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.
Baby Got Back
Glee Cast Lyrics
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L.A. face with the Oakland booty
[Adam]
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
[Adam avec The Apples]
[Adam]
You want to pull up tough
[Adam avec The Apples]
'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh baby, I want to get wit'cha
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got makes me so horny
Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin
You say you want to get in my Benz?
Well, use me, use me
'Cause you ain't that average groupy
[Adam]
I've seen them dancin'
To hell with romancin'
[Adam avec The Apples]
She's sweat, wet,
Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette
I'm tired of magazines
Sayin' flat butts are the thing
[Adam]
Take the average black man and ask him that
[Adam (The Apples)]
She gotta pack much back
So, fellas (Yeah) Fellas (Yeah)
Has your girlfriend got the butt?
Tell 'em to shake it, shake it
Shake that healthy butt
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
[Adam]
I like 'em round, and big
And when I'm throwin' a gig
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
Now here's my scandal
[Adam avec The Apples]
I want to get you home
And wow, double-up, wow
[Adam]
I ain't talkin' bout Playboy
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
[Adam avec The Apples]
I want 'em real thick and juicy
So find that juicy double
Johnny C's in trouble
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
Knock-kneed bimbos walkin' like hoes
You can have them bimbos
[Adam (Apples)]
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
A word to the thick soul sistas, I want to get with you
I won't cuss or hit you
But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna
Til the break of dawn
Baby got it goin' on
A lot of simps won't like this song
Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
And I'd rather stay and play
Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
And I'm down to get the friction on
So, ladies (Yeah) Ladies (Yeah)
If you want to role in my Mercedes (Yeah)
Then turn around, stick it out
Even white boys got to shout
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
Baby got back
(L.A. face with the Oakland booty, booty)
Booty, booty, booty
Baby got back
The lyrics to the Glee Cast's cover of Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back" are a tongue-in-cheek celebration of women's butts, as seen through the eyes of a lustful man. The first verse introduces the singer's fondness for "big butts" and his inability to resist them. The second verse describes the singer's physical response to seeing a woman with a full backside and his desire to capture her image. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, emphasizing the central theme of the song. The third verse continues the theme of male sexual desire, with the singer describing his attraction to women who are "real thick and juicy." The song as a whole is a satirical take on male-centric hip hop, which frequently objectifies and sexualizes women.
The song was originally released by Sir Mix-A-Lot in 1992 and became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's popularity helped to push hip hop into the mainstream, and it has since been widely respected as a classic of the genre. The song's lyrics have been praised for celebrating the beauty of a body type that was not traditionally idealized in popular culture. The song has also been criticized for its sexualization of women's bodies and its perpetuation of gender stereotypes. The Glee Cast's cover of the song was released in 2010 as part of the show's second season and was generally well-received by audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
L.A. face with the Oakland booty
The woman has the facial features of someone from Los Angeles and the large buttocks characteristic of someone from Oakland.
I like big butts and I can not lie
I enjoy the physical feature of large buttocks and cannot conceal my affinity for them.
You other brothers can't deny
Other men are incapable of denying the allure of a large buttocks.
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
When a woman enters the room with a small waist,
And a round thing in your face
And a protruding rear in plain sight,
You get sprung,
You become sexually aroused immediately.
You want to pull up tough
You feel motivated to act confident and assertive.
'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed
Because you can discern that the rear is full and rounded.
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
The shapely rear is concealed beneath the denim fabric of her jeans.
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
I am captivated by the buttocks and cannot stop gazing upon them.
Oh baby, I want to get wit'cha
I desire to pursue a romantic and/or sexual relationship with this woman.
And take your picture
I want to document this moment, likely for personal enjoyment later on.
My homeboys tried to warn me
My close friends attempted to advise me about pursuing a woman with a large rear.
But that butt you got makes me so horny
However, the buttocks are so arousing to me that I cannot resist pursuing her further.
Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin
A playful and admiring nickname for the woman with smooth skin and a voluptuous rear.
You say you want to get in my Benz?
You're expressing interest in riding with me in my luxury vehicle.
Well, use me, use me
Feel free to take advantage of me for the purposes of gaining access to my car.
'Cause you ain't that average groupy
Because you are not just an ordinary groupie, but a special case.
