80's wednesday
A slew of 1980s modern rock classics are reborn on the soundtrack to the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore comedy "50 First Dates." Due Feb. 3 via Maverick, the set features such artists as Seal, Black Eyed Peas and 311 covering the likes of Echo & the Bunnymen, the Cure and Spandau Ballet, respectively.
Veteran U.K.-based reggae outfit UB40's remake of the Police smash "Every Breath You Take" will be the first radio single released from the soundtrack. Other covers include 311's version of the Cure's "Love Song," Seal's take on Echo's "Lips Like Sugar" and Ziggy Marley's interpretation of the Cars' "Drive."
Veteran U.K.-based reggae outfit UB40's remake of the Police smash "Every Breath You Take" will be the first radio single released from the soundtrack. Other covers include 311's version of the Cure's "Love Song," Seal's take on Echo's "Lips Like Sugar" and Ziggy Marley's interpretation of the Cars' "Drive."