Articles for Pure Imagination

Take a sneak peek into a legendary songwriter's creative process
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Take a sneak peek into a legendary songwriter's creative process

NPR  

Take a sneak peek into a legendary songwriter's creative process toggle caption Library of Congress You may not know the name Leslie Bricusse, but you very likely hum some of the songs he's written: "Pure Imagination," "What Kind of Fool Am I?," "Talk to the Animals," Superman's theme "Can You Read My Mind," "Goldfinger." And family audiences spent last Christmas …

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Furious families demand refunds as ‘laughable’ Willy Wonka experience leaves children in tears
1 year, 1 month ago

Furious families demand refunds as ‘laughable’ Willy Wonka experience leaves children in tears

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Furious parents shelled out £35 for the world of pure imagination promising a “delectable” …

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'Wonka' version of 'Pure Imagination' has new lyrics, less sadness
1 year, 3 months ago

'Wonka' version of 'Pure Imagination' has new lyrics, less sadness

LA Times  

Warning: The following contains spoilers for “Wonka.” The ending of “Wonka” begins with three dissonant tones that are instantly recognizable to fans of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” They are, of course, the opening notes of the 1971 movie’s most beloved song, “Pure Imagination.” “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination,” sings Timothée Chalamet …

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Timothée Chalamet sings Willy Wonka's Pure Imagination with a twist for his Saturday Night Live opening monologue
1 year, 4 months ago

Timothée Chalamet sings Willy Wonka's Pure Imagination with a twist for his Saturday Night Live opening monologue

Hindustan Times  

Timothée Chalamet returned to host the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, just as the SAG-AFTRA strike came to an end. According to a new report by The Hollywood Reporter, the actor performed a remixed version of the track Pure Imagination, which is an iconic song from 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live. …

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'Willy Wonka' Composer Leslie Bricusse Is Still Busy At Age 90
3 years, 9 months ago

'Willy Wonka' Composer Leslie Bricusse Is Still Busy At Age 90

NPR  

'Willy Wonka' Composer Leslie Bricusse Is Still Busy At Age 90 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory turns 50 in June, and Hook turns 30 in December. GREIVING: "Pure Imagination" has been Bricusse's life motto. GREIVING: Bricusse went to Hollywood and wrote songs for lavish movie musicals like the original "Doctor Dolittle" and "Goodbye, Mr. GREIVING: That's something songwriter Leslie …

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Gene Wilder dead: Watch Coldplay play 'Pure Imagination' in tribute to Willy Wonka actor
8 years, 7 months ago

Gene Wilder dead: Watch Coldplay play 'Pure Imagination' in tribute to Willy Wonka actor

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Coldplay played tribute to one of Wilder's most iconic …

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