Glee Bigger than ELVIS ...I THINK NOT!!!!

[Broussey]

The King is dead. And he's ceded his throne to those pop princes and princesses of Glee.
The castmembers of the hit Fox series have just made music history—having already toppled the likes of The Beatles and Michael Jackson, the New Directions just passed Elvis Presley and now own the record of most songs ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Glee crew's cover tunes have accounted for 113 entries on the Hot 100 since the show began releasing singles a year and a half ago (though it should be noted that fewer than one-fourth remained on the charts longer than a week). With the six tracks that debuted this week, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and company can now genuinely say they're bigger than Presley, whose record had stood at 108 songs.
Somebody better cue "Heartbreak Hotel," 'cause we're sure Elvis fans are seriously sad right about now.


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[Tommy]

When you think what Elvis did for music, and when he did this, music was not as accessible then, as it is now. Lots of folks didn't even own a record player, if it was back then for this Glee, what would have happened, I don't think this is significant as what Elvis did or is doing after all the years he has been gone. Plus this is a group, Elvis was a single performer.

If this was today, Elvis' record would soar above any and all entertainers in the music world.

Elvis is still the greatest entertainer that ever lived.

[Broussey]

100% AGREE!!!!! I could not believe this when i read it ......

[Albert]

How many singers are featured in Glee? 10? 15? So divide those number ones by that and we have a good start for the next discussion: how relevant is Glee compared to the King? And how important is this so-called broken record of Elvis (which I don't believe is broken yet)

[monk37]

Glee is a tv show with actors doing cover versions of songs that are established hits

that is not as impressive as a single singer charting original songs

you can;t even compare the market from the 50s to 70s with now.

the internet makes music easier to access and cheaper

people will buy far more now, because entertainment is disposable and portable

[monk37]

oh, and 33 years after Glee is off the air

they will not be the standard to beat

Elvis might not be then, but at 33 years after his death, he is still the standard to beat

and it's not likely that anyone else will ever be the standard under those conditions and for so long

[Jorge]

I am sure than none of these Glee "hits" will be remember after the season ends (May of this year). One week on the charts, that says it all.
Everybody tries to be more successful than Elvis, first Garth Brooks then Rihanna and now Glee, just to proven later than Elvis was, is and will be the King of Rock, the King of the charts, the King of Music.
Long live Elvis and his music, which will continue to be relevant today as was back in the 50-70's, indeed the King no matter what.

[Joe Car]

First of all, it's a group of people, not just one person. Secondly, the singles market is crap as sales are nil, where Elvis sold millions, upon millions. Thirdly, people can download them without leaving their house, where in Elvis' day, you had to go to the store.

[Raised on Rock]

How many singers are featured in Glee? 10? 15? So divide those number ones by that...

Yep, Glee its not an actual band or singer, so this record means in fact nothing compared to the achievments of Elvis or The Beatles in that area. On the other hand if we do the math not on how many hits, but how many weeks, Elvis is still on top.

Now, let's get serious, as you well point out how relevant is Glee to music history compared to The Bealtes or Elvis, well...

Anyway, its a good Tv show and congratulations on their success. But errr... don't take that to out of proportion statments folks. Bigger than who? lol

[Billy Budd]

Who cares about Glee? Elvis will last forever, Glee will not be remembered the same way as Elvis 33 years on from now. It is as simple as that. What I find most disturbing is that people are buying that Glee-crap. It's just disgusting.

[Lisarose]

Glee? Really? Can't add much more than everyone else has already noted here, however!
Just happy to note that the Standard they use is still Elvis!

[Steamroller Blues]

I don't like Glee, the music sounds no better than what you would hear at a high school play. Elvis's impact on the world and the Beatles too for this matter obviously go well beyond a few billboard statistics. There are lots of Elvis songs his gospel stuff for instance, that didn't hit the Billboard because they weren't with the musical trends of the time, but many of those songs are still loved today. Now would people be able to say the same thing about Glee's music in 30-40 years, probably not.

[T_J]

It's not really correct or fair for these stats to be compared with those from 40-50 years ago. Elvis, the Beatles and all other artists of the time did not and could not release several songs a week. That is the only reason Glee has racked up so many entries. The figures simply aren't comparable and therefore the stats for the old way of doing things should be preserved as untouchable in my view.

[MichelleC78]

Who cares about Glee? Elvis will last forever, Glee will not be remembered the same way as Elvis 33 years on from now. It is as simple as that. What I find most disturbing is that people are buying that Glee-crap. It's just disgusting.

I couldnt have said it better myself!!!

[Tigerman1975]

That show is rediculous.

[KPM]

Everyone who seriously looks at these things knows the record for Glee is no where near on par with what Elvis did "alone"
Plus how many singles have actually been sold in total-I'm sure they do not challenge Elvis.
How many singers had the lead vocal in this show, how many total as a group-its comparing a single fantastic one of a kind apple-to a bushel of fair oranges.

[debtdbruno]

Glee who?...........never heard of them/it..........

[Diane]

I don't care for Glee. I find the actors too hyped up, very unnatural and the voices mediocre. To compare them to Elvis is insane.

[Cliff]

"Somebody better cue "Heartbreak Hotel," 'cause we're sure Elvis fans are seriously sad right about now."

While you might not agree with what the item says, you have to agree that this part is right. The usual uptight and insecure reaction to something that might challenge Elvis. Last time it was the announcement that Maria Carey had beaten Elvis. Wise up people ! There's a whole new generation out there, and not all of them are into Elvis. I think Tommy hit the nail right on the head.
As for saying they only do covers of songs how many originals did Elvis do. It would be interesting to do some research on this.
Personally I enjoy Glee and think it's wonderful to see so many talented young people. It restores my faith in this generation.
Something that struck me the other night while watching Lea Michele singing "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" was that this show is exposing the young ones to the good music. This gives me a good feeling.
If it makes you feel any better, it's not actually Glee that is topping the charts but these wonderful songs from the past. They'll never die. My hat is off to Glee and it's cast. I say congratulations and well done.
Who knows, someday they may do an Elvis tribute.

[May]

Glee who?...........never heard of them/it..........

Glad you said it Deb, I was about to!!!