The Magical Songs at Disney Parks

Q: There have been so many fascinating documentaries about the making of the Disney parks and individual movies, but I do not recall ever seeing a documentary about the musicians who contribute to the Disney experience with their music. Music in the parks and at their events is such an integral part of the experience. It would not be a true Disney experience without the music! Who are the people that provide these experiences for us? Cheryl, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

A [Dave Smith]: Music has indeed been an exciting part of our parks, and while there is no documentary film, the contributions of composers have been mentioned in books. At first Walt Disney used his staff composers — such as Oliver Wallace, George Bruns and the Sherman Brothers — to write the music he needed for Disneyland. Perhaps the most prolific of the composers for Disneyland and the later parks was Buddy Baker; he remained a staff composer until 1983. In more recent years there have been people like George Wilkins, Bob Moline, Don Dorsey, Russell Brower, Bruce Broughton, Joel McNeely, Edo Guidotti and Richard Bellis creating the music.

More to see at Marcio Disney History Youtube Channel [Marcio Disney]

Now we have an amazing documentary about the Sherman Brothers (which I love the most) called The Boys. Check out the trailer:

Here you can see the complete scene with the Sherman Brothers and Walt Disney together playing "It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"

A Night With Richard Sherman - I love the version of "It's a Small World" in this video :)
 

Two Brothers Tunemakers / Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

 Q: I've just read that the  now have their own window on Main Street, U.S.A. (as well they should, after all they're Disney Legends!). I was wondering, however, if you knew exactly which park it's in (Disneyland or Magic Kingdom), where exactly it's located and what type of business it's disguised under?
Kaitlin, Bolton Landing, New York 

A [Dave Smith]: The window is located on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park, where it was dedicated on March 11. It is on a door at the 20th Century Music Company shop, and reads: Two Brothers Tunemakers/Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Proprietors/"We'll write your tunes for a song."

[More to See - Marcio Disney] 

Enjoy a look back at these talented brothers singing the Carousel of Progress theme with Walt Disney himself.

Legendary Sherman Brothers Honored with Window on Main Street, U.S.A.

posted on March 11th, 2010 by Valarie Sukovaty, Disneyland Public Relations

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Today, Main Street, U.S.A. was buzzing with the tune of several familiar songs as Richard and Robert Sherman were honored with their own window. A window dedication, by the way, is the highest honor a cast member can receive at Disneyland Park. The window dedicated to the Sherman Brothers reads “Two Brothers Tunemakers,” with their names inscribed underneath. Check it out next time you stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. The famous brothers are the creative minds behind the song “it’s a small world (after all),” and the theme songs for several attractions (The Enchanted Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress) and songs from the movies “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book,” “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” “The Aristocats” and “Winnie the Pooh.” Richard Sherman was at the ceremony today. Take a look at this video and hear what Richard had to say at this heartwarming celebration of the Sherman Brothers’ amazing work.