One of the most well crafted songs ever written for film, and it was written with Gene Wilder in mind for the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
@@williamgardiner2010 The cameraperson is really the one doing all the difficult stuff, no matter for this, or for those daredevil things. SOMEONE is filming them.
This leaves my heart feeling a little bit lighter today. Just a little more of a smile on my face, a bit more peace in my mind, and a bit more hope for tomorrow. Thank you for this brief moment gentle escape from the world today. Thank you Josh ❤️ +Josh Groban
Come with me And you'll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look And you'll see Into your imagination We'll begin With a spin Traveling in The world of my creation What we'll see Will defy Explanation If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view it Anything you want to, do it Want to change the world? There's nothing to it There is no Life I know To compare with pure imagination Living there You'll be free If you truly wish to be If you want to see magic lands Close your eyes and you will see one Want to be a dreamer, be one Anytime you please and please save me one Come with me And you'll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look And you'll see Into your imagination There is no Place to go To compare with your imagination So go there To be free If you truly wish to be Living there You'll be free If you truly wish to be
Love Gene Wilder's version. Perfect for Willie Wonka. That said, Josh Groban's voice can handle the full breadth of the song's scope. A beautiful version. Will enjoy hearing both in the future.
What a great concept! Singing backstage, and then the curtain opens! Bravo!....I've watched it numerous times, and every time that curtain goes up, I have chills. Brings me to tears. Remembering my parents, and how they would have loved this!!
0:48 It says Pure Imagination is from "Charlie" and the Chocolate Factory which is indeed the name of the novel and the newer movie, but the older movie that this song comes from is technically "Willy Wonka" and the Chocolate Factory.
At 69, I have little left to surprise me in a positive way. But the first time I saw this video, when the stage curtain opened, I was 5 years old again. My heart was touched. The world was again a beautiful place, and I was overwhelmed by its possibilities. My deepest gratitude is offered to Josh, the musicians, the author, and the director of this stunning video. ♥️♥️♥️
This reminds me of xmas nite just looking out my bedroom window when i was a kid ,when it was snowing outside at nite Looking up at the clear sky looking for santa Warm glow feeling like a kid again
I absolutely love this song and I loved Tony Newley. I'm sure he would have adored Josh's interpretation, so different from his own and just as beautiful.
Fave song of my childhood. Everytime i listen to it, Im like transported back into the past where Im still a kid. Like the song says "Want to be a dreamer, be one..." 😊👍
We saw Josh, with his amazing musical director Tariqh Akoni on guitar, at the Santa Barbara Bowl a few years ago. Best concert ever, best pop singer on the planet!
Come with me And you'll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look And you'll see Into your imagination We'll begin With a spin Traveling in The world of my creation What we'll see Will defy Explanation If you want to view paradise Simply look around and view it Anything you want to, do it Want to change the world? There's nothing to it There is no Life I know To compare with pure imagination Living there You'll be free If you truly wish to be If you want to see magic lands Close your eyes and you will see one Want to be a dreamer, be one Anytime you please and please save me one Come with me And you'll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look And you'll see Into your imagination There is no Place to go To compare with your imagination So go there To be free If you truly wish to be Living there You'll be free If you truly wish to be
First saw Josh Groban on Classical FM. I said then and it still stands today that he has the voice of an angel. Only singer who can move me to tears with such beautiful singing. This is one of my favourite songs that he sings
Although i found the movie scary when watching it as a little kid, this song speaks to me and as always, Josh gives a great performance. Thank You Josh for Your art!
❤🔥 who could not love this voice so smooth! Some girl in church told her mother I sounded like Josh Groban. When the lady told me I said "you better have her ears checked."
His tonal quality is the best I've heard. While some of the TV contests seem to key on high notes, I key on quality of notes, and his is pure perfection.
Your voice takes us there every time you sing, Josh and never falters. That's way l love to hear your voice every day you take us to a beautiful world in our imagination that makes us feel amazing dear xx
Non trovo le parole giuste per dirti tante cose, bellissima canzone, canzone, interpretazione, voce, scenografia tutto insieme è una bellezza infinita 🎶💖🎤👍 Grazie mille per la condivisione 🙏 Complimenti ed Applausi 👏👏 A presto 🇮🇹✔️🤗💙
This is so very classy...beautifully portrayed.....love the theatre 🎭 and drama to this song...ohhh..pure imaginations ...such a perfect opening..I wished I was there.. I love you Josh...🍃🕊🌹👱🏻♀️💋🕊🍃...I followed you since the very beginning and came to see you once when Chris Botti was discovered..such a special evening...Bravo my sweet...🎼🌹🎤🌹🎼
Absolutely amazing, I'm floored wow! I saw him sing with H.E.R. and couldn't get over how beautiful his voice is and how much it stood out. So here I am now and I am not disappointed. Simply phenomenal voice! And singing so perfectly while going up stairs, etc.? Again, just wow!
