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My Wonka playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIrZsx9CxvcHnJKGaQn94O3I8F8QxoqCQ&si=aUTKO93m4Yzhw5Q_

Willy Wonka 1971 music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPZa9eVNFzn_R5u_HF6hRHNkcybou9CBn

Charlie 2005 music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPKgdegCSsr8jz4ITnoop-gkioLy6rGjL

Wonka 2023 music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKadB95sF45Xa1f3G8uZrDjgBRvNvhJ1

Burtons are just bops, whatever narratively they are super fun and make you want to dance along. My adhd brain also loves the chaos of that film so it’s my favourite, but the genuineness of the original is also great! that verruca song is such a female rage icon, both playing with being sweet but feeling angry!

I have to say that the opening theme from the Burton movie is one of my favourite pieces of music from any of these films haha. It's so strangely eerie, but I love the vibe. I guess it's partly the nostalgia talking...
But my favourite song is definitely Veruca's song from the 2005 film. It's my favourite scene as well. The actress that plays Veruca is soo good, and I love that at the end, you can see that the father has actually learned the lesson.
The Augustus Gloop song is also SUCH a bop!

And I really liked Cheer Up, Charlie! It felt like a sort of lullaby... A very sweet song. I remember when I first saw the movie, this is the song that stood out to me (this and I Want It Now). 😅

Can I just say I'm relieved by how many Wonka 2023 songs made it to the top 5?

My top 2 are Pure Imagination and the opening theme to Tim Burton’s version. Yes it’s eerie, it’s strange, and it’s cold but that’s what makes it so wonderful to me. The film immediately tells you that it’s not shying away from the dark tones of the story. Also, it’s just an absolute banger.

The Candy Man from 71 & Scrub scrub from new one are amazing and get stuck in my head every time I hear them

It was very common that many old films took the musical technique from stage musicals where they have an overture at the beginning which has all the musical elements first all the films songs, where there are common sequences and keys throughout the songs. Its very similar in paintings by rembrant there are usually three dots of colour in the painting which are used as hues to blend the colours of the painting this is found by careful study but unnoticeable at a distance but gives it a homogenous feeling

That subtle sadness you mention Gene Wilder expressing throughout his performance is exactly why Chalamet didn't really sell me on his Wonka, his character came out of the end of that movie having gained such a reliable and loving, close friend network that I just couldn't believe he's supposed to someday age into Wilder's character.

Danny Elfman always brings the house down. Potentially the best modern composer. I'm such a fan girl. Also, many of the Burton songs actually come from the book. Which I appreciate.

Apparently they didnt even plan the 1971 to be a musical at first.

The boat ride from Willy Wonka (1971) was and is my favorite scene

(Also, For a Moment sounds kind of romantic, I’d have to agree with you there, but that’s a good thing, it kind of has the same feel as White Ball by Miracle Musical) ❤

You've Never Had Chocolate Like This feels criminally low. Yes, some parts are a little slow and iffy, but the chorus was absolutely powerful at the end. It's not a "Pure Imagination", but it's easily one of my top fives.

13:18 I like to think this pays homage to what Wonka says about Chocolate giving "one the feeling of being in love" from Johnny Depp

Was the sponsor read placed where it was on purpose so people might momentarily think you ranked Pure Imagination near the bottom and have a heart attack? If so that is insanely funny.

OMG yes thanks for highlighting the things the Depp film did well! I loved it when it came out, less so now, but it's still a very interesting remake. The songs are brilliant imo 😂 this was such a fun idea ranking all the songs and I liked your reasoning. ❤

This world anvil intro had me in stitches

Pure Imagination sung by Fiona Apple is still one of my favorite songs of all time.  It's up there with Hotel California...

I'm very glad you thoroughly explained your reasoning, otherwise for some I'd wonder what you were on about.
I thought I'd quickly be able to jot down my own rankings, but wow it took me a while so here you go: (I really did try to keep my reasonings short)

