David Byrne Reimagines 'Drivers License' for Fifth Anniversary, Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates

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News18•09-01-2026, 16:49
David Byrne Reimagines 'Drivers License' for Fifth Anniversary, Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates
- •Olivia Rodrigo's hit song "Drivers License" celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking a career-defining chapter for the artist.
- •To commemorate the milestone, Rodrigo shared a new cover of the song by legendary artist David Byrne.
- •Byrne's version offers a unique perspective, with altered lyrics reflecting his 73-year-old viewpoint, notably changing the line about the "blond boy."
- •This cover is the first in a series of reimagined "SOUR" covers from Rodrigo's favorite artists, celebrating her debut album's fifth year.
- •"Drivers License" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, stayed for eight weeks, and earned Rodrigo a Grammy and two MTV VMAs.
Why It Matters: David Byrne's unique cover of "Drivers License" kicks off Olivia Rodrigo's fifth-anniversary celebration of her hit song.
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