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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.


Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. He uses ] in his lyrics and employs ] and ] language throughout his websites. Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. There is strong language in his lyrics, and he makes controversial use of ].


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=

⚫ ==Discography==


===Commercial albums=== ===Commercial albums===
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*''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne)
*''E-Stir Parade'' (2003, Wascals) *''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) *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals)



===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)
*''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' (EMI, 1996) *''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' (EMI, 1996)


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* , Esquire, Apr. 1969, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance. * , Esquire, Apr. 1969, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance.
* , aired 4/13/69. * , aired 4/13/69.
* , August 1-3, 1969.
* , aired 11/5/69.
* , aired 1/24/70.
* , July 4th weekend, 1970.
* Later , aired 12/11/70.
* of ''Half Live at the Bitter End'' comedy album, further commentary on "Tonight Show" appearances, 1971.
* , Sep 25th 1971, ] * , Sep 25th 1971, ]
* 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.
* includes Rose songs "What's Gnawing At Me" and "Molly." * includes Rose songs "What's Gnawing At Me" and "Molly."
* covers Biff Rose song "Molly." * covers Biff Rose song "Molly."

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Biff Rose's self-titled 1970 album.

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. There is strong language in his lyrics, and he makes controversial use of racial stereotypes.

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)
  • The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger (2004, Wascals)

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)

References

Links

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