I was always interested what a woman singing this song would sound like. It serves the song well, and her voice suits it. But I agree; Gene just had much more passion and gave the song a certain charm.
Although Audra has a great soprano voice, Gene's phraseology in this song just can't be beat. It seems that usually the first person that records it and makes a hit out of a song, is the one we favor over any others who sing it. :)
This is beautiful interpretation of a wonderful song. Gene's interpretation is not diminished at all by this version. Audra is a lovely woman with a beautiful voice/instrument and with this orchestra behind her, the music soars and should lift everyone to ... the innocence of childhood!
an opera version of this is not really fitting i mean with the orignal man singing it he didnot put much effort in the vocals so hear it that way is a bit odd
I blieve the best verison of this song (prior to the original) is Maroon 5 even though people say the guitar ruins it i think it gives it a funky cyclopse feel
Pure Broadway....truly lovely... But my inner 8 year old loves Willy.... If they had used this version in the commercial none of us would be here....
@indy264 I feel the same way man. To the haters, she still sings the song amazingly. I do personally prefer the Gene Wilder.
Audra McDonald is phenomenal. Gene Wilder in the movie, he is Willy Wonka.... but when he sings, he has this quality of sounding almost ordinary yet beautiful and uplifting. When he sings it, the song feels so much closer to me.
Audra's version gussies it up and it loses a little touch with the soul.
@indy264@indy264 I feel the same way man. To the haters, she still sings the song amazingly. I do personally prefer the Gene Wilder.
Audra McDonald is phenomenal. Gene Wilder in the movie, he is Willy Wonka.... but when he sings, he has this quality of sounding almost ordinary yet beautiful and uplifting. When he sings it, the song feels so much closer to me.
Audra's version gussies it up and it loses a little touch with the soul.
@indy264 exactly! haha! I was just watching the commercial and realized what a beautiful song this was and I had to get the sheet music for it and youtube it! :P
No one can beat Him, he had the magic and soothing voice. I don't know why people are saying he can't sing. He sings awesome? Man people are losing there touch when it comes to good music.
shes has a great voice, and she has a better voice then Gene. but he just has a magic that came from his voice. u cant explain it but that will always be his song. just like billie jean will always be micheal jackson. no one can touch them..
I actually really love both videos. Gene Wilder may not have the best classical voice, but I still love his version. It's kind of haunting to me, and I love that. And I absolutely love Audra's voice, she's beautiful, sings beautifully, and I really enjoyed this performance too. Completely different, but both enjoyable. <3
Where have some of the lyrics to this come from? They're very pretty; I've hever heard some of them before. I was trying to find the the complete song she sings here, but I don't see all the lyrics anywhere.
lol there isn't any "opera" in this. She's just singing classically and trainedly. hahaha. As opposed to the original version. I'm not a fan of the song to be honest, but she sang it really well!
I love the original version most. I would love to see Prince play the role of Willy Wonka and perform this song. He has a creepy Willy Wonka bi polar vibe to him.
@SondheimFanatic1 But its still a great song and she sang it beautifully also what is the definition of Opera because i really don't know, but i wouldn't have considered some of those songs as Opera
@Nefret8789 Opera is a form written music and not a voice style. Opera is a form of theatrical art in which music is used to tell a story. It has evolved into things such as musical theater, rock operas, and themed CDs. Correct me if I am wrong anyone...because I am in no way a professional in this topic, but I do know some stuff about it.
I went back and watched the original movie version of this song after listening to this a few times and in comparison, Gene Wilder can't sing well... at all. I admit that the operatic version was a bit overwhelming at first, but after hearing it a few times you get used to it and now I prefer it to the original. Although I wish they had started with the first 4 notes in the original version of song.
she is singing it operatically...there is a difference. she sings this beautifully, if you dont like this song sung classically then why are you listening to this recording?
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
This is really disappointing. To much vibrato... too much opera. She needs to get a grip and make beautiful music, not show off how much control she has over her voice, while disregarding actually sounds good in this musical setting.
Her ending "white man" remark wasn't even funny to validate the effort. She ahas a BEAUTIFUL voice! But... If you can't sing this song from the heart (her timing was too regimented), don't bother. It could have been SO MUCH MORE enjoyable if she truely "felt" the words.
