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.
Somebody To Love
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'd tell the violin it's time to sink or swim
Watch them play for ya
For you I'd be (whoa-wo)
Running a thousand miles
Just get to where you are
Step to the beat of my heart
I don't need a whole lot
But for you I admit I'd
Rather give you the world
Or we can share mine
I know I won't be the first one
Giving you all this attention
Baby, listen
I just need somebody to love
I, I don't need too much
Just somebody to love
Somebody to love
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I just need somebody to love
I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I, I need somebody to love
Everyday I'd bring the sun around
I'll sweep away the clouds
Smile for me
I would take every second, every single time
Spend it like my last dime
Step to the beat of my heart
I don't need a whole lot
But for you I admit I'd
Rather give you the world
Or we can share mine
I know I won't be the first one
Giving you all this attention
Baby, listen
I just need somebody to love
I don't need too much
Just somebody to love
Somebody to love
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I just need somebody to love
I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I, I need somebody to love
I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I just need somebody to love
And you can have it all
Anything you want
I can bring, give you the finer things, yeah
But what I really want, I can't find 'cause
Money can't find me, somebody to love, oh
Find me somebody to love, oh
I need somebody to love, yeah
I, I don't need too much
Just somebody to love
Somebody to love
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I just need somebody to love
I need somebody
I, I need somebody (to love)
I need somebody
I, I need somebody (to love)
I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I swear I just need somebody to love
In Glee Cast's version of the hit song "Somebody to Love," the lyrics express an individual's desire for companionship and love. The lyrics suggest that the singer would go to great lengths for the person they love, including writing a symphony or running a thousand miles. The singer acknowledges that they don't need materialistic possessions but instead crave a deep connection with someone they can love and care for. The lyrics in the chorus repeat the line "I just need somebody to love" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that true happiness and fulfillment come from love and companionship.
Overall, the lyrics in "Somebody to Love" focus on the importance of love and the idea that materialistic possessions are not a replacement for genuine human connection. The song highlights the desire for love and companionship that is common to us all.
Line by Line Meaning
For you I'd write a symphony
I would do anything for you, even something as grand as writing a symphony.
I'd tell the violin it's time to sink or swim
I am so dedicated to you that I would give instructions to the violin to give its best just to be with you.
Watch them play for ya
I want to show you how much I care by watching the violin play for you.
For you I'd be (whoa-wo)
I would go to any length to make you happy.
Running a thousand miles
I am willing to travel a thousand miles just to be where you are.
Just get to where you are
All that I care about is being close to you.
Step to the beat of my heart
I want us to be in sync with each other, I am willing to coordinate so please step to the beat of my heart.
I don't need a whole lot
I do not need material things, all I desire is your love.
But for you I admit I'd
However, I would give you everything you desire just to see you happy.
Rather give you the world
I would sacrifice anything to give you everything in the world.
Or we can share mine
Alternatively, we could have a life together and share everything we have.
I know I won't be the first one
I am not naive to think that I am the first person to show you attention.
Giving you all this attention
But I am so dedicated to make you feel special by showering you with attention.
Baby, listen
Please hear me out, I just need you to see how much I care about you.
I just need somebody to love
All I want is to find someone to share my love with who can love me back.
I, I don't need too much
I do not need anything extravagant or materialistic in a relationship.
Somebody to love
All I need is somebody who can love me as much as I love them.
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I promise all I need is to find love and nothing else, I swear.
I need somebody
I cannot continue life alone, I need someone to share my love and experiences with.
Everyday I'd bring the sun around
I want you to know that every day will be amazing with me in your life, as I would bring happiness to you.
I'll sweep away the clouds
I will do everything in my power to make your life joyful, just like I would sweep away the clouds for a sunny day.
Smile for me
I want to be the reason for your happiness, please smile for me.
I would take every second, every single time
I would cherish every moment spent with you and make the most of every second we have together.
Spend it like my last dime
I would give all I have, without hesitation, just to make you happy.
And you can have it all
I am willing to provide everything and anything to ensure your happiness.
Anything you want
All you have to do is ask, and I will go out of my way to provide for you.
I can bring, give you the finer things, yeah
I am willing to provide luxurious things to make your life effortless and enjoyable.
But what I really want, I can't find 'cause
Despite wanting to give you everything I can, there's one thing I cannot seem to find.
Money can't find me, somebody to love, oh
Money cannot buy me love, and that is what I long for more than anything.
Find me somebody to love, oh
All I want, more than anything, is to find someone to love.
I need somebody to love, yeah
I crave love and affection, and need somebody who can reciprocate those feelings.
I swear I just need somebody to love
I am promising that all I want in life is to find someone to love and be with forever.
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Written by: Freddie Mercury
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@serenityw704
Me and my choir sang this song for our last choir concert and sam did the same thing as mercedes and she nailed it
@piperbalczon3352
Omg were doing this for choir lol
@michael43567
3:56 can't get enough of this note
@obohemma1983
Cory and lea did great on this cover
@12roses8
Finn, Puck and Santana we miss you guys ❤
RIP
@marileadufresne9092
Artie killing it:
0:58
1:31
1:44
1:51 (amazing falsetto)
3:11
3:35 - Mercedes's part
@unknownpleasure858
Nostalgia
@pinkmonster5522
I love it 😍
@SarahiPaez-Martinez
Love too you so much nice work time song somebody to love heart just will we're age Glee club
@Kiara-nc1mc
I love Glee ❤❤❤❤❤