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.
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Glee Cast Lyrics
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There's just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for christmas
I don't want a lot for christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa claus won't make me happy
With a toy on christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for christmas is you
You baby
I won't ask for much this christmas
I don't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the north pole for saint nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeers click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for christmas is you
You
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me
Oh I don't want a lot for christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for christmas is
You
All I want for christmas is you baby
The Glee Cast’s version of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” starts with the singer stating that she doesn't want a lot for Christmas except for one thing, and that is the person she loves. All the presents, the Christmas tree, and stockings hung do not matter to her as long as she has her significant other. She yearns for them to be hers and wants her wish to come true. The singer doesn't need snow or a list sent to the North Pole, as long as she can be under the mistletoe with her loved one. All she desires for is to hold her lover tight as they wait for Santa Claus.
The song emphasizes the importance of love and companionship over material objects on Christmas. The focus should be on being with loved ones and cherishing their presence. Throughout the song, the singer expresses the joy and anticipation for her lover to be reunited with her. The song has a festive feel with upbeat rhythms and sounds of jingling bells.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want a lot for christmas
I am not asking for a lot this Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I want only one thing in particular
I don't care about presents
Gifts are not necessary for me
Underneath the Christmas tree
Surrounded by all the decorations
I don't need to hang my stocking
Stocking is not important to me
There upon the fireplace
It can stay empty on the mantel
Santa Claus won't make me happy
I will not be satisfied only by receiving gifts from Santa
With a toy on Christmas day
Even if I get a toy on Christmas morning
I just want you for my own
I want you to be with me
More than you could ever know
The depth of my desire for you is beyond your imagination
Make my wish come true
Please fulfill my wish
All I want for Christmas is you
You are the only thing I want for Christmas
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I am not going to demand a lot this Christmas
I don't even wish for snow
I don’t wish for snowy weather
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
I will wait patiently
Underneath the mistletoe
Beneath the hanging mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
I won't create a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't send it off to Santa
I won't even stay awake to hear those magic reindeers click
I won't stay up late, waiting to hear the sound of reindeer hooves on the rooftop
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Because I want you to be with me tonight
Holding on to me so tight
Embracing me strongly
What more can I do
There's nothing more I can do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
My only desire is to have you
All the lights are shining
The festive lights are glowing
So brightly everywhere
In every direction they are shining brightly
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
The sound of children's joyous laughter can be heard all around
And everyone is singing
Everyone around me is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
I can hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Santa, please bring me what I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me
I am requesting that you bring my beloved to me
Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
I don't have many desires for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
What I am asking for is very limited
I just want to see my baby
The only thing I want is to see my loved one
Standing right outside my door
I want to see them right outside my door
You are the only thing I want for Christmas
My desire is just to be with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dubu
Lyrics
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow, and I
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
The one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
E.Sinner
She's just amazing...i don't think that anyone else in glee could sing this song like she does
Cristóbal Ignacio campos carrasco
Pronto cantaré villancicos navideños.. Estos temas son geniales,, tremendo elenco de glee, deberían repetirla
kas an
Glee, are the only modern artists that can make original songs new and modern and make it very good at the same time :)+ I LOVE GLEE!
Half Asleep, Semiconscious
amber's voice is magic, she just does it for me everytime, so much talent 💗
GameReaper94
love this version of the song. probably the best song in the episode
Nano KD
beautiful song beautiful voice :)
Paulina Q
One of my favorite christmas songs<3
Suzie Galvin
Most beautiful version of the song, beautiful voice!
Dubu
Lyrics
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow, and I
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
The one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
Randa Fakhoury
Thanks for the Lyrics xo