Comments on: Robert Sherman, songwriter and storyteller http://blog.oup.com/2012/03/robert-sherman-songwriter-storyteller/ Academic insights for the thinking world. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:55:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Dennis Chandler http://blog.oup.com/2012/03/robert-sherman-songwriter-storyteller/#comment-255521 Dennis Chandler Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:39:33 +0000 http://blog.oup.com/?p=22301#comment-255521 As Professor Furia wrote, "Walt Disney, a great storyteller himself, admired the Sherman brothers' work because THEY WROTE SONGS THAT WERE INTEGRALLY TIED TO THE STORY AND CHARACTERS OF A MUSICAL". The songs of the Sherman Brothers had lasting effect not just on the general public but also on other songwriters. One that comes to mind now, is the late, great George David Weiss. As president of the Songwriters Guild of America, GDW toured the country doing seminars on writing. Albeit long ago I still recall with pleasure working with Mr. Weiss on one such seminar here in Cleveland. GDW used The Sherman Brothers songs as writings to emulate. These great writers and their influence will always be recalled each and every time their music is played by this musician. Their good MELODIC, MEMORABLE music will continue to serve to inspire this composer. Our condolences to the Sherman family on their loss. Dennis Chandler. Vice Pres. Local 4 - American Federation of Musicians Cleveland, Ohio As Professor Furia wrote, “Walt Disney, a great storyteller himself, admired the Sherman brothers’ work because THEY WROTE SONGS THAT WERE INTEGRALLY TIED TO THE STORY AND CHARACTERS OF A MUSICAL”.
The songs of the Sherman Brothers had lasting effect not just on the general public but also on other songwriters. One that comes to mind now, is the late, great George David Weiss. As president of the Songwriters Guild of America, GDW toured the country doing seminars on writing. Albeit long ago I still recall with pleasure working with Mr. Weiss on one such seminar here in Cleveland. GDW used The Sherman Brothers songs as writings to emulate. These great writers and their influence will always be recalled each and every time their music is played by this musician. Their good MELODIC, MEMORABLE music will continue to serve to inspire this composer. Our condolences to the Sherman family on their loss.

Dennis Chandler. Vice Pres.
Local 4 – American Federation of Musicians
Cleveland, Ohio

]]> By: Jeff Sherman http://blog.oup.com/2012/03/robert-sherman-songwriter-storyteller/#comment-255445 Jeff Sherman Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:43:35 +0000 http://blog.oup.com/?p=22301#comment-255445 Thank you, Alice. It's a little thing to most, I suppose, but I really want to be sure wherever I can that Dad's legacy is correctly conveyed. Best regards, Jeff Sherman Thank you, Alice. It’s a little thing to most, I suppose, but I really want to be sure wherever I can that Dad’s legacy is correctly conveyed.

Best regards,

Jeff Sherman

]]> By: Alice Northover http://blog.oup.com/2012/03/robert-sherman-songwriter-storyteller/#comment-255075 Alice Northover Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:21:59 +0000 http://blog.oup.com/?p=22301#comment-255075 @Jeff Sherman Thank you for the correction. We have amended the statement above. We're great admirers of your father's work and our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. --Blog Editor Alice @Jeff Sherman
Thank you for the correction. We have amended the statement above. We’re great admirers of your father’s work and our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
–Blog Editor Alice

]]> By: Jeff Sherman http://blog.oup.com/2012/03/robert-sherman-songwriter-storyteller/#comment-254864 Jeff Sherman Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:12:15 +0000 http://blog.oup.com/?p=22301#comment-254864 Hi Philip, I'm Robert Sherman's son. You have one major incorrect statement on this blog which, if you would, I'd appreciate you correcting. Richard was primarily the composer at the piano, but Dad also contributed to the music. My Dad, Robert Sherman, was primarily the lyricist, but Dick contributed there, as well. As they always put it, "I write the music and the lyrics and he writes the lyrics and the music." Having worked with them on a few projects, right in the room as their magic happened, I can tell you first hand that this is true. Otherwise, thank you for this lovely piece. Sincerely, Jeff Sherman Hi Philip,

I’m Robert Sherman’s son. You have one major incorrect statement on this blog which, if you would, I’d appreciate you correcting. Richard was primarily the composer at the piano, but Dad also contributed to the music. My Dad, Robert Sherman, was primarily the lyricist, but Dick contributed there, as well. As they always put it, “I write the music and the lyrics and he writes the lyrics and the music.” Having worked with them on a few projects, right in the room as their magic happened, I can tell you first hand that this is true.

Otherwise, thank you for this lovely piece.

Sincerely,

Jeff Sherman

]]> By: DBE http://blog.oup.com/2012/03/robert-sherman-songwriter-storyteller/#comment-254854 DBE Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:59:31 +0000 http://blog.oup.com/?p=22301#comment-254854 For the love. For the gorgeous music of MARY POPPINS. A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR. SUPERCALIFAGILISTIC. CHIM-CHIM-ERE, Thank you. Thank You. The memories are greater than Gold. More Valuable. God Bless You, Robert Sherman, for the JOY. As a child I was elated. As an adult I can't forget. For the love. For the gorgeous music of MARY POPPINS. A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR. SUPERCALIFAGILISTIC. CHIM-CHIM-ERE,

Thank you. Thank You. The memories are greater than Gold.
More Valuable.

God Bless You, Robert Sherman, for the JOY. As a child I was elated. As an adult I can’t forget.

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