For the benefit of children everywhere, Bill Clinton has put up for auction an autographed iPod loaded with 11 of his favorite songs. I'll say this: You can’t slight the guy’s social conscience, not for a second.

But what does a former president put on to get in the mood? Here’s Clinton's playlist, which, if you’ll notice, errs to a lighter side of pale:

1. Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

2. Get Along Without You Very Well (Carly Simon)

3. Bahia (Stan Getz with Charlie Byrd)

4. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)

5. Crown Imperial (“The Presidents Own” U.S. Marine Band)

6. Angel (Sarah McLachlan)

7. Philadelphia Freedom (Elton John)

8. English Folk Song Suite [1-3] (North Texas Wind Symphony)

9. A Song for You (Willie Nelson)

10. Winds of the Old Days (Joan Baez)

11. Concierto de Aranjuez [1-3] (John Williams)

It appears as if he’s been buying records at the thrift store again… with taxpayer’s money! Also, if we’re doing John Williams, I would probably go with the Star Wars theme, if only to nudge at the Reagan administration. [Gizmodo]