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 Will Always Love You
Glee Cast Lyrics
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If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish to you, joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you
This song is a rendition of Whitney Houston's classic hit "I Will Always Love You" but with a unique twist by the Glee Cast. The song is performed by the character Mercedes, a high school student who is graduating and saying goodbye to her friends and past relationships. The lyrics are a bittersweet farewell to someone she loves but knows she cannot be with because she is moving on to a new chapter in her life.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. Mercedes is telling the person she loves that if she were to stay, she would only be in their way. She acknowledges the fact that leaving will be hard, but she knows it's for the best. She wishes to keep the person close to her heart and lets them know that she will always love them no matter where life takes her.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of love. Mercedes repeats the phrase "I will always love you" multiple times to emphasize her point. She wants the person to know that her love for them is eternal, and no matter how far away they are from each other, her love will remain the same.
The second verse is a bit more hopeful. Mercedes hopes that the person she loves will have a good life, filled with all of their wildest dreams. She wishes them joy, happiness, and, above all else, love. Mercedes is saying goodbye, but she wants the person to know that she will always have their back and be there for them.
Overall, this song is a beautiful tribute to love and the bonds that people share. It's a reminder that even when people move on in life, the memories and love they shared always hold a special place in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should stay
If I were to remain, I would merely be an obstruction in your way
I would only be in your way
I would not be of help to you; rather, I would hinder your progress
So I'll go, but I know I'll think of you every step of the way
Therefore, I will depart, but rest assured that you will be in my thoughts all the time
And I will always love you
Regardless of the circumstances, I will love you without fail
You, my darling you, hmm
You, my beloved, are the object of my affection
Bittersweet memories
I depart with mixed feelings- happy and sad memories combined
That is all I'm taking with me
Those memories are the only things I take as I depart
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry
Thus, farewell. Please do not shed tears at my departure
We both know I'm not what you, you need
We are both aware that I am not the one you require
And I will always love you
Nonetheless, my love for you will always be steadfast
I hope life treats you kind
I fervently wish that life treats you well
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
I also hope that you achieve all your aspirations
And I wish to you, joy and happiness
Additionally, I bestow upon you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
Ultimately, my greatest wish for you is to experience love
I will always love you
As previously stated, I will never stop loving you
I will always love you
My love for you will endure always
I will always love you
To reiterate, I will love you eternally
I will always love you
No matter what happens, I will love you wholeheartedly
I, I will always love you
I, without question, will always love you
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@celinesidharta4892
Crap, can you just feel the emotion pouring from her? It's beautiful.
@delecialangley8568
R.I.P. Whitney Houston. you're forever loved
@kristinf1770
The plans
@nickmesogianes4638
It's never easy to nail a Whiteny song let alone this one. But Amber is one of the rare people who can own this song and keep the spirit of Whitney Houston alive. Next to Chris Colfur singing I Have Nothing, one of my favorite Glee covers from the series
@lucasblight
with autotunes anyone can
@ulissesoliveira6836
Impossible not to get excited when she sings
@cindyortan8562
Brea Back Jaed The worst couple
@cindyortan8562
Brea Back Jaed The worst couple
@lilacmoonlight99
I always cried when she sang, like ALWAYS
@nickmesogianes4638
Glee would always be hit or miss with their covers. But amber covering Whitney....10/10 perfection