Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 222 and this week our feature topis is Remembering the Legends: The Sherman Brothers. In this episode, we are sharing our memories, favorite tidbits of information, and more about the Sherman Brothers after the passing of Richard Sherman on May 25th. Here’s what we talked about:

• Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
  
  • The big story this week – and the reason for the change in topic – is the passing of Richard Sherman at the age of 95. Mr. Sherman is one of a songwriting duo – the Sherman Brothers – along with his brother Robert, that have given millions of fans enjoyable music to listen to for decades. Today, we remember two of the best Disney Legends out there, and this episode is a tribute from our hearts and yours to the Sherman family in their time of grief.
    
  
  
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• Listener Feedback: Quick Service
  
  • John has these favorite quick service restaurants: “Earl of Sandwich, Casey’s Corner, Pecos Bills, most of the kiosks during any of the Epcot festivals, and Columbia Harbour House. At AK love the Flaming Tree BBQ and Pizzafari maybe Restaurantosaurus. HS I like ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo. I know this is more than 5, but wanted to list what I liked.
    
  • Chandler had this to add to the list that our friend Cheryl totally agrees with. Here’s what he wrote: “Satuli’s Cantina… Hands down a MUST go to whenever we’re in my favorite Park.”
    
  
  
• Feature Topic: Remembering the Legends: The Sherman Brothers
  
  • Brenda: 
    
    • My favorite song by the Disney Brothers is the same as for many people, “Feed the Birds.” I have some history on that if you wouldn’t mind me sharing?
      
    • Second to “Feed the Birds” is another song that has always been a huge part of the parks for me, “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.”
      
    • The theme for Walt’s attraction, It’s a Small World is also one of my favorite songs by the Sherman Brothers. I have a bit of history on that one as well if I can share?
      
    
    
  • Mike:
    
    • Favorite Disney Song: Of course, I can’t just have one favorite…when it comes to the music that the Sherman Brothers created, I’m going to share two. Of course, so many like Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag), and I do as well. However, another song that I truly love is Let’s Go Fly a Kite. It’s a wonderful song that reminds us to not take life so seriously, to remember that amongst the work there HAS to be time for play as well, and in finding time to play, you may just notice that your troubles are left behind as well, at least for a little while. When Saving Mr. Banks came out, I came across this incredible pop-up video of this song that was performed outside the Odeon theater in London. It is such a cheerful, uplifting performance that I’ve just got to share it with you. Here’s the YouTube link and I’ll also share it in our On the Road with Mickey Facebook Group as well. Mary Poppins Lets Go Fly A Kite Fan Singalong
      
    • Incredible Memory – In 2015 we went to Disneyland for the Diamond Anniversary of Disneyland and Stephanie and Shane went with us (and baby Lindsay did also). While we were there, we were in line for Peter Pan’s Flight and Shane tapped me on the shoulder and pointed, and not five feet away was Richard Sherman walking through the park. I was so gobsmacked that I didn’t even think to take a picture, call out to him, jump out of line, or anything. Eventually I remembered to close my mouth.
      
    
    
  • Sophie:
    
    • Sophie loves the music of the Sherman Brothers; she gave some insight into the soundtrack and referenced the first song on the album “The Sherman Brothers Songbook”, which is Tall Paul, sung by Annette Funicello. That song was the first big break for the Sherman Brothers, and made it all the way to #7 on the charts!
      
    
    
  • Listener Feedback:
    
    • We did get a little bit of feedback from the listeners in the Facebook Group. Kim, Chris, Chandler, Patti, Teresa, and Kait loved that we changed the topic to a tribute. In addition, we had these two comments:
      
      • Sheila wrote: “Just like Walt Liked I love feed the birds”
        
      • Chandler wrote this tribute in the group: “No matter the interview, no matter the question, his voice was always full of joy. The stories I’ve heard from other friends who actually got to meet him make me think he wanted to be your friend from the moment he met you. That’s the kind of person I want to be.”
        
      
      
    
    
  
  
• This Day in Disney History for June 3:
  
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• Disney Who’s Who Character
  
  • Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh
    
  
  
• A little bit of Walt
  
  • Here’s a quote that reminds me of Walt and of the Sherman Brothers: “Think beyond your lifetime if you want to accomplish something truly worthwhile.”– Walt Disney
    
  
  
• Coming Next Week: Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”
  

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