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| '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. | '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. | ||
| Born in ], Rose first came to prominence |
Born in ], Rose first came to prominence working as a comedy sketch writer with ] for a host of television variety shows, ultimately working with some regularity on the ] show. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting. | ||
| ] covered the song "]," |
] covered the song "]," a song with a melody suggested by Rose and written by ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was originally released by ] as the ] to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." 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 ] '']'' 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. | 1978's ''Roast Beef'' was produced by ] and recorded in a single take. | ||
| 2005 saw a |
2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covering Rose's work from 1968 through 1985. | ||
| ==Musical Style== | ==Musical Style== | ||
| 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 . |
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 . | ||
| 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 |
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 angry use of ]s. Hitler is referenced frequently on his web sites, in his posts. Many of his websites, such as deal with race and religion, using anti semitic and racial slurs. | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| ===Full Length Releases === | ===Full Length Releases, including home made releases === | ||
| *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961) | |||
| *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records) | |||
| *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | ||
| *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | ||
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| *''Roast Beef'' (1978, ]/Pacific Arts) | *''Roast Beef'' (1978, ]/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, 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) | |||
| ===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
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| *''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=== | |||
| *''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== | ==References== | ||
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| * Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | * Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | ||
| * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | ||
| * and are references to ] Jan-Feb 1973 Max Kansas City shows opening for Biff Rose. | |||
| * compliment Biff Rose. | * compliment Biff Rose. | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 21 September 2007
Paul "Biff" Rose is an American comedian and singer-songwriter.
Born in New Orleans, Rose first came to prominence working as a comedy sketch writer with George Carlin for a host of television variety shows, ultimately working with some regularity on the Mort Sahl show. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting.
David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart," a song with a melody suggested by Rose and written by Paul Williams, on his album Hunky Dory (1971). The song was originally released by Tiny Tim as the B-side to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips." Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone .
1978's Roast Beef was produced by Mike Nesmith and recorded in a single take.
2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covering Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.
Musical Style
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 hippie philosophy .
Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. He has introduced spoken word and rap elements into his songs; some recordings experiment with extended song forms and eccentric instrumentation. He makes angry use of racial stereotypes. Hitler is referenced frequently on his web sites, in his posts. Many of his websites, such as www.Jewmanity.com deal with race and religion, using anti semitic and racial slurs.
Discography
Full Length Releases, including home made releases
- The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah)
- Children of Light (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah)
- 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, downpatrecords/Pacific Arts)
- Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's (1979, downpatrecords/Pacific Arts)
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)
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.
- 2004 Paul Williams liner notes compliment Biff Rose.
External links
- One Biff Rose official website
- Another Biff Rose official website
- Here's another Biff Rose official website
- Biff Rose's message board Biff Rose's musings.