Robert Sherman, songwriter for Disney, has died
Robert Sherman, one half of the Disney songwriting team the Sherman Brothers, has died. He was 86.
If you’ve ever sung a Disney song, chances are it was written by the multi-award-winning Sherman Brothers. Their songs are found in the movies Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Parent Trap, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks, as well as non-Disney movies Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlotte’s Web.
Their songs also are found at Disneyland — the Sherman Brothers are responsible for “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” and everyone’s favorite get-stuck-in-your-head-for-days anthem “it’s a small world (after all).
Robert Sherman and his brother Richard were the subject of a 2009 documentary titled “The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story” which detailed the prolific songwriting duo’s strained relationship. In 2010 the brothers received a window on Main Street at Disneyland — the highest honor bestowed to a cast member.
Condolences to Mr. Sherman’s family, friends and fans. I’ll be playing Walt’s favorite Sherman Brothers song, “Feed the Birds,” in my head as I fall sleep tonight.
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Heres a video of Robert Sherman’s speech recorded for the Main Street window ceremony at Disneyland RIP Robert Sherman.
RIP Robert Sherman.
Disney has lost one of its Legends, and millions of us have lost a genius who scored the soundtrack of our youths.
Disney Songwriter Robert Sherman passed away leave your respect and memories @ http://www.respectance.com/Robert_Sherman/
From sublime (the spooky song the girl sings at the end of Jungle Book), to the ridiculous(The Monkey’s Uncle[with the Beach Boys & Annette even!]. From the lovely (any of the slow numbers in Mary Poppins) to the out-and-out fun (Bare Necessities). These brothers wrote music that filled my world when I was a kid and kept me loving music as a grown-up kid.
I was so sad to hear about Robert Sherman’s passing. Rest in Peace. I love every Sherman Brothers song. Two of my favorite are On the Front Porch from the movie Summer Magic, and Feed the Birds from Mary Poppins. Thank you Mr. Sherman for writing so many great songs, that have touched so many of us and made us smile and sing along.
The Tiki Room Song!—
What wonderful Disney memories they wove—