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Joe Raposo

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American composer (1937-1989)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1937 to 1989 · aged 51
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Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH 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".

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1989Primetime Emmy Award
1974Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album
1973Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album
1970Primetime Emmy Award

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Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH 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". 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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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 1989 · aged 51
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10 languages

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