Superman

Superman by The Clique (R.E.M. version) is featured in Dynamic Duets, the seventh episode of Season Four. It is sung by Jake and Ryder.

As part of the Glee Club assignment created by Finn, "Dynamic Duets," like the title of the episode, Jake and Ryder are forced to pair up and sing a song related to the assignment. Ryder says that his superhero choice is "MegaStud" and Jake says that Ryder's choice is to be him, Jake. Ryder replies, saying there can only be one as the music to Superman begins.

The performance goes on with the two singing and exchanging challenging looks. They stand in front of Marley as they sing, trying to impress her by pushing and shoving each other to be in front. Ryder and Jake then throw their hats away. As the duet progresses, the boys even dare to throw their glasses onto the floor as the Glee Club watches the intense duet duel. They jump onto one of the cupboards and rip off their suits and pants, like Superman would, revealing their superhero costumes. Both have the initials "MS" for MegaStud. The song ends with a quarrel and Jake and Ryder end up punching each other and literally fighting for Marley and Finn pulling them apart.

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Trivia

• This is the only song from the episode not to be featured in Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1.
• This song is mentioned in the fifth season episode New Directions, when Ryder reflects on the the good times he's had in New Directions.

Mistakes

• During the song, Ryder's jacket opens, but a moment later it's closed again.

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