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.
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Yeah, I'll tell you something
I think you'll understand
When I say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
You'll let me be your man
And, please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now let me hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
And when I touch you, I feel happy inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide...
Yeah, you got that something
I think you'll understand
When I feel that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
The Glee Cast's version of "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles, as sung by Kurt, is a confession of his love and desire for intimacy with someone special. The song is imbued with themes that echo throughout both the Beatles' and Glee Cast's work of love, hope, and longing. The song begins with a declaration that there is something about the person he wants to hold hands with that he thinks they'll understand. He asks for permission almost desperately, saying "When I say that something, I wanna hold your hand." For the chorus, he repeats the line multiple times as if to emphasize his desire.
The second stanza reinforces his pleas for affection as he asks for permission to be their man and hold their hand. It seems as though the very understanding of his request is what will make him complete. The last line of the stanza "Now let me hold your hand" bears an urgency and sincerity that conveys his hope that the person he's singing to will acquiesce his request for intimacy.
The final stanza is a declaration of the joy he feels when he is in the presence of the person he wants to hold hands with. His overflowing love makes him feel happy inside, and he is incapable of hiding his love for them. Overall, the song is about the courage to declare and seek out love, showing vulnerability in the process, only to find happiness in sharing one's emotions with another.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'll tell you something
I have something important to tell you
I think you'll understand
I believe you will comprehend my feelings
When I say that something
When I express what's on my mind
I wanna hold your hand
I desire to physically grasp your hand
Oh, please, say to me
Please respond to me with
You'll let me be your man
You'll permit me to be your partner
And, please, say to me
Additionally, please tell me
You'll let me hold your hand
You'll allow me to grasp your hand
Now let me hold your hand
Currently, allow me to take possession of your hand
And when I touch you, I feel happy inside
My physical touch fills me with joy and satisfaction
It's such a feeling that my love
This emotional experience of happiness and love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide...
Is too strong for me to conceal
Yeah, you got that something
You possess an ineffable quality
I think you'll understand
I believe you'll comprehend what I mean
When I feel that something
When I sense that indefinable quality in you
I wanna hold your hand
I desire to take physical possession of your hand
I wanna hold your hand
It is my fervent wish to grasp your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I long to take hold of your hand
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eduardavieira9807
Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
Oh please say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you got that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
@mariahtho5129
wow this scene just made me realize how positive Kurt is considering his life. He lost his mother, his stepbrother, almost his dad. On top of that he was often bullied and his life was threatened because he was gay, but he still went on and persued his dreams. I really love how Chris portrayed the character, he's such an amazing actor.
@alfianakrama7888
agree... love kurt so much ... and chris colfer 😍
@rogerdodger1984
ugh Kurts the worst. i stopped watching the show because he was so insufferable. The girl from Across the Universe does such a better job with this song.
@rufusthecuddlypitbull1146
Roger Fink I disagree. He's an amazing actor and he has a great voice.
@limerence8365
Awesometurdblossom Tho Don't forget Parvatti!
@SymphonyBrahms
Kurt is the best. And anyone who doesn't think so is a cranky grump.
@sublimelyh70
This is frankly one of his best performances on Glee, hands down in my humble opinion...
@bri965
sublimelyh70 IKR!
@Torihappyness
Yes it is.
@JordonLeBlanc
I know I love it, I've listened to it so much I know the words