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.
Beautiful
Glee Cast Lyrics
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You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Don't need makeup to cover up, being the way that you are is enough
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
You don't know, you don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, you don't you're beautiful
That's what makes you beautiful
So come on, you got it wrong
To prove 'em right, I'll put it in a song
I don't know why you're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eyes
Everyone else in the room can see
Everyone else but you
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, you don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, you don't you're beautiful
That's what makes you beautiful
Na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, you don't know you're beautiful
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, you don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, you don't you're beautiful
You don't you're beautiful
That's what makes you beautiful
The Glee Cast's song "Beautiful" is a sweet love song that expresses admiration for someone who is unaware of the beauty they possess. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and desire to show the person how amazing they are in the eyes of the singer. The opening lines, "You're insecure, don't know what for / You're turning heads when you walk through the door," suggest that the person is self-conscious but still manages to stand out and catch people's attention.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the person is not aware of their beauty, with lines like "But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell / You don't know, you don't know you're beautiful." The singer wishes that the person could see themselves as they are seen by the rest of the world, and understands that their shyness and lack of self-confidence are holding them back.
The song's bridge expresses the singer's desire to help the person recognize their own worth, with the lines "To prove 'em right, I'll put it in a song / I don't know why you're being shy / And turn away when I look into your eyes." Ultimately, the song is a message of encouragement and support, urging the person to see themselves as beautiful and valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
You're insecure, don't know what for
You lack confidence and are unsure of yourself without any particular reason.
You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Your mere presence evokes interest and admiration from people around you.
Don't need makeup to cover up, being the way that you are is enough
You don't need artificial enhancements to be attractive, your natural self is more than sufficient.
Everyone else in the room can see it
People around you, except you, can clearly see your beauty and appeal.
Everyone else but you
Others can appreciate your good looks, but you can't see them yourself.
Baby you light up my world like nobody else
You have a unique and extraordinary ability to brighten up my life like no one else can.
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
The simple gesture of tossing your hair leaves me spellbound and captivated.
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
Even though you're looking down, your smile radiates and makes it obvious how beautiful you truly are.
You don't know, you don't know you're beautiful
Despite being so attractive, you're unaware of your own beauty.
If only you saw what I can see
If only you could see yourself through my eyes, you would realize how stunning you are.
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Once you realize your beauty, you'll understand why I feel such a strong attraction towards you.
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
At the present moment, just looking at you fills me with disbelief that someone this gorgeous exists.
That's what makes you beautiful
Your lack of awareness of your own beauty is what makes you so endearing and captivating.
So come on, you got it wrong
You're mistaken in thinking that you're not attractive, and I want to convince you otherwise.
To prove 'em right, I'll put it in a song
To prove to you and everyone who doubts your beauty, I'll express it through this song.
I don't know why you're being shy
I don't understand why you're hiding your beauty and not expressing yourself confidently.
And turn away when I look into your eyes
You avoid direct eye contact, perhaps due to lack of confidence or shyness.
Na na na na na na na na na
Non-semantic lyrics probably intended to add to the musical rhythm and atmosphere.
That's what makes you beautiful
Your lack of awareness of your own beauty is what makes you so endearing and captivating.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Savan Harish Kotecha, Rami Yacoub, Carl Anthony Falk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jasonle520
I will never forgive the writers for forgetting about Quinn and Mercedes’ friendship.
@NadaNada-zf2qg
the writers of glee rigged everything against dianna. quinn could of had a beautiful character development, but ryan murphy couldn't be caught DEAD giving dianna something good :(
@batshizbandit2542
@@NadaNada-zf2qg Why was that? What did he have against her?
@NadaNada-zf2qg
@@batshizbandit2542 honestly im not sure. ryan is a complete asshole. he didnt let dianna go to cory's memorial episode and made her stop being a regular in glee after S3 im sure you can find alot about it on twt
@coolrants9031
@@NadaNada-zf2qg false diana was doing other projects it was her decision
@Kikiricki11
@@NadaNada-zf2qg It‘s REDDIT
@piscesbxtch7016
Quinn raising her hand high and prompting everyone else to - quinncedes deserved better
@NadaNada-zf2qg
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