Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Jungle Book' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' - as well as the most-played tune on Earth, 'It's a Small World (After All)' - has died. He was 95.
Mickey Mouse, from left, Elizabeth Gluck, Richard M. Sherman and Minnie Mouse pose for a photo at the ceremony honoring the Sherman Brothers with the rename of Disney Studios Soundstage A at the world premiere of Disney’s “Christopher Robin” at …NEW YORK — Richard M.
Their hundreds of credits as joint lyricist and composer also include the films “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Slipper and the Rose,” “Snoopy Come Home,” “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Magic of Lassie.” Their Broadway musicals included 1974’s “Over Here!” and stagings of “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” in the mid-2000s.
PHOTOS: Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in 'Mary Poppins' and 'It's a Small World,' dies at 95 “He once told us, early on in our career, ‘Don’t insult the kid - don’t write down to the kid. And don’t write just for the adult.’ So we write for grandpa and the 4-year-old - and everyone in between - and all see it on a different level,” Richard Sherman said.
“It’s a Small World” - which accompanies visitors to Disney theme parks’ boat ride sung by animatronic dolls representing world cultures - is believed to be the most performed composition in the world. It was first debuted at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair pavilion ride. Away from the piano, the two raised families and pursued their own interests, yet still lived close to each other in Beverly Hills and continued working well into their 70s. When “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” came to Broadway in 2005, they added new lyrics and four new songs.
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