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Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman were prolific and award-winning composers of musical films, especially for Disney. They wrote songs for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and more.
May 13, 2009 · Watch a feature-length documentary about the Sherman Brothers, the Oscar-winning songwriting team behind Disney classics like Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book. Learn about their creative achievements and personal struggles in this touching tribute.
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- Walt Disney Studios
- “Let’s Get Together” from The Parent Trap. If you think the song is a bit catchy (you’re singing it right now, aren’t you?) , you’re not alone. The ditty was a top 10 hit for actress Hayley Mills; billing was given to “Hayley Mills with Hayley Mills.”
- “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Sherman Brothers have said they loved working with Dick Van Dyke and have remained good friends with him after all of these years.
- “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” from the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. Start at 5:35 unless you want to sit through the whole Tiki Room schtick.
- “A Spoonful of Sugar” from Mary Poppins. To woo Julie Andrews to the part of Mary Poppins, Walt Disney had the Sherman Brothers write a tune that was sure to convince her.
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Robert Bernard Sherman and Richard Morton Sherman, collectively known as the Sherman Brothers, were Academy Award-winning songwriters best known for their musical compositions for Disney films and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. They worked exclusively for Walt Disney, until his death in 1966.
•In 1965 the Sherman Brothers won two Academy Awards ("Best Song" ["Chim Chim Cher-ee"]and "Best Song Score") for Mary Poppins.
•In 1969 the Sherman Brothers were nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Song" for "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
•In 1972 the Sherman Brothers were nominated for two Academy Awards ("Best Song" ["The Age Of Not Believing"] and "Best Song Score") for Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
•In 1974 the Sherman Brothers were nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Song Score" for Tom Sawyer.
•In 1976, The Slipper And The Rose was chosen to be Royal Command Performance for the British Royal Family.
•In 1978 the Sherman Brothers were nominated for two Academy Awards ("Best Song" and "Best Song Score") for The Slipper And The Rose.
Learn about the Sherman Brothers, the Academy Award-winning songwriters who composed music for many Disney films and parks. See their list of works, awards, and honors, and their legacy in Disney history.
May 25, 2024 · The Sherman brothers were the ideal match for Disney’s family-film factory, where they built a career creating what Richard Sherman once described as “upbeat, spirited, happy songs that...
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Oct 20, 2013 · Watch a CBS Sunday Morning report on Robert and Richard Sherman, the brothers who composed songs for Disney classics like "It's a Small World" and "Mary Poppins." Learn about their legacy, their challenges and their collaborations.
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- CBS Sunday Morning
Aug 29, 2014 · Learn about the stories behind their classic Disney songs, such as "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "It's A Small World". Read their interview on their musical journey, from pop and rock n' roll to family films and attractions.
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