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| 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. | 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. | ||
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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 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. | 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== | ==Discography== | ||
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===Commercial albums=== | ||
| ⚫ | *''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) | ||
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===Self released=== | ||
| ⚫ | *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961) | ||
| ⚫ | *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records) | ||
| *''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy) | *''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy) | ||
| *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) | *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) | ||
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| *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals) | *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals) | ||
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===non-album singles=== | ||
| *''What's Gnawing At Me/Molly'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | |||
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*''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, 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) | |||
| ===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) | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 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 later work differs from his early recordings. His controversial use of negative racial stereotypes on his newer songs, as well as anti-semitic language in his official websites , have alienated some of his former fans and music critics .
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
Commercial albums
- 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)
non-album singles
- Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies (1969, Tetragrammaton)
- Rudolph (1971, 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.