Drawn from the 1971 film 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory', Willy Wonka's (played by acclaimed American actor Gene Wilder) song is as whimsical and slightly unnerving as the character himself. Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, it's Wilder's delivery that makes it perfect to accompany the scene where the lucky children and their parents explore the edible delights of the Chocolate Room. The string and piano-accompanied ballad is sure to evoke memories of childhood wonder with the lyrics "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". Proving Wilder's skills as a singer as well as an actor, it's an aptly strange but absorbing listen. Featured in an advert for Sky HD, it's a slice of fantastical escapism. Ian Chaddock~ Copyright (c) Shazam Entertainment Limited 2010. All rights reserved

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