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"How to Save a Life" is a song by American alternative rock band The Fray, released in March 2006 as the second single from their debut studio album of the same name. The song is one of the band's most popular airplay songs and peaked in the top 3 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It became the joint seventh longest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, tying with Santana's "Smooth" (1999), at 58 consecutive weeks. The song has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, and has sold 4. 7 million downloads as of January 2015, the fourth best-selling rock song in digital history. It is the band's highest-charting song to date, topping the Adult Top 40 chart for 15 consecutive weeks and topping the Canadian Airplay Chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2007, but lost to "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. more »

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The Fray

The Fray is an American rock band from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King, they achieved success with the release of their debut album, How to Save a Life in 2005, which was certified double platinum by the RIAA and platinum in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The Fray achieved national success with their first single, "Over My Head (Cable Car)", which became a top ten hit in the United States. The release of their second single, "How to Save a Life", brought the band worldwide fame. The song charted in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 5 single in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. more »

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Album Release "How to Save a Life" is the title track from The Fray's debut studio album which was released on 13 September, 2005.

Lyrics Inspiration The inspiration for the lyrics of "How to Save a Life" came from lead vocalist Isaac Slade's experience as a mentor to a troubled teenage boy.

Chart Performance "How to Save a Life" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of the band's biggest hits.

Worldwide Success The song was a huge success worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Double Platinum The song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over two million copies.

TV Show Appearances "How to Save a Life" is well-known for its inclusion in multiple TV dramas, particularly Grey’s Anatomy and Scrubs.

Covered by Other Artists Various artists, including The Script and Kelly Clarkson, have covered "How to Save a Life".

Charity Work In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fray performed this song during a live stream fundraiser to aid Colorado's response to the pandemic.

Grammy Nomination The song "How to Save a Life", along with its album, earned The Fray a nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.

Songwriting Process It took the band over 12 months to finally finish writing "How to Save a Life".

Remixed Versions "How to Save a Life" underwent various remixes, including one by Jiggers and another by Jesús Baez.

Music Video The music video for "How to Save a Life" was directed by Mark Pellington. It projected the band's message about loss and featured various people sharing their stories on large billboards to encourage support and understanding.

Suicide Prevention The song has been widely used in campaigns for suicide prevention and mental health awareness due to its raw and emotional lyrics.

Longevity Despite being released in 2005, "How to Save a Life" maintains cultural relevancy and has stayed popular over the years.

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