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).
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Movies (40)
The Scripted Muppet Caper
2025 · Songs, Original Music Composer
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
2021 · Music
Los Amigos del Barrio: Cómo llegamos a Plaza Sésamo
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020 · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
2019 · Songs
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012 · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012 · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009 · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
2009 · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997 · Songs
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Original Music Composer
Getting Ready to Read
1992 · Music, Songs
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990 · Self (archive footage), Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Dance Along!
1990 · Songs
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
1989 · Original Music Composer
Madeline
1988 · Original Music Composer
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
1986 · Music
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
1986 · Self
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
1986 · Music
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
1984 · Music, Songs
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982 · Original Music Composer
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
1982 · Music
The Great Muppet Caper
1981 · Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited), Original Music Composer, Songs
Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
1981 · Music
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980 · Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice), Music
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979 · Songs
Peeping Times
1978 · Music
Halloween Is Grinch Night
1977 · Music
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977 · Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited), Original Music Composer, Music Arranger, Lyricist, Music Director, Songs
Nashville
1975 · Original Music Composer
Out to Lunch
1974 · Music, Songs
Maurie
1973 · Original Music Composer
Savages
1972 · Original Music Composer
The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972 · Music Director, Original Music Composer
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
1971 · Original Music Composer
The Great Santa Claus Switch
1970 · Original Music Composer, Songs
This Way to Sesame Street
1969 · Music Director
Hey Cinderella!
1969 · Original Music Composer
Run, Run
1965 · Music
