Disney’s live-action The Jungle Book comes out on April 15th, and according to director Jon Favreau, Richard Sherman – one half of the duo who wrote most of the songs for the animated Jungle Book – has written new lyrics. And why not? The Sherman Brothers are one of the most successful songwriting teams of all time.
So test your knowledge of two of most iconic Disney figures in history – The Sherman Brothers. And don’t forget to also participate in the year’s Mouse Madness in which our readers pick the all-time best Sherman Brothers song in a single elimination tournament.
What was the name of the Sherman Brothers first hit song?
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What was Walt’s favorite Sherman Brother song?
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Which of the following IS a Sherman Brothers song?
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What Sherman Brothers song Won a Best Song Academy Award?
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Which of these Epcot songs was written by the Sherman Brothers
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What was the first theatrical Disney movie the Sherman Brothers did songs for?
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What state were the Sherman Brothers born in?
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Which Mouskateer sang Pineapple Princess?
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Which award have the Sherman Brothers not received?
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For what 2000 Disney film did the Sherman Brothers do the song score - their first Disney film in 28 years.
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What is the name of the documentary that chronicled their relationship?
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Who portrayed Bob Sherman in the 2013 film Saving Mr. Banks
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What film did Bob Sherman have a cameo in?
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Which of the following films did not have a song written by at least one of the Sherman Brothers?
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What is the name of the Sherman Brothers’ autobiography?
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