I've seen them dancin'
I have observed many women dancing.
To hell with romancin'
I'm not interested in romance, only in satisfying my physical desires.
She's sweat, wet,
The woman is perspiring and possibly even sexually aroused.
Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette
She has an energetic and forceful demeanor similar to that of a high-performance sports car.
I'm tired of magazines
I am becoming fed up with the media's promotion of physical features other than large buttocks.
Sayin' flat butts are the thing
Claiming that flat buttocks are preferable or fashionable.
Take the average black man and ask him that
If you survey the typical African-American male, you'll find that they prefer large buttocks over flat ones.
She gotta pack much back
The woman has a large and attractive rear end.
So, fellas (Yeah) Fellas (Yeah)
To all of the men listening,
Has your girlfriend got the butt?
Does your significant other also possess a large buttocks?
Tell 'em to shake it, shake it
Encourage them to move their buttocks in a way that is pleasing to the eye.
Shake that healthy butt
Keep moving the attractive rear end in a way that is thrilling to onlookers.
I like 'em round, and big
I prefer large and curvaceous buttocks.
And when I'm throwin' a gig
When I am hosting a party or social gathering,
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
I am unable to control myself and act in a primal, lustful way when faced with women possessing large buttocks.
Now here's my scandal
This is my confession and admission of guilt regarding the topic of large buttocks.
I want to get you home
I desire to take the woman home with me, presumably for sexual purposes.
And wow, double-up, wow
I am hoping to engage in sexual intercourse with the woman twice in one night.
I ain't talkin' bout Playboy
I'm not interested in relationships with women who are involved in the pornography industry.
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I find it unappealing when women have artificially enhanced buttocks or other physical features, as these are only appropriate for toys or inanimate objects.
I want 'em real thick and juicy
I desire that the woman have a real, naturally thick and juicy rear end.
So find that juicy double
Discover a woman with two full, juicy buttocks.
Johnny C's in trouble
This is a reference to an acquaintance named Johnny C who has gotten into trouble due to his affection for large buttocks.
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
Begging for the opportunity to indulge in having sexual intercourse with the woman.
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
I'm frequently viewing music videos which feature attractive women, often with large buttocks.
Knock-kneed bimbos walkin' like hoes
I am not interested in pursuing women who strut in a provocative manner or appear low-class.
You can have them bimbos
You are welcome to pursue women who conduct themselves in a less dignified fashion.
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
I prefer women who possess athletic skill and elegance, such as Olympian Florence Griffith-Joyner.
A word to the thick soul sistas, I want to get with you
A message specifically to women who possess curvaceous buttocks, as I am keen to pursue a romantic and/or sexual relationship with them.
I won't cuss or hit you
I want to clarify that my intentions are respectable and that I will not engage in abusive behavior.
But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna
I have to be honest and straightforward about my desires to pursue a romantic and/or sexual relationship with women who possess curvaceous buttocks.
Til the break of dawn
I am committed to pursuing these women continually until daylight.
Baby got it goin' on
These women with large buttocks possess a unique and attractive quality that I find alluring.
A lot of simps won't like this song
Many simple-minded men may not find this song appealing, as it specifically discusses the attraction to large buttocks.
Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
Such men only seek sexual encounters and will end the relationship once their desires have been fulfilled.
And I'd rather stay and play
I am interested in establishing ongoing romantic and/or sexual relationships with women who possess curvaceous buttocks.
Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
I am confident in my abilities both physically and sexually.
And I'm down to get the friction on
I am eager to engage in sexual intercourse with such women and experience pleasurable friction.
So, ladies (Yeah) Ladies (Yeah)
A message to women as a group.
If you want to role in my Mercedes (Yeah)
If you are interested in engaging in a romantic and/or sexual relationship with me, symbolized by the opportunity to ride in my expensive car,
Then turn around, stick it out
Display your large buttocks by rotating and protruding them outward.
Even white boys got to shout
Even Caucasian men will be drawn to the attractiveness of a woman with large buttocks and be vocal about their admiration.
Baby got back
The woman being discussed is specifically attractive because of her large and protruding buttocks.
Writer(s): Anthony L. Ray Copyright: Mix A Lot Publishing
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.