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⚫ '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. ] covered a song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on '']'' (1971). The music was written by Rose, and the lyrics were written by Williams, and the song was the ] to ]'s single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie on one occasion played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," in live performance . Both John Denver and Pat Boone have recorded Biff Rose songs.


⚫ Rose made semi regular appearances on '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . He performed his songs on '']'', '']'' , and ] ''Playboy After Dark'' . He was the emcee for the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and again at the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 .


⚫ '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on his album '']'' (1971). The music was written by Rose and the lyrics were written by Williams, this 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 .
⚫ 1978's ''Roast Beef'' was said to be produced by ] though it was recorded in one take, therefore needing little production.


⚫ 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 .
Much of Rose's later creative output contains ], and on one official website, ] is targeted. . An online chat group has accused Rose of ] in a chat group posting ; It is said that Rose denies the charge.


⚫ 1978's ''Roast Beef'' was produced by ] and recorded in a single take.
As of 2005 the easiest found recordings of Rose's were two separate, small ] label compilations. A US CD re-releases his Tetragrammaton output, and a UK compilation collects songs from 1968 up to 1985.

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. .

2005 saw a revival of label interest in Rose's work. A US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.


==Discography== ==Discography==


===Officially Released=== ===LPs===
⚫ *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961)
⚫ *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records)
*''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton)
*''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton)
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*''Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's'' (1979, Pacific Arts) *''Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's'' (1979, Pacific Arts)


===Self Released=== ===CDs===
*''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy)
⚫ *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961 live to tape recording)
*''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne)
⚫ *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, self released home recording, Angry young man recordings)
*''Bone Again'' (1996, released on cdr byFast Eddy) *''E-Stir Parade'' (2003, Wascals)
*''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, released on cdr by GoddessOne) *''Live At The Earl Of Oldtown'' (recorded 1977, released 2003, Wascals)
⚫ *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals)
*''E-Stir Parade'' (2003, released on cdr by Wascal's Wecord & Stuff)
*''Live At The Earl Of Oldtown'' (recorded 1977, released 2003, released on cdr by Wascal's Wecord & Stuff)
⚫ *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, released on cdr by Wascal's Wecords & Stuff)


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


===Out of Print Compilations=== ===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)
⚫ *''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' (EMI, 1996)

===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) *''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==


* Promotion for the bio of Biff Rose by ]. * Promotion for the includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore.
* 2005 piece by Kimberly Chun * by Kimberly Chun
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* , review of an early Biff Rose Tonight Show appearance. * , Esquire, Apr. 1969, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance.
* ''Half Live at the Bitter End'' album * of ''Half Live at the Bitter End'' comedy album, further commentary on "Tonight Show" appearances, 1971.
* Richie Unterberger's review of Rose's ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' * Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ''
* Entry on ]. * Richie Unterberger's biography on ].
* reference to Bruce Springsteen shows opening for Biff Rose. * and are references to ] Jan-Feb 1973 Max Kansas City shows opening for Biff Rose.
* Paul Williams on Biff Rose. * compliment Biff Rose.


==Links== ==Links==
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Biff in the late 70's.
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Biff with "body-painting" cover photo for "The Elizabethan Period" CD, circa 2000.
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Biff Rose 1996.
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Biff Rose circa 1970


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 music was written by Rose and the lyrics were written by Williams, this 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. .

2005 saw a revival of label interest in Rose's work. A US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered 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

Links

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