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.
Cherish / Cherish
Glee Cast Lyrics
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All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish the thought
Here by my side
Oh baby I
Perish is the word that more than applies
To the hope in my heart each time I realize Oh
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish the thought
Of always having you
Here by my side
Oh baby I
Who? You!
Can't get away I won't let you Oh
Who? You!
I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of
Your love
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could (Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish the thought
Of always having you
Here by my side
Oh baby I
Cherish the joy
You keep bringing it
Into my life I'm always singing it
Cherish your strength
You got the power
To make me feel good and baby I
Perish the thought
Of ever leaving,
I never would
You don't know how many times
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
(Yeah) You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Cherish the thought
Oh
The lyrics to Glee Cast's "Cherish / Cherish" convey a sense of longing and unrequited love. The word "cherish" is used throughout the song to describe the deep feelings and emotions that the singer has hidden inside for someone they care about. They express the desire to tell this person how they feel and to hold them close, wishing they could shape them into someone who understands the importance of cherishing the relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the pain and vulnerability the singer experiences as they realize that this person may never fully grasp the extent of their feelings. The word "perish" is used to describe the heartache that accompanies this realization. Despite this, the singer can't let the person go and is determined to remind themselves of their love and continue cherishing it.
The song's message revolves around the importance of expressing one's emotions and cherishing the love they have for someone. It captures the bittersweet nature of unrequited love and the longing to be understood and reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherish is the word I use to describe
I use the word 'cherish' to express
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
The deep emotions I have hidden within myself for you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you (Cherish the thought)
You are unaware of the countless times I wished I had expressed my feelings to you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you (Cherish the thought)
You are unaware of the numerous times I wished I could embrace you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could ( Ooh ooh ooh)
You don't know how many times I desired to
Mold you into someone who could
Shape you into a person who can
Cherish the thought
Value the idea
Of always having you
Of forever having you
Here by my side
Beside me
Oh baby I
Oh, my love
Perish is the word that more than applies
To perish is a term that strongly relates
To the hope in my heart each time I realize Oh
To the hope within my heart every time I acknowledge it
Who? You!
Who? It's you!
Can't get away I won't let you Oh
You cannot escape, I won't allow it
Perish the thought
Abandon the idea
Of ever leaving, I never would
Of ever departing, I never could
Cherish the joy
Treasure the happiness
You keep bringing it
You continuously bring it
Into my life I'm always singing it
Into my life, I sing of it all the time
Cherish your strength
Admire your resilience
You got the power
You possess the capability
To make me feel good and baby I
To make me feel happy, and my love
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Value me as deeply as I value you
Cherish the thought
Hold onto the idea
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard
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Biborka Batki
Santana was legit ready to fight EVERYONE at the beginning there
engwnt_life
That little kiss at 0:20. Oh my gosh they are the cutest. Rest in peace Naya. 💗💖
laila :D
get someone who looks at you the way santana looks at brittany 🥺 and how quinn smiles at santana at 1:20 :)
Cayden Marino
I'm watching Glee on Netflix and I just saw this episode last night. Thank you Naya for portraying a character I will never forget, and for being the gay icon I needed growing up. Rest in peace angel.
mn1313
Joe is the best.
LOVE IS LOVE, man.
How Rude
@Becca Gregory when glee said "background" character.. the show literally meant background :< Joe shouldve been one of the main characters. He is so Good and Quinn and him was Awesome
Rishi Heda
@Ms. Goddess AJ that's progress I guess
Ms. Goddess AJ
@Bergen Kludt-Painter ikr. I’m Christian and apart of the lgbtq+ community, and recently found out my mom was a lil homophobic... love is love and I think the should realize that... but she said she doesn’t agree with the whole sexual opinion thing, but as long as people have a great personality, realize their mistakes and faults, and let god lead them on the right path then she’s fine with it.
Bergen Kludt-Painter
That’s how all Christians should act about lgbt+ 🏳️🌈 people.
CompanyInkDipper
@Becca Gregory Sad that he was only a ‘background’ character.☹️