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Paul "Biff" Rose is an American comedian and singer-songwriter.

Biography

Born in New Orleans, Rose began his career as a standup comedian, profiled in Time magazine in 1965. In 1966 he moved to Hollywood, working as a comedy sketch writer with George Carlin for television variety shows, including the Mort Sahl show. Eventually, Rose moved on to songwriting.

David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart," written by Biff Rose and Paul Williams, on his album Hunky Dory (1971), making it Rose's most well known song. It was originally released by Tiny Tim as the B-side to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips.". Rose was instrumental in giving Williams his start in music; Paul Williams wrote in the liner notes of his greatest hits package Evergreens – The Best of the A&M Years (2004) that Rose was Williams first songwriting collaborator and ultimately, his connection to A&M Records, by getting Williams a meeting with publisher Chuck Kaye. Besides "Fill Your Heart", another song Rose and Williams collaborated on was "I'll Walk Away" from Rose's third eponymous record, with Rose again writing the music and Williams the lyrics.

Bowie played another Rose song, "Buzz the Fuzz," in his early live performance, as can be heard in his 'Live at Aylesbury Friars Club' 1971. In between singing Rose's "Fill Your Heart" and "Buzz the Fuzz", Bowie can be heard talking about Biff and praising his songwriting and the humor therein.

Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver ("Molly") 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. Rose performed his songs ("Gentle People" and "Myrtle's Pies") on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, the footage of which can be seen on Youtube. He also appeared on other popular programs of the day such as 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.

Musical style

Rose's work usually consists of piano and voice without much other adornment, although his first three albums have orchestration and sometimes a full band. His lyrics are often humorous and irreverent. He has a sophisticated and early 20th century style of piano playing, sometimes described as "Old World."

Discography

Full Length 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 Buddha)
  • Children of Light (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddha)
  • Biff Rose (1970, Buddha)
  • Half Live at the Bitter End (1971, Buddha)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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, Buddha)
  • Rudolph (1971, 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 1970s, 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

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  10. Log in om een reactie te plaatsen. (2009-07-22). "Gentle People". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
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  12. "BR's Classic Rock Photos - Atlantic City Pop Festival". E-rockworld.com. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
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