Cynthia Erivo Covers “Everytime You Go Away” for John Candy Documentary
Cynthia Erivo has released a stripped-down version of the ’80s rock ballad “Everytime You Go Away,” originally written by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates and popularized by British singer Paul Young. Her rendition is featured in the Prime Video documentary John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds.
Erivo’s Reflection on the Song
“John Candy brought so much joy to people’s lives, and it’s an honor to celebrate his legacy through this song. ‘Everytime You Go Away’ is one of my favorites and carries such tenderness. I hope my version captures even a fraction of the warmth he gave the world.”
About the Documentary
John Candy: I Like Me includes interviews with friends, family, and colleagues who reveal who John Candy truly was, along with never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with Candy himself.
Producer Ryan Reynolds’ Praise for Erivo
“Cynthia Erivo is a once-in-a-generation talent. I called and asked her, bluntly, if she’d do the song. She doesn’t just sing, she feels it in every note. It’s the song it’s supposed to be. And it’s in the movie it’s supposed to be in. It somehow captured the joy and the loss and the enduring kindness of John Candy. Cynthia delivered my favorite song, and it haunts me.”
Summary: Cynthia Erivo’s heartfelt cover of “Everytime You Go Away” beautifully honors John Candy’s legacy in the new documentary that explores his life through personal stories and rare footage.