Joe Raposo

Joe Raposo

Known for

Music and sound

Born

February 8, 1937

Birthplace

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Died

February 5, 1989 (aged 51)

Biography

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 Nig...

Best known work

Nashville
Nashville
1975
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
Halloween Is Grinch Night
Halloween Is Grinch Night
1977
The Possession of Joel Delaney
The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
1982
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Savages
Savages
1972

Filmography

  1. 2025

    The Scripted Muppet Caper

    Songs, Original Music Composer

  2. 2021

  3. 2021

  4. 2020

    Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

    Original Music Composer

  5. 2019

  6. 2012

  7. 2012

  8. 2009

  9. 2009

  10. 2004

  11. 1997

  12. 1993

  13. 1992

  14. 1990

    Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

    as Self (archive footage), Original Music Composer

  15. 1990

  16. 1989

  17. 1989

    Shining Time StationTV

    Main Title Theme Composer

  18. 1988

    Madeline

    Original Music Composer

  19. 1986

  20. 1986

  21. 1986

  22. 1984

  23. 1982

    The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

    Original Music Composer

  24. 1982

  25. 1981

    The Great Muppet Caper

    as Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited), Songs, Original Music Composer

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