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"Pure Imagination" is a song from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. It was written by British composers Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley specifically for the movie. [1] It was sung by Gene Wilder who played the character of Willy Wonka. Bricusse has stated that the song was written over the phone in one day. [2]
The soundtrack also featured Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's "Pure Imagination" and "Oompa Loompa" from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). [5] [6] Wonka marked Chalamet's debut as a singer on-screen, who said he felt "out of his league" recording at Abbey Road.
With songwriting partner Leslie Bricusse, Newley was nominated for an Academy Award for the film score of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), featuring "Pure Imagination", which has been recorded by dozens of singers. [6] He collaborated with John Barry on the title song for the James Bond film Goldfinger (1964), sung by Shirley Bassey.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (with Newley, 1971) - includes “Pure Imagination” and “The Candy Man” Beyond the Rainbow (lyrics only, 1978) [37] The Good Old Bad Old Days (with Newley, 1974) Peter Pan (television, with Newley, 1976) Victor Victoria (film with Henry Mancini, 1982) Babes in Toyland (1986 film) (with Newley, 1986)
Willy Wonka introduces himself to the audience and summons his Oompa-Loompa workers, announcing that he is retiring and he must choose a new successor when he does ("Pure Imagination" / "The Golden Age of Chocolate"). Wonka, acting as narrator, introduces the impoverished Bucket family: Mr. and Mrs. Bucket, their young son Charlie, and Charlie ...
The action plays out to the tune "Pure Imagination," which appeared in the 1971 movie, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," sung by British singer-songwriter Sarah Faith Griffiths, ...
- Willy Wonka and Company "Pure Imagination" † - Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, and the Golden Ticket Winners "Auf Wiedersehen Augustus Gloop" - Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas "You Got Whacha Want" ††† - Oompa-Loompas and Willy Wonka "Veruca's Nutcracker Sweet" - Oompa-Loompas "Vidiots" - Oompa-Loompas, Willy Wonka and Mrs ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 13 January 2025. 1971 film by Mel Stuart For the book that this film is based on, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. For the 2005 film adaptation, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film). Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Theatrical release poster Directed by Mel Stuart Screenplay by Roald ...