Joe Raposo

Personal Info

  • Known ForSound
  • GenderMale
  • Birthday1937-02-08
  • Day of Death1989-02-05 (51 years)
  • Place of BirthFall River, Massachusetts, United States
  • Also Known AsJoseph Guilherme Raposo

Joe Raposo

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...Read More