Joe Raposo

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for three Dr. Seuss TV specials in collaboration with the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises: Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977), Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980), and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Raposo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- 1937-02-08 · Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
- Died
- 1989-02-05
Known for
- Nashville (1975) — Original Music Composer
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) — Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited)
- Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977) — Music
- The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972) — Music Director
- The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982) — Music
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) — Self (archive footage)
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) — Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) — Self - Guest
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self
- Savages (1972) — Original Music Composer
- Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971) — Original Music Composer
- Shining Time Station (1989) — Main Title Theme Composer
- The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) — Original Music Composer
- Hey Cinderella! (1969) — Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997) — Songs
- The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982) — Original Music Composer