greatest song?
tentaclesex @ Sep 11th 2008 10:36AM
9/11 never forget
superberg @ Sep 11th 2008 10:32AM
Poor Stephen Colbert. Is it even possible for him to appear out-of-character in public?
Emily @ Sep 13th 2008 8:34AM
I suppose he could, but I think I read in an interview he did that he chooses not to come out of character in public. I guess it's part of his whole gimmick. Knowing the little bit that I do about the "real" Stephen Colbert, it would be interesting to see how like his personality he is.
Nadril @ Sep 11th 2008 10:35AM
I think I need help, I can't stop listening to this.
FoxHoundADAM @ Sep 11th 2008 10:37AM
COLBERT '08!
j.howlett @ Sep 11th 2008 10:43AM
can't blame the man for falling for charlene
Kersh @ Sep 11th 2008 10:55AM
I swear, he looks older there than he does on his show.
DCBlack @ Sep 11th 2008 11:23AM
They should release the show's opening credits music as DLC.
Brett from Atlanta @ Sep 11th 2008 11:33AM
You guys gotta read the back story of this song. It makes it that much better.
http://www.wikiality.com/Stephen_and_the_Colberts
pather @ Sep 11th 2008 12:02PM
I demand "Singin' in Korean".
Bass Masterson @ Sep 11th 2008 1:31PM
While I'll admit the guy can be funny (his speech at the White House was priceless), you have to realize that anybody who watches the Daily Show, Colbert, and Olbermann every day is incapable of rational thought about anything political. They're just passive vessels absorbing left-wing dogma.
Shane @ Sep 11th 2008 2:25PM
I admit NOTHING.
DWells55 @ Sep 11th 2008 3:34PM
I'm a Republican and I watch Colbert very often and The Daily Show almost as often. Whether or not I agree with their political views, both do a decent job of presenting the news as well as providing some quality comedy. Yeah, they're left-biased, but at least they're open about it, unlike the majority of the media.
OneTopJob6 @ Sep 12th 2008 12:44AM
Shorter Bass:
"I don't like anything I disagree with, therefore Jon, Stephen, and Keith are not funny/sharp."
OneTopJob6 @ Sep 12th 2008 12:46AM
DWells, would that be the SAME media that Jon and Stephen satirize for their lack of accountability to the (right-wing) government?
TrojanGuy @ Sep 11th 2008 2:06PM
This is epic.
IGLAW @ Sep 11th 2008 7:28PM
Stephen Colbert = Zoolander?
Steve @ Sep 13th 2008 2:09PM
I remember when this song first came out and then the Police shortly came out with that song "Every Breath You Take." I though, what a rip! They should be paying the Colbert's massive royalties. Well, Stephen had the last laugh. Where's your TV show, Sting?