It is both sexist and offensive - they do intersect. Calling someone a cunt is sexist because it reduces them to the sum of their parts, mainly a vagina, and equates being a complete dumbass with the most physical manifestation of being female.
I think you missed the point, which is most evident by your accusal that I aimed "dumbass" at you. I said that if one equates (makes equal) a vagina with being a dumbass, as one does when they call someone a cunt as a form of insult, then it is sexist because it undermines women on the basis of their biology. and stop taking things so personally. I'm not trying to attack you, i'm just explaining my logic.
I'm surprized that there are a lot of people here who don't think this song suits her, or that she uses too much virbrato. I actually disagree, I love listening to her virbrato, she makes it's actually just so beautiful <3
WOW! this version sounds LOVELY! if they ever decide to make "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" into a musical on broadway, i hope they'll do it in a classical way, just like how Audra McDonald did it here! ^_^
jfrig - it's HER VOICE that doesn't suit THIS SONG, not the other way round. This is absolutely one of the best songs ever written. She really has an unpleasant (if technically adept) voice, I absolutely hate overuse of vibrate like this, ESPECIALLY on songs where it's TOTALLY inappropriate!
vibrato, although can be controlled to some extent, cant be stopped all together. it actually hurts the voice to do that because you are straining so hard on your vocal chords to get them to stop vibrating at the place where they are uncomfortable.
i dont know why people dont understand that vibrato is not a persons choice, but rather their throats choice of placement.
I hate to say it, but that's bullshit. I do sing by the way and I can control my vibrato just fine. It is absolutely something the singer chooses to do, just as any wind instrumentalist would also choose to do it or not, it's from your diaphragm, not your instrument/ vocal chords.
Jenna, that sounds like it's probably a bad habit (which you should try and tame sooner rather than later), a good vibrato comes from your diaphragm (and can be easily controlled), a bad (and uncontrolled, thin sounding) vibrato comes from your throat.
Do you have a professional vocal tutor? If so it would be worth discussing this with them. Sorry if I came across as being rude, I was probably in a bad mood or something ;)
The song Summertime wasn't meant to be so jazzy, but it is. It's just an interpretation. Audra is just classically trained, doesn't mean it's Operatic just because of vibrato
Hi, I was wondering if there was any way you could email me the video clip of Audra singing Pure Imagination? I love it, but there isn't a recording anywhere, and I'd like to have it on my ipod. Is there anyway you can help?
If you want to burn a copy of this song on a cd or something download realplayer to your computer. Realplayer allows you to save Youtube videos on your computer. Just rightclick with your mouse and select download to realplayer.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
Now, if a white guy said "I never saw hair like that on a black man" we would have Jesse and Al on every freakin talk show asking to get the offending party fired. Nice voice though.
This beautiful song was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. I just found and posted an amazing video of Anthony singing his song "Who Can I Turn To?" in 1965.
It makes me laugh that people fight when one person expresses their dislike of a singer. My mother HATES Audra...I adore her. We do not fight. We just think they other has bad hearing! :) Why argue? It's called an opinion. Everyone is entitled to theirs. I think Streisand is AWFUL, but my family loves her. So what? It's what I think. I do love seeing people's arguements, though...I feel like I am back in third grade with them.
i think this is great. i've seen so many versions of this song now. on a rock guitar, jazzed up on keyboards, classical guitar, and now this. this is fun.
I wish she would record this whole concert but especially this song. I love this version with additional lyrics. I've not heard those before
cyberlucy 1 week ago
goosebumps!
kratos919191 2 months ago
Beautiful so pretty!
ponchandra 3 months ago
Once you go dark, you never go back (to white)....hey, we're talkin' 'bout chocolate here!
MrYoungberg 8 months ago
This is... magical!
Anndraya 8 months ago
I was always interested what a woman singing this song would sound like. It serves the song well, and her voice suits it. But I agree; Gene just had much more passion and gave the song a certain charm.
