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.
Big Ass Heart
Glee Cast Lyrics
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My girl went to the doctor 'cause her heart had palpitations
He said cut the carbs, or else she'd end up pushing up carnations
She stepped up on the scale and the doctor said, "Oh Lordy!
If you don't drop a few, girl, you won't make it past age forty"
My girl said, "Hey lookie, on that fancy x-ray chart"
Said the doctor, "Holy hell, that's one G.D. big ass heart"
I'm telling you, my friend, my girl's got a big ass heart
When she shops for groceries that heart gets its own damn cart
That big ass heart can pump two tons of love through her chest
And then sit down and win a lovin' pie-eating contest
I love that big ass heart so much I think it isn't fair
Like how your heart won't pay me back for breaking all my chairs
So sick with love I think I'm coming down with rickets
When that big ass heart flies coach it has to pay for two plane tickets
Oh, that big ass heart
Oh, that big ass heart
The song "Big Ass Heart" by Glee Cast is a fun and lighthearted tune that tells the humorous story of Puck's girlfriend and her oversized heart. The song is meant to be taken in jest, as Puck sings about how his girlfriend's big heart affects her life. When she goes to the doctor, he notes that her heart is too big, and advises her to lessen her carb intake. The doctor's evaluation leads Puck's girlfriend to take a closer look at her heart, and when she sees it on the x-ray chart, the doctor exclaims that it's "one G.D. big ass heart."
Puck's love for his girlfriend is put on full display in this song as he celebrates her unique and oversized heart. He sings about how her heart needs its own grocery cart when they go shopping, and how it can pump two tons of love through her chest. Despite the humorous nature of the song, there is a sense of admiration and affection for his girlfriend and her big heart.
Overall, "Big Ass Heart" is a playful and lighthearted song that celebrates the love and unique qualities of Puck's girlfriend. Through humorous lyrics, the song highlights the big heart that his girlfriend possesses, showing that love comes in all shapes and sizes.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl went to the doctor 'cause her heart had palpitations
Puck's girlfriend visited the doctor due to a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
He said cut the carbs, or else she'd end up pushing up carnations
The doctor advised Puck's girlfriend to reduce carbohydrate intake or risk death.
She stepped up on the scale and the doctor said, "Oh Lordy! If you don't drop a few, girl, you won't make it past age forty"
Puck's girlfriend was told that she needed to lose weight to live beyond forty years.
My girl said, "Hey lookie, on that fancy x-ray chart"
Puck's girlfriend identified something unusual on her x-ray graph.
Said the doctor, "Holy hell, that's one G.D. big ass heart"
The doctor's discovery was that Puck's girlfriend has an excessively large heart.
I'm telling you, my friend, my girl's got a big ass heart
Puck believes that his girlfriend's heart is tremendous.
When she shops for groceries that heart gets its own damn cart
Puck's girlfriend's heart pumps so much blood that it requires its own cart while grocery shopping.
That big ass heart can pump two tons of love through her chest
Puck's girlfriend's heart can pump a significant amount of blood through her chest.
And then sit down and win a lovin' pie-eating contest
Puck's girlfriend's heart has endurance, exemplified through its ability to both pump blood and consume large amounts of pie.
I love that big ass heart so much I think it isn't fair
Puck loves his girlfriend's heart so excessively that it seems unfair.
Like how your heart won't pay me back for breaking all my chairs
Puck is frustrated that his own heart can't compensate him for the damages he caused.
So sick with love I think I'm coming down with rickets
Puck has fallen so deeply in love that he believes he's developing rickets, a rare bone disease.
When that big ass heart flies coach it has to pay for two plane tickets
Puck's girlfriend's heart takes up so much room that it must pay for two airline tickets when traveling.
Oh, that big ass heart
In summary, Puck loves his girlfriend's large heart.
Oh, that big ass heart
Repeating his sentiments, Puck reaffirms his admiration for his girlfriend's heart.
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.