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.
Don't Rain on My Parade
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Just sit and putter
Life's candy and the sun's
A ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade
Don't tell me not to fly
If someone takes a spill
It's me and not you
Who told you you're allowed
To rain on my parade
I'll march my band out
I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
But whether I'm the rose
Of sheer perfection
Or freckle on the nose
Of life's complexion
The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye
I gotta fly once
I gotta try once
Only can die once, right, sir?
Ooh, life is juicy
Juicy, and you see
I gotta have my bite, sir
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a commer
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade
I'm gonna live and live now
Get what I want, I know how
One roll for the whole show bang
One throw, that bell will go clang
Eye on the target and wham
One shot, one gun shot, and bam
Hey, Mister Arnstein
Here I am
I'll march my band out
I will beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a commer
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Nobody, no, nobody
Is gonna rain on my parade
"Don't Rain on My Parade" is a song about determination and self-belief. The lyrics convey a message that no one should be able to stop anyone from achieving their dreams. The song starts with the lines "Don't tell me not to live, just sit and putter. Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter." These lines describe the singer's attitude towards life which suggests that one must live to the fullest without any interference from others. The singer then says, "Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade" and "Don't tell me not to fly, I've simply got to." These lines show that the singer is willing to take risks and pursue their dreams no matter what anyone else says or does.
The chorus of the song is powerful and emphasizes the message that no one can stop the singer from living their life. "I'll march my band out, I'll beat my drum, and if I'm fanned out, your turn at bat, sir. At least I didn't fake it, hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it." These lyrics highlight the singer's confidence and determination to succeed.
The song also touches upon the idea that success is subjective. Whether the singer is the "rose of sheer perfection" or a "freckle on the nose of life's complexion," they are still important and deserve to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me not to live
Don't discourage me from living my life
Just sit and putter
Don't settle for a sedentary lifestyle
Life's candy and the sun's
Life is full of pleasures
A ball of butter
Everything is smooth and easy
Don't bring around a cloud
Don't spoil my good mood
To rain on my parade
By being negative or critical
Don't tell me not to fly
Don't hold me back from reaching my potential
I've simply got to
I must pursue my dreams
If someone takes a spill
If someone fails
It's me and not you
It's my responsibility, not yours
Who told you you're allowed
Who gave you the authority
To rain on my parade
To criticize or discourage me
I'll march my band out
I'll lead the way
I'll beat my drum
I'll make my own music
And if I'm fanned out
If I'm exposed or vulnerable
Your turn at bat, sir
It's your turn to try
At least I didn't fake it
I was true to myself
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
I didn't succeed in the way I wanted
But whether I'm the rose
Regardless of whether I'm the best
Of sheer perfection
Of absolute excellence
Or freckle on the nose
Or merely a blemish
Of life's complexion
Of the world's imperfections
The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye
Whether I'm a nobody or a somebody
I gotta fly once
I must take a chance
I gotta try once
I must attempt to succeed
Only can die once, right, sir?
I only have one life to live
Ooh, life is juicy
Life is full of opportunities
Juicy, and you see
Full of exciting possibilities
I gotta have my bite, sir
I must have my chance
Get ready for me, love
I'm coming for my dreams
'Cause I'm a commer
Because I'm a go-getter
My heart's a drummer
I'm guided by my passion
I'm gonna live and live now
I'm going to live in the present
Get what I want, I know how
I have a plan to achieve my goals
One roll for the whole show bang
One chance to make an impact
One throw, that bell will go clang
One move that will catch everyone's attention
Eye on the target and wham
Focused on my goals and determined to achieve them
One shot, one gun shot, and bam
One opportunity to succeed
Hey, Mister Arnstein
Hey, Mister Big Shot
Here I am
I'm here to prove myself
Nobody, no, nobody
No one can hold me back
Is gonna rain on my parade
Can stop me from achieving my goals.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Merrill, Jule Styne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dont tell me not to live
Just sit and putter
Life's candy and the sun's
A ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade!
Don't tell me not to fly
I've simply got to
If someone takes a spill
It's me and not you
Who told you you're allowed
To rain on my parade!
I'll march my band out
I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir!
At least I didn't fake it
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it!
But whether I'm the rose
Of sheer perfection
Or freckle on the nose
Of life's complexion
The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye
I gotta fly once
I gotta try once
Only can die once, right, sir?
Ooh, life is juicy
Juicy, and you see
I gotta have my bite, sir!
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a commer
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Don't bring around a cloud
To rain on my parade!
I'm gonna live and live now
Get what I want, I know how
One roll for the whole she bang
One throw, that bell will go clang
Eye on the target and wham
One shot, one gun shot, and bam
Hey, Mister Arnstein
Here I am!
I'll march my band out
I will beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out
Your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it
Hat, sir, I guess I didn't make it
Get ready for me, love
'Cause I'm a commer
I simply gotta march
My heart's a drummer
Nobody, no, nobody
Is gonna rain on my parade
@jadegaudreault1143
She was practically born to sing this
@callumhulme5503
Remember 3x20 when she forgot the lyrics🤣🤣
@laurine____7543
@@callumhulme5503 she didnt really forget...she mostly have a panic attack
@blaisepellinen3543
Yes
@itsjustanne9269
I personally think Santana sang it better
@callumhulme5503
@@itsjustanne9269 nag
@reynabelladonna3587
In the immortal words of kurt hummel "She is annoying as she is talented," .
@eadaoinmurphy20
So true
@javieraalarcon5462
amén 🙏
@alex_n215
facts