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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 |
Born in ], Rose first came to prominence as a television writer working as a comedy sketch writer with ] for a host of television variety shows, ultimately finding work on the ] show. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting. | ||
| ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart", |
] covered the song "Fill Your Heart",on his album '']'' (1971). The song was written by ] and based on a melody by Rose. The song was originally released by ] as the ] to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," once in live performance . His songs were also covered by John Denver and Pat Boone . | ||
| Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose made |
Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose made some 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 |
1978's ''Roast Beef'' was recorded by ] in a single take and has been described as," violent piano improvisation." . | ||
| ⚫ | 2005 saw two small ] labels release compilations . One CD, released in the United States gathered his Tetragrammaton output, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985. | ||
| ⚫ | 2005 saw |
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| ==Musical Style== | ==Musical Style== | ||
| Rose's later work is different in how it was created, as well as how it was recorded, and also deals with much more mercurial issues than 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 an offficial website of Rose's, ] is targeted , resulting in accusations that Rose practices ] . | |||
| Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more heavily orchestrated numbers. His lyrics have been described as romantic and humorous, while promoting a left-wing ] philosophy . His piano-playing has been described as jaunty, reminiscent of pre-] Broadway ]. | |||
| Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. He has introduced spoken word and ] elements into his songs; some recordings experiment with extended song forms and eccentric instrumentation. He makes controversial use of ]s. In his web-based art, Christ and Hitler are referenced often, apparently as icons/personifications of good and evil. Many of his websites, such as , openly deal with race and religion. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being ] and ] . It is said that Rose denies the charge. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| ===Officially Released=== | |||
| ===Full Length Releases === | |||
| ⚫ | *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | ||
| ⚫ | *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961) | ||
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*''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) | ||
| ⚫ | *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton |
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| *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | |||
| *''Biff Rose'' (1970, Buddah) | *''Biff Rose'' (1970, Buddah) | ||
| *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) | *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) | ||
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| *''Roast Beef'' (1978, Down Pat/Pacific Arts) | *''Roast Beef'' (1978, Down Pat/Pacific Arts) | ||
| *''Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's'' (1979, Pacific Arts) | *''Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's'' (1979, Pacific Arts) | ||
| ⚫ | *''Bone Again'' (1996, |
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| ===Self Released=== | |||
| ⚫ | *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) | ||
| ⚫ | *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961 live to tape recording) | ||
| *''E-Stir Parade'' (2003, Wascals) | |||
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*''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, self released home recording, Angry young man recordings) | ||
| ⚫ | *''Bone Again'' (1996, released on cdr byFast Eddy) | ||
| ⚫ | *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, |
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| ⚫ | *''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=== | ===Singles=== | ||
| *''What's Gnawing At Me/Molly'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | *''What's Gnawing At Me/Molly'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | ||
| *''Buzz the Fuzz/Gentle People'' |
*''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'' |
*''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) | ||
| ===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) | ||
| ⚫ | *''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' |
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| ===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 |
*''Fill Your Heart With Biff Rose'' (2005 RPM Records) | ||
| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
| * Promotion for the includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore. | |||
| * by Kimberly Chun | * San Francisco free weekly piece by Kimberly Chun | ||
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* , reviews an early Tonight Show appearance. | ||
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* . | ||
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* review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | ||
| * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | ||
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* and Springsteen show with Biff Rose. | ||
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* talks of Biff Rose. | ||
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==External Links== | ||
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| * Biff Rose's musings. | * Biff Rose's musings. | ||
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Revision as of 03:48, 30 January 2006
Paul "Biff" Rose is an American American Television Writer and singer-songwriter.
Born in New Orleans, Rose first came to prominence as a television writer working as a comedy sketch writer with George Carlin for a host of television variety shows, ultimately finding work on the Mort Sahl show. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting.
David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart",on his album Hunky Dory (1971). The song was written by Paul Williams and based on a melody by Rose. The song was originally released by Tiny Tim as the B-side to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," once in live performance . His songs were also covered by John Denver and Pat Boone .
Following the release of 1968's The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side, Rose made some appearances on 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 recorded by Mike Nesmith in a single take and has been described as," violent piano improvisation." . 2005 saw two small indie (music) labels release compilations . One CD, released in the United States gathered his Tetragrammaton output, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.
Musical Style
Rose's later work is different in how it was created, as well as how it was recorded, and also deals with much more mercurial issues than 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 an offficial website of Rose's, 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.
External 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.