Joseph Guilherme Raposo, a renowned American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, was born on February 8, 1937, and passed away on February 5, 1989. He is most famously recognized for his incredible work on the beloved children's television series Sesame Street, where he penned the iconic theme song, as well as timeless classics like "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie", and "Sing", which later became a top-three hit for The Carpenters.
Raposo's remarkable talent extended far beyond Sesame Street, as he also crafted music for various television shows, including The Electric Company, Shining Time Station, and the popular sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their memorable theme songs.
Moreover, Raposo collaborated with DePatie-Freleng Enterprises to compose music for three Dr. Seuss TV specials, specifically Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977),Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980),and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982).
