5. Get It Right (sung by Rachel) - Rachel's declaration of love to Finn was really more of a vocal showcase for the character's powerhouse actress Lea Michele. Still, of the four original songs, this was the most emotionally satisfying and believable. Plus, Lea Michele is a freaking powerhouse.
4. Landslide (sung by Holly, Santana, and Brittany) - Holly Holiday was a pretty awesome guest character (and Gwyneth Paltrow a pretty good singer), but that is not what made this song for everybody. It was Santana's heartbreaking performance, as she professed her conflicted feelings of love to Brittany. It was a turning point for the character, and the best bit of "music-as-character-development" that Glee did all year. My only wish is that Santana sung it by herself.
3. For Good (sung by Kurt and Rachel) - I just wrote about this yesterday, and it just happened the day before that, but it's obvious to anyone with eyes and ears that this performance was a classic. Flawless vocals, dramatic staging, and an excellent song from Wicked made for something truly magical in that theater, and in the hearts of millions.
2. Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again (sung by Rachel and Kurt) - This reboot of the Barbra Streisand/Judy Garland classic was such a no-brainer, yet such a wonderful stroke of genius on Ryan Murphy's part. The iconic duet fit Rachel and Kurt to a tee, and just like they would do in New York, they created pure magic. Arguably the best duet in Glee history.
1. Teenage Dream (sung by Blaine and the Warblers) - It's the song that started it all. When we watched Blaine (played by the so-charismatic-it-hurts Darren Criss) and his group at Dalton Academy perform a showcase featuring the Katy Perry smash, everyone fell in love. It is the most successful Glee song on iTunes for a reason; who could forget the flawless harmonies and Criss' soaring vocals? It would only be the beginning of Blaine's numerous scene-stealers throughout the season.
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