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Joe Raposo

Sound · Born February 8, 1937 · Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

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).

Movies with Joe Raposo

• The Great Muppet Caper (1981) — Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited)
• Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) — Self (archive footage)
• Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) — Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
• Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) — Self (archive footage)
• Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980) — Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
• Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R. (1986) — Self