FatmanXVII 10 months ago
@mmwh93 I would love to know the same thing. The additional lyrics really make the song but I can't find them anywhere when googling
cyberlucy 1 year ago
How can anyone dislike this video?!?!
aDividedHeart 1 year ago
so where on earth can i find the sheet music for this rendition of this fabulous song?
mmwh93 1 year ago
I love Audra in everything I've heard her sing, except this. Only one version of this for me. Lou Rawls!
Loejyrrab 1 year ago
Although Audra has a great soprano voice, Gene's phraseology in this song just can't be beat. It seems that usually the first person that records it and makes a hit out of a song, is the one we favor over any others who sing it. :)
bellabecka2You 1 year ago
no question gene's rendition is timeless and unbeatable! however, its cool to here new takes on this immortal masterpiece!
trevinor3 1 year ago
I didn't know she sang! She has an amazing voice!!
LittleBlueBunny15 1 year ago
This is beautiful interpretation of a wonderful song. Gene's interpretation is not diminished at all by this version. Audra is a lovely woman with a beautiful voice/instrument and with this orchestra behind her, the music soars and should lift everyone to ... the innocence of childhood!
LilduceOne 1 year ago
The vibrato made me feel like I was having a seizure.
ZiggyOsiris 1 year ago 3
@ZiggyOsiris is that a good thing or a bad thing? lol
sol1991los 1 year ago
@sol1991los Haha definitely a bad thing
ZiggyOsiris 1 year ago
@ZiggyOsiris I know. Josh Groban has that same effect when ou hear him live. lol
rellenoz 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Hitler heard this song so he killed 6 Million jews as it says "anything you want, Just do it. . . ."
NathanAndrewLonsdale 1 year ago
Beautiful singing and beautiful orchestation of a beautiful song.
garygadjet 1 year ago
i want to be audra mcdonald when i grow up
milesandemilyrock 1 year ago
@milesandemilyrock you and me both.
Marissa7656 1 year ago
an opera version of this is not really fitting i mean with the orignal man singing it he didnot put much effort in the vocals so hear it that way is a bit odd
I blieve the best verison of this song (prior to the original) is Maroon 5 even though people say the guitar ruins it i think it gives it a funky cyclopse feel
Mario856 1 year ago
Her Vibrato Is...Luscious. :)(:
wiz337 1 year ago
Gene Wilder at his best in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory...Outstanding!
acousticguy09 1 year ago
Since saw the At &T commercial, my kids starts asking what movie was this from, and I just had to find this music. This is great.
joeselb 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Pure Broadway....truly lovely... But my inner 8 year old loves Willy.... If they had used this version in the commercial none of us would be here....
t2woman 1 year ago
Pure Broadway....truly lovely... But my inner 8 year old loves Willy.... If they had used this version in the commercial none of us would be here....
t2woman 1 year ago
OH MY GOD!!! I forgot she sang this. I had a good New Year's Eve by myself that night!! Lady can SANG!!! LOLOL!! :)
bubblinbrownsugar616 1 year ago
To be honest, BUCKETHEAD'S INSTRUMENTAL VERSION IS THE BEST
vslsubspam 1 year ago
wow that sounded bad! no one can sing it like Gene Wilder!!
LIVEFREEDIEHARD999 1 year ago
Great
MCCALLUM321 1 year ago
she wavers her voice too much
DrGreenfun 1 year ago
This is a great version too, but I like the Gene Wilder version. It is funny that a little commerical like AT&T brings back our memories.
indy264 1 year ago 26
@indy264 I feel the same way man. To the haters, she still sings the song amazingly. I do personally prefer the Gene Wilder.
Audra McDonald is phenomenal. Gene Wilder in the movie, he is Willy Wonka.... but when he sings, he has this quality of sounding almost ordinary yet beautiful and uplifting. When he sings it, the song feels so much closer to me.
Audra's version gussies it up and it loses a little touch with the soul.
vslsubspam 1 year ago
@indy264 @indy264 I feel the same way man. To the haters, she still sings the song amazingly. I do personally prefer the Gene Wilder.
Audra McDonald is phenomenal. Gene Wilder in the movie, he is Willy Wonka.... but when he sings, he has this quality of sounding almost ordinary yet beautiful and uplifting. When he sings it, the song feels so much closer to me.
