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.
Bein' Green
Glee Cast Lyrics
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It's not that easy being green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer being red or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that
It's not that easy being green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles on the water
Or stars in the sky
But green's the color of spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean
Or important like a mountain
Or tall like a tree
When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder
But why wonder, why wonder?
I'm green, and it'll do fine
And it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
The Glee Cast's rendition of "Bein' Green" is a touching and poignant ode to the challenges of individuality and the beauty of embracing difference. Rory begins by lamenting, "It's not that easy being green," describing the difficulties of blending in with ordinary things, and the way that society values flashy or exceptional qualities in individuals. However, the song turns on its head when Rory highlights the unique and extraordinary qualities of green - specifically, its connection to the rebirth and renewal associated with spring, and its ability to represent the majesty and grandeur of natural features like oceans, mountains, and trees.
Rather than simply wishing he was more colorful or noticeable, Rory chooses to embrace his greenness, recognizing it as beautiful and worthy of celebration. He embraces the challenges of being different and acknowledges that, while it may not always be easy, it is ultimately what makes him special.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not that easy being green
Existing as the color green is not always the simplest
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
Being green every single day, just like the color of leaves, can be a challenge.
When I think it could be nicer being red or yellow or gold
Sometimes it's tempting to wish you were a more attention-grabbing color such as red, yellow, or gold.
Or something much more colorful like that
Or something more vibrant and dynamic, like a hue full of shades.
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
Green is so common it seems to merge with regular, commonplace objects.
And people tend to pass you over
Individuals may not pay much attention to the color green as it is so commonplace.
'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles on the water
Green doesn't shine as brilliant and eye-catching as sparkling light reflecting from water.
Or stars in the sky
Green lacks the brightness and grandeur of the stars in the sky.
But green's the color of spring
While green may be common, it is the symbol of spring, life, and blossoming.
And green can be cool and friendly-like
Green can have a refreshing and inviting look.
And green can be big like an ocean
Green can encompass broad, vast areas like an ocean.
Or important like a mountain
The color green can also represent something consequential and essential, like a colossal mountain range.
Or tall like a tree
Green is also the color of trees that stand tall, and behemoth.
When green is all there is to be
When green is the only color you represent or feel comfortable being
It could make you wonder
It may cause curiosity and contemplation.
But why wonder, why wonder?
Why bother pondering on it so much?
I'm green, and it'll do fine
Being green is okay, and it serves a purpose.
And it's beautiful
Green has beauty and grace.
And I think it's what I want to be
The individual has decided that being green is what they want to be, and they're content with it.
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nyxcantspell2466
Rory is the best 'side' character
@anthonymiller2032
Kermit would be proud
@xxalreadygonexx9867
fr tho his eyes are so pretty and his smile is adorable 🥺
@YoAngelitooPR
Saw this for the first time today, green has always been my favorite color and also have green eyes, I have never felt more identified with a character like him, I’ve been bullied my entire life and even though the Glee club is composed of different and unique members sometimes excluded from the society for being different he has been abused and judged in school since the day he arrived, I thought Glee members would understand but they hurted him too!
@Fitzwilliamdarcy1000
Kurt didn't- Kurt made it clear that that kind of behaviour was awful- and Sam didn't bully him either, he was a good friend to him
@bigbubba29
Rory was awesome!
@hughiebrophyHind
🎉 Nice performance
@isaacmendes4547
Não é faciiil ser verde 🥺
@kiya4169
So underrated
@b7979
BEAUTIFUL