Today Glee’s Darren Criss turns 28. Celebrate the best part of Glee’s birthday by enjoying his most soulful covers and smoothest duets. And remember Klaine shippers, there’s still time for a romantic ballad to come up this season.
1. When he sang a slow jam version of “Teenage Dream.”
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Yes, it was a super sad moment, but the vocals were still on point.
2. When he got back-up for “Somewhere Only We Know.”
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The Warbler outfit will always help.
3. When he sang “Not Alone” at Trevor Live.
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Sing it Harry.
4. When he tapped into some Disney nostalgia with “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.”
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Unfortunately he does not pepper it with any martial arts.
5. When he channeled his inner Cristina for “Reflection.”
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Who is that girl Darren?
6. When he had a duet with Matt Bomer for “Someone That I Use to Know.”
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I mean it was weird that they were playing brothers with that much sexual tension, but still…
7. When he made a grand romantic gesture with “When I Get You Alone.”
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In context super creepy, but the song alone is cute.
8. When he went full train with “Hey Soul Sister.”
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Side note-oh my god baby Kurt.
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