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.
Boogie Shoes
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Hey, yeah
Yeah, listen
Girl, to be with you is my fav'rite thing
Yeah, uh huh, yeah
And I can't wait til I see you again
Yeah, yeah, uh uh, uh uh
Just to boogie with you, yeah
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes
Just to boogie with you, uh huh
I want to do it 'til the sun comes up (I want to do it 'til the sun comes up)
Hey, yeah, yeah
I want to do it 'til I can't get enough (I want to do it 'til I can't get enough)
Yeah, uh huh
I want to put on (I want to put on) my my my my my boogie shoes
Just to boogie with you (With you, with you, with you, yeah!)
I want to put on (I want to put on) my my my my my boogie shoes
Just to boogie with you (Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah!)
I'm alright!
My my my my my boogie shoes, yeah
Just to boogie with you
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
My my my my my my my boogie shoes
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes (Ohhh, hey)
Just to boogie with you (Oh, yeah!)
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes (I'm good, yeah, come on!)
Just to boogie with you (Hey!)
I want to put on (I want to put on) my my my my my boogie shoes (My boogie shoes!)
Just to boogie with you (Oh, yeah!)
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes (Yeah, yeah!)
Just to boogie with you (Hey!)
Yeah!
The Glee Cast's song "Boogie Shoes" is a vibrant and upbeat tune about the desire to dance with someone special. The lyrics are sung by Wade and the Vocal Adrenaline group as they express their enthusiasm for spending time with the person they are addressing. The lyrics describe the desire to wear their "boogie shoes," in order to dance the night away with their romantic interest. The song's chorus repeats this sentiment twice, culminating in the line "Just to boogie with you," which serves as the song's central message.
In addition to being a catchy dance tune, "Boogie Shoes" has a deeper meaning. The song can be interpreted as a celebration of connection and community through dance. The lyrics suggest that dancing with someone you care about is a joyful experience that brings people closer together. The upbeat tempo, lively instrumentation, and enthusiastic vocals make this song a perfect fit for a fun and energetic dance scene.
Overall, the song "Boogie Shoes" is a playful and uplifting track that celebrates the joy of dancing with someone special. The lyrics are simple yet effective, expressing the universal desire to let loose and have fun on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, yeah
The singer is getting the listener's attention
Girl, to be with you is my fav'rite thing
The singer enjoys spending time with the listener
And I can't wait til I see you again
The singer is excited to see the listener soon
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes
Just to boogie with you, yeah
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes
Just to boogie with you, uh huh
The artist wants to wear their boogie shoes and dance with the listener
I want to do it 'til the sun comes up (I want to do it 'til the sun comes up)
The artist wants to dance until the sun rises
I want to do it 'til I can't get enough (I want to do it 'til I can't get enough)
The singer wants to dance until they are exhausted
I'm alright!
The singer is feeling good and having fun
My my my my my boogie shoes, yeah
Just to boogie with you
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
The artist emphasizes that they want to wear their boogie shoes and dance with the listener
My my my my my my my boogie shoes
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes (Ohhh, hey)
Just to boogie with you (Oh, yeah!)
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes (I'm good, yeah, come on!)
Just to boogie with you (Hey!)
I want to put on (I want to put on) my my my my my boogie shoes (My boogie shoes!)
Just to boogie with you (Oh, yeah!)
I want to put on my my my my my boogie shoes (Yeah, yeah!)
Just to boogie with you (Hey!)
Yeah!
The artist repeats that they want to wear their boogie shoes and dance with the listener, with increasing excitement and enthusiasm
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