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.
It’s Not Unusual
Glee Cast Lyrics
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It's not unusual to have fun with anyone
But when I see you hanging about with anyone
It's not unusual to see me cry,
Oh I wanna' die
It's not unusual to go out at any time
But when I see you out and about it's such a crime
It's not unusual oh, it happens every day no matter what you say
You find it happens all the time
Love will never do, what you want it to
Why can't this crazy love be mine
It's not unusual to be mad with anyone
It's not unusual to be sad with anyone
But if I ever find that you've changed at anytime
It's not unusual to find out that I'm in love with you
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh
These lyrics are from the Glee Cast's version of the song "It's Not Unusual", originally performed by Tom Jones in 1965. The song tells the story of a person who is in love with someone who seems to be popular and loved by everyone, but the singer can't help feeling jealous and heartbroken when they see their love interest with other people. The song talks about the unpredictability of love and the frustration that comes with it, as the singer can't control their feelings and wishes that their love interest would choose them instead of anyone else.
The lyrics are simple but effective in conveying the emotions of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "it's not unusual" highlights the irony of the situation, as the singer's feelings may be common but they are still painful and difficult to deal with. The line "Love will never do, what you want it to" encapsulates the theme of the song, which is the unpredictability and uncontrollable nature of love.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's Not Unusual" are relatable and timeless, as many people have experienced the frustration and heartbreak that comes with unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not unusual to be loved by anyone
It's common for anyone to receive love from someone.
It's not unusual to have fun with anyone
It's normal to have fun with anyone you are with.
But when I see you hanging about with anyone
But when I see you with someone else frequently,
It's not unusual to see me cry,
Oh I wanna' die
It's common for me to feel despair and cry when I see you with someone else.
It's not unusual to go out at any time
It's not weird to go out at any time.
But when I see you out and about it's such a crime
But when I see you outside with someone else, it's difficult for me to bear.
If you should ever want to be loved by anyone,
It's not unusual oh, it happens every day no matter what you say
It's typical for someone to want to be loved by someone else; it occurs every day regardless of what anyone says.
You find it happens all the time
It's a recurring event that happens frequently.
Love will never do, what you want it to
Love doesn't always work in the way you want it to.
Why can't this crazy love be mine
Why can't my intense love for you be returned?
It's not unusual to be mad with anyone
It's common for one to feel angry with anyone.
It's not unusual to be sad with anyone
It's normal for one to feel sad with anyone.
But if I ever find that you've changed at anytime
But if I discover that you have altered in any way,
It's not unusual to find out that I'm in love with you
It's not uncommon for me to realize that I love you.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh
vocalization
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh
vocalization
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh
vocalization
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GORDON MILLS, LES (GB) REED
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@dashatihonova
Blaine:
It's not unusual to be loved by anyone,
It's not unusual to have fun with anyone
But when I see you hangin' about with anyone
It's not unusual, to see me cry
Oh, I wanna die
It's not unusual to go out at any time
But when I see you out and about it's such a crime
If you should ever want to be loved by anyone,
Blaine (with the Cheerios):
It's not unusual, (It happens every day, No matter what you say)
You'll find it happens all the time
(Love will never do, What you want it to)
Why can't this crazy love be- (Miiiiiiine!)
Blaine:
It's not unusual to be mad with anyone
It's not unusual to be sad with anyone
But if I ever find that you've changed at anytime
It's not unusual
To find out I'm in love with you
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Whoa-oh-oh!
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Oh oh
@VeronicaBaughman
You can tell Naya and Darren had fun with this number. She looked so happy dancing with him.
@hayleyhexham2324
You can tell Naya and Darren had fun with this number she looked so happy dancing with him
@crewrunner2189
Lol, she was happy because she knew they were doing something devious 😂😂😂😂
@hannahmontana9307
Sswus
@jbweeda2890
@@crewrunner2189so tru hahaha😂
@autum8560
Oh I love this song, I love this episode. Glee doesn't lose his magic after all this time
@robsmith2647
same
@sarastapane180
Me toooo, I’m agreee❤️❤️❤️
@VR-bw6qb
Yep
@VR-bw6qb
After 11 years..