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Grandma's Call: How Grey's Anatomy Saved The Fray
13 May
Summary
- A simple email request led to 'How to Save a Life' being licensed.
- The Fray's hit song was featured in Grey's Anatomy season 2.
- The band's grandmother was the first to call Joe King about the song.
The Fray's song "How to Save a Life" saw its popularity surge after being featured in a 2006 episode of the popular television show Grey's Anatomy. According to band member Joe King, the process began with a straightforward email requesting the music license.
King shared on the Teen Beat podcast that the song was not initially intended as a single, as the band was focusing on "Over My Head." However, its placement in Grey's Anatomy season 2, episode 21 significantly broadened their reach.
His grandmother was the first person to call him about the song's feature, expressing immense excitement and pride. King noted the timing was opportune, as the band already had a following from "Over My Head," preventing them from being narrowly defined by the Grey's Anatomy placement.
Billboard reported the song aired on March 19, 2006, and quickly charted. King also admitted initial concerns about licensing music for TV, as it was then viewed by some artists as a sign of "selling out."
