When Grey's Anatomy Fans Got a Musical Surprise
Alright, let's talk about the episode of Grey's Anatomy that left everyone scratching their heads in disbelief. Fans of the show will instantly know what I'm referring to: the musical episode. Season 7, Episode 18, titled "Song Beneath the Song," wasn't your typical Grey's fare. It didn't hinge on a dramatic patient death or a steamy hookup between doctors. No, this one was different—way different. It was the episode where the doctors we'd come to know and love suddenly started... singing. Yes, singing!
The Mastermind Behind the Musical Episode
Now, you might be wondering, "Who came up with this idea?" Well, that would be the brilliant mind of Shonda Rhimes. At the time, she said, "I have been wanting to do it since we made the pilot basically." But here's the kicker—getting the network on board wasn't exactly a walk in the park. It took Shonda seven long years to convince them that a musical episode would make perfect sense for Grey's Anatomy. Lucky for us, they finally agreed. And let's not forget Sara Ramirez, who played Callie Torres, and just so happens to be a Tony-winning singer. Talk about having a secret weapon on set!
The Perfect Plotline for a Musical
Here's the thing about the storyline of this episode—it wasn't just thrown together. The entire plot followed a comatose Callie as the doctors raced against time to save her life, along with her baby's, after a devastating car accident with Arizona Robbins (played by Jessica Capshaw). As Shonda put it, "That story was destined to happen whether or not there was singing in the episode. It just turned out to be the exact right way for singing to happen." Genius, right?
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But Sara Ramirez wasn't the only one belting out tunes. The entire cast underwent rigorous vocal training from Rachael Lawrence, the same coach who worked with the Glee cast. They spent countless hours in the recording studio, preparing for this musical adventure. Chyler Leigh, who played Lexie Grey, sang "Breathe (2AM)" and admitted, "I'll never have this chance to be able to do something like this on this show again. It was an opportunity for me to really explore that side of me that I've always wanted to but have been too afraid." Talk about stepping out of your comfort zone!
Revisiting Beloved Grey's Songs
Honestly, we're still in awe of the fact that our favorite doctors sang some of the most iconic Grey's Anatomy music. Songs like "Chasing Cars" and "How To Save a Life," which were played during pivotal moments in the show's history, were reimagined in a fresh and exciting way for the musical episode. Jessica Capshaw admitted, "There were many times where I felt like, 'Oh my gosh, we're doing the best episode of Grey's Anatomy ever.' And then there were other times where I thought, 'Did we drink the Kool-Aid and we're all terrible?'" That's the kind of rollercoaster this episode took everyone on.
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