Soundtrack cover and Red Letter Days release

While The Wallflowers worked on Red Letter Days , they recorded a cover of The Beatles ‘ 1965 song ” I’m Looking Through You ” for the soundtrack to the 2001 film I Am Sam . The soundtrack was released on January 8, 2002. The first single from the Red Letter Days , “When You’re On Top,” was released to radio on August 16, 2002. A music video directed by Marc Webb was next. After a few false starts, Red Letter Days was released on November 5, 2002. The album was met with mixed to positive reviews. Many critics noted the harder rock sound and catchy melodies used throughout the album. Commercial performance was relatively mixed as well, peaking at No.32 on the Billboard 200 . Around the time Red Letter Days was released, The Wallflowers embarked on a monthlong U.S. tour ending in December. After another U.S. tour in January 2003, The Wallflowers toured in several European countries in February including Spain, Italy, Germany, and Great Britain. After the tour, The Wallflowers’ drummer since 1995, Mario Calire announced he was parting ways with the band.