Audra's version gussies it up and it loses a little touch with the soul.
vslsubspam 1 year ago
@indy264 exactly! haha! I was just watching the commercial and realized what a beautiful song this was and I had to get the sheet music for it and youtube it! :P
kanwi 1 year ago
@indy264 lol the commercial made me come back to this to
donvito2k16 1 year ago
@indy264 so true when i seen the commerical it made me think of being alil kid again its was great
ZodiacBryan 10 months ago
No one can beat Him, he had the magic and soothing voice. I don't know why people are saying he can't sing. He sings awesome? Man people are losing there touch when it comes to good music.
narutofan2122z 1 year ago
shes has a great voice, and she has a better voice then Gene. but he just has a magic that came from his voice. u cant explain it but that will always be his song. just like billie jean will always be micheal jackson. no one can touch them..
shotym34 1 year ago 28
@shotym34 agreed
EMMWOOT 1 year ago
@shotym34 Maybe it's because when he sung it he WAS WILLY WONKA..you know what I mean? he wasn't just performing the song he was BEING the guy.
bonefidefool 7 months ago 2
I actually really love both videos. Gene Wilder may not have the best classical voice, but I still love his version. It's kind of haunting to me, and I love that. And I absolutely love Audra's voice, she's beautiful, sings beautifully, and I really enjoyed this performance too. Completely different, but both enjoyable. <3
StarryEyedAngel 1 year ago
--sorry, in the first sentence I said "videos" when I meant "versions"
StarryEyedAngel 1 year ago
Where have some of the lyrics to this come from? They're very pretty; I've hever heard some of them before. I was trying to find the the complete song she sings here, but I don't see all the lyrics anywhere.
LightEnchantress 1 year ago
i liked the song
ShistaMista666 1 year ago
she is gorgeous
kroshae 1 year ago
OMG she's on Private Practice!
I'm impressed Audra, good on you :)
1Vella 1 year ago
She sings beautifully....but Gene Wilder kicks her @ss on this....
imagineart 1 year ago
Melts in the mouth!
CaptNightlife 1 year ago
I'd love to have the sheet music with the added lyrics for this.
cyberlucy 1 year ago
Ho I hate the new willy wonka's chocolate factory . And I can't find the original one anywhere.
enolamsamoht 1 year ago
lol there isn't any "opera" in this. She's just singing classically and trainedly. hahaha. As opposed to the original version. I'm not a fan of the song to be honest, but she sang it really well!
lalahahajkjklol 2 years ago 2
I love the original version most. I would love to see Prince play the role of Willy Wonka and perform this song. He has a creepy Willy Wonka bi polar vibe to him.
uthmanamoni 1 year ago
Lol!!! You are very right.
therealmccullough 1 year ago
@lalahahajkjklol Sorry...I meant to give you a thumbs up! I completely agree! This is not OPERA!!!
SondheimFanatic1 1 year ago
@SondheimFanatic1 But its still a great song and she sang it beautifully also what is the definition of Opera because i really don't know, but i wouldn't have considered some of those songs as Opera
Nefret8789 1 year ago
@Nefret8789 Opera is a form written music and not a voice style. Opera is a form of theatrical art in which music is used to tell a story. It has evolved into things such as musical theater, rock operas, and themed CDs. Correct me if I am wrong anyone...because I am in no way a professional in this topic, but I do know some stuff about it.
SondheimFanatic1 1 year ago
I went back and watched the original movie version of this song after listening to this a few times and in comparison, Gene Wilder can't sing well... at all. I admit that the operatic version was a bit overwhelming at first, but after hearing it a few times you get used to it and now I prefer it to the original. Although I wish they had started with the first 4 notes in the original version of song.
hop208 2 years ago 5
The way Gene sang the song was as a parent would sing to a child, perhaps that's why those who viewed the movie as a child prefer that version
uthmanamoni 1 year ago
@hop208 You can't compare the two like that.
TheWholeYearInn 1 year ago
Beautiful. I love hers and Gene's version too.
RosesNightengales 2 years ago 5
This comment has received too many negative votes show
she's horrible. terrible. ruined the song.
