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.
Dream On
Glee Cast Lyrics
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You say you want your freedom
Well, who am I to keep you down?
It's only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
Listen carefully to the sound
Of your loneliness
In the stillness of remembering
What you had (lonely)
And what you lost (ooh)
And what you had (ooh)
Oh, and what you lost (ooh)
Thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
I say, women they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
You'll know
Now here I go again, I see, the crystal visions
I keep my visions to myself
It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams and
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering
What you had (lonely)
And what you lost (ooh)
And what you had (and what you had)
Oh, and what you lost (and what you lost)
Thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
I say, women they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
I say, women they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
You will know
You will know
Hey, yeah, yeah, you'll know
The lyrics to Glee Cast's song Dream On are full of powerful imagery and emotion that tell the story of a person reflecting on their past and feeling the pain of their losses. In the beginning of the song, the singer tells someone they love that if they want their freedom, they should have it. They then encourage them to be true to themselves and follow their own path. This reflects a selfless love, that they are willing to let go if it means the other person will be happier.
The song then transitions to the singer reflecting on their own past and remembering their own losses. The line "listen carefully to the sound of your loneliness" captures the feeling of deep sadness and longing that can overwhelm a person in moments of solitude. The use of the metaphor "loneliness like a heartbeat drives you mad" emphasizes the intensity of these feelings.
The chorus repeats the idea that "thunder only happens when it's raining, players only love you when they're playing, and women they will come and they will go." These lines are a warning to the listener that some things are only temporary and will not last. Only the rain can truly cleanse a person and help them see things clearly.
Overall, the lyrics to Dream On are a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reflection, self-love, and forgiveness. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors make the emotions conveyed in the song more palpable, and the message is one that resonates with people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Now here you go again
You are starting something all over again
You say you want your freedom
You request to be free to do as you please
Well, who am I to keep you down?
It's not up to me to limit your actions
It's only right that you should
You deserve the right to
Play the way you feel it
Do what you feel is best
Listen carefully to the sound
Pay attention to the noise
Of your loneliness
Your feeling of being alone
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
Comparable to something repetitive that is making you go insane
In the stillness of remembering
In moments of silence when you reflect on past events
What you had (lonely)
Thinking about what you once had but lost and end up feeling lonely
And what you lost (ooh)
Recollecting something that you had and now don't, making you feel bad
And what you had (ooh)
Thinking about what you once had
Oh, and what you lost (ooh)
Remembering something you had and lost
Thunder only happens when it's raining
Significant incidents only occur in certain instances
Players only love you when they're playing
Players will only be interested when playing the game of love
I say, women they will come and they will go
Women will enter and exit your life
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
After going through a difficult experience, you get a new perspective or learn something about yourself
Now here I go again, I see, the crystal visions
Starting a journey with a clear vision of what is ahead
I keep my visions to myself
I choose not to share my dreams with anyone
It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams
I am the only one who wants to help you achieve your dreams
And have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Are there any dreams you would like to give up on or trade for something else?
Dreams of loneliness
Dreams about feeling alone
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Significant occurrences only happen in specific circumstances
Players only love you when they're playing
People in the game of love will only love you during that game
I say, women they will come and they will go
Women will enter and exit your life
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
A challenging experience will offer new insights
You will know
You will understand
Hey, yeah, yeah, you'll know
You will have a realization
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephanie Nicks
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Every time when I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
And it went by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way?
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay
Yeah, I know nobody knows
Where it comes and where it goes
I know it's everybody's sin
You got to lose to know how to win
Half my life's in books, written pages
Live and learn from fools and from sages
You know it's true, oh
All the things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for a year
Sing for the laughter, and sing the tear
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear
Sing it with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream until the dream come true
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream until your dream come true
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on, ah
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear
Sing it with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
@kakakoa
that's what duels should look like on the voice .
@coccicachou
Battle Round
@StevenL00
and then people are gonna say it's scripted as shit lol
@uncertainsubscriber4815
@@johnjhon3683 nice!
@karlijn9695
Yesss pleaseee
@joseescobar2076
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@heyitsella2944
The fact that Ryan Murphy got Neil Patrick Harris for one episode, and had him and Matthew Morrison sing this is amazing and will forever be amazing.
@alexolds9840
Ikr.
@abinsaji6481
Forever be legen...wait for it......daryyy
@youdontmatter2me
❤ NPH!!!!!! What can he not do & make it awesome? ❤