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.
Closer
Glee Cast Lyrics
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All I want to know is, can you come a little closer?
Here comes the breath before we get a little bit closer
Here comes the rush before we touch, come a little closer
The doors are open, the wind is really blowing
The night sky is changing overhead
It’s not just all physical
I’m the type who will get oh so critical
I won’t treat you like you’re oh so typical
I won’t treat you like you’re oh so typical
All you think of lately is getting underneath me
All I’m dreaming lately is how to get you underneath me
Here comes the heat before we meet a little bit closer
Here comes the spark before the dark, come a little closer
The lights turned off and the sun if finally setting
The night sky is changing overhead
It’s not just all physical
I’m the type who will get oh so critical
So let’s make things physical
I won’t treat you like you’re oh so typical
I want you close, I want you
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I want you close, I want you
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
Here come the dreams of you and me
Here come the dreams
Here come the dreams of you and me
Here come the dreams
It’s not just all physical
I’m the type who will get oh so critical
So let’s make things physical
I won’t treat you like you’re oh so typical
I want you close, I want you
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I want you close, I want you
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
All I want to get is a little bit closer
All I want to know is, can you come a little closer?
The Glee Cast's song "Closer" is a track about attraction and the desire to move a relationship forward. The song begins with the singer expressing a desire to get closer to someone, both physically and emotionally, and asking if they can reciprocate that desire. As the song progresses, the singer describes the physical sensations they experience when they are near this person, such as the rush before they touch and the heat before they meet. The refrain of the song emphasizes that the singer does not want to treat the other person as just a physical object, but rather sees the potential for a deeper connection.
The bridge of the song brings in a dream-like quality as the singer envisions a future with this person. The interplay between physical attraction and emotional connection continues, with the singer stating that while they do want to get physical, they also do not want to treat the other person as typical. Overall, the song conveys a sense of excitement about the potential for a deeper relationship and a desire to build that connection with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want to get is a little bit closer
I want to be closer to you
All I want to know is, can you come a little closer?
Can we be closer together?
Here comes the breath before we get a little bit closer
I'm getting excited as we get closer
Here comes the rush before we touch, come a little closer
I'm eagerly anticipating touching you
The doors are open, the wind is really blowing
Everything is ready and the mood is right
The night sky is changing overhead
The atmosphere is electric
It’s not just all physical
There's more to this than just physical attraction
I’m the type who will get oh so critical
I'm the type who will analyze every detail
So let’s make things physical
Let's explore our physical connection
I won’t treat you like you’re oh so typical
I won't judge you based on stereotypes
All you think of lately is getting underneath me
You've been thinking about getting closer physically
All I’m dreaming lately is how to get you underneath me
I've been dreaming about being physically close with you
Here comes the heat before we meet a little bit closer
I'm feeling the heat of our approaching closeness
Here comes the spark before the dark, come a little closer
The excitement is building before we get even closer
The lights turned off and the sun if finally setting
The mood is romantic and intimate
Here come the dreams of you and me
I'm imagining a future with you
It’s not just all physical
There's more to our connection than just physical attraction
I want you close, I want you
I desire to be close to you
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I won't judge you based on stereotypes
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I won't judge you based on stereotypes
I won’t treat you like you’re typical
I won't judge you based on stereotypes
I won’t treat you like you’re oh so typical
I won't judge you based on stereotypes
All I want to get is a little bit closer
I want to be closer to you
All I want to know is, can you come a little closer?
Can we be closer together?
Contributed by Callie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juliawheildon4186
Loving finn's reaction in this scene and he was my favourite character and my hero
@briannaphilpot7960
Love you Finn. You were and still my hero
@ellabourne1216
sam ryder and jake had to lift artie out of his chair and it was adorable also this is underrated
@lydiamcgrath9662
I loved that part also 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@brooke5018
Why is Marley's outfit so horrendous yet she still looks cute af?
@katopotato3592
I think its one of her personality traits ngl
@songbird6414
The many magical talents of Melissa Benoist, everyone
@BanjaxDT
Just saying i liked this cast
@SmileyRileyAsmr
BanjaxTerreDT same
@NimueG
Me too