MikaHisoka 2 years ago
too much opera for me
and i see am not the first to comment that
aplayaz2000 2 years ago
@aplayaz2000
this isnt opera!
she is singing it operatically...there is a difference. she sings this beautifully, if you dont like this song sung classically then why are you listening to this recording?
garconfrancais01 1 year ago
she makes the world of imagination seem like the looking glass . . . thats wrong :/
sharonned0 2 years ago
no heart it doesn't do the song any justice. her voice is great but she just doesn't like she is in a world of pure imagination
uzy64 2 years ago 4
i always thought that his song was super creepy. I don't know why...
jacaranda719 2 years ago
Maybe it made you think of the tunnel scene.
AAMLfan 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
This is really disappointing. To much vibrato... too much opera. She needs to get a grip and make beautiful music, not show off how much control she has over her voice, while disregarding actually sounds good in this musical setting.
BadTanLines 2 years ago
i love her so much
i hope to be like her someday
jenellekarcher 2 years ago 3
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I'm seeing Chocolate, dark choco...
Benzenering1004 2 years ago
Not my favourite song. I like it when Gene sings it, but it sounds too Opera, like someone already said.
marjonas3 2 years ago 3
theres to much tremolo in her voice. its like an opera. i hate it.
rsnjorleni 2 years ago
awesome
WatchAllAboutLuke 2 years ago
What is she saying between 2:36 and 2:40??? i can't understand it.
BigFatButtFaceBaby 2 years ago
i believe she is saying "and anytime time you please...please save me one"
kassdiamond 2 years ago
Thanks.
BigFatButtFaceBaby 2 years ago
Anytime you please, and please save me one.
Thewoodchuckchucker 2 years ago
she said save me one
jenellekarcher 2 years ago
She has a pretty voice, but I don't think she really did the song justice.
MorsmordreMaiden 2 years ago
Her ending "white man" remark wasn't even funny to validate the effort. She ahas a BEAUTIFUL voice! But... If you can't sing this song from the heart (her timing was too regimented), don't bother. It could have been SO MUCH MORE enjoyable if she truely "felt" the words.
VimisiDigitalMedia 2 years ago
AMAZING!
jenellekarcher 2 years ago
Comment removed
wickedlover88 2 years ago
I feel pity for ragusto. A Black kid must have kicked his brown ass growing up.
chewybunz 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
N1GG4HHH
ragusto 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
too much nigger for me
ragusto 2 years ago
Comment removed
wickedlover88 2 years ago 2
wow...responding to racism with sexism is oh so effective!
apexpark 2 years ago
Comment removed
wickedlover88 2 years ago
It is both sexist and offensive - they do intersect. Calling someone a cunt is sexist because it reduces them to the sum of their parts, mainly a vagina, and equates being a complete dumbass with the most physical manifestation of being female.
apexpark 2 years ago
Comment removed
wickedlover88 2 years ago
I think you missed the point, which is most evident by your accusal that I aimed "dumbass" at you. I said that if one equates (makes equal) a vagina with being a dumbass, as one does when they call someone a cunt as a form of insult, then it is sexist because it undermines women on the basis of their biology. and stop taking things so personally. I'm not trying to attack you, i'm just explaining my logic.
apexpark 2 years ago
Comment removed
wickedlover88 2 years ago
Neverland!
blackberryjuice1 2 years ago
Willy Wonka
Thompsonjd3 2 years ago
Evry time her voice gets all high and stuff i like go crazy its "sensational"
mikyla213 2 years ago
I like her voice but to much vibrato
Lenna2216 2 years ago 3
This is Amazing..Her Voice Tells A Pure Story
ezekielb5 2 years ago 2
This is just....wow. She's an amazing singer!
TheSouloStar 2 years ago
I can't stand constant vibrato like that.
marvosh 2 years ago 5
wut duz tha mean?
"Vibrato" ?
like heerrrr voice wen she singz?
KoRnHoLe132008 2 years ago
agreed
drumbung 2 years ago
Nothing like moving melodies responding to eachother... REAL music!
Twesvocalz 2 years ago
She is in the serie cold Private something
XassyBill16 2 years ago
Stunning!
wickedlover88 2 years ago
Im bout to kill my slef because of her!!!
mabeti6 2 years ago
I knew I recognised her from 'Annie'! :D
I love this song...and obviously, she does too. Gorgeous.
