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.
Lucky
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm tryin'
Quinn: Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be comin' home again
Oooh...
They don't know how long it takes
Waitin' for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you, I promise you, I will
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be comin' home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be comin' home someday
Sam: And so I'm sailin' through the sea
Both: To an island where we'll meet
Sam: You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Quinn: Though the breeze is through the trees
Move so pretty, you're all I see
As the world keeps spinnin' round
You hold me right here, right now
Both: Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be comin' home again
Lucky we're in love every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be comin' home someday
Oooh...
Oooh...
The song "Lucky" by Glee Cast features Sam and Quinn singing about being in love with their best friend. Sam sings about trying to connect with his love interest, who is far away across the ocean. Quinn responds that she can feel his presence even in her dreams and carries him with her in her heart. They both acknowledge that they are lucky to be in love with their best friend and have been where they have been. They are also thankful for being able to come back home to each other.
The song talks about waiting for a love that is worth the wait and how hard it can be to say goodbye. Despite the distance, they promise to wait for each other and value the time they have together. The chorus repeats the notion of being lucky to have found love in their best friend, stayed together, and coming back home someday. The couple is envisioning a future together in an island where they will meet and exchange love once again.
The song's story is relatable to anyone who has experienced falling in love with their best friend. It's a beautiful way of expressing how being in love with a friend feels like and how important it is to cherish that friendship. The song's melody and the Glee Cast's harmonies are soothing, and the lyrics are inspiring to continue chasing true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you hear me? I'm talkin' to you
I hope you're listening to me, because I have something important to say
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
I'm trying to reach you even though we're far apart
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm tryin'
I'm doing my best to communicate my feelings to you
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I think about you even when I'm asleep
I feel your whisper across the sea
Your presence is so strong that I can feel you even when you're far away
I keep you with me in my heart
You're always on my mind, and I cherish the memories I have of us together
You make it easier when life gets hard
Having you in my life makes everything more bearable, even during tough times
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
I feel so fortunate to be in love with someone I also consider my closest friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
I'm grateful for the experiences I've had, because they've led me to where I am today
Lucky to be comin' home again
No matter where I go, I know that I'll always have a home to come back to
They don't know how long it takes
Other people might not understand how strong our love is and how far we'll go for each other
Waitin' for a love like this
It took a while for us to find each other, but it was worth the wait
Every time we say goodbye
Saying goodbye is always difficult, even if it's only for a little while
I wish we had one more kiss
I always want to be close to you, and I hate saying goodbye
I'll wait for you, I promise you, I will
No matter how long we're apart, I'll always be here waiting for you
Lucky we're in love in every way
Our love is special and unique, and I'm grateful for every aspect of it
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
We've been through a lot together, and I'm grateful that we've stayed strong through it all
Lucky to be comin' home someday
Even if we're not together right now, I know that someday we'll be back in each other's arms
And so I'm sailin' through the sea
I'm on a journey to be with you, no matter what obstacles come my way
To an island where we'll meet
I'm headed to a special place where we can be together and happy
You'll hear the music fill the air
I've planned a special surprise for you, and I can't wait for you to hear it
I'll put a flower in your hair
I want to make you feel beautiful and special, like the flower I'll put in your hair
Though the breeze is through the trees
Even though things might not be perfect, I'm still focused on making this moment special for us
Move so pretty, you're all I see
You're the only thing that matters to me in this moment, and I'm captivated by your beauty
As the world keeps spinnin' round
Even though the world is always changing, my love for you remains constant
You hold me right here, right now
In this moment, I'm grateful to be close to you and to feel your love
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bruna
Do you hear me,
I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying
Boy I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you I promise you, I will
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes through the trees
Move so pretty you're all I see
As the world keeps spinning round
You hold me right here right now
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I'm lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Hanna Mayorga Nava
Do you hear me, I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh, my, baby, I'm trying
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I feel you whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I wait for you I promise you, I will
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music, feel the air
I put a flower in your hair
And though the breeze is through trees
Move so pretty you're all I see
As the world keep spinning round
You hold me right here right now
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Bruna
Do you hear me,
I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying
Boy I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you I promise you, I will
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes through the trees
Move so pretty you're all I see
As the world keeps spinning round
You hold me right here right now
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
I'm lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
isaro murenzi
Not gonna lie.... one of glee's best duets!! :)
Welcome to My Fanta Side
It is the best. I liked when Tina and Mike did the "I couldn't really sing" duet that was so funny.
We do stuff
Hooey The Great I know right
We do stuff
True
Hooey The Great
Not gonna lie, when I first heard this I got shivers by how good it was.
Emaleigh Schultz
This and smooth criminal are the best
Nico
This song really suits Quinn's soft voice!
Ethan
And sams
Kade James
Trueeee
Amelia
Everyone is like I love Quinn’s voice but just listen to Sam’s voice he sounds like an angel