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The Sherman Brothers were an American songwriting duo that specialized in musical films, made up of brothers Robert B. Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 6, 2012) and Richard M. Sherman (June 12, 1928 – May 25, 2024). Together they received various accolades including two Academy Awards and three Grammy Awards.
May 25, 2024 · Robert Sherman, who was 2½ years older than his brother, died in London in 2012 at age 86. The brothers were struggling songwriters when they (and Bob Roberts) wrote “Tall Paul,” which became...
- “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.
May 13, 2009 · 867. 363K views 15 years ago. The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story is a feature-length documentary about the Sherman Brothers, the astoundingly prolific Academy Award®-winning songwriting...
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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.
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...
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May 25, 2024 · CNN —. Richard M. Sherman, who with his late brother Robert wrote songs for the 1964 Disney classic “ Mary Poppins ” as well as the song “It’s a Small World,” has died. He was 95.
