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.
My Prerogative
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Get up...
Get up...
Get up...
Get busy
They say I'm crazy
I really don't care
That's my prerogative
But I don't give a damn
Gettin girls is how I live
Some ask me questions
Why am I so real
But they don't understand me
I really don't know the deal
About a brother
Trying hard to make it right
Not long ago
Befo' I win this fight
SING!
Everybody's talkin all this stuff about me
Why don't they just let me live (Tell me why)
I don't need permission
Make my own decisions (Oh!)
That's my prerogative
It's my prerogative
(It's my prerogative)
It's the way that I wanna live (It's my prerogative)
I can do just what I feel (It's my prerogative)
No one can tell me what to do (It's my prerogative)
Cause what I'm doin
I'm doin for you now
Don't get me wrong
I'm really not zooped
Ego trips is not my thing
All these strange relationships
Really gets me down
I see nothin wrong
With spreadin myself around
SING!
Everybody's talkin all this stuff about me (yeah)
Why don't they just let me live (Tell me why)
I don't need permission (I don't need)
Make my own decisions (my own decisions)
That's my prerogative
It's my prerogative
(It's my prerogative)
I can do what I wanna do (It's my prerogative)
Truly live my life (It's my prerogative)
I'm doin it just for you (It's my prerogative)
Tell me, tell me
Why can't I live my life (Live my life)
Without all of the things that people say (Ohhh Ohhh)
Yo tell it, kick it like this
Oh no nooo
I can do what I wanna do
Me and you
Together, together, together, together, together
Everybody's talkin all this stuff about me (everybody's talkin)
Why don't they just let me live (why)
(Why don't they just let me live girl)
I don't need permission (I don't need permission)
Make my own decisions
That's my prerogative
Everybody's talkin all this stuff about me (Everybody's talkin)
Why don't they just let me live
(Why don't they just let me live)
I don't need permission (I don't need)
Make my own decisions (My own decisions)
That's my prerogative
The lyrics to Glee Cast's "My Prerogative" serve as an anthem for self-confidence and individuality. The singer, likely a male, asserts that he doesn't care what others think of him or how he lives his life. Despite being labeled crazy and nasty, he declares that getting girls is how he lives and that he does whatever he feels like doing. The singer addresses those who question his authenticity and claims that they don't understand him. He admits that he used to struggle, but that he's now successful and doing everything he's doing for his fans. Ultimately, the chorus re-emphasizes that it's his prerogative to live his life as he chooses, regardless of others' opinions.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up...
Encouraging oneself to rise or awaken
Get busy
Motivating oneself to be productive
They say I'm crazy
Referring to others labeling the singer as abnormal or incorrect in his actions or beliefs
I really don't care
Stating that the artist is indifferent to the opinions of others
That's my prerogative
Asserting the artist's right to choose and act as he sees fit
They say I'm nasty
Acknowledging criticism against the singer's behavior or attitude
But I don't give a damn
Expressing the singer's lack of concern or regard for the criticism
Gettin girls is how I live
Indicating a lifestyle choice centered around pursuing romantic relationships with women
Some ask me questions
Describing others who inquire about the artist's personal life or motivation
Why am I so real
Questioning why the artist is perceived as genuine or authentic
But they don't understand me
Explaining a lack of comprehension by others about the singer's character or actions
I really don't know the deal
Admitting a lack of clarity or understanding about the artist's own motivations
About a brother
Referring to oneself colloquially
Trying hard to make it right
Striving to improve one's situation or behavior
Not long ago
Suggesting that change or progress has occurred relatively recently
Befo' I win this fight
Anticipating or indicating that success is imminent
SING!
Commanding oneself or others to sing, possibly indicating excitement or anticipation
Everybody's talkin all this stuff about me
Acknowledging that others are spreading gossip or rumors about the singer
Why don't they just let me live (Tell me why)
Questioning why others cannot allow the singer to live his life without interference or judgement
I don't need permission
Affirming the artist's right to act without seeking approval from others
Make my own decisions (Oh!)
Asserting the artist's autonomy in choosing his path
It's my prerogative
Reiterating the artist's right to choose and act as he sees fit
(It's my prerogative)
Reaffirming the singer's stance on his own decisions and actions
It's the way that I wanna live (It's my prerogative)
Justifying the artist's lifestyle and outlook as a personal choice
I can do just what I feel (It's my prerogative)
Reiterating the singer's autonomy in acting on his emotions and desires
No one can tell me what to do (It's my prerogative)
Insisting on the singer's right to make his own choices without outside influence
Cause what I'm doin
Explaining or justifying the singer's actions or choices
I'm doin for you now
Suggesting that the artist's actions are ultimately directed towards the benefit of others
Don't get me wrong
Prefacing a statement that might be misinterpreted or misunderstood
I'm really not zooped
Clarifying or negating a previous assertion or insinuation about the singer's character
Ego trips is not my thing
Disavowing a focus on self-centered motivations or behavior
All these strange relationships
Referencing unconventional or unexpected interactions with others
Really gets me down
Acknowledging a negative emotional impact from such relationships
I see nothin wrong
Defending or justifying the artist's actions or choices
With spreadin myself around
Acknowledging and defending the singer's behavior of pursuing multiple romantic relationships
(yeah)
Exclamation indicating agreement or excitement
(I don't need)
Emphasizing the singer's lack of requirement for approval or direction from others
Truly live my life (It's my prerogative)
Stating the singer's intention to live his life authentically and independently
I'm doin it just for you (It's my prerogative)
Ensuring that others understand that the singer's choices and actions ultimately benefit those around him
Tell me, tell me
Requesting that someone provide information or insight
Why can't I live my life (Live my life)
Questioning why the artist cannot pursue his own path without being impeded by outside forces
Without all of the things that people say (Ohhh Ohhh)
Describing the singer's desire to live according to his own principles, free from the judgment and opinions of others
Yo tell it, kick it like this
Instruction to begin a musical performance or to express oneself freely
Oh no nooo
Expression of opposition or disagreement
Me and you
Referring to an interpersonal relationship
Together, together, together, together, together
Emphasizing the connection between the artist and another person
(Everybody's talkin)
Noticing that others are gossiping or discussing the singer
(why)
Seeking an answer or explanation for a situation
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Victor Manuel Morales
https://youtu.be/KHcW3mexdkQ go check it out!
Hayat & Mounir
😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍GLEE
Look4Eden
funny thing is jake is the best performer new directions ever had in terms of singing dancing and looks. most well rounded member
{| Gremlin Childz |}
But yeah, everyone on glee is amazing. Except Rachel. I hate her idekw
{| Gremlin Childz |}
Brittany and Mike are both better at dancing than everyone (except for Jake aswell)
Santana is good on the singing side and both Santana and Kurt are sassy queens and I love them
Brianna M.
i mean he did go to juliard (or however u spell it)
Moch Attarsyah
correct, best boy, n best girl are brittany... n nobody can be the best one in glee, cause everyone is amazing...
Cosmo
Completely wrong
Henrik Hörnke
this character could have been sooo great and im still mad for what they have done to him. he was buy far the best of new kids that came in in s4 and its sad they just dumbed his character and all the others after season 5.
OfficiallyTathiana
MusicLover_KB factssss dame for half of the newbies (Marley and Ryder)