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.
Happy Days Are Here Again
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Forget your troubles (Happy days)
Come on, get happy (Are here again)
You better chase all your cares away (The skies above are clear again)
Shout Hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
Come on, get happy (Of cheer again)
Get ready for the Judgment Day (Happy days are here again)
The sun is shining: come on, get happy (Shout it now)
The Lord is waiting to take your hand (There's no one who can doubt it now)
Shout Hallelujah (So let's tell the world)
And just get happy (About it now)
We're going to the Promised Land (Happy days are here again)
We're heading cross the river
Soon your cares will all be gone
(There'll be no more from now on)
From now on...
Forget your troubles (Happy days)
And just get happy (Are here again)
You better chase all your blues away (The skies above are clear again)
Shout Hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
And just get happy (Of cheer again)
(Happy times) Happy times
(Happy nights) Happy nights
Happy days are here again...
The song "Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy" was originally sung by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. In Glee, it is sung by Kurt and Rachel as a duet. The lyrics are an upbeat and hopeful encouragement to forget one's troubles and be joyful. The chorus of the song stresses the need to be happy and to chase away all worries as better days are here again. The song's lyrics are delivered in alternating solos and shared harmonies between Kurt and Rachel, which highlights both their individuality and their unity in the song.
Throughout the song, there are consistent themes of hope, positivity, and triumph over adversity. The lyrics reference the idea of the "promised land" and the notion of crossing a river to leave one's troubles behind. The song invites listeners to celebrate the joy of life, to be confidently positive, and to embrace the future with an open mind and a light heart.
Overall, "Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy" is a feel-good song that can lift one's spirits and inspire a hopeful outlook on life. The lyrics encourage listeners to focus on the good things and to cast aside negative thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget your troubles
Let go of your problems
Come on, get happy
It's time to be joyful
You better chase all your cares away
Don't let worries take over
Shout Hallelujah
Express your excitement
The skies above are clear again
The future looks bright
So let's sing a song
Let's celebrate
Of cheer again
With happiness and joy
Get ready for the Judgment Day
Get prepared for a new era
The sun is shining: come on, get happy
The world is beautiful, enjoy it
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
The future is promising and bright
There's no one who can doubt it now
Everything is certain and secure
We're going to the Promised Land
We will reach our goals and dreams
We're heading cross the river
We are making progress
Soon your cares will all be gone
Worries will disappear soon
There'll be no more from now on
Future will be brighter
And just get happy
Just be happy
You better chase all your blues away
Say goodbye to sadness
Happy times, Happy nights
Joyful days and nights
Happy days are here again...
Happiness is back
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@babylove123Kay
Forget your troubles (Happy days)
Come on get happy (are here again)
You better chase all your cares away
(The skies above are clear again)
Shout hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
Come on get happy (of cheer again)
Get ready for the judgment day (Happy days are here again)
The sun is shining
Come on get happy (Shout it now)
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
(There's no one who can doubt it now)
Shout hallelujah (So let's tell the world)
And just get happy (about it now)
We're going to the promise land
(Happy days are here again)
We're heading across the river
Soon your cares will all be gone
There'll be no more from now on
From now on
Forget your troubles (Happy days)
And just get happy (are here again)
You better chase all your blues away
(The skies above are clear again)
Shout hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
And just get happy (of cheer again)
Happy times (Happy times)
Happy nights (Happy nights)
Happy days
Are here again
@aaronnewman7573
when they grabbed each others hands, they were CHANNELING judy and barbra
@aaronnewman7573
Ed Miller just shut up damn🙄 y’all so annoying
@jasonyntig717
Super true... the memories
@kp-mp8tm
With the outfits also
@joseluis28ful
The whole performance is pretty much a replica of the original Barbra and Judy one
@elainaaxais2713
This performance is so underrated, its so timeless and beautiful
@lauraamaya2735
I swear I was just about to comment that. It just fills you up with Joy.
@roro_3588
Elaina Axais Yes it is!
@101enj
Elaina Axais they did Judy and Barbara Proud!😘
@nayagreen9643
Elaina Axais yes it truly is