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.
Out Here on My Own
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
Make-believing is hard alone
Out here, on my own
We're always proving
Who we are
For that rising star
To guide me far
And shine me home
Out here on my own
When I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
I may not win
But I can't be thrown
Out here on my own
Out here
On my own
The lyrics of Glee Cast's song Out Here on My Own revolve around the themes of identity, self-doubt, and the need for support. The song's protagonist is struggling to understand her place in the world, wondering if she truly belongs and who she is. Throughout the song, she highlights the challenges of trying to make-believe or prove who she is alone, and the importance of having someone to guide and support her.
The line "out here, on my own" serves as a powerful refrain throughout the song, underscoring the singer's sense of isolation and the need for connection. In the chorus, the singer emphasizes her desire for someone to guide her towards her goals, stating that she is always reaching for a rising star. The song's bridge takes a more hopeful tone as the singer turns to a loved one for support, closing her eyes and imagining being with them to help her through tough times.
Overall, Out Here on My Own is a poignant exploration of the challenges of identity and the importance of finding support and connection in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder
I often think about my life and my place in the world
Where I've been
Reflecting on my past experiences and how they've led me to the present
Who I am, do I fit in?
Questioning my identity and whether I belong in certain groups or communities
Make-believing is hard alone
Fantasizing about a better reality is difficult when you have no one to share it with
Out here, on my own
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others
We're always proving
As individuals, we are constantly trying to demonstrate our worth and capabilities
Who we are
Our true nature and character
Always reaching
Striving for success and recognition
For that rising star
A symbol of achievement and acclaim that we aspire to attain
To guide me far
An inspiration that will lead me on a journey towards my goals
And shine me home
A beacon of light that will bring me back to where I belong
When I'm down and feeling blue
During times of sadness and depression
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Thinking about a loved one who brings me comfort and solace
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Seeking support and encouragement from a partner or friend
Baby, belong to me
Wanting a close bond and connection with another person
Help me through
Assist me in overcoming difficulties and challenges
Help me need you
Encouraging someone to play a vital role in my life
I may not win
Acknowledging the possibility of failure or defeat
But I can't be thrown
Determined not to give up or be defeated by adversity
Out here on my own
Facing challenges and obstacles independently
Out here
In a place of isolation and solitude
On my own
Independent and self-reliant
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