Cynthia Erivo Covers "Everytime You Go Away"
Cynthia Erivo has released a stripped-back version of "Everytime You Go Away," a classic ’80s rock ballad originally written by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates and popularized by British artist Paul Young.
Feature in 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 and John Candy
“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 share personal stories about John Candy, along with rare 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 deeply honors John Candy’s legacy, enriching the documentary with emotional warmth and genuine feeling.