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Biff in the late 70's
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Biff Rose 1996.
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Biff circa 2000.
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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 Hunky Dory (1971). The song was also the B-side to Tiny Tim's 1968 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 12 appearances on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. . He hasperformed 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 newer work differs from his early recordings. Much of it contains racial stereotypes, and on one official website, Judaism is targeted. . An onlione chat group has accused Rose of antisemitism in a chat group posting ; Rose denies the anti-semitic charge.

Two compilations of his earlier recordings were released in 2005, on separate, small indie (music) labels. A US CD re-releases his Tetragrammaton output, and a UK compilation collects songs from 1968 up to 1985.

Discography

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 live to tape recording)
  • Banjo and Ballyhoo (1963, self released home recording, Angry young man recordings)
  • Bone Again (1996, released on cdr byFast Eddy)
  • The Elizabethan Period (2000, released on cdr by GoddessOne)
  • E-Stir Parade (2003, released on cdr by Wascals record shop)
  • Live At The Earl Of Oldtown (recorded 1977, released 2003, released on cdr by Wascals record shop)
  • The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger (2004, released on cdr by Wascals record shop)

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)

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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