Radio 2's Great British Songbook
Newton Faulkner sings Pure Imagination
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Listen to Newton Faulkner chatting about his reasons for choosing 'Pure Imagination':
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About The Song
'Pure Imagination' is a song from the 1971 movie 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. It was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley specifically for the movie and was sung by Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka.
Other artists who've covered the song include Sammy Davis Jnr, Johnny Mathis and Maroon 5
Newton Faulkner performed this song during Radio 2 Live In Blackpool on Saturday 5 September 2009.
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