Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey recently brought a musical touch to his latest children’s book, “Just Because,” during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The book, released on September 12, quickly became a New York bestseller, and McConaughey’s lively rendition of it with Jimmy Fallon added a new dimension to the already beloved story.
During the show, McConaughey joined Jimmy Fallon in singing the words of “Just Because,” infusing an element of fun and rhythm into the book. Fallon praised the book’s inherent rhythm, saying, “I love that it has a rhythm to it.” Eager to take things up a notch, Fallon suggested adding music to the reading, a suggestion that McConaughey readily embraced.
The duo embarked on a musical reading, with Jimmy reciting lines from the book before handing a microphone to McConaughey. Together, they walked over to the show’s band and began taking turns singing more lines from the heartwarming children’s book. As they reached the book’s concluding lines, they sang in harmony, “Just because the sun is set, doesn’t mean it will not rise …”
“Why?” inquired Jimmy, to which McConaughey playfully responded, “Why’s that?”
In a touching moment, McConaughey read the book’s final line, “Because every day is a new gift, each one a new surprise!”
Children’s Approval
During his appearance on the show, McConaughey also shared his children’s reactions to his debut children’s book. He revealed that his children have taken a liking to it, with his daughter being particularly drawn to the book’s illustrations. Furthermore, McConaughey’s eldest child has found relatable scenarios in the book that align with his teenage years. As for his youngest child, McConaughey humorously shared that he is still holding out on expressing his opinion, which, according to the actor, is characteristic of his youngest’s personality.
Matthew McConaughey’s lively and musical reading of “Just Because” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon added an extra layer of charm to his children’s book. The book’s popularity and McConaughey’s heartwarming rendition remind us of the magic of storytelling and the joy it brings to children and adults alike.
