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.
Bad
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Gonna tell you right
Just show your face
In broad daylight
I'm telling you
Gonna go after you
Gonna hurt your mind
Don't shoot to kill
Come on
Lay it on me
All right
I'm giving you
On the count of three
To show your stuff
Or let it be
I'm telling you
Just watch your mouth
I know your game
What you're about
Well they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'till I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad - come on
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - you know it
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - come on, you know
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again,
Who's bad
The word is out
You're doin' wrong
Gonna lock you up
Before too long
Your lyin' eyes
Gonna tell you right
So listen up
Don't make a fight
Your talk is cheap
You're not a man
You're throwin' stones
To hide your hands
Well they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'till I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad - come on
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - you know it
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - come on, you know
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
We can change the world tomorrow
This could be a better place
If you don't like what I'm saying'
Then won't you slap my face
Because I'm bad, I'm bad - come on
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - you know it
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - come on, you know
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again,
Who's bad
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - come on
(Bad, bad - really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - you know it - you know it
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
You know, you know, you know - come on
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
And the whole world has to answer right now
(And the whole world has to answer right now)
Just to tell you
(Just to tell you once again)
The lyrics to the Glee Cast's song "Bad" are a cover of Michael Jackson's "Bad". The song is a confrontation with someone who is doing wrong and trying to hide it. The singer of the song is addressing the person directly, saying that they know what the person is doing and are going to put a stop to it. The song is written in the second person, which makes it feel like the singer is talking directly to the listener.
The song's chorus uses the refrain "I'm bad, I'm bad, you know it," which has become a well-known catchphrase. The song is all about standing up for yourself and being confident in your abilities. It's a song about being strong and powerful, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Your butt is mine
I have control over you and your actions
Gonna tell you right
I'm going to be honest with you
Just show your face
Don't hide from me, confront the situation
In broad daylight
Don't hide in the shadows or be deceitful
I'm telling you
I want to make sure you understand my message
Gonna go after you
I'm determined to pursue you
Gonna hurt your mind
I'll make sure you feel the emotional pain of my words
Don't shoot to kill
I don't intend to harm you physically
Come on
Let's do this
Come on
Let's keep going
Lay it on me
Tell me what you've got
All right
I'm ready for it
I'm giving you
I'm offering you
On the count of three
I'm giving you a specific timeframe
To show your stuff
Demonstrate your abilities
Or let it be
Or back off
Just watch your mouth
Be careful what you say
I know your game
I recognize your deceptive tactics
What you're about
I know your intentions
Well they say the sky's the limit
People believe that there are endless possibilities
And to me that's really true
I also believe that anything is possible
But my friend you have seen nothin'
You have not yet experienced my full potential
Just wait 'till I get through
Just wait until I've shown you what I'm capable of
Because I'm bad, I'm bad - come on
I am confident and skilled
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
I am very good at what I do
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - you know it
You are aware of my abilities
And the whole world has to
Everyone needs to acknowledge
Answer right now
Respond immediately
Who's bad
Who is the most talented and skilled
The word is out
People are talking
You're doin' wrong
You are making poor choices
Gonna lock you up
You will face consequences for your actions
Before too long
Soon
Your lyin' eyes
Your body language and expressions reveal the truth
So listen up
Pay attention
Don't make a fight
Don't resist and make things worse
Your talk is cheap
Your words are meaningless
You're not a man
You're not acting with honor
You're throwin' stones
You're being aggressive
To hide your hands
To conceal your true intentions
We can change the world tomorrow
We can make a difference soon
This could be a better place
The world has the potential to improve
If you don't like what I'm saying'
If you disagree with me
Then won't you slap my face
Punish me physically if that's what it takes to prove your point
You know I'm bad, I'm bad - come on
I am confident in my abilities
(Bad bad - really, really bad)
I am extremely skilled
You know, you know, you know - come on
You are well aware of my capabilities
And the whole world has to answer right now
Everyone needs to acknowledge the truth
(And the whole world has to answer right now)
There's no denying my talent
Just to tell you
To make it clear and concise
(Just to tell you once again)
To reiterate my point
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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