AAMLfan 2 years ago
BEAUTIFUL. it just felt so moving. =]
jesussierrra 2 years ago
its not bad just not my style
constantinogeorge666 2 years ago
I just love listening to her beautiful voice! It's so inspiring for me as an aspiring singer!
Od3tt301 2 years ago
Heart just melted!!
1LHPrincess 2 years ago 4
Buckethead's version of this song is the best. ~.^ I love playing this on guitar.
Kingsammich2 2 years ago
i love her version of this song:)
ExAxLxPx12 2 years ago 3
Amazing! I love this version. She has an incredible interpretation of this song. Great vibrato> perfect :)
Misty15big 2 years ago 2
I'm surprized that there are a lot of people here who don't think this song suits her, or that she uses too much virbrato. I actually disagree, I love listening to her virbrato, she makes it's actually just so beautiful <3
:3
weeze3 2 years ago 10
this is amazing! Like her voice or not she is an amazing woman who can argue with 4 tony's?
libraboi08 2 years ago 3
I love seeing her on Private Practice and I think she was with Dick VanDyke on a series many years ago. She is a wonderful actress.
mjfindlay1968 3 years ago
Private practice is the best. I love her character. I think she and taye diggs are an awesome pair :)
Misty15big 2 years ago 2
You're refering to Diagnosis: Murder; but that was actually Vicki Rowell though
banthonywhite 2 years ago
WOW! this version sounds LOVELY! if they ever decide to make "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" into a musical on broadway, i hope they'll do it in a classical way, just like how Audra McDonald did it here! ^_^
JillHill7 3 years ago 4
Heavenly, I love it!!!
jtoutley 3 years ago 3
what does she say at 2:21 ... ?
"if you want to view .. magic light?"
whitacre358 3 years ago
paradise
hillsidebeesknees14 3 years ago
that's what she sung
hoosierguy45 3 years ago
she says magic light I think...hahah
cjramx81 3 years ago
I think she did say Magic Light.
Kingsammich2 2 years ago
I think she says, "Magic-land"
GenLovesBroadway 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
her voice is not hitting the right octave both ways high and low it is either to high or to low
Klown676 3 years ago
(I say a proper vibrato from your diaphragm can be controlled "easily" but in reality, it requires a lot of work and practice to master).
williamhtrice 3 years ago
jfrig - it's HER VOICE that doesn't suit THIS SONG, not the other way round. This is absolutely one of the best songs ever written. She really has an unpleasant (if technically adept) voice, I absolutely hate overuse of vibrate like this, ESPECIALLY on songs where it's TOTALLY inappropriate!
williamhtrice 3 years ago
vibrato, although can be controlled to some extent, cant be stopped all together. it actually hurts the voice to do that because you are straining so hard on your vocal chords to get them to stop vibrating at the place where they are uncomfortable.
i dont know why people dont understand that vibrato is not a persons choice, but rather their throats choice of placement.
JennaLeighhh 3 years ago
I hate to say it, but that's bullshit. I do sing by the way and I can control my vibrato just fine. It is absolutely something the singer chooses to do, just as any wind instrumentalist would also choose to do it or not, it's from your diaphragm, not your instrument/ vocal chords.
williamhtrice 3 years ago
alright, but that is your own opinion. im a singer too, i cant control my vibrato and if i do, it hurts my throat afterwards.
dont be rude, thanks =]
JennaLeighhh 3 years ago
Jenna, that sounds like it's probably a bad habit (which you should try and tame sooner rather than later), a good vibrato comes from your diaphragm (and can be easily controlled), a bad (and uncontrolled, thin sounding) vibrato comes from your throat.
Do you have a professional vocal tutor? If so it would be worth discussing this with them. Sorry if I came across as being rude, I was probably in a bad mood or something ;)
williamhtrice 3 years ago
yes i do have a professional vocal tutor, so thats probably not it.
i really would rather not discuss this further, these poor audra lovers have to read this argument.
JennaLeighhh 3 years ago
I think it's beautiful. :-)
ToneHufford 3 years ago
i dont this song suits her voice
jfrig 3 years ago
Very true. I don't like her vibrato much on this performance.
Not a bad performance, though.
