WebHits: Driven to Tears – Sting with Robert Downey, Jr

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'Iron Man' star Robert Downey, Jr sings 'Driven to Tears' with Sting

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MANILA, Philippines – “A genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist,” and a singer.

“Iron Man” star Robert Downey, Jr., who’s character Tony Stark uttered those words in the “Avengers” movie, displayed his singing chops taking on a song by no less than Sting.

Downey jammed with Sting during the 60th birthday concert of the former frontman of rock band The Police.

The performance happened two years ago but was recently uploaded again on YouTube and has caught the attention of many.

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“Driven to Tears” was released in 1980 when Sting was still with The Police. Many believe it’s the song that first showed the singer’s interest in social and political issues.

Downey, known to most primarily just as an actor, had a music career. In 2004, he launched a CD called “The Futurist”. He is tme lead actor in the Marvel movie franchise “Iron Man”. – Rappler.com

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