Joe Raposo

(1937-1989)

American composer

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Joseph Guilherme Raposo, (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer and songwriter. He is best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, and several notable songs, including "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for other television shows including The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. Additionally, he composed scores for three Dr. Seuss television specials produced by 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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Born	Joseph Guilherme Raposo 8 February 1937 Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Died	5 February 1989 (aged 51) Bronxville, New York, USA
Zodiac	Aquarius
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