Tonight, after American Idol, Fox premieres its much-anticipated new show choir-themed, high school-set dramedy Glee. (Read: A cappella power ballads abound!) I’ve seen it, folks, and let me just tell you: It’s the most fun (although totally populist) thing on TV, musically, since way back when American Idol resembled something closer to an actual talent contest. And don’t let TV’s last attempt at a musical series — that’d be CBS’s hot mess Viva Laughlin, starring Hugh Jackman, from two seasons back — taint your idea of what Glee might be.
The storylines and acting are fine, but truly, Glee succeeds mostly on the super-fun musical performances. Which makes it completely genius that Fox already has the best two numbers — covers of Amy Winehouse’s "Rehab" and Journey’s "Don’t Stop Believin’" — available on iTunes already.
"Rehab" is performed by a rival glee club, which the show’s main, struggling glee club goes to scope out at a competition. I know Amy Winehouse would be proud. Who knew you could make a song about rehab sound so upbeat and fancy-free? Our main glee club kids (led by Cory Monteith and Lea Michele’s characters, in the photo above) belt out "Don’t Stop Believin’" at the episode’s end, as a button to previously rocky times. How perfect is that? I suggest you download them now! Two new on my "Top 25 Most Played" list? Check!
Take a listen — even if you don’t download, just check out the 30 second preview — and tell me: How much do you love these two songs? Why or why not?
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Downloaded them and am already annoying my boyfriend by playing them on a loop!
I cant wait to watch this show…the previews make it look like MEAN GIRLS meet a MUSICAL!!!
I honestly can’t wait for the premier. I already bought both songs. GO GLEE!!
I can’t wait to see the show tonight! The songs are amazing.
Soooo freaking excited for this show. I bought both songs this morning. I really hope this show doesn’t become an obsession (although I’m secretly already obsessed!)
This might just become my new favorite show.
Lovin’ both of these songs!!!
agreed, briana. in fact, i think ‘glee’ will be my secret guilty pleasure. can’t wait to watch it tonight!
Downloaded!
Now I’m filled with glee!!!
And bad puns.
YAY! Ever since I saw the previews for Glee I have been waiting in anticipation for the show to premiere and stalking iTunes for the music! I couldn’t download those songs faster
Played “Don’t Stop Believing” at the office practically all day today. Glad to have a co-worker who was happy to sing along with me! Can’t wait until tonight!
That isn’t Matthew Morrison in the picture. Matthew Morrison plays the teacher who leads the glee club, not one of its members.
Thanks for the tip, of course as usual it’s not available in the itunes Canadian store. So what else is new.
I guess those of us in the north should consider ourselves lucky that we are able to watch the show to begin with and should be content with that.
Bought! Thanks for reminding me! I can’t wait, 24 minutes!
Yes yes yes! This show is so much fun! Can’t wait for more…