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As the highly anticipated filmBad Boys: Ride or Diehit the theaters on June 7, Will Smith sat down for an exclusive interview withComplex, alongside co-star Martin Lawrence. Discussing their latest installment in the beloved franchise, while simultaneously addressing questions about their favorite sitcoms and comedians, Smith and Lawrence shared a touching moment.
During the interview, as Martin Lawrence read the cue card asking about their go-to song that makes them cry, Will Smith captured the hearts of millions around the world with his response. The video interview has since gone viral after Smith noted feeling overwhelmed listening to G.C. Cameron’s timeless classic,It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.
Will Smith’s Overwhelming Response to G.C. Cameron’s Timeless Classic
Following therelease ofBad Boys: Ride or Die, Will Smith and his co-star Martin Lawrence appeared for an interview withComplexto speak about their film, as well as address highly anticipated fan questions. Starting on a lighthearted note, discussing comedy and sitcoms, the interview soon captured heartfelt moments between the duo.
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Midway through the interview, Martin Lawrence came across the cue card asking about their go-to song that always makes them vulnerable and tear up. AsWill Smithaddressed the question, the actor was quickly taken back to G.C. Cameron’s timeless masterpiece, which often brings out his emotional side.
GOAT song to cry to?Lawrence asked.
Oh, man. [Begins singing] How do I say goodbye… that one gets me every time. And as an actor you know we’ll be doing scenes sometimes and I go over and put headphones on. So I listen to Adagio for Strings, which is the theme from Platoon. And that as an actor I use that to get into the space to be able to cry on camera.Smith confessed.
Differentiating between the two songs that make him cry in general and on set, Will Smith notified fans about how G.C. Cameron’s rendition ofIt’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterdayis ultimately the GOAT song that always gets him emotional and vulnerable.
G.C. Cameron’sIt’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayEvokes Raw Emotions
Learning about Will Smith’s affection forIt’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday, evenMartin Lawrenceexpressed his heartfelt response to G.C. Cameron’s song. It seems the soulful melody and the heartfelt lyrics of the song have the power to strike a chord deep within anyone who listens to it.
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It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterdayis indeed a timeless classic that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of parting ways with something or someone dear to them. G.C. Cameron’s soul-stirring performance adds an extra layer of depth to the song, making it a powerful listening experience for all who hear it.
For Will Smith, the song perhaps evokes memories and emotions from his own life, prompting a heartfelt response that he openly shared with his audiences. Following the interview, Smith’s comments about the profound impact that G.C. Cameron’s song has on him, undoubtedly resonated with millions of fans.
Bad Boys: Ride or Dieis currently running in theaters worldwide.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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