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Sherman Brothers Songbook
Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Disney
Sherman Brothers Songbook
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Children's Music
 
  •  Track Listings (32) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (27) - Disc #2

RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN - They were hired by Walt Disney himself as his first and only staff songwriters. Their music has been an important part of motion pictures, theme park attractions, television produ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Disney
Title: Sherman Brothers Songbook
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Disney
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 10/13/2009
Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Children's Music
Style: Disney
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPCs: 050087149093, 0050087149093

Synopsis

Album Description
RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN - They were hired by Walt Disney himself as his first and only staff songwriters. Their music has been an important part of motion pictures, theme park attractions, television productions, records, compact discs and Broadway shows - entertaining millions of people all over the world. Presented here are 59 songs highlighting The Sherman Brothers' incredibly prolific Disney years - from Annette's 1959 hit "Tall Paul" to their work from The Tigger Movie in 2000. Newly restored with the latest digital technology, this collection features not only their landmark hits from Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, The Jungle Book, and "it's a small world", but a number of their other classics - many available for the first time on CD. Their voluminous repertoire is only matched by their musical versatility - composing in styles from Rock 'n Roll and English Music Hall to Samba and March. These genres and more are represented as we travel through the Sherman Brothers' Disney career from the very beginning. The extensive Liner Notes reveal the stories behind the songs; illustrated with candid photos of the Shermans at work, and with the star-studded gallery of artists who performed their classic songs. Artists such as - Annette Funicello Fred MacMurray Tommy Sands Maureen O'Hara Hayley Mills Maurice Chevalier Burl Ives Rex Allen Julie Andrews Dick Van Dyke Annette and The Beach Boys Louis Prima Tommy Steele Lesley Ann Warren John Davidson Ann Shelton Louis Armstrong The Mike Sammes Singers Angela Lansbury Kenny Loggins Walt Disney Also included are three Bonus Tracks from the 1969 Disneyland Records recordings of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Hushabye Mountain", and "Me Ol' Bamboo" performed by by The Mike Sammes Singers. The Sherman Brothers wrote the soundtrack to our lives - more than you may even know. It is certain, that as you listen, you will inevitably find yourself saying, "They wrote that too?" Yes, they did. * 2 CD set * 59 tracks total * 26 rare tracks * 6 tracks - first time on CD * 3 Bonus Tracks from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - first time on CD * Newly restored with the latest digital technology * Artists - Annette Funicello Fred MacMurray Tommy Sands Maureen O'Hara Hayley Mills Maurice Chevalier Burl Ives Rex Allen Julie Andrews Dick Van Dyke Annette and The Beach Boys Louis Prima Tommy Steele Lesley Ann Warren John Davidson Ann Shelton Louis Armstrong The Mike Sammes Singers Angela Lansbury Kenny Loggins Walt Disney * Extensive Liner Notes chronicling the Sherman Brothers' Disney Career * Behind-the-scenes photos * Songs from - Annette The Absent-minded Professor The Parent Trap The Wonderful World of Color The Horsemasters In Search of the Castaways Summer Magic Disneyland The 1954 World's Fair Mary Poppins The Monkey's Uncle That Darn Cat Winnie the Pooh The Jungle Book The Happiest Millionaire The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band Chitty Chtty Bang Bang The Aristocats Bedknobs and Broomsticks EPCOT Tokyo Disneyland The Tigger Movie * Over 2 and a half hours of total playing time

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CD Reviews

A Wonderful Collection
Wing Fat | 10/16/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Being a fan of Disney music I had heard of the Sherman Brothers before and knew they had written a good deal of music for movies and Disney theme parks. This collection really illustrates just how prolific they were! Some of the songs I had heard many times before and some I had never heard, but every track was enjoyable and the collection as a whole is outstanding.



It's remarkable how diverse the Sherman Brothers' body of work is, and this collection is a fitting testament to that--everything from "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers" to Kenny Loggins' "Your Heart Will Lead You Home." There are some added surprises like a rehearsal recording of Annette Funicello and a recording of Walt Disney giving his stamp of approval to the Sherman Brothers performing "It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow." The only disappointment for me was that the three tracks from the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" were not from the original soundtrack.



The booklet included in the CD package contained a lot of great history about the Sherman Brothers and the recordings in this collection. If you're considering getting the digital download version, it's worth the extra money to get the CD.



I have listened to this recording several times now and have enjoyed it tremendously. While not every song will make it into my "every day" mix, every song at least made me smile and I'm delighted to have this collection in my music library."
Great songs!!
Ladylovinjapan | Japan | 01/17/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this for my son for Christmas and we listened to it in the car. It has so many great songs, I'm hoping to buy one soon for myself! Most of the songs are sung by the original artists -- awesome!"
Great collection of Sherman tunes, long overdue
William Mitchell | 12/12/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

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I've personally waited for a collection like this for years. A wonderful smorgasbord of Sherman Brothers music from throughout their long, fabled career. Standard, but nice double-disc packaging, extensive liner notes and a great remastering job on both discs.



I'd love to see a follow-up album, with more tunes from "A Symposium on Popular Songs" (especially "The Boogie Woogie Bakery Man") and Annette's Golden Horseshoe Revue classic "Mr. Piano Man Please."



Thank you Disney!"