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

**Motion picture screenplays

**Stage musicals

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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

Annie Awards

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

Disney

Golden Globes

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

Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Motion Picture or Television Show” for 1972 Nominated Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Children’s Show” for Snoopy Come Home

Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Children’s Show” for 1974 Nominated Grammy in the category of “Best Original Score for a Musical Show” for Over Here!

Laurel Awards

Moscow Film Festival

1973 First Place Award in the category of “Best Music” for Tom Sawyer

National Medal of Arts

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