The Boy

Robert Sherman, one of the Sherman brothers, has died.  They were Disney's top songwriters for years, and wrote the songs for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and many others.

The Sherman's first big hit was for Annette Funicello, "Taul Paul":



Annette was a Mouseketeer, so this song got Walt Disney's attention.  He signed the Sherman boys to an exclusive contract.

Mary Poppins was the biggest hit Disney ever had and much of its success is due to the score. This song won an Oscar:



Their best known song may just be their most hated, because once you get on the ride, you can't get off.