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.
Alone
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight
You don't know how long I have waited
And I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone
Aah aah aah
Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
Alone, alone
I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
The Glee Cast's rendition of the song Alone is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and loneliness. The song is a cover of Heart's original song from 1987, which was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The lyrics describe the feeling of being left alone in the dark, waiting for someone who never comes. The singer is waiting for a lover who may never return and is haunted by the constant ticking of the clock, making the night feel slow and unbearable. The lyrics convey the desperation and fear of being left alone, and the singer longs for the touch and presence of the person they love.
The first verse sets the mood of the song, with the ticking of the clock representing the passing of time and the singer's increasing despair. The second verse reveals that the singer has always been self-sufficient but has now found someone they love so deeply that the thought of being without them chills them to the bone. The chorus, "How do I get you alone?" suggests that the singer is willing to do anything to be with the person they love, but they are uncertain if their advances will be reciprocated.
The bridge of the song confirms the singer's intention to confess their feelings to their lover, but the fear of rejection has kept them from doing so. The repetition of "alone" at the end of the song emphasizes the loneliness that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the ticking of the clock
I am aware of the passage of time, which is marked by the sound of the clock ticking.
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I am alone in a dark room and feeling isolated.
I wonder where you are tonight
I am curious about your whereabouts for the evening.
No answer on the telephone
I have attempted to reach you but you have not answered the phone.
And the night goes by so very slow
Time seems to be moving slowly, making me feel more lonely.
Oh I hope that it won't end though
I wish that this feeling of loneliness could continue forever.
Alone
I am by myself and feeling lonely.
Till now I always got by on my own
I have been able to manage without help from others until now.
I never really cared until I met you
I did not care about being lonely until I met you.
And now it chills me to the bone
Your absence is making me feel extremely cold and uncomfortable.
How do I get you alone
I wish to be with you and have your undivided attention.
You don't know how long I have wanted
I have been longing for you for a long time.
To touch your lips and hold you tight
I desire to kiss you and hold you very closely.
You don't know how long I have waited
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
And I was going to tell you tonight
I planned to confess my feelings to you this evening.
But the secret is still my own
I have not yet shared my feelings with you.
And my love for you is still unknown
You are unaware of the depth of my love for you.
Alone
I am still by myself and feeling lonely.
Aah aah aah
A wordless expression of emotion.
Till now I always got by on my own
I have managed to handle things without help until now.
I never really cared until I met you
I did not care about being alone until I met you.
And now it chills me to the bone
Your absence is making me feel extremely cold and uncomfortable.
How do I get you alone
I desire to be alone with you and share my feelings.
Alone, alone
Emphasizing that I am still by myself and feeling lonely.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Michael Henry Smith, Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Russell Leetch, Edward Owen Lay
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@doppio_77
Glee was so iconic and still works tonight, well.... at least the three first seasons 😆
@Sena-uw4yj
IKR
@fazlins2280
I agree
@tinoe936
At one point Glee gave me a purpose and helped me to find the voice inside me. Nice duet..
@SynthD
Turning “alone” into a duet gives it a much deeper feeling. Bring a tear to my eye.
@thenathanael9070
This is like on a whole other Level than Pitch Perfect. This is just perfect
@eb8709
Loooooove this version
@ChristinaBlack4083
This is my favorite version of this song.
@ibidimp7960
Mine tooo ❤
@Milan-xh1ke
To me this is one of the best song in history.