- 2024-11-04
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MUSIC
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Griff Covers Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Classic “Pure Imagination”
British singer-songwriter Griff released a cover of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic “Pure Imagination” on October 30, 2024.
The song was recorded for Target's 2024 “Happier Holidays From Target” holiday campaign, kicking off this Sunday, November 3, 2024.
The original version of the song is featured on the 1971 film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” directed by Mel Stuart.
The late American actor Gene Wilder sung the song is while playing the character Willy Wonka in the film.
Griff pays homage to the original spirit of the song, tapping into the whimsy and wonder of the track.
The track was written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. The cover version was produced by Sam Tsang.
She made the song in the hotel while on tour.
Griff shared on social media, “I'm the Target Holiday soundtrack!!! The making of in my hotel room, tights over a hanger as my makeshift studio set up tehe.”- Griff released her debut album “Vertigo” back in July. She embarks of World Vertigo Tour in support of the album in the UK and Europe.
The tour kicks off at O2 Academy Glasgow in Glasgow on November 8 and will concluded at La Riviera in Madrid, Spain on December 3, 2024.
Learn more about tour dates, here. - source : Apple Music
