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.
An Innocent Man
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Some people stay far away from the door
If there′s a chance of it opening up
They hear a voice in the hall outside
And hope that it just passes by
Some people live with the fear of a touch
They will not listen to anyone
So nobody tells them a lie
I know you're only protecting yourself
I know you′re thinking of somebody else
Someone who hurt you
But I'm not above
Making up for the love
You've been denying you could ever feel
I′m not above doing anything
To restore your faith if I can
Some people see through the eyes of the old
Before they ever get a look at the young
I′m only willing to hear you cry
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
Some people say they will never believe
Another promise they hear in the dark
Because they only remember too well
They heard somebody tell them before
Some people sleep all alone every night
Instead of taking a lover to bed
Some people find that's it′s easier to hate
Than to wait anymore
I know you don't want to hear what I say
I know you′re gonna keep turning away
But I've been there and if I can survive
I can keep you alive
I′m not above going through it again
And although this is a fight I can lose
The accused is an innocent man
I am innocent man
Oh yes I am
I am innocent man
Oh yes I am
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The song "An Innocent Man" by the Glee Cast speaks about the struggle some people face when they have been hurt before and find it difficult to trust and love again. The lyrics talk about how some individuals keep their guard up because they fear the possibility of getting hurt again. The singer understands their guard but encourages them to open up their hearts and let down their walls. He assures them that he is willing to do anything to restore their faith and make up for the love they have been denying themselves.
The song goes on to talk about how some people find it easier to hate than to wait, love, or trust again. However, the singer gives hope that he has been there and can survive, which means that the person he is singing to can also survive and love again. He acknowledges that trusting again might not be easy, but he assures them that he is willing to go with them every step, even if it means that he might fight a fight he can lose. In the end, he emphasizes that he is an innocent man, which means that he is genuine and means no harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people stay far away from the door
There are some people who avoid taking risks and don't want to step out of their comfort zones.
If there's a chance of it opening up
They are afraid that an opportunity might arise to challenge their safety.
They hear a voice in the hall outside
When they sense danger or change, they are immediately alert and anxious.
And hope that it just passes by
They wish that the situation resolves itself without any intervention from them.
Some people live with the fear of a touch
There are some individuals who have been hurt in the past and fear being emotionally or physically intimate.
And the anger of having been a fool
They are angry at themselves for making poor decisions or trusting someone who hurt them.
They will not listen to anyone
These people refuse to be vulnerable and trust others because of their previous experiences.
So nobody tells them a lie
They don't want to hear anything that might be untrue and lead to more pain and disappointment.
I know you're only protecting yourself
I understand that you're guarding yourself from getting hurt again.
I know you're thinking of somebody else
You're concerned about someone who has hurt you in the past.
Someone who hurt you
You've been hurt by someone you trusted.
But I'm not above making up for the love
I'm willing to try to make things right between us and show you that love is worth the risk.
You've been denying you could ever feel
You think you're incapable of feeling love or trust again because of your past experiences.
I'm not above doing anything to restore your faith if I can
I'll do anything to help you regain your trust and faith in people if it's possible.
Some people see through the eyes of the old
There are some individuals who judge others based on outdated or stereotypical beliefs.
Before they ever get a look at the young
They judge others before getting to know them or understanding their perspectives.
I'm only willing to hear you cry
I'm here for you, and I'm ready to listen to your pain and help you heal.
Because I am an innocent man
I'm here to support you and help you through your difficult times without any ulterior motives.
Some people say they will never believe
There are some individuals who have lost hope and refuse to believe in anything anymore.
Another promise they hear in the dark
They are suspicious of promises made in difficult or uncertain circumstances.
Because they only remember too well
They recall past experiences vividly and can't move past them.
They heard somebody tell them before
They have been let down or disappointed in the past, and this has led to their mistrust.
Some people sleep all alone every night
Some individuals struggle with loneliness and cannot find the comfort of a relationship or companionship.
Instead of taking a lover to bed
They refuse to be vulnerable and open themselves up to the possibility of being hurt again.
Some people find that it's easier to hate
Some individuals believe that holding onto resentment and anger is easier than forgiving and moving on.
Than to wait anymore
They refuse to wait around for someone to come into their lives and make them happy.
I know you don't want to hear what I say
I understand that you might not want to listen to what I have to say.
I know you're gonna keep turning away
You might resist my help or refuse to open up to me.
But I've been there and if I can survive
I've gone through what you're going through, and I can help you through it.
I can keep you alive
I can support you and help you heal from your emotional wounds.
I'm not above going through it again
I'm willing to keep trying, even if we face difficulties or setbacks.
And although this is a fight I can lose
I understand that this might be challenging, and I might not succeed.
The accused is an innocent man
I'm here to help you without any ulterior motives, and I am not someone who will hurt you.
I am an innocent man
I'm a decent person who will do what I can to help you heal and move on from your past hurt.
Oh yes, I am
I truly am committed to helping you and being there for you, no matter what happens.
Writer(s): Billy Joel
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