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'''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was also the ] to ]'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 . '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. ] covered the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was also the ] to ]'s 1968 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 ] '']'' 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 12 appearances on ] '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . He 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. 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 . 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 two small ] labels reissue some of Rose's earlier work. A US CD gathers his Tetragrammaton releases, and a UK compilation issues some of Rose's recordings 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=== ===Self released===
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*''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals) *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals)


===non-album singles=== ===Singles===

*''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) *''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, Tetragrammaton)
*''Rudolph'' (1971, United Artists) *''Rudolph'' (1971, United Artists)


===Compilations=== ===Out of Print 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)

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


Revision as of 20:00, 4 January 2006

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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 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 12 appearances on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. . He 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 two small indie (music) labels reissue some of Rose's earlier work. A US CD gathers his Tetragrammaton releases, and a UK compilation issues some of Rose's recordings from 1968 through 1985.

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)

Singles

  • Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies (1969, Tetragrammaton)
  • Rudolph (1971, 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

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