<Table> <Tr> <Td> "I Have One but One Life to Live" (1969) </Td> <Td> "The Candy Man" (1972) </Td> <Td> "The People Tree" (1972) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> "I Have One but One Life to Live" (1969) </Td> <Td> "The Candy Man" (1972) </Td> <Td> "The People Tree" (1972) </Td> </Tr> <P> "The Candy Man" (or alternatively, "The Candy Man Can") is a song that originally appeared in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory . It was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley specifically for the film . Although the original book by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) contains lyrics adapted for other songs in the film, the lyrics to "The Candy Man" do not appear in the book . The soundtrack version of the song was sung by Aubrey Woods, who played Bill the candy store owner in the film . </P> <P> Lyricist Anthony Newley has said in interviews that upon hearing Woods' rendition for the first time, he was appalled at the lack of commerciality in the performance--worrying that it would possibly be depriving the duo of not only a hit record but an Oscar nomination as well . </P>

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