Can't Fight This Feeling (from Glee) (adapt. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by REO Speedwagon / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Tim Davis / Arranged by Adam Anders / Edited by Alan Billingsley
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The football hero and all-around good-looking guy Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) from "Glee" explores his inner rock star with this 1985 hit by REO Speedwagon. A great solo feature for pop and show choirs! Duration: ca. 3:45.
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00147815
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About the Artist: REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon emerged from Champaign, Illinois in 1967 with a straightforward mission: deliver honest, emotionally direct rock music. The band built their reputation through relentless touring and a deep connection to working audiences, eventually achieving massive commercial success in the 1980s with their power ballad sound.
Their 1985 album Hi Infidelity cemented their place in American popular music, introducing generations of listeners to soaring vocal melodies paired with rock instrumentation. For choral directors, REO Speedwagon's catalog offers accessible yet emotionally satisfying material that resonates with contemporary students.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures exactly what made the original resonate: a song built on earnest emotion rather than technical flash. The Glee version adds a contemporary pop-choral sensibility that feels natural to young singers, and the solo feature provides individual spotlight opportunities while keeping the ensemble engaged as a cohesive unit.
What to expect
Earnest and unguarded, with the kind of melodic directness that lodges itself in listeners' ears. The arrangement builds from intimate vulnerability to a full-voiced statement of feeling, capturing that moment when restraint finally breaks and someone says what they actually mean.
Who it's for
Pop and show choirs seeking repertoire with immediate student appeal and genuine emotional depth. Directors looking for a solo feature that doesn't require extensive vocal maturity or technique while still offering meaningful performance experience.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the piece with confident ensemble unison sections; the power of this song relies on voices moving together with clarity and intention.
- Shape the solo line with genuine vulnerability rather than technical display. The character work matters as much as vocal precision.
- Balance the rhythm section accompaniment so the vocal line sits forward without drowning in instrumental texture.
- Use the modulation near the final chorus as a structural moment for the ensemble to shift intensity and support the soloist's final push.
How to use it
Position this as a show choir centerpiece or as part of a contemporary/pop concert that balances pure entertainment with genuine musicality. The Glee connection makes it particularly effective for programs engaging with current students' media awareness, and the duration allows for polished, satisfying performance without overextending rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining vocal line through long phrases and managing breath within emotional expression
- Balancing solo and ensemble textures
- Creating character and narrative arc within a pop/rock context
- Responding to dynamic modulation and supporting a key change effectively