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 โ The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music โ Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music โ 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 โ 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.
Bust A Move
Glee Cast Lyrics
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This here's a tale for all the fellas
Tryin' to do what those ladies tell us
Get shot down 'cause you're over zealous
Play hard to get, females get jealous
Okay smartie, go to a party
A chick walks by, you wish you could sex her
But you're standin' on the wall like you was Poindexter
Next day's function, high class luncheon
Food is served, and you're stone cold munchin'
Music comes on, people start to dance
But then you ate so much, you nearly split your pants
A girl starts walkin', guys start gawkin'
Sits down next to you and starts talkin'
Said she wanna dance 'cause she likes the groove
So come on, fatso, and just bust a move
Uh, hey, ya, uh, uh, hey, ya
Just bust a move
Uh, hey, uh, ya, uh, hey, ya, uh, uh
You're on a mission and you're wishin'
Someone could cure your lonely condition
Lookin' for love in all the wrong places
No fine girls, just ugly faces
From frustration, first inclination
Is to become a monk and leave the situation
But every dark tunnel has a light of hope
So don't hang yourself with a celibate rope
Your movie's showin', so you're goin'
Could care less about the five you're blowin'
Theater gets dark just to start the show
And then you spot a fine woman sittin' in your row
She's dressed in yellow, she says "Hello
Come sit next to me, you fine fellow"
You run over there without a second to lose
And what comes next, hey bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Just bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
In the city, ladies look pretty
Guys tell jokes so they can seem witty
Tell a funny joke just to get some play
Then you try to make a move and she says, "no way"
Girls are fakin', goodness sakin'
They want a man who brings home the bacon
Got no money, and you got no car
Then you got no woman, and there you are
Some girls are sadistic, materialistic
Looking for a man makes them opportunistic
They're lyin' on the beach perpetratin' a tan
So that a brother with the money can be their man
So on the beach you're strollin', real high rollin'
Everything you have is yours and not stolen
A girl runs up with somethin' to prove
So don't just stand there, bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Just bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Break it down for me, fellas
Huh, hey, ya, uh, huh, ooh, hey, ya
Uh, uh, hey, ya, ee, uh, uh, uh, ya
Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry
In five days from now he's gonna marry
He's hopin' you can make it there if you can
'Cause in the ceremony you'll be the best man
You say "neato," check your libido
And roll to the church in your new tuxedo
The bride walks down just to start the wedding
And there's one more girl you won't be getting
So you start thinkin', then you start blinkin'
A bride maid looks and thinks that you're winkin'
She thinks you're kinda cute so she winks back
And then you're feelin' really fine 'cause the girl is stacked
Reception's jumpin, bass is pumpin'
Look at the girl, and your heart starts thumpin'
Says she wants to dance to a different groove
Now you know what to do, G, bust a move
You want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Just bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Move it, boy
Uh, uh, uh, hey, uh, uh, ya, uh
Huh, hey, huh, hey, uh, uh, hey, ya, ya
The song "Bust A Move" by the Glee Cast is a fun and catchy tune that tells the tale of a man trying to find love at various events and situations. The lyrics address the difficulties one faces when trying to win over a woman and the importance of having courage and confidence. The song begins by detailing a scene at a party, where the singer is too timid to make a move on a woman he is interested in. Later, the singer attends a high-class event and becomes too preoccupied with eating to participate in the surrounding festivities. As the song progresses, the singer continues to face obstacles, including rude women and gold diggers, before finally finding love at a wedding reception.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Just bust a move" throughout and serves as a reminder to the singer that he needs to take action instead of waiting for fate to take its course. The lyrics are fun and light-hearted, and the upbeat tempo of the song combined with the use of scratching and sampling create a lively and energetic vibe that makes it perfect for dancing.
