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.
Because You Loved Me
Glee Cast Lyrics
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For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through
Through it all
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me, ooh, baby
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love, I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe, I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because
I was loved by you
You were my strength when I was weak (You were my strength)
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were always there for me, the tender wind that carried me
The light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
You were my strength when I was weak (You were my strength)
You were my voice when I couldn't speak (Ohh, when I couldn't Speak)
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach (Ohh)
You gave me faith 'cause you (Believed)
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
Heyyy...
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
(Ohh) You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
The lyrics of Glee Cast's song "Because You Loved Me" express gratitude to a person who stood by and supported the singer throughout their life journey. The lyrics convey how the person has been the motivation and source of strength for the singer, helping them overcome their weaknesses and making them believe in themselves. The singer expresses that the person's love and support has made them who they are today- a strong and confident person. The song is a tribute to the bond shared between two individuals where one person's love and support can have a significant impact on the other person's life.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward, and the melody is simple, yet the emotions portrayed through the words are profound. The songwriters have used vivid imagery like "carried me like the tender wind," "touched my hand I could touch the sky" and "you saw the best there was in me" to connect with the listener on an emotional level. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more powerful and convey a sense of triumph over the adversities of life.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and support from a significant person in one's life. It conveys how one person's kindness and compassion can help shape another's life journey and make them believe in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
For all those times you stood by me
I appreciate you sticking by my side through everything we've been through together
For all the truth that you made me see
You helped me see the truth about myself and the situations around me
For all the joy you brought to my life
You brought happiness into my life and made it more enjoyable
For all the wrong that you made right
You helped me correct my mistakes and make things right again
For every dream you made come true
You helped me achieve my dreams and turned them into reality
For all the love I found in you
I'm so grateful for the love and affection you have shown me
I'll be forever thankful, baby
I will always appreciate and remember everything you have done for me
You're the one who held me up
You were always there to support me and keep me from falling
Never let me fall
You always kept me on my feet and made sure I didn't fail
You're the one who saw me through
You helped me get through difficult times and supported me through my struggles
Through it all
You didn't give up on me even when it got tough
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my source of strength when I felt helpless and weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You spoke up for me when I couldn't find the words to express myself
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You helped me see things I couldn't see on my own
You saw the best there was in me
You always believed in me and saw the potential that I didn't see in myself
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You helped me reach my goals and dreams even when I felt like it was impossible
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
Your belief in me gave me the strength and faith to keep going
I'm everything I am
I am who I am today because of your love and support
Because you loved me, ooh, baby
Your love for me changed my life and made me a better person
You gave me wings and made me fly
You helped me become my best self and soar to new heights
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
Your touch gave me strength and inspiration to reach for the stars
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You helped me believe in myself again when I had lost all hope
You said no star was out of reach
You encouraged me to aim high and reach for my dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed
You stood by me and I stood tall
You supported me through thick and thin, and helped me stand tall and proud
I had your love, I had it all
Your love meant everything to me, and I felt like I had everything I needed
Maybe, I don't know that much
I may not know a lot, but I know this one thing for sure
But I know this much is true
I know without a doubt that this is true
I was blessed because
I am lucky and grateful because
I was loved by you
You loved me unconditionally, and that made all the difference in my life
You were always there for me, the tender wind that carried me
You were always there to support and guide me, like a gentle wind carrying me along
The light in the dark shining your love into my life
You brought light into my darkest moments and lifted me up with your love
You've been my inspiration through the lies you were the truth
You inspired me to be a better person and helped me see the truth in a world full of lies
My world is a better place because of you
You have made my world a better and brighter place, and I am so grateful to have you in my life
Heyyy...
An expression of joy and gratitude
Contributed by Alyssa D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leo
Maybe Jenna got a few solos and little chances, but damn, every chance she got she just shine and killed it!
Dacorian Campbell
Samuel Leopoldo Ikr
Alan Franca
Totally agree
Lola Howe
Legit
Quinn Addison
Hi sorry six years later, this is so true
LaMenteOpen
Can I just point out how Jenna got every single one of Rachel's singing gestures :')
SUSANA92
Everybody's character is spot on especially Quinn as Sugar she had me lmfao!!
KittyMusic
Finally Tina has a chance to shine! She's so underrated.
Darren Criss
+kittykatmt She's not underrated
Cristobal Lizama Lara
+kittykatmt sadly enough the worst part's everybody will remember this because the video's funny instead of her voice on it