Empire OST is great. Even though, I hate Jussie. YAS @ Drip Drop. Serayah is the best. I also like another track from it, but I don't post spoiler because it'll appear on my Top Songs list.
So happy to see y'all are enjoying the countdown There's so much more to come you guys I'm super excited!
Now, I hope some of you like show choir, because I'm taking you to Lima, Ohio for a very special countdown, celebrating 6 six years of one of my favorite TV shows ever
I will countdown my Top 50 favorite performances of over 500+ songs the Glee kids performed, it was a tough one, but let's be real, there's only a few iconic performances, and guilty pleasures, so let's get to it. Check back in a few for the first set (50-41)
Wasn't sure whether or not to put it on the list, but I put it for 3 reasons: Chris Colfer's really low voice, Amber Riley's flawless vocal runs, and Dianna Agron's epic dancing. She SLAYED with that pregnant belly!
#49
Nutbush City Limits - (Season 4, Episode 13 "Diva")
Season 4 had a few great performances, this was one of 'em. I loved the fact that Santana (Nay Rivera's character) basically comes back and says "Hey newbies, Imma slay this one and take ya to school". And she did.
#48
Pretending - (Season 2, Episode 22 "New York" )
Season 2 brought us the original songs that fans were waiting, I didn't really pay attention to this song when the episode aired, but looking back, it's so memorable. The lyrics are beautiful, the harmony between Lea and Cory's vocals is just <3 And that kiss…….
#47
Light Up The World - (Season 2, Episode 22 "New York" )
Speaking of Nationals in New York, the other "upbeat" original song, it's very Glee and typical pop song, but it's very enjoyable, and I love the energy that the kids put into it (Also, Lauren Zizes, one of my favorite characters played by Ashley Fink, appears in this song)
#46
Don't You Want Me - (Season 2, Episode 14 "Blame It On The Alcohol")
I mean the episode in general made me gag. the characters being drunk 80% of the time and that really messy storyline of Blaine being confused about his feelings after kissing Rachel. Still, it brought us this great duet
#45
Cough Syrup - (Season 3, Episode 14, "On My Way")
Glee had some serious moments, and this has always been one of my favorites. Darren Criss did a fantastic job with the song, and the way the writers incorporated that song, with the storyline of Karofsky's suicide attempt, it made a good combination. Personally, Karofsky had one of Glee's best story arcs of the entire series
#44
It's All Coming Back to Me Now - (Season 3, Episode 21, "Nationals")
Aww Rachel, she really was the leading girl, and slayed vocally, but this performance really moves me. It's her triumphant vocal that gives her the two thumbs up to go to NYADA and continue her journey to be on Broadway.
#43
Run The World - (Season 3, Episode 3, "Asian F" )
Let's be real, Brittany (Heather Morris' character) was kinda weird, but when it came down to performing, she SLAYED probably more than the main characters. This is a pure example. She was giving epic hair flips, and she danced the hell out of this song.
#42
The Bitch Is Back/Dress You Up - (Season 4, Episode 16 "Feud" )
Again, Season 4 had some pretty great performances. This was such a great underrated mash up, and one of my favorites. Unique's vocals <3 <3 <3 <3
#41
I'll Stand By You - (Season 1, Episode 10 "Ballad" )
Season 1, the original and classic Glee, and of course we have the heart of the show, Finn Hudson. We have this iconic performance of Season 1, where he is singing to the sonogram of Quinn's baby (at the time, Finn though it was his baby).
Try A Little Tenderness - (Season 2, Episode 21 "Funeral")
Amber Riley slayed the hell out of this song!! Pure emotion and vocal runs! An underrated Glee cover
#39
Go Your Own Way - (Season 2, Episode 19 "Rumours")
In this Fleetwood Mac tribute episode, Rachel gives it her all in one of my favorite performances. She really delivered!
#38
Beautiful - (Season 1, Episode 16 "Home")
We were expecting in Season 1 an empowering song for Mercedes to belt out, and Beautiful was a fantastic choice. The way it was incorporated into the episode was also great
#37
Dancing with Myself - (Season 1, Episode 9 "Wheels")
Aww Artie was another character that was great to see develop, mostly because during the first episodes, he was just….well, there. But Wheels we got to see his character shine, and in this great Billy Joel cover.
#36
Pure Imagination - (Season 2, Episode 21 "Funeral")
The funeral episode was pretty sad, but also great because we saw a very human and emotional side of Sue Sylvester, with the passing of her sister. The glee kids brought emotion to this great song, and it's one of my favorites.
#35
Hung Up - (Season 4, Episode 13 "Diva")
Tina was such an underrated character, and got a bad rep in the last few seasons, but when she performed, it was great. Hung Up was so epic and flawless (ok the costumes were a bit too much, but still)
#34
Marry You - (Season 2, Episode 8 "Furt" )
Burt and Carol <3 Such a great couple, and god this performance was so cool! For my wedding (if that ever happens lol) I want to do this lol
#33
Seasons of Love - (Season 5, Episode 3 "The Quarterback" )
Everyone was wondering when this song would be performed. Not only that, how the Cory Monteith episode would begin. And it was simply perfection. Such a great way to start a beautiful and emotional tribute to Finn <3
Ahh Kurt, I was kinda all over the place with his character in Season 1, sometimes I liked him, sometimes I didn't. But this performance, DAMNN!! Really spectacular!
#31
It's My Life/Confessions, Pt II - (Season 1, Episode 6 "Vitamin D")
Well, if you need energy, go get Vitamin D kids! hahaha This performance was wildly energetic, and hilarious to watch all those guys be all 1000% Finn's crazy eyes lol