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player ready...“Grey’s Anatomy” fans are eagerly awaiting the show’s return on Thursday, but for the struggling music industry, the release of the show’s third soundtrack two weeks ago was bigger news.
McDreamy, McSteamy and the whole “Anatomy” crew have been responsible for breaking many pop hits to an audience that might not have heard them otherwise.
This year, it looks like a relatively unknown Swedish trio, Peter Bjorn and John, may be the recipient of similar TV-induced good fortune. Their whistling pop charmer “Young Folks” has moved from indie-rock radio fave to the leadoff track on “Grey’s Anatomy, Vol. 3” while becoming a Hollywood standard in the process. It can be heard in at least three new series this season.
With this in mind, we take a look at 11 recent rock songs that moved from TV series to pop favorites.
KT Tunstall
“Suddenly I See”
Where you’ve heard it: “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Hills,” “Ugly Betty,” “So You Think You Can Dance.”
In summer 2006, the folky anthem of self-determination was booming out from theaters showing “The Devil Wears Prada.”
The Fray
“How To Save a Life”
Where you’ve heard it: “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scrubs,” “The O.C.,” “Cold Case”
After airing on “Grey’s” and “Scrubs” in spring 2006, the song peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in fall 2006.
Snow Patrol
“Chasing Cars”
Where you’ve heard it: “Grey’s Anatomy,” “ER,” “Cold Case,” “One Tree Hill”
Another Snow Patrol song, “Open Your Eyes,” has popped up in “Grey’s,” “The Black Donnellys” and “ER.”
Pink
“Who Knew”
Where you’ve heard it: “American Idol,” promos for “October Road”
This song originally flopped in the U.S., but downloads spiked after “October Road;” then Pink’s “Idol” performance made it a hit.
Phantom Planet
“California”
Where you’ve heard it: “The O.C.,” “Fastlane”
“The O.C.” played a huge role in bringing unknown rock to the masses, including this 2002 track by the L.A. band that once claimed actor Jason Schwartzman as a member.
A3
“Woke Up This Morning”
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Where you’ve heard it: “The Sopranos”
The electro-gospel-rock group’s only major exposure in the U.S. has been through the use of this 1997 track in the opening credits of HBO’s hit series.
Damien Rice
“Delicate”
Where you’ve heard it: “Lost,” “Alias”
This singer-songwriter probably has gotten more exposure on TV than radio. His tracks have been in “The Black Donnellys,” “ER,” “One Tree Hill” and, of course, “Grey’s Anatomy.”
The Dandy Warhols
“We Used To Be Friends”
Where you’ve heard it: “Veronica Mars,” “The O.C.,” “Wonderfalls”
Dandy Warhols have long been an underground favorite.
Peter Bjorn and John
“Young Folks”
Where you’ve heard it: “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “Gossip Girl.”
Where you’ll hear it: “Journeyman,” “Dirty Sexy Money” and “Big Shots.” It has become TV shorthand for “our characters are young, cool and oh-so good-looking.”