Cynthia Erivo shares a new original recording of “Everytime You Go Away,” created for the documentary John Candy I Like Me. Her performance leans into restraint and feeling, letting the song’s tenderness unfold with patience and care while reflecting on loss, gratitude, and presence. Erivo describes the recording as a tribute to Candy’s warmth, approaching the song with respect for both its emotional weight and the joy Candy brought to audiences throughout his career.
Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, John Candy I Like Me explores the actor’s life and work through personal stories, archival footage, and interviews from those who knew him best. The documentary premiered opening night at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival and is now out globally on Prime Video, with Erivo’s rendition serving as a reflective musical companion to the film’s portrait of a deeply loved figure.