Robert B. Sherman, Dead at 86

Robert B. Sherman died of natural causes Tuesday, at the age of 86. A World War II Army vet, who enlisted at the age of 17. Fighting in Europe he earned a purple heart after being shot in the knee, and was amongst the troops who discovered the Dachau concentration camp.

Robert came back from the war, with the goal of becoming a writer. His younger brother Richard wanted to compose symphonies. It was their father who challenged them to work together. There was their success.

Their first song, "Gold Can Buy Anything (But Love), was recorded by Gene Autry. "Tall Paul" their second song became a hit for Annette Funicello, in 1959. During the early 60's they began to write songs for Disney movies, including "The Parent Trap", as well as a song called "It's a Small World". It was then that Walt Disney called them into his office, and showed them a book that he wanted songs written for. The book was about Mary Poppins.

Mary Poppins, was their biggest success. Practically every song was a total hit, and is still now. They continued to write music and songs for many Disney movies and TV shows including: "Winnie The Pooh", "The Jungle Book", "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "The Sword in the Stone", "The Aristocats", "The Happiest Millionaire", and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". They also continued to write songs for non Disney movies, artists, and musicals.

Never will Robert B. Sherman's works and creativity be forgotten.