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'''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was also the ] to ]'s 1968 single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," in live performance . Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone . '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. ] recorded "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on '']'' (1971). This song was the ] to ]'s single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played Rose's, "Buzz the Fuzz," live occassionally . Other songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone .

⚫ Rose made 12 appearances on ] '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . He performed on '']'', '']'' , and ] ''Playboy After Dark'' . He emceed the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 . 1978's ''Roast Beef'' was produced by ] and recorded in a single take.

⚫ Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. His controversial use of negative ], as well as ] language in his official websites , have alienated former fans and music critic Mike Regenstrief . Though lauded by pundits, Rose's negative reviews go back as far as 1972, are as recent as this year and run the gamut from Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ''] to Michael Toland's review of 2005's Water records compilation.


⚫ Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose made 12 appearances on ] '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . He performed his songs on '']'', '']'' , and ] ''Playboy After Dark'' . He emceed the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 . 1978's ''Roast Beef'' was produced by ] and recorded in a single take.
⚫ Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. His controversial use of negative ] on his newer songs, as well as ] language in his official websites , have alienated some of his former fans and music critics .


2005 has seen two small ] labels reissue some of Rose's earlier work. A US CD gathers his Tetragrammaton releases, and a UK compilation issues some of Rose's recordings from 1968 through 1985. 2005 has seen two small ] labels reissue some of Rose's earlier work. A US CD gathers his Tetragrammaton releases, and a UK compilation issues some of Rose's recordings from 1968 through 1985.

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Biff Rose's self-titled 1970 album.

Paul "Biff" Rose is an American comedian and singer-songwriter. David Bowie recorded "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and Paul Williams, on Hunky Dory (1971). This song was the B-side to Tiny Tim's single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played Rose's, "Buzz the Fuzz," live occassionally . Other songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone .

Rose made 12 appearances on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. . He performed on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, American Bandstand , and Hugh Hefner's Playboy After Dark . He emceed the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 . 1978's Roast Beef was produced by Mike Nesmith and recorded in a single take.

Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. His controversial use of negative racial stereotypes, as well as anti-semitic language in his official websites , have alienated former fans and music critic Mike Regenstrief . Though lauded by pundits, Rose's negative reviews go back as far as 1972, are as recent as this year and run the gamut from Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ] to Michael Toland's review of 2005's Water records compilation.


2005 has seen two small indie (music) labels reissue some of Rose's earlier work. A US CD gathers his Tetragrammaton releases, and a UK compilation issues some of Rose's recordings from 1968 through 1985.

Officially Released

  • The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side (1968, Tetragrammaton)
  • Children of Light (1969, Tetragrammaton)
  • Biff Rose (1970, Buddah)
  • Half Live at the Bitter End (1971, Buddah)
  • Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ (1972, United Artists)
  • Hamburger Blues (1974, Sweet Jane Limited)
  • Roast Beef (1978, Down Pat/Pacific Arts)
  • Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's (1979, Pacific Arts)

Self Released

  • Biff, Cliff, and Warren (1961)
  • Banjo and Ballyhoo (1963, Angry Young Man Records)
  • Bone Again (1996, Fast Eddy)
  • The Elizabethan Period (2000, GoddessOne)
  • E-Stir Parade (2003, Wascals)
  • Live At The Earl Of Oldtown (recorded 1977, released 2003, Wascals)
  • The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger (2004, Wascals)

Singles

  • What's Gnawing At Me/Molly (1968, Tetragrammaton)
  • Buzz the Fuzz/Gentle People(1968, Tetragrammaton)
  • Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies (1969, Tetragrammaton, non-album single)
  • I Forgot to Tell You/The Captain(1970, Buddah)
  • Rudolph (1971, United Artists)
  • Garbage/Lord I Done Bumped Into You (1972, United Artists)

Out of Print Compilations

  • Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar (1962, Kimberly)
  • Put Your Hand in the Hand (mid 1970's, Pickwick)

In Print Compilations

  • The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock (EMI, 1996)
  • The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side/Children of Light (2005, Water Records)
  • Fill Your Heart With Biff Rose (2005 RPM Records)

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