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| '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. | '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. | ||
| Born in ], Rose first came to prominence as a ] on ]'s tv show, with ]. He eventually turned his focus to music, and] covered the song "Fill Your Heart" on his record '']'', the music and lyrics of which were written by ] with Rose collaborating on the melody. This song was the ] to ]'s single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," in one live performance . Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone . | Born in ], Rose first came to prominence as a ] on ]'s tv show, with ]. He eventually turned his focus to music, and ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart" on his record '']'', the music and lyrics of which were written by ] with Rose collaborating on the melody. This song was the ] to ]'s single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," in one live performance . Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone . | ||
| Rose was a sometime guest on ] '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . Rose was also a guest or performed on '']'', '']'' , and ] ''Playboy After Dark'' . He emceed the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 . | Rose was a sometime guest on ] '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . Rose was also a guest or performed on '']'', '']'' , and ] ''Playboy After Dark'' . He emceed the Atlantic City Pop Festival of 1969 , and the Atlanta Pop Festival of 1970 . | ||
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| ==Musical Style== | ==Musical Style== | ||
| Rose's later work is much different from that of his |
Rose's later work is much different from that of his first few records. Where those earlier works were piano based, and lyrics followed in the tradition of ], who Rose returned again and again for lyrics, the newer recordings include piano ramblings and the negative use of ] On one of Rose's official websites, ] is targeted , resulting in accusations that Rose practices ] . | ||
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| ===Out of Print Compilations=== | ===Out of Print Compilations=== | ||
| *''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' |
*''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' (1962, Kimberly) | ||
| *''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' |
*''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' (mid 1970's, Pickwick) | ||
| ===In Print Compilations=== | ===In Print Compilations=== | ||
| *''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' |
*''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 Thom Moore. | |||
| * San Francisco free weekly piece by Kimberly Chun | * San Francisco free weekly piece by Kimberly Chun | ||
| * | * | ||
| * , reviews an early Tonight Show appearance. | * , reviews an early Tonight Show appearance. | ||
| * |
* . | ||
| * review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | * review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | ||
| * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | ||
| * and |
* and Springsteen show with Biff Rose. | ||
| * talks of Biff Rose. | * talks of Biff Rose. | ||
Revision as of 01:07, 22 January 2006
Paul "Biff" Rose is an American Television Writer and singer-songwriter.
Born in New Orleans, Rose first came to prominence as a writer on Mort Sahl's tv show, with George Carlin. He eventually turned his focus to music, and David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart" on his record Hunky Dory, the music and lyrics of which were written by Paul Williams with Rose collaborating on the melody. This song was the B-side to Tiny Tim's single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," in one live performance . Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone .
Rose was a sometime guest on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. . Rose was also a guest or performed 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 recorded by Mike Nesmith in a single take and has been described as violent piano improvisation .
2005 saw 2 small indie (music) labels release compilations . A US, CD gathered his Tetragrammaton output, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.
Musical Style
Rose's later work is much different from that of his first few records. Where those earlier works were piano based, and lyrics followed in the tradition of Joseph Newman, who Rose returned again and again for lyrics, the newer recordings include piano ramblings and the negative use of Racist Stereotypes On one of Rose's official websites, Judaism is targeted , resulting in accusations that Rose practices antisemitism .
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 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
- 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)
- 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 Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side/Children of Light (2005, Water Records)
- Fill Your Heart With Biff Rose (2005 RPM Records)
References
- 2005 Interview in Bay GuardianSan Francisco free weekly piece by Kimberly Chun
- Reviews of Biff's albums 1968-1970
- Robert Christgau column, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance.
- Robert Christgau review.
- Biff Rose review of 1972 album Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ
- Biff Rose Richie Unterberger's biography on allmusic.com.
- Here and Springsteen show with Biff Rose.
- 2004 Paul Williams liner notes talks of Biff Rose.
Links
- One Biff Rose official website
- Another Biff Rose official website
- Here's another Biff Rose official website
- And one more Biff Rose official website
- Biff Rose's message board Biff Rose's musings.