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.
L O V E
Glee Cast Lyrics
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O is for the only one I see,
V is very very extraordinary,
E is even more than anyone that you adore and
Love is all that I can give to you,
Love is more than just a game for two,
Two in love can make it ,
Love was made for me and you
L is for the way you look at me,
O is for the only one I see,
V is very very extraordinary,
E is even more than anyone that you adore
And love is all that I can give to you,
Love is more than just a game for two,
Two in love can make it,
Take my heart yet please don't break it,
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Love
is made for me and you
The song "L O V E" by the Glee Cast is a romantic tune that explores the power and beauty of love. The song is a declaration of one's love for another, and it begins by spelling out the word "love" in a way that highlights just how extraordinary this emotion can be. The opening verse describes how the singer feels about their significant other, with "L" standing for the way they look at them, and "O" for the fact that they are the only one they see.
The song goes on to describe how love is not just a game for two, but something that can be shared and strengthened by two people who are truly in love. The singer asks their partner to take their heart, but to please not break it, as love was made for them. The repeated refrain of "Love was made for me and you" emphasizes the theme of the song, reinforcing the idea that love is a powerful force that connects two people and is meant to be shared.
Overall, "L O V E" is a simple and sweet song that celebrates the beauty of love. It is a romantic tune that is perfect for serenading your loved one or for a slow dance at a wedding. The song's catchy melody and simple lyrics make it easy to sing along to, while the message it conveys is powerful and moving.
Line by Line Meaning
L is for the way you look at me,
The letter L is a symbol of the intense gaze you give me, conveying a lot of emotions.
O is for the only one I see,
The letter O stands for the unique person I see, all other individuals fade away when I am with you.
V is very, very extraordinary,
The letter V is a representation of the intense positivity and unique love that we share, making it stand out from anything and anyone else.
E is even more than anyone that you adore and
The letter E symbolizes the depth of affection and pure love that surpasses that of anyone else in your life.
Love is all that I can give to you,
The only thing I can offer you is my love, which is pure and selfless, asking for nothing else in return.
Love is more than just a game for two,
Love isn't a game, it's a deep emotional connection between two individuals that requires effort and sacrifice to maintain.
Two in love can make it,
When two individuals are in love, they can overcome any obstacle that life throws at them, as long as they have each other.
Take my heart yet please don't break it,
I entrust you with my heart, but I also request you to handle it with care and not break it, for it's fragile and essential to my life.
Love was made for me and you
Love is natural, and it was made for us, so we should embrace it and cherish it for as long as it lasts.
Love was made for me and you
The singer repeats that love was made for both of us, reinforcing the naturalness and importance of love in our lives.
Love
The singer ends the song with the word 'love,' summarizing the entire message of the song which is expressing love and its importance in our lives.
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