Lou Rawls "Pure Imagination" (1976)

[portatilontanodame]

You wanna change the world

There's nothing to it

[TheYoungScot]

Bumble.

[GenkiJ4M]

1 Dislike = Someone with NO IMAGINATION.

[conextibm]

EL MEJOR NO AY PALABRAS

[tonywsmith2]

The best of singers at his best.

[conextibm]

R E L A X

[SirSoapyy]

i defiantly got aids

[MrClark91210]

This song is like a life worth's of hope bottled in three minutes and forty one seconds.

[Ghost331000]

@IamHoroHoro I agree with you, there shouldn't be a dislike.

[catcat282812]

1 person was afraid to let him show him there pure imagination

[catcat282812]

we aredoing this song in choir and i wanted to get a head start so i could practice and get a solo. i am just really glad i chose this version! :D

[BjornUltimatum]

... giggity



[IamHoroHoro]

how the fuck does anyone dislike this masterpiece??

[the12345joker]

One of the great people Michael Jackson loved. Lou Rawls speaking voice reminds me of Morgan Freeman.

Thanks for the upload.

[MattTheFlyDude]

@YOUTUBEFACULTY fuck maroon 5!

[Y0UTUBEFACULTY]

Maroon 5 win for best performance of this song. Rawls is really amazing though!

[Danielk1996]

@Y0UTUBEFACULTY Lex Luthor: WRONG!!!

[MPSecare]

@Y0UTUBEFACULTY Put the bong down for a second son

[ComradePedobear]

@Y0UTUBEFACULTY Are you....Retarded?

[inknstrings]

Fukn Groovy

[TheLoneRanger13]

Never thought I could bone to the Willy Wonka soundtrack...

[Anorexicfuzzball]

As much as i like the original, i actually prefer this one.

[Mrjamesanonymous]

This is by far the sexiest version of this song I have ever heard

[jbynes60]

His ability to take a simple song and create a tune that stays in your head is a true artist of soul, I a 60, 70 baby and I remember this as if it was yesterday .WOW

[cerberus400]

With out a doubt one of the best covers of this song out there.

[conjureclips]

Fantastic cover.

[noormanbel]

The hairs on my arms are standing straight, hearing this song again, sung by this giant of a singer and entertainer ...

He 's one of my biggest favorites!

[BunchesTA]

I may be fourteen but i love music like this i love the oldies i can thank my parents for that they grew up with them and they instilled good music into me so i can t help it i like this version and the original :-)

[BingBoingProductions]

The person who disliked this probably wasn't fond of this video.

[trent730]

smooth

[susisilv]

Miss you Lou!!!!!

[invertV]

I've always loved this song, it's from the original Willy Wonka movie, it was sung by Gene Wilder - this is a fun version, very 70's cocktail lounge!

[Gytu]

Looks like 1 person doesn't have an imagination.

[cluenobody]

he has such a great vioce.excellent version

[emanzdaone]

I love this version. I thought the Wonka version was the "it" but the funk might clinch this one. Sax is dope :)

[angelamichas]

I love this song!! :-)))))))))))

[dgwansel]

Hi rovingeye2, thank you so much for posting this track which I had the pleasure of producing and arranging for my friend Lou Rawls. I think your posting has no comparison sonically. It defies explanation!

Hahahaha....God Bless.

Dexter Wansel

[Loejyrrab]

@dgwansel Lou is sorely missed Mr.Wansel. His version of this nifty tune has always been my favorite. Other Rawls favs "You'll Never Find" "All Things in Time" "Dollar Green" "Lady Love" and so many others. What a gift he had and shared with millions. RIP Lou, from another musician from Chi Town! And thanks Dexter.

[greenfoxitalia]

Vieni con me, e ti troverai In un mondo di pura immaginazione Da' un'occhiata e vedrai Nella tua immaginazione Inizieremo con una piroetta Viaggiando in un mondo di mia creazione Ciò che vedremo non avrà bisogno Di spiegazioni [Ritornello] Se vuoi vedere il Paradiso Guardati semplicemente intorno e lo vedrai Qualunque cosa tu voglia fare, falla Se vuoi cambiare il mondo, non c'è problema [Ripetere l'intera canzone tre volte]

[Loejyrrab]

@greenfoxitalia Bravo! Che belle parole. Hai fatto molto bene! La lingua piu bella nel mondo? Italiano, senza dubio. Non sono Italiano ma studiavolo con lezioni privati qui a Chicago. Grazie per queste parole.

[MagnusFogg]

@ledoc59199

:-)) !!...hélas, je n'ai pas de trombones sous la main...

[CDeanWatcher]

I love the illustrations on ths video. Where do they come from?

[TheNTyree]

Sorry, AT&T. Not gonna let you hijack this lifelong favorite of mine. No dice. Mitts off.

Thought I'd share this with MY friends on this beautiful May weekend and, like Lou Rawls says at the end, "Let's try our own imagination and see where we can go today..."

[TheLuisberg]

I makes you want to stand up and dance.. Groovy!

[mefilmmaking]

i love this version... along w/ the original.

[PloiAm]

I'm an 80's baby, early 90's raised so i dont particularly remember this guy. I can say that i wish we had more pure singers now a days like this guy. This mans voice is very smooth.

[mateotothemax]

I do like this version. its upbeat. BUT it can't beat gene wilder. =) but it comes close...real close.

[indy264]

This is a great song by one of the greats.

[persimmons725]

Great song,Great voice it's one my selection,very classic hit back of the 70's,i luv it never forget the good old high school mem'ries.Hello Carmel Academy of Palauig Zambales.

[xkaliber72]

SWEET LOU!!

[jdohe]

Lou Rawls was underrated.

[billyboylb]

This is a cool version. I always thought this would be a great song for Streisand to do.

[M1F2R3]

the best part of 10,000 views... has the world gone mad ? I really doubt Lady Gaga could sing naturally ( without any computer pitch correction )

[remebeau]

@M1F2R3 Nah, Gaga is one of the few people who actually sing without correction. However, I agree with your sentiment.

[Fieldsfangirl28]

so soulful

[marion71355]

Yes I've been looking for Bob James version. Back when I sang in clubs I had his instrumentals on LP. I did both songs! What a find, this is real music!!!!!

[SO1970S]

Lou Rawls....Sooo Smoooth...

[pureevil77]

i cant find the bob james version. i love this song

[jrose12345678]

@pureevil77 it's on spotify :)

[paulaxxo97]

love this music video! its so interesting!

[indankse]

lou rawls the legend!

[Ethanthecrazy]

I like this version, it is defiantly more lively.

[thehill3]

@Ethanthecrazy , I'm happy you used the term "smooth" for he was 100% a smooth artist. I'm a 60's baby and remembered all his music and had a chance to see him perform live. Lou was one of my favor artist and still listen to his LP's and CD's

[JosiahLCC]

Absolutely beautiful~

Is there any way i can get this song?

[ix3KIAKIA]

yeah sure.... email me.

[jennefer74]

This was on willy wonka film.... gene wilder sang it when the kids were in factory.. PERFECT !!!!

[jafuso61]

* * * * *  WONDERFUL

[mrconcept]

good tune. sure this is on the old willy wonka film!