Let's just admit it, John C. Reilly is one of the most beloved actors of our time, making a name for himself in film over three decades. What some don't know is that he's also known for his musical abilities as well, having performed alongside artists like Dave Grohl and Beck. Today, Reilly has revealed details about his debut album titled What’s Not To Love?, set to be released in June under the alias Mister Romantic. The first single, “Dream,” is available now.
What’s Not To Love? features Reilly’s interpretations of 13 tracks from the Great American Songbook. The collection includes material from renowned figures such as Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, and Irving Berlin. The lead single “Dream,” originally written by Johnny Mercer in 1944, has previously been recorded by notable artists including Frank Sinatra and Roy Orbison.
In a press release about the album, Reilly shared his motivations:
"I looked at our weary world a few years ago and tried to think of a way I could spread love and empathy. I decided the most fun way to do that was through performing and singing and telling people I loved them. So the emotional vaudeville show Mister Romantic was born, out of both hope and despair. What’s Not To Love? is a collection of songs from the show with some cinematic audio weaved in. They tell the story of an eternal optimist, Mister Romantic, as he looks for love. Each song moved me enough to want to share it with people and keep each one alive by passing it on like some of my favorite singers did in their time. The lyrics all have something deeply true about them. Someone once said “It’s better to light one tiny candle than to curse the darkness.” Well, this is our little candle in the darkness. We hope it reminds people that it’s good to love. I figured it was worth a try."

The complete tracklisting for What’s Not To Love? includes:
- “Just Another Sucker On The Vine”
- “Dream”
- “La Vie En Rose”
- “Johnsburg, Illinois”
- “You Don’t Know Me”
- “Falling In Love Again”
- “I Guess I’ll Get The Papers And Go Home”
- “Picture In A Frame”
- “The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers On)”
- “What’ll I Do?”
- “Moonlight Serenade”
- “I’ll Be Seeing You”
- “What’s Not To Love?”
What’s Not To Love? is out 6/13 via Reilly’s own Eternal Magic.
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