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.
Dancing Queen
Glee Cast Lyrics
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You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat From the tambourine
Oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat From the tambourine
Oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen
"Dancing Queen" is an iconic disco-pop song by the Swedish group ABBA that was released in 1976. The song was a massive commercial success that reached the top of the charts in more than a dozen countries, including the US, UK, and Canada. The catchy, upbeat tune became a dancefloor staple and a cultural phenomenon that has continued to persist over the years. The Glee Cast featuring Naya Rivera and Amber Riley covered the track, giving it a fresh new twist with their vibrant vocals and energetic performance.
The song sets the scene on a Friday night, where the lights are low and a young girl is itching to find a place to show off her dance moves. The lyrics capture the youthful exuberance of a teenage girl who's about to have the time of her life, grooving to the right music and getting in the swing. She's on the lookout for a "king" but seems to be enjoying her time dancing around the room. The song highlights the carefree, fun-loving attitude embodied by the "dancing queen" as she teases and turns on the people around her.
The overall impact of this song lies in its high energy and electrifying beat, which compel the listener to get up and dance. It's a classic party anthem that continues to ignite dancefloors and draw people together through music. The lyrics evoke a sense of youthful rebellion and freedom, making it a song that stands the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance, you can jive
You have the freedom to dance and move however you'd like
Having the time of your life
Enjoying oneself immensely
Ooh see that girl, watch that scene
Observing a particular girl and admiring her dance moves
Dig in the dancing queen
Enjoying and embracing the energy and movement of the girl, who is considered the dancing queen
Friday night and the lights are low
It is a Friday night and the lighting is dim, creating a certain atmosphere
Looking out for a place to go
Searching for somewhere to have fun and dance
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
Looking for a place where the right kind of music is played, so everyone can get in the mood and dance
You come in to look for a king
Arriving with the intention to find someone to dance with
Anybody could be that guy
Anyone has the potential to be the dance partner that she is looking for
Night is young and the music's high
The night is still young and the music is loud and lively
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
Rock music helps to create a fun atmosphere and everything feels great
You're in the mood for a dance
Feeling the urge to dance
And when you get the chance
Taking the opportunity to start dancing
You are the dancing queen
Referring to the girl as the one and only dancing queen
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Describing the girl as being young and sweet, and only seventeen years old
Dancing queen, feel the beat
She is embracing the rhythm and beat of the music and enjoying herself
From the tambourine, oh yeah
The tambourine adds to the overall sound and rhythm of the music
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Describing the girl as being flirtatious and attracting attention
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
After flirting, she moves on and doesn't stay with the person she was teasing
Looking out for another, anyone will do
Once again, seeking out a new dance partner
Digging the dancing queen
Enjoying and embracing the energy and movement of the girl, who is considered the dancing queen
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
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@alinao4246
Mercedes and Santana are so good as a duo! Every song they do together is pure fire!
@louis2172
🙌🏾
@Dada-fq6do
like doo woop ❤️😍
@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139
YESS
@pablobentancorsomma1025
The best dúo, she's better to Finchel.
@KeithJones-lg9vj
The only Dancing Queen duo that can sing almost as good as Abba.
@anateofilo2212
One of the most iconic proms in TV history
@benm6847
perhaps only topped by the one next season
@vampirf1539
+benana7 :D lol no this one is the best
@mr.indecisive
Ana Teófilo the best prom was the dinosaur themed one hands down