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.
Proud Mary
Glee Cast Lyrics
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(This ones for you Artie)
Left a good job in the city
Workin' for the man every night and day
And I never lost one minute of sleep, 'n I was
Worryin' about the way things might have been
Ooh the Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
And we're rollin' (rollin')
Rollin' yeah (rollin'), rollin' on the river (we're rollin' on the river)
Said we're rollin' (rollin')
Rollin' (rollin'), rollin' on the river (rollin' on the river)
So I left a good job in the city
Workin' for the man every night and day
And I never lost one minute of sleep 'n
Worryin' about the way things might have been
Big wheels keep on turnin (turning)
Proud Mary keeps on burnin' (burning)
And we're rollin' (rollin')
Rollin' (rollin'), rollin' on the river (rollin' on the river)
Rollin' (rollin') rollin' (yeah), rollin' on the river (rollin' on the river)
Da do do do
Da do do do
Da do do do ba da ba yeah ba da ba ba ba yeah
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis y'all (Memphis y'all)
And I pumped a lot of tane down in New Orleans (New Orleans)
But I never saw the good side of the city 'til I hitched
A ride on the river boat Queen
Big wheels keep on turnin (turning)
Proud Mary keeps on burnin' (burning)
And we're rollin' (rollin')
Rollin' (rollin'), rollin' on the river (rollin' on the river)
Rollin' (yeah) rollin' (rollin'), rollin' on the river (rollin' on the river)
Da do do do
Da do do do
Da do do do ba da ba yeah ba da ba ba ba yeah
If you come down to the river (do do do)
I betcha you're gonna find some people who live (do do do)
You don't have to worry
If you have no money
The people on the river are happy to give
Big wheel keeps on turnin' (turning)
Proud Mary keeps on burnin' (burning)
Rollin', rollin' (rollin') rollin' on a river(rollin' on a river)
Rollin', rollin' (yeah), rollin' on a river (rollin' on a river)
Da do do do
Da do do do
Da do do do ba da ba yeah ba da ba ba ba yeah
Rollin' (rollin'), rollin' (rollin') rollin' on a river (rollin' on a river)
Rollin' (rollin'), rollin' (rollin'), rollin' on a river (rollin')
Da do do do ba da ba yeah ba da ba ba ba yeah
The Glee Cast's rendition of the classic rock song Proud Mary, originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival, adds a unique twist to the classic song. The song describes a protagonist who left their job in the city to seek a better life, and they did not lose any sleep worrying about the past. The lyrics also celebrate the river and the people who live by it. The singer has cleaned plates in Memphis and pumped a lot of tane in New Orleans, but they never saw the good side of the city until they hitched a ride on the riverboat Queen.
The famous chorus, "Big wheels keep on turnin', Proud Mary keeps on burnin', And we're rollin', rollin', Rollin' on the river," is a rallying cry that everyone can sing along to. The song paints a picture of a carefree life, surrounded by friends and choosing to live among simple pleasures like the river and its people. The singer is content in their newfound lifestyle, and their message is that everyone is welcome on the river; the people living by the river are happy to help anyone, regardless of their financial situation.
Overall, the Glee Cast's version of Proud Mary is an energetic, upbeat take on a classic rock song. It celebrates the beauty of a carefree life and promotes the idea of living among simple pleasures and helping others. It is a song that everyone can sing along to, and it inspires listeners to dance, laugh, and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Rollin' rollin' rollin' on a river
Travelling down a river on a boat, feeling the rhythm of the water as it moves.
Left a good job in the city
Quit a stable job with a regular income and benefits in a big city.
Workin' for the man every night and day
Doing labor on behalf of the establishment, working hard every single day.
And I never lost one minute of sleep, 'n I was Worryin' about the way things might have been
Didn't lose any sleep over worrying about what could have been differently in life.
Big wheels Keep on turnin'
The large operating wheels of the riverboat keep on rotating.
Ooh the Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
The riverboat named Proud Mary keeps its engine hot and its movement steady.
And we're rollin' (rollin') Rollin' yeah (rollin'), rollin' on the river (we're rollin' on the river)
The boat is cruising along the river smoothly and enjoyably.
Said we're rollin' (rollin') Rollin' (rollin'), rollin' on the river (rollin' on the river)
Emphasizing the exciting and fun feeling of travelling on the river.
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis y'all (Memphis y'all)
Worked hard at many jobs in the city of Memphis, Tennessee.
And I pumped a lot of tane down in New Orleans (New Orleans)
Did a lot of manual labor in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
But I never saw the good side of the city 'til I hitched A ride on the river boat Queen
Only appreciated the bright and enjoyable aspects of the cities after going on a river boat ride.
If you come down to the river (do do do) I betcha you're gonna find some people who live (do do do)
Encouraging others to visit the river because they will discover people and a unique way of living there.
You don't have to worry If you have no money The people on the river are happy to give
Assuring that the people living on the river are friendly and giving, and that visitors will not have to worry about money or anything else.
Rollin', rollin' (rollin') rollin' on a river(rollin' on a river)
Repeating the joy and excitement of traveling down the river by riverboat.
Da do do do Da do do do Da do do do ba da ba yeah ba da ba ba ba yeah
A harmonious refrain that emphasizes the enjoyment and fun of river travel.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Cameron Fogerty
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@obohemma1983
Love this cover
@jimmypinetwinchell2454
Amen...you all re-energized every song...love...
@qwertyasdfgh-dm6cs
RIP Tina Turner
This is a great tribute song for Glee
@RockStarOscarStern634
RIP Tina Turner, this one's for you.
@taraking1923
This song is for you tina turner.
@kiaraenglish79
Good
@nongnaodoll2128
Mercedes, calm down OMG lol