Joe Raposo
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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
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movieThe Scripted Muppet Caper
2025
Songs, Original Music Composer
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 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
Original Music Composer
tvShining Time Station
1989
Main Title Theme Composer
movieMadeline
1988
Original Music Composer
movieCabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
1984
Music, Songs
movieThe Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982
Original Music Composer
movieThe Great Muppet Caper
1981
Songs, Original Music Composer
movieRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
Original Music Composer, Music Arranger, Songs, Music Director
movieNashville
1975
Original Music Composer
movieOut to Lunch
1974
Songs, Music
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
movieRun, Run
1965
Music
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movieStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieSing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Great Muppet Caper
1981
Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited)
moviePontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980
Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
movieRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
