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 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.
Sound 38
2020s
- 2025
The Scripted Muppet Caper
Songs, Original Music Composer
- 2021
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
Music
- 2020
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Original Music Composer
2010s
- 2019
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Songs
- 2012
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
Original Music Composer
- 2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Songs
- 1993
- 1992
Getting Ready to Read
Music, Songs
- 1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Dance Along!
Songs
1980s
- 1989
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
Original Music Composer
Shining Time Station
Main Title Theme Composer
- 1988
Madeline
Original Music Composer
- 1986
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Music
- 1984
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
Music, Songs
- 1982
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Original Music Composer
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
Music
- 1981
Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
Music
- 1980
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Music
1970s
- 1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Songs
- 1978
Peeping Times
Music
- 1977
Halloween Is Grinch Night
Music
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Original Music Composer, Music Arranger, Songs, Music Director
- 1975
- 1974
Out to Lunch
Songs, Music
- 1973
Maurie
Original Music Composer
- 1972
Savages
Original Music Composer
The Possession of Joel Delaney
Music Director, Original Music Composer
- 1971
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Original Music Composer
- 1970
The Great Santa Claus Switch
Original Music Composer, Songs
1960s
- 1969
This Way to Sesame Street
Music Director
Hey Cinderella!
Original Music Composer
- 1965
Run, Run
Music
Acted in 3
1980s
- 1981
- 1980
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
1970s
- 1977
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Wrote 1
1970s
- 1977
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Lyricist
Appearances5
1990s
- 1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1986
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Self
