How to Save a Life
The Fray
2005
Source-checked recording release year. This is not a later chart-return year.
Release: 2005
Release: 2005Source checked
2005 album recording; single 2006 and initial UK campaign in 2007.
Separately documented single release: 2006. Read the source note for the release region or version.
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How to Save a Life - release / recording history
2005 album recording; single 2006 and initial UK campaign in 2007. Source consulted 2026-10-13; not a complete discographic audit.
Inspiration and background
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Lead singer Isaac Slade's experience as a mentor to a troubled teen.
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Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 2007.html, position 23
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Other appearances and versions
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Sources and scope
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Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Billboard year-end 2007 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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