News Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman Passes Away At Age 95

[MK-fan]

Its amazing to me that there are only two pages dedicated to this man. So many emotions and experiences are the result of the Sherman brothers. I suspect that the parks would not be so successful without them. Too many people do not take the time to understand where their amazing vacations come from. Rest in peace Dick. Thank you for all that you did for the movies and the parks! Now you can play “Fred the Birds” for Walt once again. I hope you and your brother reconcile now that you are together again!

Exactly. This man and his brother defined Disneyland music and you’ll barely see any of these vloggers lay a mention to Richard Sherman’s passing. If you’re a so-called Disney park superfan, you should definitely know who the man was.

 

[maleficentfan]

I was just in London and listened to Feed The Birds at the foot of St. Paul’s and appropriately bawled my eyes out. Mary Poppins was my dad‘s favorite Disney movie (and mine) and his favorite song from that film was Feed The Birds. All I can say is seeing St. Paul's in person was way more emotional than I thought it would be, and even after his passing in 2010, I definitely felt my father there with me. And it's all because of Richard and Robert Sherman. I'll never be able to thank them or Walt Disney enough for that amazing connection my dad and I had. Which, let's be honest, was Walt's goal. Thanks for all the memories. Now, go play Walt and my Dad our favorite song.

 

[TeriofTerror]

Exactly. This man and his brother defined Disneyland music and you’ll barely see any of these vloggers lay a mention to Richard Sherman’s passing. If you’re a so-called Disney park superfan, you should definitely know who the man was.

I legit cried myself to sleep Saturday night listening to Sherman Brothers songs.
I wish there were more tributes to them.

 

[seabreezept813]

Feed the Birds is the lullaby I have always sang to my girls and they still request it regularly. I tear up every vacation in the Once Upon a Toy shop when the instrumental version comes on... love all of the Sherman brothers work, but boy is that one special. We were lucky to have them.

 

[HMF]

Here is my look at the legacy of the Sherman Brothers.

The Sherman Brothers

Walt Disney's favorite songwriters

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[mf1972]

reading these posts made me watch saving mr banks the other night. underrated movie.

 

[mastromjm]

That’s what makes Disney so special. The long-time former piano player at Casey’s - Jim - he would often play Feed the Birds as well. Love hearing this.

Semi-retired but long time WDW piano player Carol Stein (Comedy Warehouse, Rose & Crown, etc.) was filling in at least some of this weekend at the Grand I saw it come across instagram.

I did Sherman Brothers medleys all weekend at Jellyrolls. Makin’ Memories got cheers Saturday night!!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I did Sherman Brothers medleys all weekend at Jellyrolls. Makin’ Memories got cheers Saturday night!!

I’ve got to get to Jellyrolls next time I’m down there and see you! You are missing from my Disney Parks piano player bingo card! Haha.

 

[brb1006]

A few weeks late, but Richard Sherman wrote a song for the 2D animated short film "Mushka" by Disney Legend Andreas Deja called "Mushka Lullaby". This was the final fully animated project Richard Sherman worked on before his death.

 

[hismattjesty]

A few weeks late, but Richard Sherman wrote a song for the 2D animated short film "Mushka" by Disney Legend Andreas Deja called "Mushka Lullaby". This was the final fully animated project Richard Sherman worked on before his death.

Thank you for posting this piece. Absolutely beautiful song!

 

[brb1006]

Bob Iger just shared a video today on his last encounter with Richard Sherman where Richard shared new lyrics for "It's A Small World".

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Wow…… I’ll criticize Iger for lots of things… but him showing up to introduce that presentation says a lot about him. He could have just as easily recorded a video.

Very sad to have lost Richard, but glad the company is honoring him so well. I wish I was there in person but I’d be crying like crazy!

 

[Brian]

 

[Comped]

Bob Iger just shared a video today on his last encounter with Richard Sherman where Richard shared new lyrics for "It's A Small World".

There are allusions to Celebrate The Future Hand in Hand (and even We Go On) in that verse, that were fairly obvious to me. Interesting even if unintentional.

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

20/20 special on Mary Poppins last night was a nice tribute to the Sherman Brothers

 

[James Alucobond]

Would love to see the attraction soundtrack re-recorded with this included.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Would love to see the attraction soundtrack re-recorded with this included.

I was thinking the same thing. Put in his last verse Disney. Heck, use the audio of him singing it, just as we exit the attraction.

Then cue me bawling.

 

[Moth]

I hope Disney has plans to give WDW's Small World some TLC with the new lyrics and a nice deep clean in the future.

The ride is a treasure, and it's enhanced by the wonderful lyrics the Sherman Brothers made. As much as people bemoan the repetition of the lyrics in the ride, these lyrics still remind me of when I'm in the parks, experiencing a break from it all, and remind me of the community humanity shares with one another.

I hope the two brothers are at peace, they've done the best work possible on Earth. God bless them.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I hope Disney has plans to give WDW's Small World some TLC with the new lyrics and a nice deep clean in the future.

I thought it was in great shape a couple weeks ago - the finale was a little rough but everything else looked great with almost all effects working including overhead animations like the flying carpets.

I would love an update with the extra verse but I fear the next update will be groot :-/

 

[Moth]

I thought it was in great shape a couple weeks ago - the finale was a little rough but everything else looked great with almost all effects working including overhead animations like the flying carpets.

I would love an update with the extra verse but I fear the next update will be groot :-/

I'm happy it's in better shape than I want in 2022 at least. I remember it being dirty and making me upset and lodging a complaint for once in my life, and I had Pooh break down three times on the same day.


I don't think WDW is ever going to see a Groot update, Disney characters maybe, but if WDW gets Marvel rights, they're not going to touch the ride with Marvel on US soil.