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.
One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer
Glee Cast Lyrics
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About the house-man blues
I come home one Friday
Had to tell the landlady I’d-a lost my job
She said that don’t confront me
Long as I get my money next Friday
Now next Friday come I didn’t get the rent
And out the door I went
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
Well I ain’t seen my baby since I don’t know when
I’ve been drinking bourbon, whiskey, scotch and gin
Gonna get high man I’m gonna get loose
Need me a triple shot of that juice
Gonna get drunk don’t you have no fear
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
I ain’t seen my baby since the night before last
Gotta get a drink man I’m gonna get gassed
Gonna get high man I ain’t had enough
Need me a triple shot of that stuff
Gonna get drunk won’t you listen right here
I want one bourbon, one shot and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
No I ain’t seen my baby since a nigh’ and a week
Gotta get drunk man till I can’t even speak
Gonna get high man listen to me
One drink ain’t enough
Jack you better make it three
I wanna get drunk I’m gonna make it real clear
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
The Glee Cast's cover of One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer tells the story of a man who has lost his job and is now facing eviction from his apartment due to unpaid rent. Despite his troubles, he decides to drown his sorrows in alcohol. The repetition of "One bourbon, one scotch, one beer" throughout the song reinforces his determination to continue drinking until he is completely intoxicated. The man's primary concern seems to be getting drunk rather than addressing his problems. The lyrics suggest that he is attempting to escape his troubles by numbing himself with alcohol.
The use of alcohol as a coping mechanism is a common theme in blues music. One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer is a classic example of this, and the song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a favorite among blues fans. Though the lyrics are somewhat bleak, the song's driving rhythm and lively instrumentation provide a sense of energy and enthusiasm. The Glee Cast's cover of the song highlights the tune's rock and roll influences, emphasizing the upbeat tempo and driving guitar riffs.
Overall, One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of blues music in a single song. Its message of turning to alcohol to escape life's problems is one that many people can relate to, and the song remains a favorite among blues enthusiasts all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna tell you a story
I would like to narrate an incident to you
About the house-man blues
It's about the difficulties faced by people like me who live in apartments that are managed by house managers
I come home one Friday
One Friday evening, I returned home after work
Had to tell the landlady I’d-a lost my job
Unfortunately, I had to inform my landlady that I had lost my job
She said that don’t confront me
She responded by telling me not to worry about it
Long as I get my money next Friday
She assured me that all she wanted was her rent by the next week
Now next Friday come I didn’t get the rent
The following Friday arrived, but I still couldn't afford to pay the rent
And out the door I went
Therefore, I was kicked out of my apartment and had to leave
Well I ain’t seen my baby since I don’t know when
I haven't seen my girlfriend or significant other in a long time
I’ve been drinking bourbon, whiskey, scotch and gin
I have been drinking different types of alcohol such as bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and gin
Gonna get high man I’m gonna get loose
I'm going to let loose and get high
Need me a triple shot of that juice
I need a triple shot of any form of alcohol
Gonna get drunk don’t you have no fear
I intend to get drunk, so don't worry about me
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
I want one glass each of bourbon, scotch, and beer
No I ain’t seen my baby since a nigh’ and a week
I haven't been with my significant other for a week and a night
Gotta get drunk man till I can’t even speak
I need to get so drunk that I won't even be able to speak coherently
Gonna get high man listen to me
I am going to indulge and get high and want you to listen to me
One drink ain’t enough
Having just one drink is not enough for me
Jack you better make it three
I want bartender Jack to make me three drinks
I wanna get drunk I’m gonna make it real clear
I want to be clear that I intend on getting drunk
I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer
Again, I want one glass each of bourbon, scotch, and beer
One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
This line is repeated as a refrain throughout the song
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