The song "Bust A Move" was originally released in 1989 and was written and performed by rapper Young MC. It became an instant hit and won Young MC a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards. The song's success helped propel Young MC to stardom and solidified his place in the hip hop community. Over the years, the song has been covered by multiple artists, including the Glee Cast in 2011, who gave it new life and introduced it to a new audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Bust it
Let's get started
This here's a tale for all the fellas
This is a story for all my bros out there
Tryin' to do what those ladies tell us
We're trying to please the ladies
Get shot down 'cause you're over zealous
We get rejected because we're trying too hard
Play hard to get, females get jealous
If we play hard to get, then women get envious
Okay smartie, go to a party
Alright, smarty, let's go to a party
Girls are scantily clad and showin' body
The girls are dressed in a revealing manner
A chick walks by, you wish you could sex her
A girl walks by, and you wish you could hook up with her
But you're standin' on the wall like you was Poindexter
However, you're standing against the wall like a nerd
Next day's function, high class luncheon
The next day, there's a fancy lunchtime gathering
Food is served, and you're stone cold munchin'
Food is served, and you're enjoying it thoroughly
Music comes on, people start to dance
As the music begins, people start to dance
But then you ate so much, you nearly split your pants
But then you ate too much, and your pants almost burst
A girl starts walkin', guys start gawkin'
A girl starts walking, and guys start staring
Sits down next to you and starts talkin'
She sits next to you and starts a conversation
Said she wanna dance 'cause she likes the groove
She said she wants to dance because she likes the music
So come on, fatso, and just bust a move
So, don't be shy, and just start dancing
You're on a mission and you're wishin'
You're on a quest, and you're hoping
Someone could cure your lonely condition
That someone can cure your loneliness
Lookin' for love in all the wrong places
You're searching for love in all the wrong areas
No fine girls, just ugly faces
You can't find any attractive girls, only unattractive ones
From frustration, first inclination
Due to disappointment, your first instinct
Is to become a monk and leave the situation
Is to become celibate and remove yourself from the situation
But every dark tunnel has a light of hope
But every terrible situation has a glimmer of hope
So don't hang yourself with a celibate rope
So, don't give up and remain single forever
Your movie's showin', so you're goin'
Your movie is playing, so you're going
Could care less about the five you're blowin'
You don't care about spending five dollars
Theater gets dark just to start the show
Theatre becomes dark just as the movie starts
And then you spot a fine woman sittin' in your row
And then you see an attractive woman sitting in your row
She's dressed in yellow, she says 'Hello'
She's wearing yellow and greets you
Come sit next to me, you fine fellow
Come sit next to me, you attractive man
You run over there without a second to lose
You run over there without wasting any time
And what comes next, hey bust a move
And what follows is, start dancing and impress her
If you want it, you got it
If you want something, you can have it
If you want it, baby, you got it
If you want it, love, you have it
In the city, ladies look pretty
In the city, ladies appear beautiful
Guys tell jokes so they can seem witty
Men tell jokes to appear smart and funny
Tell a funny joke just to get some play
Tell a joke only to impress women
Then you try to make a move and she says, 'no way'
Then you try to flirt, but she rejects you
Girls are fakin', goodness sakin'
Women are being insincere or deceiving
They want a man who brings home the bacon
They want a man with a good financial stability
Got no money, and you got no car
You're broke, and you don't have a car
Then you got no woman, and there you are
So, you have no girlfriend, and you're left alone
Some girls are sadistic, materialistic
Some women are cruel and crave material things
Looking for a man makes them opportunistic
They're searching for a man who they perceive can get them ahead in life
They're lyin' on the beach perpetratin' a tan
They are laying on the beach with a fake tan
So that a brother with the money can be their man
So a rich guy can become their partner
So on the beach you're strollin', real high rollin'
So while strolling on the beach, you're ballsy and confident
Everything you have is yours and not stolen
You possess everything you own and have not stolen them
A girl runs up with somethin' to prove
A woman approaches with something to demonstrate
So don't just stand there, bust a move
So, don't hesitate, and dance with her
Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry
Harry is your best friend whose brother is Larry
In five days from now he's gonna marry
In five days, he's getting married
He's hopin' you can make it there if you can
He hopes you can come to the wedding if you can
'Cause in the ceremony you'll be the best man
Since you're his friend, you'll be his best man
You say 'neato,' check your libido
You say 'cool' and check your sex drive
And roll to the church in your new tuxedo
And you head to the church wearing your new tuxedo
The bride walks down just to start the wedding
The bride walks down the aisle to start the wedding ceremony
And there's one more girl you won't be getting
And there's another girl you won't have
So you start thinkin', then you start blinkin'
Then you start thinking and blinking with your eyes
A bride maid looks and thinks that you're winkin'
The bridesmaid thinks you are winking at her
She thinks you're kinda cute so she winks back
She thinks you're attractive, so she winks back
And then you're feelin' really fine 'cause the girl is stacked
And then you're feeling excellent because she's hot
Reception's jumpin', bass is pumpin'
The wedding reception is lively, and the music is full of bass
Look at the girl, and your heart starts thumpin'
You spot the girl, and your heart starts racing
Says she wants to dance to a different groove
She wants to dance to another rhythm
Now you know what to do, G, bust a move
Now it's time to act, my bro, so start dancing
You want it, you got it
If you want to get it, it's yours
If you want it, baby, you got it
If you want it, darling, you can have it
Move it, boy
Move your body, dude!
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jim Walters, Luther Rabb, Marvin Young, Matt Dike
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@anarchylol6946
Kurt's like "kill me please these peasants are touching me"
@mariainam2690
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@tayman213isback7
Mariana Garay you knicked the another guys ting
@richchilles
Why is that me when people talk to me at school ๐๐
@piggyleta
Hes totally unimpressed and when Brittany was trying to dance with him he looks disgusted
@juliapakarinen7956
Haha, I've never thought it that way, but you're so right! I also think he's kind of upset that Mr. Schue is singing to him about fine looking girls while Kurt himself is not openly comfortable about being gay yet.
@mxgirl918
I love how Mike and Mr Shue always seem to naturally fall in step with one another in dance routines. Wish we saw it more on the show. Matt and Harry have great chemistry!
@sayanyasaha698
someone said it!
@autumn7809
Their Make Em Laugh number was iconic!!
@maddieholmes7833
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