Joe Raposo Musical artist

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was a Portuguese American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, 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" and "C is for Cookie". 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 the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises such as Halloween Is Grinch Night, Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 08, 1937
Birth place	Fall River Massachusetts , Massachusetts
Date of death	February 05, 1989
Place of death	Bronxville New York , New York

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Musical artist

Career started	1965
Career ended	1989
associated musical artist	Tom Lehrer Nile Rodgers Clark Gesner
Background	Solo singer
genre	Blues Jazz
instrument	Keyboard instrument Singing