Here’s a quick summary of all the songs that appeared on the first episode of Glee. When the music is available for download, we’ll provide links where you can buy the songs.

Note: The Glee Cast recordings are not available for all the songs. When they aren’t we will just post the original version.

Opening Cheerleading Scene
“Let Me Be” by Josh Gabriel

Opening Credits
“Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire

Old Glee Teacher / Student
“Where Is Love” from Oliver

Incidental Music
“Flight of the Bumblebee” by The Swingle Singers

Incidental Music
“Soul Bossa Nova” by The Swingle Singers
Quincy Jones from Austin Powers Version:

Mercedes’ Audition
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin

Kurt’s Audition
“Mister Cellophane” from Chicago

Tina’s Audition
“I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry

Rachel’s Audition
“On My Own” from Les Miserables

Incidental Music
“Golliwogg’s Cake Walk” by The Swingle Singers

First Rehearsal
“Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat” from Guys & Dolls

Store Background Music
“Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” by BJ Thomas

Finn in the Shower
“Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO SpeedWagon

Finn Flashback / Emerald Dreams
“Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’” by Journey

First Rehearsal with Finn
“You’re The One That I Want” from Grease by Olivia Newton John and John Travolta

Finn and Quinn On Couch
“Chewing Gum” by Annie

Carmel High School Performance
“Rehab” by Amy Winehouse
Glee Cast Version:
Amy Winehouse Version:

Steel Drum Band Outside School
“Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
Steel Drum Version:
Bobby McFerrin Version:

Incidental Music
“Moonlight Sonata” by The Swingle Singers

Finn sees Darren on the Field
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey

The Music on the Computer from Will’s Past
“That’s The Way (I Like It)” by KC and the Sunshine Band

Will and Emma Talking
“Looking Back” by Kerry Muzzey

Final Performance of the Show
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
Glee Cast Version:
Journey Version: