About Joe Raposo
Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (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). == Early life and education == Raposo was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the only child of Joseph Soares Raposo and Maria "Sarah" da Ascenção Vitorino Raposo, who immigrated to the U.S. from São Miguel (Azores), Portugal. Within his family, he was known by the nickname "Sonny". His father, Joseph Sr., was a musician proficient in classical guitar, violin, flute, and piano, and also worked as a music teacher. He was Raposo’s first music instructor.
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