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Watch Puck From "Glee" Serenade the Class


Puck(erman) pays tribute to s Jewish musical icon.

We've seen Mr. Schuester Bust-A-Move, but did you know that Puck played the guitar? Personally, I think he learned it so he could score more action, but maybe there's a sensitive soul in there.

As we learned this past week, Puck is a minority, and the "Puck" isn't about a trickster god, but short for Puckerman. And true to his Jewish roots, when Will enters the rehearsal space and asks for ideas, Puck pipes up that he's been working on a tribute to that "great Jewish musical icon, Neil Diamond. Take a listen.

I'll admit - I was a bit taken aback by Puck's voice. It's oddly suited to the song, and his delivery is sure to make all the girls (and some of the guys) swoon. Plus, I'm thrilled to see some of the other kids get a chance to be front-and-center, because while I love Lea Michele, I'd like to think the rest of the cast was more than window dressing. This is a melodic step in the right direction.

"Sweet Caroline" is from the "Mash-up" episode airing October 21.

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  • poof's picture

    Is it good?

    THE VIDEO YOU ARE TRYING TO WATCH CANNOT BE VIEWED FROM YOUR CURRENT COUNTRY OR LOCATION.

    Rats!

    In this case, Canada

     

    does he take off his shirt?   ;)  He has a hairy chest! Yum

    afhickman's picture

    If you pardon, we will mend!

    I had to go to youtube to find this, but it was worth it.  Puck is quite charming, and he sings very sweetly too.  I hope Kurt is paying attention!  As for Neil Diamond, I used to hate this song (although I like a good many of his other tunes.)  Once I almost rented an apartment in college, but as the landlord was showing me around, the most horrible sounds started coming through the paper-thin walls from the apartment next door.  A male voice with a pronounced accent was singing "Sweet Caroline" at the top of his lungs in the shower.  I passed on the apartment.

    "The mountain has wings."

    David N's picture

    I ♥ Puck

    He does a great job with the song. It's good to see them allowing the other actors to shine.

    I think every episode should feature Puck either his pool cleaning gig, or in the shower.

    Whitetee's picture

    If you are outside the US

    Watch it here:

    http://www.gleeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1842

    Or here:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywd1MPsNW_Q

    The first one includes another VERY interesting clip, so anyone interested should check it out.

    Whitetee's picture

    I also want to remind everyone

    Once again there is a lot going on in this clip. Especially pay attention to Rachel, Finn, Quinn, and even Santana.
    Alessar's picture

    Let's recap all the thought bubbles...

    Rachel: WTF? You're hot. When did this happen?

    Finn: You're singing to Rachel. Why are you singing to Rachel? I'm the one crushing on her with a pregnant girlfriend. Why are you looking at my Standby Girlfriend?

    Santana: Damn. I dumped you for your bad credit report [really she did] and now you're serenading Rachel and is that eyesex?? Wait if you have a voice this good what are your chances of being a rich rock star? RACHEL? Really?

    Quinn: at least my baby's going to have a good voice. Wait, am I jealous of Rachel or relieved Puck is going to take her away from My Boyfriend Finn?

    Bonus Thought Bubbles:

    Mr. Shuster: Hey Finn, that's how you romance a girl, amirite?

    Kurt: Mercedes, let's do backup hand jestures. I don't want to have to look at the hot jock who teases me all the time. And sings so dreaaammily. Because Finn is the one that I want. Even though he has like 2 or 5 girls chasing him.

     

    JoJo06's picture

    A-W-E-S-O-M-E

    I gotta say, Mark is not only cute, but a nice singer. It was awkward that his voice fitted the song very nicely. It was a great tribute! And it was AWESOME!

    LoL looks like Rachel has a new crush! And he likes Jewish people!

     

    VioletFemme's picture

    New Romance?

    Looks like Puck is serenading Rachel. This should be an interesting development. Can't wait till next week!

     

     If By Gay You Mean Totally Freaking Awesome, Then Yeah, I Guess It's Pretty Gay

    --Des Ark

     

     

    LostInYourEyes's picture

    Jericho

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc3THaYrClA

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgowY_yu6SM 

     He has his own band

    Smartypants's picture

    Puck is such the alpha male

    He secretly got Finn's cheerleader girlfriend drunk and pregnant, now he's putting the moves on Rachel. And Finn is beginning to put the pieces together.   Anybody want to bet that Finn finally figures out that his best friend and the women in his life have all betrayed him -- right before regionals?  That'll be fun to watch.
    Jorge's picture

    I hope...

