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 or Nothing
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I am not the girl who runs and hides
Afraid of what could be
And, I will go there
I need time, but know that things are always closer
Than they seem
Now I'll do more than dream, yeah
Marley and Blaine:
I'm gonna fly
Gonna crash right through the sky
Gonna touch the sun (Blaine: Touch the sun)
Show everyone (Blaine: Show everyone)
That it's
Marley and Blaine:
All or nothing
All or nothing
This is my life
I'm not gonna live it twice
There's no in-between (Blaine: No in-between)
Take it to extremes (Blaine: To extreme)
'Cause it's
Marley and Blaine:
All or nothing
All or nothing
Or nothing at all
I can't give up
Can't just let it burn
And watch the fire
A star that turned to dust (Marley: Yeah, heh)
Blaine and Marley:
And now, please don't judge me
Take my hand and say
You'll always wish me well
And send me luck
'Cause that would
Marley and Blaine:
Be enough, yeah!
I'm gonna fly
Gonna crash right through the sky
Gonna touch the sun (Blaine: Touch the sun)
Show everyone (Blaine: Show everyone)
That it's
Marley and Blaine with New Directions
All or nothing
All or nothing
'Cause
Marley and Blaine:
This is my life
I'm not gonna live it twice
There's no in-between (Blaine: No in-between)
Take it to extremes (Blaine: To extreme)
'Cause it's
Marley and Blaine with New Directions:
All or nothing
All or nothing
Marley and Blaine:
At all! (New Directions: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Marley and Blaine:
Nothing can stop us now (New Directions: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
There was never a shadow of doubt
That
Blaine with New Directions:
I'm (Marley: I'm!) gonna fly (Marley: Gonna fly!)
Gonna crash right through the sky
Marley with New Directions:
Gonna touch the sun (Blaine: Touch the sun)
Show everyone (Blaine: Show everyone)
That it's
Marley and Blaine with New Directions:
All or nothing
All or nothing
'Cause
Marley and Blaine with New Directions:
This is my life
I'm not gonna live it twice
Marley with New Directions:
There's no in-between (Blaine: No in-between)
Take it to extremes (Blaine: To extreme)
'Cause it's
Marley and Blaine:
All or nothing
All or nothing
Marley and Blaine:
At all (New Directions: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Yeah!
New Directions:
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause it's
Marley and Blaine with New Directions:
All or nothing at all! (New Directions: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Nothing at all! (New Directions: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Yeah
Marley and Blaine with New Directions:
All or nothing
All or nothing
At all! (New Directions: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Marley and Blaine:
All or nothing
The Glee Cast's All Or Nothing is a song about taking risks and living life to the fullest. The song is sung by Marley and Blaine, with the New Directions joining in on the chorus. The verses are introspective and talk about the struggle to overcome fear and take the leap of faith necessary to achieve one's goals. The chorus, on the other hand, is an anthem of empowerment, urging listeners to go all in and give their all to achieve what they want in life.
The lyrics of the song are full of metaphors and emotive language. The idea of "crashing through the sky" and "touching the sun" is a metaphor for achieving the impossible, while the reference to "living life twice" underscores the importance of taking chances and not wasting opportunities. The chorus is repetitive but catchy, with the phrase "all or nothing" serving as a mantra that encourages people to take risks and seize opportunities.
In essence, the Glee Cast's All Or Nothing is a message of hope and encouragement, urging listeners to chase their dreams with all they've got and leave nothing on the table. It's a song that celebrates the power of determination and resilience, and it's sure to inspire anyone who listens to it.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stay here
I am not content with staying in one place
I am not the girl who runs and hides
I am not afraid to face challenges head-on
Afraid of what could be
I refuse to let fear of the unknown hold me back
And, I will go there
I am committed to taking risks and going after what I want
I need time, but know that things are always closer
Although success may take time, I am aware that it is attainable
Than they seem
The things I want in life are likely within closer reach than I realize
Now I'll do more than dream, yeah
I am ready to take real action towards my goals
I'm gonna fly
I am going to take a leap of faith
Gonna crash right through the sky
I am willing to push past my limits to achieve my aspirations
Gonna touch the sun
I aspire to achieve great heights in my endeavors
Show everyone
I want to inspire others with my accomplishments
All or nothing
I am willing to go all in and give my all to succeed
This is my life
I am the one in control of my destiny
I'm not gonna live it twice
Life is precious, so I want to make the most of every opportunity
There's no in-between
I'm not willing to settle for mediocrity
Take it to extremes
I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my dreams
Or nothing at all
I am fully committed to succeeding or not attempting at all
I can't give up
I refuse to quit, no matter the challenges I may face
Can't just let it burn
I am invested in my dreams and will not let them go to waste
And watch the fire
I refuse to sit idly by as my aspirations crumble
A star that turned to dust
I do not want to let my dreams fade away
Please don't judge me
I hope others will not judge me for taking risks and going after my dreams
Take my hand and say
I accept support and encouragement from those around me
You'll always wish me well
I appreciate the goodwill of those who want to see me succeed
And send me luck
I am open to the idea of luck playing a role in my success
Be enough, yeah!
The support of others is appreciated, but ultimately I need to believe in myself
Nothing can stop us now
With determination and perseverance, my dreams are attainable
There was never a shadow of doubt
I have unwavering faith in my abilities and potential for success
All or nothing at all!
I am fully committed to succeeding or not attempting at all
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
maya
Melissa and Darren had some of the best voices on the show overall
Diane Rivas
I think the best voices overall from the show were Marley(Melissa) and Santana(Naya Rivera)!!!
Jo Davi
@Diane Rivas I think Lea (Rachel) and Amber (Mercedes) had better voices.
My order is:
1. Rachel/Mercedes (I could not decide which is better)
2. Santana
3. Blaine
4. Marley
Lucca
@Jo Davi what about Unique?
Imani Brown
@Jo Davi but what about finn
Alex
@Jo Davi everyone there had great voices. It's just that for example corys or heathers voice were just not that special. They were pretty ordinary. My favorites are lea, chris and kevin
Debbie Jennings
Melissa's voice sounds so pure. Darren's voice blended with hers perfectly. ♡
Madisonsingergirl236
Debbie Yess
mahiro uwu
And sometimes so powerful. She’s not “New Rachel”, she’s “Marley”
Zahara Garza
That's true there voice sounds like angles are singing