Meeting Richard Sherman

I had the awesome opportunity to visit the archives as a D23 media guest.  In addition to learning about all the fantastic D23 events coming up, I also was able to rub shoulders with several Disney legends and luminaries such as Alice Davis, Dickie Jones, Floyd Norman and Richard Sherman.

We all were fortunate to have Richard Sherman sit down at Walt's piano and play some tunes.  This is the same piano that the Sherman Brothers used to showcase their new tunes for Walt in his working office.  This piano for many years was seen inside the Opera House on Main Street at Disneyland.

Richard Sherman played for us the music to Feed the Birds, followed by a sing-along of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.  Lastly, he played Chimpanzoo, a song cut from Mary Poppins prior to production.

After the performance and after many of the guests left, I approached him for a photo and some small talk.  I told him how much I enjoyed the documentary "The Boys" about he and Robert's relationship.  I also expressed my appreciation for the legendary music he created over years.  He mentioned how special it was to work at the studio during Walt's time. "It felt like a family," he said.  To say it was a magical moment is an understatement.  All of the invited luminaries seemed truly happy to be recognized.  Their group photo will appear in an upcoming issue of the D23 Magazine.