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.
You Have More Friends Than You Know
Glee Cast Lyrics
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But we're here, to say, who you are, is okay
And you don't have to go through this on your own
You're not alone
Some who surround you
Some you are destined to meet
You'll have more love in your life
Don't let go, give it time
Those who love you the most, may need more time to grow
It's gonna be okay
Be brave, be strong,
You are loved, you belong
Some day soon, you will see
You're exactly who you're supposed to be
And you don't have to go through this on your own
You're not alone
Some who surround you
Some you are destined to meet
You'll have more love in your life
Don't let go, give it time
Take it slow
Those who love you the most, may need more time to grow
It's gonna be okay
Be who you are
Learn to forgive
It's not about who you love, but how you live
How you live
Some who surround you
Some you are destined to meet
You'll have more love in your life
Don't let go, give it time
Take it slow
Those who love you the most, may need more time to grow
It's gonna be okay
It's gonna be okay
You're gonna be okay
More friends than you know
The lyrics of Glee Cast's song You Have More Friends Than You Know is a message of hope and encouragement to anyone going through a difficult time. The song begins by acknowledging the pain and fear the person is feeling, but then goes on to affirm that they are not alone. The lyrics assure the listener that there are people who care about them, and that they will meet even more people who will love and support them. The chorus repeats the phrase "you have more love in your life," emphasizing that there is always hope for things to get better.
The second verse of the song speaks directly to the situation where the person's closest loved ones may struggle to understand what they are going through, and may need more time to come to terms with it. The song encourages the listener to be patient with those people, and to remember that it's okay to be exactly who they are supposed to be. The bridge of the song implores the listener to be brave, stay strong, and to forgive, regardless of who they love. The overall message is that things will get better, that they should have faith in themselves and those around them, and that they are not alone.
In conclusion, Glee Cast's song You Have More Friends Than You Know is an uplifting song that reminds us that there is always hope and that we have more love in our lives than we may realize. It encourages us to stay strong and to be patient with those who may not understand us, while also reminding us to be true to ourselves and to forgive. This song is a reminder that we are not alone and that we have more friends than we may know.
Line by Line Meaning
We feel, we hear, your pain, your fear
We empathize and acknowledge your emotional distress and concerns
But we're here, to say, who you are, is okay
We are present here to assure you that you are accepted and valued, just the way you are
And you don't have to go through this on your own
You do not have to face this situation alone
You're not alone
You have people who care and support you, and you are not isolated
Some who surround you
Some people are already present in your life
Some you are destined to meet
You will encounter new people who will become important to you and support you
You'll have more love in your life
You will experience more kindness, compassion, and care from others
Don't let go, give it time
Do not lose hope; keep persevering, and eventually, things will get better
Take it slow
Proceed gradually and patiently; do not rush
Those who love you the most, may need more time to grow
The people who care about you may need time to understand and accept you fully
It's gonna be okay
Eventually, everything will work out, and you will be okay
Be brave, be strong,
Show courage and resilience as you face your challenges
You are loved, you belong
You are cared for and considered an integral part of society
Some day soon, you will see
In the near future, you will realize and appreciate the support system you have
You're exactly who you're supposed to be
You have your unique identity, and that's okay
Be who you are
Be authentic and true to yourself
Learn to forgive
Over time, try to let go of past grievances and bitterness
It's not about who you love, but how you live
What matters is your actions, attitudes and how you conduct your life, not who you love
You're gonna be okay
Things will improve, and you will be fine
More friends than you know
You have more people in your life who care and support you than you might initially realize
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