“How to Save a Life”—The Fray

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

The Ringer

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4.7 • 849 Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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This week, Rob examines the hallowed art of employing songs within the soundtrack of a crucial TV scene to emotionally manipulate the viewing audience. Along the way, he evokes classic moments from ‘General Hospital’ , 'ER', and ‘Scrubs’ before ultimately expounding on the highly effective use of the Fray’s “How to Save a Life” in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to tug on the proverbial heart strings. He’s then joined by The Ringer’s own Yasi Salek to shine a light on how the Fray’s hit song shaped her experiences while watching the dramatic events unfold at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. Host: Rob HarvillaGuest: Yasi SalekProducers: Chris Sutton, Jonathan Kermah, Olivia Crerie, and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:43.8	Welcome to the year 2000.
0:46.5	Everyone, everywhere, is having fun except me.
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0:51.7	I worry you're growing up too fast.
0:56.4	Yeah, we can't be your little d here forever can I Inspired by a true story
0:58.3	Walk out this house a boy
0:59.8	One day you'll come back
1:01.2	And when you do
1:02.0	You will be a man
1:03.4	I won't hold your breath
1:04.8	What it feels like for a girl
1:06.7	I wish I could look like you
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