Joe Raposo

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
    Place of birth
    Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
    Birthday
    2/8/1937
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
10
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
7.4
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
7.3
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
10
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
6.7
Logo
Wynk Movies
Language: