
Joe Raposo
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- February 8, 1937
- Died
- February 5, 1989
- Birthplace
- Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
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.
Filmography

The Scripted Muppet Caper 2025
Songs, Original Music Composer

Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure 2021
Music

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street 2021
as 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
as 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
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure 1986
Music

Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R. 1986
as 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
as Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited), Original Music Composer, Songs

Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother 1981
Music

Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? 1980
as 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
as 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
Credits from TMDB.