Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals
Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Glee Cast chronology | ||||
|
Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals is the second extended play (EP) by the cast of musical television series Glee. Containing six songs from the season one finale "Journey to Regionals", it was released on June 8, 2010, the same day the episode aired. Half of the tracks are cover versions of songs by American rock band Journey. The EP debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200 and Soundtrack charts, with first-week sales of 154,000 copies. Unlike previous Glee releases, no singles were released from this album, but all of its tracks managed to appear on multiple national charts. Songs were generally received favorably, with many enjoying the Journey covers. The setlist of Glee Live! In Concert!, the cast's first concert tour, included three songs from the Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals.
Background and composition
The season one finale of Glee first aired on
The EP, along with its track listing, was announced in an official press release on May 26, 2010.[11] It was released on June 8, 2010 in the US, and on June 14, 2010, in the UK.[12][13] "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" was previously covered in the series' pilot episode.[14] The 1981 single "Don't Stop Believin'" was also previously performed in the pilot, as well as in the season one episode "The Rhodes Not Taken".[15] The songs in the EP all fall under the genres of pop and rock.[7]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [7] |
The Denver Post | (favorable)[5] |
Former Journey frontman
Chart performance
The EP debuted at number one on both the US
Although none of the tracks were released as singles, all of the tracks managed to chart in several countries (with the new version of "Don't Stop Believin'" charting under the original entry). On the
With sales figures provided by
Promotion
The cast embarked on an American concert tour,
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Version covered | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | " To Sir With Love" | Don Black, Mark London | Lulu | 2:43 |
6. | "Over The Rainbow" | Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg | Israel Kamakawiwoʻole | 2:31 |
Personnel
Source:
Musicians
|
|
Technical
|
|
Charts
Weekly charts
|
Year-end charts
|
Release history
Region | Release date |
---|---|
Canada[47] | June 8, 2010 |
Japan[48] | |
United States[12] | |
Ireland[49] | June 11, 2010 |
United Kingdom[13] | June 14, 2010 |
Australia[50] | June 18, 2010 |
New Zealand[51] | June 21, 2010 |
Taiwan[52] | August 10, 2010 |
References
- ^ "It's time for Regionals on the season finale of "Glee"". Fox Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ Journey". Glee. Season 1. Episode 22. Fox Broadcasting Company.
- ^ Franich, Darren (June 9, 2010). "'Glee' recap: Journey to the Center of the Birth". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ a b c Baca, Ricardo (June 8, 2010). "New CDs in Review, 6/8/10". The Denver Post. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b Pareles, Jon (May 29, 2010). "Live 'Glee' Favors Exuberance Over Plot". The New York Times. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b Flandez, Raymund (June 9, 2010). "'Glee' Season One Finale, 'Journey': TV Recap". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ Herrera, Monica (June 9, 2010). "'Glee' Sings Journey Medley, 'To Sir with Love' on Season Finale". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ a b Trust, Gary (June 18, 2010). "Ask Billboard: Jewel, Ciara, Ricky Martin". Billboard, Inc. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ "Glee is #1 Again" (Press release). PR Newswire. May 26, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b "Glee: The Music - Journey To Regionals". Barnes & Noble. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ a b "Glee - Journey to Regionals: the Music (EP) (Soundtrack)". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- Tribune Media Services. Archived from the originalon September 28, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ a b Grein, Paul (October 22, 2010). "Chart Watch Extra: A Milestone For 'Glee'". Chart Watch. Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on November 4, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ "Glee's New Directions Journey to regionals". Reuters. June 9, 2010. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ a b Derschowitz, Jessica (June 9, 2010). ""To Sir With Love:" "Glee" Ends First Season on a High Note". CBS News. CBS Corporation. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (June 10, 2010). "Showstoppers: Ranking our favorite 'Glee' musical numbers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ Goldman, Eric (June 9, 2010). "Glee: "Journey" Review". IGN. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ a b c Berk, Brett (June 9, 2010). "The Gay Guide to Glee: Episode 22, "Journey". Vanity Fair. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ Poniewozik, James (June 9, 2010). "Glee Watch: Hold On to the Feelin'". Time. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ LaPole, Rebecca (August 5, 2010). ""Don't Stop Believin'": A Song's Journey Back To The Top". As Heard On... Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on September 16, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- RadarOnline. American Media, Inc. June 16, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 2010. Archived from the original(PDF) on December 14, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ "The Recording Academy and Jive Records Team Up to Release 2011 GRAMMY Nominees Album" (Press release). Santa Monica, California: PR Newswire. January 6, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c Caulfield, Keith (June 18, 2010). "'Glee' Rises Past 'Twilight' To Top Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b "Soundtracks: Week of June 26, 2010". Billboard, Inc. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b Williams, John (June 16, 2010). "Johnson's 'Sea' sails to No. 1". Toronto Sun. Sun Media. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ a b Millar, Paul (June 20, 2010). "Oasis best-of shoots to album No. 1". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ "Irish Music Charts Archive: Top 75 Artist Album, Week Ending 10 June 2010". Chart Track. GfK. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (June 18, 2010). "'Glee' finale album tops Irish chart". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Soundtrack / Glee Cast - Glee - The Music - Journey to Regionals (Album)". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ "Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals – Glee". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ a b "Hot 100: Week of June 26, 2010 (Biggest Jump)". Billboard. June 26, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b "Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 26, 2010 (Biggest Jump)". Billboard, Inc. June 26, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing July 12, 2010" (PDF) (1064). Australian Recording Industry Association. July 12, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-08-10. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
{{cite journal}}
: Cite journal requires|journal=
(help) - ^ a b "Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive: 26th June 2010". Official Charts Company. June 26, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ a b "Irish Music Charts Archive: Top 50 Singles, Week Ending 17 June 2010". Chart Track. GfK. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ Trust, Gary (June 17, 2010). "Chart Beat Thursday: Justin Bieber, 'Glee,' Shakira". Billboard, Inc. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- Tribune Media Services. Archived from the originalon May 11, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- Tribune Media Services. Archived from the originalon June 19, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- Associated Newspapers. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ "Year End Charts: The Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
- ^ "Year End Charts: Top Soundtrack Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
- ^ "Glee: Music Journey To Regionals". Amazon.ca. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ "Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals (US輸入盤)" (in Japanese). Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
- ^ "Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals - EP". iTunes Store Ireland. 8 June 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
- ^ "Glee The Music; Journey To Regionals". Sanity. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ "Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals - EP". iTunes Store New Zealand. 8 June 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
- Sony Music Entertainment(Taiwan). Retrieved June 6, 2011.