Cory Monteith - GLEE's very own Finn Hudson, once star quarterback of McKinley High - passed away this weekend at the age of 31. Today, in his memory, we say goodbye and look back on his glory days.
And, who on Glee does or ever did The Boss better? "Glory Days" was a true gem and that's a credit to Monteith's way with a true red, white and blue classic rocker (even if he may have been Canadian). Plus, who could have been a better Brad Majors in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW than Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson, damn it?!
Additionally, in his last season on GLEE, Monteith got to show off his considerably improved dance skills, too - along with even more assured vocals; his best on the series to date - joining the New Directions boys for the ultimate Backstreet Boys/N Sync match-up and partaking in a spirited "Greased Lightning" in the GREASE/GLEASE tribute, while also giving into a dynamic duet on "Juke Box Hero" (Foreigner) with Jacob Artist, as well as offering up sensational vocal sections of group renditions of Coldplay's "The Scientist" and Simon & Garfunkel's "Homeward Bound", among many others. Of note, BroadwayWorld hosted one of Monteith's most memorable final musical performances late last year in the form of the SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive of Monteith and the New Directions covering the elegiac Crowded House ballad "Don't Dream It's Over" and that song seems an inspired coda to our remembrance and celebration of him today. View the original article here.Glory Days So, now, let's look at some of Cory Monteith's finest moments on Glee and enjoy the many musical memories he leaves us now in his passing. Kicking it all off, here is the very first moment we heard football hero Finn Hudson sing - giving new meaning to making singing in the shower matter! And, what a meta-moment given the song's theme! And, of course, the Epic final song in the pilot - Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" - made magic by Monteith, Michele and McKinley High's New Directions. Evoking Freddie Mercury's falsetto - and more - here is Monteith, Michele and the New Directions with Queen's "Somebody To Love". One of the most memorable musical sequences in the first season undoubtedly was the group reworking of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" fueled by the love trio of Finn/Rachel/Jessie (the latter played by guest star Jonathan Groff). Next, enjoy Monteith's R.E.M. cover, "Losing My Religion" from the Finn-centric "Grilled Cheesus" episode.Monteith imbues "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders with palpable passion in an assuredly series highlight performance.
Continually showing his skill with classic rock, Monteith duets with Dianna Agron on Fleetwood Mac's earworm "I Don't Want To Know" from the excellent RUMOURS tribute episode.
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele make the perfect Brad and Janet in "Damn it, Janet" byway of THE ROCKY HORROR Glee SHOW. Showing off his strongest side, at the finish of the third season, Monteith excels in this exciting rendition of the Meat Loaf karaoke staple "Paradise By The Dashboard Light". Monteith channels Sammy Davis Jr. with the jazzy "I've Gotta Be Me". Coldplay's "The Scientist" is given a group airing, led by Monteith along with the New Directions, old and new. Finn and Kurt (Chis Colfer)'s two duets expertly explore the brotherly bonds between heterosexuals and homosexuals - in this case, with the two actually eventually becoming brothers! First, here is "A House Is Not A Home", made famous by Dionne Warwick. Here is Monteith and New Directions's "Just The Way You Are" (Bruno Mars). Monteith joins with the boys of New Directions for the ultimate boy band mash Up with "Bye Bye Bye" (N Sync) and "I Want It That Way" (Backstreet Boys). "Glory Days" is Monteith on Glee at his very best - The Boss would approve. Lastly, here is "Don't Dream It's Over" (Crowded House), originally world premiered on this very site. A heartfelt goodbye to one of 21st century TV's most iconic characters and the impossibly perfectly cast actor who played him so very well. We will always remember the music, the good times and the GLEE.Photo Credits: FOX, TeenVogue
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