February 10th’s Grammy memorial tribute was beautiful, yet, it had one completely inexcusable omission… Robert M. Sherman. Mr. Sherman wrote/co-wrote more beloved songs and than most of the artists in the theatre last night, ie; “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, “Mary Poppins” and hundreds more below.
With a star on The Walk of Fame and too many awards to mention… someone at #NARAS certainly dropped the ball.
* “Mr. Sherman who passed away in March 2012, was a multiple Grammy winner who, in collaboration with his brother Richard, composed more than fifty iconic motion picture song scores, numerous long-running Broadway and international stage productions, countless songs for television, theme parks and a long list of chart-topping albums and hit songs for recording artists around the world; over a thousand well-known published songs.”
** Robert B. Sherman on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_B._Sherman
**Major film scores
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**Motion picture screenplays
- A Symposium on Popular Songs, 1962 (uncredited)
- Mary Poppins, 1964 (*treatment only, uncredited)
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1973
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1974
- The Slipper and the Rose, 1976
- The Magic of Lassie, 1978
- Ferdinand the Bull, 1986 (*TV screenplay)
**Stage musicals
- Victory Canteen, 1971 (Ivar Theatre, Los Angeles)
- Over Here!, 1974 (Broadway, New York)
- Dawgs, 1983 (Variety Arts Center, Los Angeles)
- Busker Alley, 1995 (U.S. Tour)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2002 (London)
- Mary Poppins, 2004 (London)
- On the Record 2004-2005 (U.S. Tour)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2005 (Broadway, New York)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2005 (UK Tour)
- Busker Alley, 2006 (Broadway, New York — one night only)
- Mary Poppins, 2006 (Broadway, New York)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2007 (Singapore)
- Mary Poppins, 2008 (UK Tour)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2008 (Second UK Tour)
- Mary Poppins, 2008 (Sweden)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (U.S. Tour)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (Copenhagen)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (Budapest)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (Shanghai)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (Australia)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (South Africa)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (Amsterdam)
- Mary Poppins, 2009 (Helsinki)
- Summer Magic, 2012 ([Morristown,TN])
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The note below is from Mr.Sherman’s friends and family –
Dear Grammy/NARAS Committee:
Your oversight last night, failing to even mention prolific, beloved composer/lyricist Robert B. Sherman in your memorial segment of the Grammy broadcast, was inexcusable.
Perhaps you’ve already forgotten him, but Mr. Sherman who passed away in March 2012, was a multiple Grammy winner who, in collaboration with his brother Richard, composed more than fifty iconic motion picture song scores, numerous long-running Broadway and international stage productions, countless songs for television, theme parks and a long list of chart-topping albums and hit songs for recording artists around the world; over a thousand well-known published songs.
Robert B. Sherman’s career spanned 60 years — five years longer than your organization has been in existence — so he is clearly a pioneer in the music industry and was certainly worthy of inclusion last night. Furthermore, the Sherman Brothers’ songs have been recorded and continue to be covered to this day by members in every single branch of your Academy. Robert B. Sherman and his brother touched, influenced and inspired virtually everyone in NARAS and their families, just as their music and lyrics have brought joy and happiness to many generations and to people all over the world.
Robert B. Sherman’s omission from last night’s Grammy tribute obviously cannot be corrected, but perhaps the Sherman Brothers could be honored next year by NARAS with a Lifetime Achievement award. Considering Robert’s and his brothers’ vast musical achievements and contributions to your membership and to the world, this would be a lovely and much-deserved recognition.
Thank you.
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**Professional awards
Academy Awards
- 1965 Won Academy Award in the category of “Best Original Song” for “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from Mary Poppins
- 1965 Won Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Score – Substantially Original” for Mary Poppins
- 1969 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Original Song” for “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- 1972 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Original Song” for “The Age of Not Believing” from Bedknobs & Broomsticks
- 1972 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score” for Bedknobs & Broomsticks
- 1974 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score And/Or Adaptation” for Tom Sawyer
- 1978 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Original Song” for “The Slipper and the Rose Waltz” from The Slipper and the Rose
- 1978 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Original Song Score & Its Adaptation Or Best Adaptation Score” for The Slipper and the Rose
- 1979 Nominated Academy Award in the category of “Best Music, Original Song” for “When You’re Loved” from The Magic of Lassie
Annie Awards
- 2000 Nominated Annie in the category of “Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production” for the song “Round My Family Tree” from The Tigger Movie
- 2003 “Winsor McCay Award” for lifetime achievement and contribution to animation
BAFTA Awards
- 1977 Nominated “Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music” for The Slipper and the Rose
BMI
- 1977 “Pioneer Award” awarded in Los Angeles, California.
- 1991 “Lifetime Achievement Award” awarded at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Award
- 1964 “Christopher Award” for “Best Original Song Score” for Mary Poppins
- 1973 “Christopher Award” for “Best Original Song Score” for Tom Sawyer
Disney
- 1985 “Mousecar” awarded at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California in front of 20 thousand people.
- 1990 “Disney Legends” awarded at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.
- 2010 Main Street, U.S.A. Window presented at Disneyland in Anaheim, California in honor of the Sherman Brothers’ contribution to Disney theme parks.
Golden Globes
- 1965 Nominated Golden Globe in the category of “Best Original Score” for Mary Poppins
- 1969 Nominated Golden Globe in the category of “Best Original Score” for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- 1969 Nominated Golden Globe in the category of “Best Original Song” for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- 1974 Nominated Golden Globe in the category of “Best Original Score” for Tom Sawyer
- 1977 Nominated Golden Globe in the category of “Best Original Score” for The Slipper and the Rose
Golden Videocassette Award
- 1984 Best Selling Video Cassette (of all time) for Mary Poppins
Grammy Awards
- 1965 Won Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Motion Picture or Television Show” for Mary Poppins
- 1972 Nominated Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Children’s Show” for Snoopy Come Home
- 1974 Nominated Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Musical Show” for Over Here!
Laurel Awards
- 1965 Won “Golden Laurel” in the category of “Best Song” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” for Mary Poppins
- 1965 2nd Place “Golden Laurel” in the category of Music Men”
- 1966 3rd place “Golden Laurel” in the category of “Best Song” “That Darn Cat!” for That Darn Cat!
Moscow Film Festival
- 1973 First Place Award in the category of “Best Music” for Tom Sawyer
National Medal of Arts
- 2008 National Medal of Arts awarded to Richard and Robert Sherman on November 17, 2008 at the White House by President George W. Bush. This is the highest honor the United States Government bestows on artists.[4]
Olivier Awards
- 2002 Nominated “Best Musical” for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
- 2005 induction at the Marriott Hotel on Times Square in New York City.
Theatre Museum Award
- 2010 Career Achievement Award presented on May 17, 2010 at The Players Club in New York City.
Variety Club Awards
- 2003 Won “Best Musical” for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Walk of Fame
- 1976 A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame awarded to “Richard & Robert Sherman” on November 17, 1976, located at 6914 Hollywood Blvd.
(Below PHOTO Grammy Awards 1965) l-r: Henry Mancini, Robert B. Sherman, Nancy Wilson, Richard M. Sherman