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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 a song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and Paul Williams, on Hunky Dory (1971). The music was written by Rose, and the lyrics were written by Williams, and the song was the B-side to Tiny Tim'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 The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. . He performed his songs on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, American Bandstand , and Hugh Hefner's Playboy After Dark . He was the emcee for the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and again at the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 .

1978's Roast Beef was said to be produced by Mike Nesmith though it was recorded in one take, therefore needing little production.

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

As of 2005 the easiest found recordings of Rose's were two separate, small indie (music) label compilations. 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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