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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).
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story is a feature-length documentary about the Sherman Brothers, the astoundingly prolific Academy Award®-winning songwriting team whose successful professional...
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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...
- “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.
Aug 29, 2014 · The Sherman brothers: Disney's great songwriting duo. Watch on. Along the way, the Shermans also wrote songs for many successful non-Disney films, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Snoopy Come Home, Charlotte’s Web, Tom Sawyer and The Magic Of Lassie, as well as two stage musicals, Victory Canteen and Over Here featuring The Andrews Sisters.
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 make...
Mar 7, 2012 · Robert Sherman, one half of a phenomenally successful songwriting duo (the other half is his brother Richard), died in his sleep Monday at 86. Together, the Shermans wrote some of Disney's most...
