- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- February 8, 1937
- Place of Birth
- Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
- Died
- February 5, 1989
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 con…
Filmography
movieThe Scripted Muppet Caper
2025 · Songs, Original Music Composer
movieRaggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
2021 · Music
movieStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021 · Self (archive footage)
movieSesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020 · Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012 · Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012 · Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009 · Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
2009 · Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 · Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997 · Songs
movieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Original Music Composer
movieGetting Ready to Read
1992 · Music, Songs
movieSing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990 · Self (archive footage), Original Music Composer
movieSesame Street: Dance Along!
1990 · Songs
tvShining Time Station
1989 · Main Title Theme Composer
movieMadeline
1988 · Original Music Composer
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
movieKingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
1986 · Music
movieRag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
1986 · Self
movieSesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
1986 · Music
movieCabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
1984 · Music, Songs
movieThe Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982 · Original Music Composer
movieThe Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
1982 · Music
movieThe Great Muppet Caper
1981 · Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited), Original Music Composer, Songs
movieDennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
1981 · Music
moviePontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980 · Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
movieA Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979 · Songs
moviePeeping Times
1978 · Music
movieHalloween Is Grinch Night
1977 · Music
movieRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977 · Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited), Original Music Composer, Music Arranger, Lyricist, Music Director, Songs
movieNashville
1975 · Original Music Composer
movieOut to Lunch
1974 · Music, Songs
movieMaurie
1973 · Original Music Composer
movieSavages
1972 · Original Music Composer
movieThe Possession of Joel Delaney
1972 · Music Director, Original Music Composer
movieTales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
1971 · Original Music Composer
movieThe Great Santa Claus Switch
1970 · Original Music Composer, Songs
movieThis Way to Sesame Street
1969 · Music Director
movieHey Cinderella!
1969 · Original Music Composer
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
movieRun, Run
1965 · Music
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self