Cynthia Erivo Covers "Everytime You Go Away" for John Candy Documentary
Cynthia Erivo has released a stripped-down cover of "Everytime You Go Away," the '80s rock ballad originally written by Hall & Oates' Daryl Hall and made popular by British singer Paul Young. This version appears in the new Prime Video documentary John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds.
“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.” – Cynthia Erivo
The documentary features interviews with John Candy's friends, family, and colleagues, offering personal insights into who he really was. It also includes rare archival footage and interviews with Candy himself.
“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.” – Ryan Reynolds
Erivo’s heartfelt rendition adds emotional depth to the film, celebrating John Candy’s lasting impact on those who knew him and his fans.
Author's summary: Cynthia Erivo’s tender cover of "Everytime You Go Away" powerfully honors John Candy’s legacy in the heartfelt documentary by Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds.