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.
BETH
Glee Cast Lyrics
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But I can't come home right now
Me and the boys are playing
And we just can't find the sound
Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Beth what can I do
You say you feel so empty
That our house just ain't our home
I'm always somewhere else
And you're always there alone
Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Oh Beth what can I do
Beth what can I do
Beth I know you're lonely
And I hope you'll be alright
'Cause me and the boys
Will be playing all night
All night
The song "Beth" by the Glee Cast is a cover of the original version by the band KISS. The lyrics depict a story of a man named Beth, who is lonely and longing for her partner to come home. The singer of the song is a member of a band playing with his friends and unable to leave until they find the perfect sound. The chorus repeats the line "Just a few more hours, and I’ll be right home to you, I think I hear them calling, oh Beth, what can I do?" conveying a sense of urgency and a need to be with her.
Throughout the song, the singer recognizes the loneliness and emptiness Beth feels, stating "You say you feel so empty, that our house is not our home, I'm always somewhere else and you're always there alone." The lyrics convey a feeling of guilt and awareness of neglect towards Beth. However, the singer is still torn between his responsibilities and his commitment to his band, as he repeatedly expresses in the chorus.
Overall, "Beth" portrays the conflict between obligations to one's passion and commitments to loved ones. It highlights the difficulty in balancing personal desires with keeping the people we care about happy and fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Beth I hear you calling
The singer can hear Beth trying to communicate with him.
But I can't come home right now
The singer cannot come home to Beth at the moment.
Me and the boys are playing
The singer is spending time with his friends.
And we just can't find the sound
The artist and his friends are having trouble finding the right music to play.
Just a few more hours
The artist will return to Beth's side soon.
And I'll be right home to you
The singer is reassuring Beth that he will be back with her soon.
I think I hear them calling
The singer hears his friends calling him to play music.
Oh Beth what can I do
The artist is feeling torn between his love for Beth and his passion for music.
You say you feel so empty
Beth has expressed her feelings of sadness and loneliness to the artist.
That our house just ain't our home
Beth feels like their home is not complete without the artist there with her.
I'm always somewhere else
The singer is often away from home, playing music with his friends.
And you're always there alone
Beth is frequently alone at home while the artist is away.
Beth I know you're lonely
The singer understands that Beth is feeling lonely.
And I hope you'll be alright
The singer hopes that Beth will be okay without him for a little while longer.
'Cause me and the boys
The singer is emphasizing his bond with his musician friends.
Will be playing all night
The artist and his friends plan to play music all night long.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STAN PENRIDGE, PETER CRISS, BOB EZRIN
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Queengaga
The fact that Cory and Mark are both deceased is breaking my heart. It makes this even more emotional.
Alex Bogue
My gosh you’re right.
Kai Bizaylee
@Jason Shipp no love lost Cory IS NOTHING compared to Mark Salling... Corys death was accidental, yes he took the drugs but he didn't want to kill him self.. Mark Salling (NOT PUCK) killed himself intentionally due to his crimes
juicystar
monit subliminals please. he didn’t do that because he was guilty. he did it to save himself. save himself from prison and from reparations.
Raygan Frame
I recently started watching glee and I personally think Puck has one of the most underrated voices in the cast (I’m only on season three and I know there’ll be other good singers but Puck just has an amazing voice)
Chei La
EXACTLY
gulleygamer
I agree
Nakari Chamberlain
I know that puck and Finn have bigger roles on the show, but Artie’s voice is amazing and sticks out to me in every song
Jaytonius
Artie was a main cast member throughout the whole show whilst Finn and Puck were only major characters in the first four seasons, so Artie overall had a bigger role.
Isabella Rocha
Beautiful song, definitely my favorite Puck performance. I wish he and Quinn kept Beth, they were a better couple than her other relationships