David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo hit

Released five years ago this week, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver's License” went on to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Just 17 at the time, Rodrigo became the youngest artist in history to debut in the top spot – a record she holds to this day. To celebrate the fifth anniversary of this career milestone, she releases several special versions of “drivers license” via Geffen Records.

David Byrne – the iconic musician, performer, writer and multidisciplinary artist whose creative ventures have captivated audiences since 1975 when he co-founded the renowned group Talking Heads – offers his interpretation of “Driver's License” on a new version, available at all DSPs alongside Rodrigo’s original version of the song. This is just the first in a series of covers tied to the fifth anniversary of Sour, Rodrigo’s debut album, which was released on May 21, 2021. Listen HERE.

Pressed on translucent ruby vinyl, the 7” vinyl features Byrne’s version on Side A while Side B is from Rodrigo’s Governors Ball 2025 set - the moment Byrne joined her onstage for a performance of Talking Heads’ classic “Burning Down the House.” Pre-order HERE.

The Target Exclusive Tiny Vinyl, pressed on fruit punch color vinyl, features Rodrigo’s original album version of “Driver's License” on Side A and her live performance of the song at Governors Ball on Side B. Pre-order HERE.

David Byrne’s recent works include his latest critically acclaimed album Who Is The Sky? (2025), Theater of the Mind, an immersive journey co-created by Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar (Denver, 2022/23, Chicago 2026), SOCIAL! At The Park Avenue Armory, the Broadway production of David Byrne’s American Utopia (2019) as well as the Spike Lee-directed film version (2020), the launch of his Reasons to be Cheerful online magazine (2019) and the solo album American Utopia (2018). To date, Byrne has published five books, including How Music Works (2012).