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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 ]. ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was also the ] to ]'s 1968 hit 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 . | ||
| Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose made |
Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose made several memorable appearances on ] '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . He also 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 work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. He has introduced spoken word and rap elements into his songs; some recordings experiment with extended song forms and eccentric instrumentation. He makes controversial use of racial stereotypes. In his web-based art, Christ and Hitler are referenced often, apparently as icons/personifications of good and evil. Music critic Mike Regenstreif has accused Rose of antisemitism in a chat group posting ; Rose explains that he is "pro-Jewish and Anti-Zionist." | |||
| Music critic Mike Regenstreif has described the lyrics of Rose's later songs as "hateful" and says that Rose's website, ww.biffrose.net has racial stereotypes and anti-semitic language. | |||
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2005 has seen a revival of label interest in Rose's work. A US CD re-releases his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covers Rose's work from 1968 through 1985. | ||
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==Discography== | ||
| ===LPs=== | |||
| *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961) | *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961) | ||
| *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records) | *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records) | ||
| *''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) | |||
| ===CDs=== | |||
| *''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy) | *''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy) | ||
| *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) | *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) | ||
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| ===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
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*''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) | *''Rudolph'' (1971, United Artists) | ||
| *''Garbage/Lord I Done Bumped Into You'' (1972, United Artists) | |||
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===Compilations=== | ||
| *''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' (1962, Kimberly) | *''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' (1962, Kimberly) | ||
| *''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' (mid 1970's, Pickwick) | *''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 Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' (EMI, 1996) | ||
| *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side/Children of Light'' (2005, Water Records) | *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side/Children of Light'' (2005, Water Records) | ||
| *''Fill Your Heart With Biff Rose'' (2005 RPM Records) | *''Fill Your Heart With Biff Rose'' (2005 RPM Records) | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 07:51, 4 January 2006
Paul "Biff" Rose is an American comedian and singer-songwriter. David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and Paul Williams, on his album Hunky Dory (1971). The song was also the B-side to Tiny Tim's 1968 hit 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 .
Following the release of 1968's The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side, Rose made several memorable appearances on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. . He also performed his songs 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 work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. He has introduced spoken word and rap elements into his songs; some recordings experiment with extended song forms and eccentric instrumentation. He makes controversial use of racial stereotypes. In his web-based art, Christ and Hitler are referenced often, apparently as icons/personifications of good and evil. Music critic Mike Regenstreif has accused Rose of antisemitism in a chat group posting ; Rose explains that he is "pro-Jewish and Anti-Zionist."
2005 has seen a revival of label interest in Rose's work. A US CD re-releases his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covers Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.
Discography
LPs
- Biff, Cliff, and Warren (1961)
- Banjo and Ballyhoo (1963, Angry Young Man Records)
- 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)
CDs
- 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)
Compilations
- Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar (1962, Kimberly)
- Put Your Hand in the Hand (mid 1970's, Pickwick)
- 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)
References
- Promotion for the Water Records Compilation includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore.
- 2005 Interview in Bay Guardian by Kimberly Chun
- Reviews of Biff's albums 1968-1970
- Robert Christgau column, Esquire, Apr. 1969, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance.
- Robert Christgau review of Half Live at the Bitter End comedy album, further commentary on "Tonight Show" appearances, 1971.
- Biff Rose Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ
- Biff Rose Richie Unterberger's biography on allmusic.com.
- Here and here are references to Bruce Springsteen's Jan-Feb 1973 Max Kansas City shows opening for Biff Rose.
- 2004 Paul Williams liner notes compliment Biff Rose.
Links
- Biff Rose's official website
- Biff Rose's message board Biff Rose's musings.