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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)

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