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.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Remember, Christ, our Savior was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our Heavenly Father a blessed angel came
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
"Fear not," said the angel
"Let nothing you affright
This day is born a Savior of pure or Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him from Satan's power and might"
O tidings of comfort and joy (comfort and joy)
O tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy)
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, comfort and joy)
Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas all other doth deface
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy)
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy)
We have gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
The lyrics to Glee Cast's song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are a joyful retelling of the Christmas story. The song begins by encouraging the listener to not be dismayed, as they recall the birth of Christ, our Savior, on Christmas Day. The purpose of Christ's birth, according to the song, was to save humanity from the power of Satan which had caused them to go astray. The main theme of the song is to bring comfort and joy in the knowledge of Christ's birth.
The next verse is a reminder of the story of the angel's visit to the shepherds in Bethlehem. The angel carried the good news that the Son of God had been born, and the shepherds went to visit Him in the manger. This news is another source of comfort and joy for the listener.
Finally, the song calls for all to sing praises to the Lord and to embrace each other in true love and brotherhood. The holy tide of Christmas is the joyful celebration of Christ's birth, which the song declares overcomes all other celebrations. The refrain of "tidings of comfort and joy" is repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the message of the song and serving as a call to join in the celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen let nothing you dismay
God wants you to be happy and not worry about anything
Remember, Christ, our Savior was born on Christmas day
Jesus Christ was born to save us on the holiday known as Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
Jesus Christ came to redeem us from Satan's influence when we were lost
O tidings of comfort and joy
Such great news brings comfort and joy to all
From God our Heavenly Father a blessed angel came
God sent a holy angel from Heaven to deliver good news
And unto certain Shepherds brought tidings of the same
The angel delivered the same message to a group of shepherds
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born in Bethlehem
O tidings of comfort and joy
It brings comfort and joy to hear such good news
"Fear not," said the angel
The angel encouraged the shepherds to not be afraid
"Let nothing you affright
Don't be troubled by anything
This day is born a Savior of pure or Virgin bright
Today a virgin gave birth to a pure Savior
To free all those who trust in Him from Satan's power and might"
Jesus Christ came to set free those who believe in Him from Satan's control
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy)
There is immense joy in hearing such good news
Now to the Lord sing praises
Praise God for this great gift
All you within this place
Everyone in this area
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace
Love each other and embrace one another in brotherhood and unity
This holy tide of Christmas all other doth deface
The sacred celebration of Christmas is superior to all other holidays
O tidings of comfort and joy
It brings comfort and joy to hear such good news
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy)
There is immense joy in hearing such good news
Oh, joy (tidings of comfort and joy)
There is immense joy in hearing such good news
We have gone astray
We have lost our way and need a Savior
O tidings of comfort and joy
It brings comfort and joy to hear such good news
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Written by: Traditional
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Gian Carlo
Mercedes:
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Tina:
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came (Tina and Quinn)
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same(Tina and Quinn)
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy, (Quinn)
Comfort and joy(Quinn)
O tidings of comfort and joy(Quinn)
Santana:
"Fear not," said the Angel,
"Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour
Of pure or Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might."
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Rachel:
Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Thomas Casassa
Still one of my all time favorite Christmas Songs. This one. This version. <3
LA_tx
@1:10 Naya Rivera had such a voice! Wow! ❤️
bella
don't get me wrong, everyone did absolutely amazing but MS NAYA RIVERA IN THIS SONG!!!!
Kal Persaud
They absolutely killed it 👏
jacksonfan4life123
Ugh. Rest In Peace, Naya ❤️
emma
This song was beautiful
Dom Ystic
My fave cover of all time ❤️
Gabriel Tembo
I love this song
K C
Masterpiece
Gian Carlo
Mercedes:
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Tina:
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came (Tina and Quinn)
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same(Tina and Quinn)
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy, (Quinn)
Comfort and joy(Quinn)
O tidings of comfort and joy(Quinn)
Santana:
"Fear not," said the Angel,
"Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour
Of pure or Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might."
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Rachel:
Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy