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.
Blue Christmas
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me
I'll have a Blue Christmas, that's certain
And when the blue heartache stops hurtin'
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
The song "Blue Christmas" by Glee Cast is a mournful expression of how the singer will be spending a melancholic Christmas without their significant other. The symmetrical repetitions of the phrase "blue Christmas" and the slow tempo of the song contribute to the gloominess of the atmosphere. The singer will be so sad that even the traditional decorations of red on a green Christmas tree won't be enough to cheer them up. They will be filled with memories of joy and warmth shared with their lover, who is now absent. The falling of blue snowflakes marks the beginning of recollections of past experiences and fond memories of Christmas, making the singer feel more alone and isolated.
The line "you'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white" is directed towards the lover who has already moved on and is enjoying their Christmas with someone else. The use of the opposite color "white" from "blue" also signals the contrast between their experiences. With the blue heartache gradually subsiding, the singer comes to acknowledge that their lover is now happy and their Christmas is filled with light, even if it's not with them. The repetition of "blue" in the final chorus emphasizes how deeply the feeling of sadness and loss is ingrained in the singer's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be sad during the holiday season without you here with me.
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
I'll feel sad and melancholy when I think about you during Christmas time.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The holiday decorations won't be the same without you here to share it with me.
Won't be the same if you're not here with me
The holiday season will not feel complete without you by my side.
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
I'll feel even more sad when the snow begins to fall during the holidays.
That's when those blue memories start calling
My memories of us during Christmas will become even more vivid and painful.
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
You may have a happy Christmas without me, but I won't.
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
I'll be deeply sad during the holiday season, missing you.
I'll have a Blue Christmas, that's certain
I know with certainty that I will feel sad during the holiday season without you here.
And when the blue heartache stops hurtin'
When my heartache from missing you fades away, I will feel better.
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same, if you're not here with me
I'll have a blue Christmas, that' certain
And when the blue heartache stops hurting
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
Thai Daniel
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinkin' about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue memories start callin'
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
I'll have a blue Christmas starts snowin'
And when those blue heartaches start hurtin'
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinkin' about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same, dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue memories start callin'
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Oh, but I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Kulia Naipo
I like it, he really has the smooth and flowy voice that totally matches the song. Doesn't really sound like a kid to me. Sounds more like a teenager boy who's really expressing the right emotions of the song through his voice. It's perfect!
Elliots Casual
Actually, he was a teen :) During the time he was on, he was actually high school age
Fitzwilliamdarcy1000
+Kulia Naipo He wasn't playing a kids though, he was playing a teen
CaitlinIntolerant
This is one of my most favorite christmas songs ever, and i'm so glad Glee finally covered it. But, how many colors are we going to sing about this season?
Chelsea
Definitely one of my favourite Christmas tracks from Glee!!
sandrathetumblrlover
Listening to christmas music 5 months before christmas. The best!
Ms Erinjohnson
This is literally the best version of this song i've ever heard. (Besides Elvis, duh)
Tânia Bakovic
É surpreendentemente emocionante ouvi-lo. Parabéns!
CerealMonster
I was so bummed when he didn't come back. He so deserved a REAL story plot. :C
KLDM
I completely agree! He has more potential than they think! They're just wasting his amazing talent.