25: There’s no knowing (Wilder) -
    Good reasoning by you, but as a song? Nah, not good I'm afraid.
24: Wonka’s Welcome Song (Depp) -
    This song makes me question if this film is better than Wilders.
23: Oompa Loompa (Wonka) -
    Yeah, more just exposition than a proper song, so it’s down low.
22: 500 Monks, One Giraffe -
    The monks sing ‘It’s a giraffe’ so I’ll put in it. I find it rather amusing.
21: Up in the Air -
    You included it so I will. Yeah, the Loompas sound good, but this isn’t that amazing.
20: End Credit Suite (Depp) -
    Putting this in over Main Titles, but both are good. This lower as it’s only a medley.
19: Pure Imagination (Wonka) -
    Oof, still not the biggest fan, but at least they adapted it a bit to fit better.
18: Oompa Loompa (Wilder) -
    Alright, but yeah very samey. I like the slight difference in Mike’s though.
17: Sorry Noodle - (ps I spotted you missed this one)
    Okay, bit too much like ‘Still’ from Over the Hedge though, so doesn’t feel original.
16: For A Moment -
    Doesn’t shine that much for me. Sounds a bit too autotuned, or is it the accents, idk?
15: Scrub Scrub -
    Just a bit of a bop, and Jim Carter’s bass raises it surprisingly high for me.
14: Cheer Up Charlie -
    I quite like this one, it’s thoughtful and sweet. Not wow, but sincere.
13: Violet Beauregarde -
    Great tune, but lyrics are a bit hard to hear imo.
12: You’ve never had chocolate like this 1 -
    Really like the hoverfly description, it’s just more of the style I wanted in Wonka.
11: Veruca Salt -
    Iconic and groovy. Don’t quite know how this missed out on the top 10.
10: I’ve Got a Golden Ticket -
    On a relisten, it’s just lovely. The choreography is fun and the lyrics sweet.
9: A World of Your Own -
    Very Pure Imagination-esque, with some strong lyrics but a little musically simple imo.
8: You’ve never had chocolate like this 2 -
    I personally love the éclair line. Practically everyone gets a great line in it too.
7: Mike Teavee -
    I love the fluctuating style here, and I could listen to this on repeat for ages.
6: A Hatful of Dreams -
    Little expositiony, but I love the tune & lyrics. ‘Gallery gourmet’ line tingles the brain too.
5: Candy Man -
    I take the innocent view too. Just a charming hit capturing the imagination excellently.
4: I Want It Now -
    One of the best performances. Love the tone shift between nice & horrid too.
3: Augustus Gloop -
    Holy heck just the intro to this sent it high let alone the choreography & lyrics.
2: Sweet Tooth -
    Biased for Mat Baynton? Yes. But this was exactly what I wanted for a camp villain song.
1: Pure Imagination -
    Yeah, nostalgia likely put it here, but it’s so good. Absolutely love Wilder’s performance.


Thank you for taking the time to read this comment. Just because I'm in the mood, I'll also list my top 5 from: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory the musical. FYI these are the original London songs, rather than the rewritten Broadway version. (there are a fair few duds in it, but a few gems too)
5: The Amazing Fantastical History of Mr. Willy Wonka - Fun recap of Wonka's past, bit of a Charleston style in the middle.
4: When Veruca Says - Fun tune, quick and to the point. Highlights Mr Salt's failings so well.
3: Juicy! - Really hits on the theme of fame, with hilarious lines like: 'she doesn't have a talent as far as we can see'
2: Double Bubble Duchess - Really groovy and introduces Violet & her father well. Little wordy but still really fun.
1: Veruca's Nutcracker Sweet - Excellent ballet Tchaikovsky theme, with such a dramatic and sinister edge to it. Perfect.

In my opinion:
1. Veruca Salt (2005)
2. Violet Beauregarde (2005)
3. A World of Your Own (2023)
4. I've Got a Golden Ticket (1971)
5. I Want It Now (1971)
6. Augustus Gloop (2005)
7. Pure Imagination (1971)
8. A Hatful of Dreams (2023)
9. For a Moment (2023)
10. You've Never Had Chocolate Like This (2023)
11. Candy Man (1971)
12. Oompa Loompa Violet (1971)
13. Mike Teavee (2005)
14. Wonka's Welcome Song (2005)
15. Oompa Loompa Veruca (1971)
16. Oompa Loompa Hugh Grant (2023)
17. Scrub Scrub (2023)
18. Oompa Loompa Augustus (1971)
19. Pure Imagination (2023)
20. Oompa Loompa Mike (1971)
21. Getting hit by a car
22. Cheer Up Charlie (1971)

I disagree that Grandpa Joe’s song doesn’t progress the movie.  I think it does.  It reminds us that even when things are looking down there is hope and the possibility of a change into something good.   Grandpa Joe and Charlie both were losing hope in the possibility of something good happening.  But ah a golden ticket…a chance for something more…a glimmer of hope.  We watch Charlie lose his hope when that last ticket was supposedly found.  Then watch him gain hope again…gain some happiness in his world.  Then to share that hope with someone who has given up.  

Then throughout the movie we watch others lose out on the grand prize by being selfish. But Charlie and grandpa Joe share their experiences.  Look at each kid that lost out…each selfish.  Each lose out.   But Charlie holds his hope and shares it.  

At the end of the movie grandpa Joe wasn’t going to let go of that hope for something better without a fight or at least the last word.  Then after Charlie shows that though he lost his own happiness, he wouldn’t destroy another person’s happiness.

So the song is a reminder that there may be ups and downs but our character’s aren’t going to give up now.  Not after being reminded that there is always a chance of something better.