    Next week I'll be in Japan, and I only can think if I'm going to be able to find a way to watch this...
    chgoguy7's picture

    Sign me up!

    A hot, hunky man who can sing and dance...add me to the list of his next conquests!
    Whitetee's picture

    This is just wrong

    Another preview....

    http://www.accesshollywood.com/glee-gets-racy-again-with-the-thong-song_video_1167506

    so.awkward.
    Also
    That should be the see-through raincoat Chris Colfer mentioned in the interviews.
    NC Guy's picture

    uhhhhh.....

    Consider me swoon'd

     wow.  what a pretty voice on such a pretty boy.  you'll please pardon me whilst I grab my smellin' salts....

    Abraham Winters's picture

    Great voice

    Wow, this kid has a great voice. It makes me want to watch the show to see what the blonde cheerleader is going to do. It looks like she has eyes for him when he only seemed to have eyes for the one he was singing to. blagues
    jsg03jd's picture

    And his first name is NOAH!

    Which is a name a certain fanbase for a daytime soap reveres.  Yes, we have a Noah "Puck" Puckerman in GLEE!

    I like this development and am actually rooting for Puck and Rachel.  

    I also would love a drunken encounter between Puck and Kurt just so Ryan Murphy can get it out of his system because you know he wants to write that plot point :o) 

    iclickmyheels's picture

    send him in, coach!

    alright, good.

    now we know that puck's got a very decent voice, so there is no reason why he can't handle any of the solos that Finn always gets. I expect to see him front and center more in the future. 

    Get on it, Shue.

    Jamie's picture

    Swoon..

    So hot, and has a great voice too!!  He has a better voice than Finn does, yet never gets the solo.  Glad to see that he's getting his chance.

     

    "Open up your mind and then open up your heart. And you will see that you and me aren't very far apart." - Blessid Union of Souls

    Mrgdl's picture

    what I see

    First of all I love Finn's voice!

    I see Puck singing to Rachel which Finn doesn't like. I see Santana looking pissed that Puck is singing to Rachel. I see Quinn seeing Puck in a different light.

    I think Puck is playing Rachel because he really wants Quinn. So Finn likes Rachel. Puck likes Quinn. Santana likes Puck. Rachel is flattered but she really wants Finn. I'm guessing that Kurt also likes Puck which would be a really bad thing.

    I also see me with Finn but that's a different story.

    JC's picture

    Puck & Neil

    Wow!!

    I'm a Neil Diamond fan ( ask my Karaoke friends ... been doing Hello Again as my opening number for over a decade )

    Great to see that Puck's had his moment to shine. As for giving each one their moment I pretty much think other than Artie that each has had a moment. Some more than others.

     

    Dane Hill's picture

    I'm sorry...

    but Puck is pure sex!

    And I don't know why exactly, but of all the characters, I can definitely see Puck as bi down the road.  Maybe it's that "pure sex" quality that makes me see him as unwilling to contain himself within any sexual boundaries.  Like his sole purpose in life is to just get naked with as many people as possible, no holds barred.  Or maybe I'm just wishful thinking.

    Actually, what might make for a fun development, is if Puck had a brother...and it was discovered that his brother was dating Kurt.  Ha!

    Brian In NoHo's picture

    Is Finn a bit green

    Is it my imagination or does Finn look a bit green?  Is he jealous because Puck is singing to Rachel?  Or is it because he is suddenly realizing he might not be the only alpha-male who can carry a tune in his H.S.  Seems like he is being threatened on several different levels during this song.
    Dane Hill's picture

    Puck

    Finn may definitely feel threatened as no longer the only male lead singer in the Club.  He should be very much used to being king of the hill in all aspects of school, what with being the starting quarterback of the football team too.

    Btw, I get the feeling that Puck couldn't care less about his Jewish heritage, that he's only using it to get Rachel interested in him.  It just seems like it would be a surprising turn of character for him to all of a sudden be this big "look at me, I'm Jewish!" guy when it was never alluded to until this past episode.

    cufflinksandtie's picture

    What the Puck?

    I was just bemoaning in the last episode how Puck was great as a bully but then defanged.  But Neil Diamond?  No matter.  The guy's got it.

    Anyway I'm all Puckered up  for my Mohawk now-