Czirro 3 years ago
Outstanding
shostokavich 3 years ago
i dunno what to think
JoelBakerTheBreaker 3 years ago
She sings so beautiful it's crazy>
liciaboos24 3 years ago 3
I love this song
liciaboos24 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
crap
mdav19 3 years ago
i think it'd be better if she didn't do so much vibrato, i think that kinda messed it up, but overall, she did an amazing job
aocnerd94 3 years ago
I couldn't agree more
ClivePounds 3 years ago
She has a classical approach so you just can't do with the vibrato. =)
funkyboiblue 3 years ago
I couldn't disagree more.
Scott3843 3 years ago
Holy Fuck, that was amazing!
SorceressZila 3 years ago 5
This comment has received too many negative votes show
My god, her voice is wavy.
MikeOShay 3 years ago
It's called vibrato
MissBroadwayDork 3 years ago 16
It's not exactly how I imagined it, but I guess its pretty good.
mermaid028 3 years ago
I've heard countless renditions of this incredibly beautiful song. Short of Gene Wilder, I think she hit it out of the park.
MetuNtr 3 years ago 5
This is absolutely scrumdidlyumptious. :)
50bop 3 years ago 13
well, i thought the interpretation was beautiful. who says it cant be sung like this? just like the song says...its pure imagination.
JennaLeighhh 3 years ago 15
Ill drink to that!
cmw1226 3 years ago 10
This comment has received too many negative votes show
This song isn't meant to be so operatic.
kinkajou91 3 years ago
true
dmurr321 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
yeah i know its annoying as fuck
readygo242 3 years ago
The song Summertime wasn't meant to be so jazzy, but it is. It's just an interpretation. Audra is just classically trained, doesn't mean it's Operatic just because of vibrato
tenormcgee 3 years ago 10
Hi, I was wondering if there was any way you could email me the video clip of Audra singing Pure Imagination? I love it, but there isn't a recording anywhere, and I'd like to have it on my ipod. Is there anyway you can help?
tenormcgee 3 years ago
If you want to burn a copy of this song on a cd or something download realplayer to your computer. Realplayer allows you to save Youtube videos on your computer. Just rightclick with your mouse and select download to realplayer.
Misty15big 3 years ago
Wow, her voice just entranced me from the first note to the last. She's amazing. Beyond amazing, even!
addieisagod 3 years ago 9
YAY FLUTE PLAYERS!
Audra is good too!
;)
I have to say, nothing can compare to when Gene Wilder did it. Classic =]
Broadwaylove88 3 years ago
nice :)
worldwar2history 4 years ago
so nice her voice is like so gentle
killastrika 4 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Now, if a white guy said "I never saw hair like that on a black man" we would have Jesse and Al on every freakin talk show asking to get the offending party fired. Nice voice though.
MoontideJM 4 years ago
your point?
beccasbagsandbeads 3 years ago 3
this is fantastic!!
VCHAGZ 4 years ago 5
This beautiful song was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. I just found and posted an amazing video of Anthony singing his song "Who Can I Turn To?" in 1965.
BestArts 4 years ago
I love her hair! It's so beautiful she looks gorgeous up there and totally interpreted this song so well!!
Misty15big 4 years ago 3
Wow...I love this song so much and wasn't expecting her to interpret it that way! Classical and aria-like, absolutely gorgeous. Love it.
gab1279 4 years ago 7
I don't believe her.
Cameron414ce 4 years ago
Is this whole concert on DVD and available for purchase?
footinfootin 4 years ago
daymn
mart524 4 years ago
well said tadwinkle.
peeboi06 4 years ago 2
It makes me laugh that people fight when one person expresses their dislike of a singer. My mother HATES Audra...I adore her. We do not fight. We just think they other has bad hearing! :) Why argue? It's called an opinion. Everyone is entitled to theirs. I think Streisand is AWFUL, but my family loves her. So what? It's what I think. I do love seeing people's arguements, though...I feel like I am back in third grade with them.
tadwinkle 4 years ago 6
i think this is great. i've seen so many versions of this song now. on a rock guitar, jazzed up on keyboards, classical guitar, and now this. this is fun.
Matthew2754 4 years ago
she is just brilliant