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 β The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music β Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music β 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 β 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.
We Need a Little Christmas
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
It hasn't snowed a single flurry
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry
So climb down the chimney
Put up the brightest string of light I've ever seen
Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
For I've grown a little leaner
Grown a little colder
Grown a little sadder
Grown a little older
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder
I need a little Christmas now
Haul out the holly
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day
Fill up the stocking
But auntie Mame, it's one week past Thanksgiving Day now
But we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
And we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
It hasn't snowed a single flurry
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry
So climb down the chimney
It's been a long time since I felt good, neighborly
Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that bayberry bough
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
And we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
We need a little Christmas now
We need a little Christmas now
We need a little Christmas now
The song "We Need a Little Christmas" is a cheerful and festive tune that talks about the desire to celebrate the holiday season, even if it seems a bit early. The first verse urges the listener to get into the spirit of the season by decorating with holly, putting up the tree, and filling the stockings. The second verse acknowledges that it may still be early, but the need for Christmas is urgent.
The chorus repeats the idea that we need Christmas, with candles in the window and carols at the spinet. The urgency of the song is captured in the line "It hasn't snowed a single flurry, but Santa, dear, we're in a hurry." The final verse speaks of the singer's personal need for Christmas and the comfort it brings, especially as they have grown older and sadder.
Overall, "We Need a Little Christmas" is a reminder that even when things seem bleak, the holiday season can bring joy and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Haul out the holly
Let's get the Christmas decorations out!
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Let's put up the Christmas tree quickly, before I lose my holiday spirit.
Fill up the stocking
Let's get the stockings filled up with presents!
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now
I know it might seem early, but let's start decorating the house for Christmas right away.
For we need a little Christmas
We need to celebrate Christmas and all its joys.
Right this very minute
We need to start right now, without any delay.
Candles in the window
Let's light some candles in the window to create that cozy Christmas atmosphere.
Carols at the spinet
Let's gather around the piano and sing some traditional Christmas carols.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry
We haven't had any snow yet this winter.
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry
But we need to celebrate Christmas right now, without any delay.
So climb down the chimney
Santa, come visit us and bring some Christmas magic!
Put up the brightest string of light I've ever seen
Let's decorate the house with lots of bright lights to create a festive atmosphere.
Slice up the fruitcake
Let's cut the fruitcake and share it with our loved ones!
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
Let's decorate the Christmas tree with some tinsel for that extra sparkle.
For I've grown a little leaner
I've lost some weight and I'm not feeling as strong as I used to.
Grown a little colder
I'm feeling less friendly and warm than before.
Grown a little sadder
I've been feeling more down and gloomy than usual.
Grown a little older
I'm not as young as I used to be.
And I need a little angel
I need some help and guidance to get through these tough times.
Sitting on my shoulder
Watching over me and protecting me.
But auntie Mame, it's one week past Thanksgiving Day now
But it's already been a week since Thanksgiving Day, so we need to hurry up and celebrate Christmas.
It's been a long time since I felt good, neighborly
It's been a while since I felt happy and friendly with my neighbors and community.
It's time we hung some tinsel on that bayberry bough
Let's also decorate the bayberry bough with some tinsel.
And we need a little Christmas now
We need to start celebrating Christmas right now!
We need a little Christmas now
We need to start celebrating Christmas right now!
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Herman
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Matthew Berard
This highly caffeinated version of a Christmas Carol classic is stuck in my head in January... Never cared much for the show but damn this cover is infectious
Ava Nicole
This song always gets me in the Christmas spirit, Iβm here in July for a little pick me up
Josiah
Listening to this in the end of a July because life is frightening and hard and this song is so lighthearted and sweetβ¦
Hailey
This was my fave Christmas song last year
It's just so catchy and upbeat
oboh emma
Wow I love Mercedes voice shes so amazing I bow down to her
Mike Anderson
God I love her voice so much β€β€β€β€
Heather Sutherland
Hands down, the very BEST version of this song! If you like this one, you may also enjoy Sia's Candy Cane Lane, too. I love cheerful, peppy jingles this time of year!
Ohana
Listen to the original Mame musical recording with Angela Lansbury, that one is at the top of the food chain ;)
hikuro14 K
And here I am once again at this time of the year with this song buzzing in my head for the rest of the year that is left.
hikuro14 K
and another year - u -