RIP Robert Sherman

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:05 pm

Robert Sherman, one half of the Sherman Brothers, has passed away.

The reasons of his death are not yet known, but the Disney Company has acknowledged his death.

Rest in Peace, Robert Sherman. He, along with his brother, taught us that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, to look for the bare necessities and that it is indeed a small world.

Tristy · Post by **Tristy** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:12 pm

Welp, there goes another person who helped shape my childhood.

RIP Robert and thank you for giving us a handful of some of the best songs in cinema history.

Mickeyfan1990 · Post by **Mickeyfan1990** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:18 pm

RIP

Semaj · Post by **Semaj** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:21 pm

Some of my favorite Sherman Bros. songs include those made for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, as well as the second Peanuits movie, Snoopy Come Home

RIP

SpringHeelJack · Post by **SpringHeelJack** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:23 pm

Oh, wow. I had just watched "The Boys" for the first time last night and I was wondering how they were doing health-wise. How sad to hear.

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:25 pm

What I loved about the Sherman Bros. music was that they were all very upbeat, bouncy and very optimistic. "It's a great big beautiful tomorrow", "The Bare Necessities", "A spoonful of sugar", "Step in Time", "Heffalumps and Woozles" and many more were very lively in their execution.

Much like Alan Menken and Howard Ashman gave Disney a musical identity in the 80s and 90s, the Sherman Bros. made Disney stand out in the 60s, especially in the theme parks. Hell, I even dare say that without the Sherman Bros. the parks wouldn't have the identity they have today.

Dr Frankenollie · Post by **Dr Frankenollie** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:42 am

I've wanted to meet him and his brother for a long time.

milojthatch · Post by **milojthatch** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:45 am

One more piece of the "Walt-era" has left us. RIP Mr. Sherman.

Dr Frankenollie · Post by **Dr Frankenollie** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:20 am

http://www.metro.co.uk/music/892263-dis ... es-aged-86

The elder half of The Sherman Brothers died peacefully in London last night, according to his son Jeff.

He wrote on Facebook today: 'My Dad, Robert B. Sherman, passed away tonight in London. He went peacefully after months of truly valiantly fending off death. He loved life and his dear heart finally slowed to a stop when he could fight no more.'

Marce82 · Post by **Marce82** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:38 am

Oh, this is so sad! But his contributions to culture will make him live forever...

Note: the Sherman brothers did not write "Bare Necessities". They wrote all the other songs from Jungle book, which are great as well.

UmbrellaFish · Post by **UmbrellaFish** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:26 am

Rest in peace, Robert.

disneyprincess11 · Post by **disneyprincess11** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:49 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'm so sad. They were like my childhood! RIP Robert

TheValentineBros · Post by **TheValentineBros** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:16 am

Well, there goes one of the Shermans. Rest in peace.

disneyboy20022 · Post by **disneyboy20022** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:25 am

WOW, that is sad, he had a good life, and he will be missed dearly. I imagine a lot of people (except on this forum and other Disney Fans) probably don't realize how many movies with music (not just Disney) those 2 did. My Prayers are with his family, especially for his brother, Richard Sherman.

TheSequelOfDisney · Post by **TheSequelOfDisney** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:12 am

This is terrible news. Bob and Richard's music (along with Alan Menken's) was the music of my childhood. He will definitely be missed; rest in peace, Robert.

PixarFan2006 · Post by **PixarFan2006** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:54 am

As sad as it is, it was inevitable.

RIP

DisneyJedi · Post by **DisneyJedi** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:30 am

To add insult to injury, I found out just now and it's my birthday today. If this doesn't put a damper on your day, I don't know what will.

PrincePhillipFan · Post by **PrincePhillipFan** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:50 am

RIP Robert.

Thank you for giving us some of the most wonderful music in films, television, and theme parks.

Ironically, even though I really love their scores for Bedknobs and Poppins, I think two of my favorite scores of the Shermans are from non Disney films - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Slipper And The Rose, as well as the song "Fundamental Friend Dependability" from Snoopy Come Home. Chitty just has an inate bouncy fun to the music that I love, particularly songs like "Chu-Chi Face." And The Slipper And The Rose has some of the prettiest and most elegant melodies I think they've written, not to mention some of their wittiest lyrics like "What A Comforting Thing To Know," "Protocoligorically Correct," and "What Does Love Have To Do With Getting Married?"

Even though he may be gone, the music and lyrics of him and his brother will continue to live through multiple legacies.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:27 am

He gave us so much. The soundtrack of our lives.
Listening to "The River Song" right now from "Tom Sawyer". Such a gorgeous and touching song. We'll always love and treasure your art, Mr. Sherman.

carolinakid · Post by **carolinakid** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:31 am

I LOVE their score to Tom Sawyer. I have it on CD. And their song When You're Loved from The Magic of Lassie sung by Debby Boone.

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