Glee featured multiple major and secondary roles who have contributed vocals to the show: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Jayma Mays, Jane Lynch, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum, Jr., Damian McGinty, Vanessa Lengies, Samuel Larsen, Blake Jenner, Alex Newell, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, and Dean Geyer. Numerous special guests have also featured on tracks, including Jonathan Groff, Kristin Chenoweth, Grant Gustin, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Charice, Gwyneth Paltrow, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin, Matt Bomer, Kate Hudson, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The pilot episode of the show was broadcast on May 19, 2009 and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy selects all music featured within the series himself, with the intent of maintaining a balance between show tunes and chart hits. Songs featured on the show are available for digital download through iTunes up to two weeks before new episodes air, and through other digital outlets and mobile carriers a week later.
Their debut single, "Don't Stop Believin'", a cover of the 1981 Journey song, was a top ten hit, and was certified platinum in Australia and gold in the US. The group's cover of The All-American Rejects' "Gives You Hell" reached number one in Ireland, giving them their first number one single.
There has been Nineteen soundtracks released through Columbia Records: Glee: The Music, Volume 1, Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, Glee: The Music, Volume 4, Glee: The Music, Volume 5, Glee: The Music, Volume 6, Glee: The Music, Volume 7 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2,Glee: The Music, Volume 7,Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album,Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3,Glee Sings the Beatles and Glee: The Music - Celebrating 100 Episodes.
Nineteen EPs have also been released: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show.Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, Dance Party,Britney 2.0,Glee: The Music Presents Glease,The Quarterback (Music from the TV Series),A Katy or a Gaga (Music from the Episode),Movin' Out,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 4,City of Angels,New New York,Glee: The Music, Bash,Glee: The Music, Tested,Glee: The Music, Opening Night,Glee: The Music, the Back Up Plan,Glee: The Music, Old Dog, New Tricks,Glee: The Music – The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music – Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music – Homecoming.
The cast is second behind The Beatles for most chart appearances by a group act in the Billboard Hot 100's history, and holds the record of sixth overall among all artists, with sixty-nine appearances. The cast has sold over thirty six million and over eleven million albums worldwide. The series' cover versions have also had a positive effect on the original recording artists, with sales of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" increasing by 189 percent after the song was covered in the Glee episode "Showmance".
The series features covers of numerous songs sung on-screen by the characters. Musical segments typically take the form of performances, as opposed to the characters singing spontaneously, as the intention is for the series to remain reality-based. Murphy is responsible for selecting all of the songs used, and strives to maintain a balance between show tunes and chart hits, as: "I want there to be something for everybody in every episode. That's a tricky mix, but that's very important — the balancing of that." Song choices are integral to script development, with Murphy explaining: "Each episode has a theme at its core. After I write the script, I will choose songs that help to move the story along."
Glee is choreographed by Zach Woodlee, and features five to eight production numbers per episode. Once music rights are cleared, songs are arranged and pre-recorded by the cast. Woodlee constructs the accompanying dance moves, which are then taught to the cast and filmed. Numbers can take several weeks to prepare, depending on complexity. Each episode costs at least $3 million to produce, and can take up to 10 days to film as a result of the elaborate choreography.
Afternoon Delight
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
Puck
My motto's always been, "When it's right, it's right"
Why wait until the middle of a cold, dark night?
Rachel
And we know the night is always gonna be here anyway
Quinn & Emma
Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Lookin' forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
And the thought of lovin' you is gettin' so excitin'
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Emma
Started out this mornin' feelin' so polite
I always though a fish could not be caught who didn't bite
Carl
But you've got some bait a-waitin' and I think I might
Try nibblin' a little afternoon delight
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Puck
Be waitin' for me, baby, when I come around
We could make a lot of lovin' 'fore the sun goes down
Rachel
Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Lookin' forward to a little afternoon delight
Quinn
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
And the thought of lovin' you is gettin' so excitin'
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
The Glee Cast's rendition of "Afternoon Delight" is a playful, upbeat take on the classic 1976 song by Starland Vocal Band. The lyrics are about a group of people who are excited to engage in some mid-day lovemaking. Carl kicks off the song by announcing his intentions to find his baby and hold her tight, followed by Puck's declaration that he lives by the motto of seizing the moment. He proposes that instead of waiting until nighttime, they should indulge in some afternoon delight. Rachel chimes in to say that everything is clearer in the daylight, and the night will be there no matter what, so they might as well enjoy the present moment. Quinn and Emma sing about how thinking about their partners is building their appetite, and they are looking forward to some afternoon delight. Rubbing stick and stones together creates sparks, and loving their partners is getting them excited. Puck ends with a promise to meet his lover so they can make love before the sun sets.
The lyrics paint a picture of a group of individuals who are carefree and living in the moment, indulging in their desires and enjoying each other's company. The song's lighthearted tone and playful lyrics highlight the thrill of spontaneity and breaking free from the conventions of society. The song's popularity has been long-lasting, and it remains a classic example of upbeat, feel-good pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
I am going to search for my loved one and embrace them tightly.
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
I am going to partake in a pleasurable activity during the afternoon.
My motto's always been, "When it's right, it's right"
I have always believed that if something feels correct, that it is correct.
Why wait until the middle of a cold, dark night?
Why should I postpone something pleasant until a time that is less ideal?
When everything's a little clearer in the light of day
Things become more transparent and easy to understand during the daytime.
And we know the night is always gonna be here anyway
The nighttime always exists, so there is no rush to experience it.
Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Thoughts of you are causing me to become hungry for your affection.
Lookin' forward to a little afternoon delight
I am excited for a pleasurable activity during the afternoon.
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite
When two elements are combined, it can create an exciting and passionate experience.
And the thought of lovin' you is gettin' so excitin'
The mere idea of being intimate with you is becoming enticing and thrilling.
Sky rockets in flight
I am experiencing a sudden rush of excitement.
Afternoon delight
This pleasurable activity during the afternoon is bringing me joy.
Started out this mornin' feelin' so polite
I began my day with good manners and decency.
I always though a fish could not be caught who didn't bite
I used to believe that one couldn't seek something that wasn't already seeking them.
But you've got some bait a-waitin' and I think I might
However, you have something enticing waiting for me, so I may be interested.
Try nibblin' a little afternoon delight
I'm going to try indulging in a pleasurable activity during the afternoon.
Be waitin' for me, baby, when I come around
I hope that you will be available for me when I come to see you.
We could make a lot of lovin' 'fore the sun goes down
We have the opportunity to engage in a lot of intimacy before the end of the day.
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dee Dee
Brittany has never hated a performance lol.
Those outfits and the innocence kill me. Puck and Rachel were in the zone.
crazyeight5000
The outfits are so Lawrence Welk, LOL
Diana Solano
Puck is everything in this video, he definitely knew what was going on and is just vibing
Siuma Hin
Rachel, Brittany and Emma maybe the only three person who dosen't know what's going on here😂😂😂😂😂
Gustavo Enrique Luna Juarez
haha according with that scene the only person who doesn't know what does that means is Emma xD
It’s Only Audrena
Fitzwilliamdarcy1000 yeah at the end
Fitzwilliamdarcy1000
@It’s Only Audrena Did she?
It’s Only Audrena
Fitzwilliamdarcy1000 I mean she asked Emma for the recipe 😭😂
Fitzwilliamdarcy1000
Rachel? Are you sure?
hay. j
The fact that puck and Quinn are in celibacy club kills me lmao