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Robert Downey Jr's Celebrity Playlist

In 2005, Robert Downey Jr made a list of his 10 favorite songs for iTunes. His choices and comments are below.

Darkness by The Police
It was, I think a Stuart Clopeland composition on the quintessential Police album — the lyrics ‘I wish I never woke up this morning, life was easy when it was boring.’

Blame It on the Sun by Stevie Wonder
Super-genius love-ballad.

Peg, Steely Dan
Hot pockets, undisputed masters of counter-melody.

Red Rain, Peter Gabriel
Musical innovation, haunting lyrics.

Heaven, Bryan Adams
80s tear-jerker, still works. A treat.

Faithfully, Journey
Strangely pro-monogamy. Steve Perry rules.

Finish What Ya Started, Van Halen
Alex redefines non-linear drumming, Hagar handles it, Eddie presides, as usual.

Me and My Arrow, Harry Nilsson
A Gershwin-esque beautifully romatic song about a man’s best friend ... his Arrow.

Why Can’t It Wait ‘til Morning, Phil Collins
Underappreciated composition. Lest we forget Genesis spawned more than one great solo artist?

With or Without You, U2
What can I say? This one’s just great.