The Sherman Brothers went on to win two Oscars for Mary Poppins several years later. It was rumored that the song was about Paul Anka, but Anka denied this, saying that he was not tall. (Source: A&E Biography on Annette Funicello.)
The Sherman Brothers won two Oscars for their work on the musical "Mary Poppins," and there were rumors that the song in question was inspired by Paul Anka. However, Anka denied these claims, stating he wasn't tall. (Source: A&E Biography on Annette Funicello.)