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.
Telephone
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I have got no service in the club, you see, see…
Wha-Wha-What did you say? Oh, you're breaking up on me…
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy
K-kinda busy, k-kinda busy
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy
Just a second it's my favorite song they're gonna play
You shoulda made some plans with me, you knew that I was free
And now you won't stop calling me, I'm kinda busy
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna think anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna talk anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… stop telephonin' me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… I'm busy!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… stop telephonin' me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh…
Can call all you want, but there's no one home, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
Out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
Call when you want, but there's no one home, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
Out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone won't make me leave no faster
Put my coat on faster, leave my girls no faster
I shoulda left my phone at home, 'cause this is a disaster!
Callin' like a collector - sorry, I cannot answer!
Not that I don't like you, I'm just at a party
And I am sick and tired of my phone r-ringing
Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls, 'cause I'll be dancin'
'Cause I'll be dancin', 'cause I'll be dancin'
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls, 'cause I'll be dancin'!
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna think anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna talk anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna think anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna talk anymore!
I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… stop telephonin' me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… I'm busy!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… stop telephonin' me!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh…
Can call all you want, but there's no one home, you're not gonna reach my telephone!
'Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
Call when you want, but there's no one home, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
'Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
My telephone! M-m-my telephone!
'Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
My telephone! M-m-my telephone!
'Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
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The Glee Cast’s version of the song “Telephone” is a cover of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's hit song with the same title. The lyrics express the frustration of a person who is trying to enjoy themselves in a club and cannot due to constant phone calls. They cannot hear what the caller is saying because their phone has no reception, and they are too busy to engage in a conversation. The person acknowledges that they should have made plans with the caller but did not, and now the caller's numerous calls have become an annoyance. Despite the caller’s persistence, they will not pick up the phone because they want to enjoy themselves and dance. In their eyes, the caller is causing a disaster by continually calling, and they regret not leaving their phone at home.
The song’s theme emphasizes the disruption of technology on people's personal lives, highlighting the all-consuming power of mobile phones. It portrays the detrimental impact it has when someone is trying to have a fun time free from distraction, and is a depiction of the difficulties that arise when people become too reliant on technology for communication. The chorus with the lyrics “stop calling me” serves as a demand for the caller to stop trying to reach them and implores others to respect their boundaries of wanting to be disconnected and lose themselves in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, hello, baby, you called, I can't hear a thing
I do not have any signal on my phone in the club, so I cannot hear anything you are saying
Wha-Wha-What did you say? Oh, you're breaking up on me…
I cannot understand what you are saying, your voice is breaking up on the phone because of poor signal
Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy
I am in a crowded club and cannot hear you properly right now since I am busy
Just a second it's my favorite song they're gonna play
I want to enjoy my favorite song that just started playing, so please hold on for a second
You shoulda made some plans with me, you knew that I was free
You should have made plans with me earlier since you already knew that I was free
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna think anymore!
Please stop calling me repeatedly, I do not want to think about it anymore
Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone won't make me leave no faster
Calling me repeatedly will not make me leave the club any faster
Not that I don't like you, I'm just at a party
I like you but I am at a party right now and do not want to be disturbed by calls
Sometimes I feel like I live in Grand Central Station
I often feel like my phone does not stop ringing and it stresses me out
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… stop telephonin' me!
Please stop calling me repeatedly, it is annoying
Can call all you want, but there's no one home, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
You can call me as much as you want but you will not reach me since I am not picking up the phone
My telephone! M-m-my telephone!
My phone is very important to me
'Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
I am in the club, drinking champagne and you cannot reach me on my phone
Stop callin', stop callin', I don't wanna think anymore!
I want to enjoy my time at the party without being disturbed by phone calls
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh… stop telephonin' me!
I am requesting you to not call me any more times
'Cause I'm out in the club, and I'm sippin' that bub, and you're not gonna reach my telephone!
I am out drinking in the club and not interested in answering phone calls
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@theharshtruthoutthere
@@Rinathaweiss Unless we`re saved, praying worthless, no single one shall be heard.
SALVATION, it must come 1st
sins of a lifetime, must get forgiven
soul must GO AND SIN NO MORE.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
1st we ask
then we seek
then we knock
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
@MysticSarahh
I love how Sunshine's just having fun singing and Rachel's over hear like “I smell talent other than mine. I must destroy."
@TheRenCoco
She’s just trying to have a good time and then got shipped to an (“inactive”) crack house
@leahapel3077
I once heard my friend Emily sing and I felt intimidated but unlike Rachel I didn’t say anything because singing along just to annoy and intimidate someone is just mean
@TheRenCoco
Leah Apel you’re a better person for that❤️
@Phentes
Their will always be someone better than you and their will always be someone better than the person who better then you and so on.
@juanitabennett5024
And the sad part is she acts like that in real life.
@user-hb4zz4gh5e
Bruh why is Rachel yelling at her? Her logic is like “Oh, she can’t speak English. So let me speak English LOUDLY”
@elaine_welles222
ikr she’s so annoying
@pk8749
yOu lIkE mE sInG
@lilymonkhouse5107
PK fire YoU LiKE mE sIng VeRy mUcH