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.
Longest Time
Glee Cast Lyrics
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For the longest time
Whoa oh oh
For the longest...
If you said good-bye to me tonight
There would still be music left to write
What else could I do?
That hasn't happened for the longest time
Once I thought my innocence was gone
Now I know that happiness goes on
That's where you found me
When you put your arms around me
I haven't been there for the longest time
Whoa oh oh oh
For the longest time
Whoa oh oh
For the longest time
I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
And the greatest miracle of all
Is how I need you
And how you needed me too
That hasn't happened for the longest time
Maybe this won't last very long
But you feel so right
And I could be wrong
Maybe I've been hoping too hard
But I've gone this far
And it's more than I hoped for
Who knows how much further we'll go on?
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
I'll take my chances
I forgot how nice romance is
I haven't been there for the longest time
I had second thoughts at the start
I said to myself - "Hold onto your heart"
Now I know the woman that you are
You're wonderful so far
And it's more than I hoped for
I don't care what consequence it brings
I have been a fool for lesser things
I want you so bad
I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for the longest time
Whoa oh oh oh
For the longest time
Whoa oh oh
For the longest time
Whoa oh oh
For the longest time
The Glee Cast's rendition of "Longest Time" is a playful and nostalgic tribute to the barbershop quartet style of music. The lyrics are about finding love unexpectedly and how it has inspired the songwriter to continue creating music. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on how their life has changed since falling in love and how they can't imagine going back to how things were before. The chorus, with its repeating "Whoa oh oh oh"s, is a jubilant celebration of the joy that love has brought into their life.
In the first verse, the songwriter reflects on how even if their romantic relationship were to end, their inspiration for creating music would not. They are so moved by their partner that they believe there will always be music in their heart. The second verse is a reflection on how the unknowable future is exhilarating because the songwriter has found someone to share it with. They express that they are open to taking risks and embracing the unknown because they have found happiness with their partner.
The bridge of the song is a reflection of how the songwriter had fears and reservations at the start of their relationship, but those fears have gone away as they have gotten to know their partner better. They assert that they are willing to risk everything for the person they love.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and joyful tribute to the unexpected ways that love can change a person's life. The Glee Cast does a great job of capturing the joy and energy of the song and infusing it with their own playful style.
Line by Line Meaning
If you said good-bye to me tonight
If we had to part tonight
There would still be music left to write
There's still a lot of pain to express through music
What else could I do?
Expressing through music is my way of dealing with heartbreak and sadness
I'm so inspired by you
You have inspired me to create beautiful music
That hasn't happened for the longest time
It's been a while since I felt this inspired and creative
Once I thought my innocence was gone
I thought I had nothing left to lose
Now I know that happiness goes on
I realize that life goes on and happiness is still possible
That's where you found me
You came into my life when I needed you most
When you put your arms around me
When you gave me your love and support
I haven't been there for the longest time
It's been a while since I felt happy and loved like this
I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
I'm the one you hear singing in the hallway
And the greatest miracle of all
The greatest miracle is how we found each other
Is how I need you
I need you more than anything
And how you needed me too
You need me as much as I need you
That hasn't happened for the longest time
It's been a long time since we needed each other this much
Maybe this won't last very long
This may not be forever
But you feel so right
But being with you feels so perfect
And I could be wrong
I might be mistaken
Maybe I've been hoping too hard
Maybe I've been wishing for too much
But I've gone this far
But I've come too far to give up now
And it's more than I hoped for
And being with you is better than anything I imagined
Who knows how much further we'll go on?
Who knows how long this relationship will last?
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
Maybe I'll regret it when you leave
I'll take my chances
But I'm willing to take the risk
I forgot how nice romance is
I've forgotten how good it feels to be in a romantic relationship
I haven't been there for the longest time
It's been a while since I've been in love like this
I had second thoughts at the start
I was unsure about this relationship in the beginning
I said to myself - "Hold onto your heart"
I told myself to be cautious and protect my heart
Now I know the woman that you are
But now I know you're an amazing person
You're wonderful so far
And you've been amazing so far
And it's more than I hoped for
Being with you is better than anything I wished for
I don't care what consequence it brings
I don't care about the risks or negative consequences
I have been a fool for lesser things
I've made foolish choices in the past
I want you so bad
I want you more than anything
I think you ought to know that
I want to make sure you're aware of how strongly I feel
I intend to hold you for the longest time
I want to hold you in my arms forever
Whoa oh oh oh
Expressing joy and excitement
For the longest time
For a long time
Whoa oh oh
Expressing joy and excitement
For the longest time
For a long time
Whoa oh oh
Expressing joy and excitement
For the longest time
For a long time
Contributed by Sadie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ken Pores
I really love Marley's dance at the last parts lol
Chynna Davis
I know right, she's adorable
pinscher
Me too kkkk
george pasquel
I love Marley period. hehehe
The Dead Weasley Twin
@george pasquel same
Enrique Lopes
Eu amo como a Marley é ela mesma nos números em grupo. Depois que Mercedes disse "solta essa voz, porra" ela começou a se soltar mesmo
Luca42
I used google translate to English for the lazy :
I love how Marley is herself in the group numbers. After Mercedes said "drop that fucking voice" she really started to loosen up.
The Golden Kay
Marley was so extra I love it she's my favorite
pinscher
My favorite too
Caterina C
@pinscher Mine too