We all know “River” was written and originally sung by Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in 1971.

But do you know about my favorite version of this song sung by Robert Downey, Jr. in 2000? Yes, Iron Man can sing. And he performs this song so well.

Downey performed the song while a cast member on the hit TV show “Ally McBeal”. His version appears on the “Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas” soundtrack.

So why is this my favorite version? Well, it’s Robert Downey, Jr. A man who has overcome so much in his 59 years and has proven time and time again how talented he is, not just in acting but in singing. This song isn’t the only music Downey has ever recorded. There’s many more. Do yourself a favor and scan Spotify or any music streaming service for his tunes. You won’t be disappointed.