Cynthia Erivo covers ‘Everytime You Go Away’ featured in ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ documentary

Cynthia Erivo Covers ‘Everytime You Go Away’

Cynthia Erivo has released a stripped-down version of “Everytime You Go Away,” the ’80s rock ballad originally written by Hall & Oates’ Daryl Hall and popularized by British artist Paul Young.

Featuring in John Candy Documentary

Erivo’s rendition is featured in the Prime Video documentary John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds.

Erivo on the Song's Significance

“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.”

Documentary Insights

The film includes interviews with John Candy’s friends, family, and colleagues, revealing who he truly was, along with previously unseen archival footage and interviews with Candy himself.

Producer Ryan Reynolds on Erivo's Contribution

“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 documentary, blending emotional depth with timeless warmth.

KPUA — 2025-11-05