With Fox’s smash-hit TV show’s season finale around the corner (June 8th), it’s time to recap our favorite classic songs (in no particular order) as re-interpreted by a new generation of talented young singers. Listen to a snippet of the original, then watch the Golden Globe-winning “Glee” cast’s versions. Tell us which track you think is best!
1. THE LADY IS A TRAMP
Listen to the Original By Lena Horne, recorded in 1948
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By Mark Salling’s “Noah Puckerman” and Amber Riley’s “Mercedes Jones”
2. DON’T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Listen to the Original By Funny Girl, first recorded in 1964
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By Lea Michele’s “Rachel Barry”
3. RESPECT
Listen to the Original By Aretha Franklin, first recorded in 1967
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By Amber Riley’s “Mercedes Jones”
4. I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By Dianna Agron’s “Quinn Fabray”, Naya Rivera’s “Santana Lopez”, and Heather Morris’ “Brittany”
5. FIRE
Listen to the Original By Pointer Sisters, first recorded in 1978
Watch the “ Glee” Version Performed By Matthew Morrison’s “Will Schuester” and Kristin Chenoweth’s “April Rhodes”
6. MAYBE THIS TIME
Listen to the Original By Liza Minnelli, “Cabaret”, first recorded in 1972
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By Kristin Chenoweth’s “April Rhodes” and Lea Michele’s “Rachel Berry”
7. SOMEBODY TO LOVE
Listen to the Original By Queen, first recorded in 1976
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By New Directions (the “Glee” club)
8. DONT STOP BELIEVIN’
Listen to the Original By Journey, first recorded in 1981
Watch the ” Glee” Version Performed By New Directions (the “Glee” club)
9. PHYSICAL
Listen to the Original By Olivia Newton-John, first recorded in 1981
Watch the “Glee” Version Performed By Jane Lynch’s “Sue Sylvester”
10. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART
Listen to the Original By Bonnie Tyler, first recorded in 1983
Watch the “Glee” Version Performed By Lea Michele’s “Rachel Berry,” Cory Monteith’s “Finn Hudson”, Mark Salling’s “Noah Puckerman”, Jonathan Groff’s “Jesse St. James”, and New Directions (the “Glee” club)
[Photography (top) courtesy of Glee's Facebook page.]
Published on June 1, 2010
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