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.
O Holy Night
Glee Cast Lyrics
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It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world
In sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt His worth
The thrill of hope,
The weary world rejoices
Fall on your knees
Oh, hear the angel's voices
O' night divine
O' night when Christ was born
O' night divine
O' night,
O' night divine
O' Holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Oh
Long lay the world
In sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt His worth
The thrill of hope,
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh, hear the angel's voices
O' night divine
O' night when Christ was born
O' night divine
O' night,
O' night divine
The song “O Holy Night” is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics of the song are symbolic and deep, reminding us of the love and hope that Jesus brought to the world. The first stanza of the song talks about how the stars are shining brightly on the night when Jesus Christ is born. It is a night of great significance and importance, as it marks the beginning of a new era, in which the world would come to know the love and salvation of God.
The next stanza of the song talks about how the world was lost in sin and error until Jesus appeared. The lyrics are a reminder that before Jesus came, the world was dark and hopeless, but his birth brought a new hope and joy that the world had never known before. The chorus of the song is a powerful reminder of the greatness of God and the love that he has for us. It reminds us that the night when Christ was born was a divine night, filled with wonder and awe.
Overall, the lyrics of “O Holy Night” remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, and of the love and hope that God has for us. It is a beautiful and timeless song that continues to inspire and uplift people all over the world, year after year.
Line by Line Meaning
O' Holy night, the stars are brightly shining
The night of the birth of our Savior is illuminated by the shining stars
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
This is the night when our dear Savior is born, which is important for us
Long lay the world
For a long time, the world was in a state of difficulty and pain
In sin and error pining
The world was struggling with sin and mistakes
'Til He appeared and the soul felt His worth
When our Savior appeared, it made everything worthwhile and our souls recognized His importance
The thrill of hope,
The feeling of excitement and promise
The weary world rejoices
Despite the world being tired and worn out, it still has reason to celebrate
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
A new and wonderful morning breaks forth on the horizon
Fall on your knees
Bow down in reverence to our Savior
Oh, hear the angel's voices
Listen to the voices of the angels who are announcing the birth of our Savior
O' night divine
This is a sacred and holy night
O' night when Christ was born
This night is special because it is when Christ, our Savior, was born
O' night divine
This is a sacred and holy night
O' night,
Oh, night
O' night divine
This is a sacred and holy night
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Written by: Adolph Adam
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Dynnie
"O Holy Night"
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Mariana H
O' Holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world
In sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt His worth
The thrill of hope,
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh, hear the angel's voices
O' night divine
O' night when Christ was born
O' night divine
O' night,
O' night divine
Riley Burns
She doesn’t add runs or extra stuff she just sings it clear and beautifully and that’s how it should be
Kaitielove
Right?! I hate when people do all of that unnecessary crap. She sang it beautifully 💕 by far the best version. She did another version on her Christmas album. Her high note is even higher on her newest version😊
Rachel Berry the glee queen.
Amen to that my thoughts exactly
Raine L
I don’t even usually like her singing that much and this is the most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard in my life
Kaitielove
@Raine L she’s my favorite😊
Leonardo Roque
Mariah Carey did that on her version, and it's the best version I've ever heard
geminilady75
Not the biggest fan of Lea but this?
This is pure perfection.
I challenge ANYONE to bring forth a better version but I will happily place my bets with this one ❤️
Samuel Ashley
I still think this is the best I have ever heard of this version :) I would also like to see another version that beats this because it would be hard. This is stunning. Its just, almost tear-jerkingly good.
The Writer Chick
This is the most beautiful version of Holy Night I have ever heard. 😳 My mind is blown.
Ronnie Eilert
They were also blown away in the video when Rachel is singing it live at her college.