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Revision as of 07:46, 19 December 2005 view sourceJonah Ayers (talk | contribs)325 edits fixed POV removed POV material, cleaned up links- he's got more links than Jimi Hendrix, that's ridiculous.← Previous edit Revision as of 07:50, 19 December 2005 view source Jonah Ayers (talk | contribs)325 edits no proof of comedian status really. He's a musician. long and short of it.Next edit →
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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 recorded by ] in 1968 hit single. Bowie played Rose songs in his live performances. Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone. '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ]. ] recorded the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was recorded by ] in 1968 . Bowie played Rose songs in his live performances. Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone.


Rose appeared on ] '']''. He was a guest 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 ]. Rose appeared on ] '']''. He was a guest 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 ].


Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. There is ] language found on his websites, and his newer lyrics make negative and controversial use of ]. Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. There is ] language found on his websites, and his newer lyrics make negative and controversial use of ].
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===Self released=== ===Self released===
*''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961)
*''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records)
*''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy) *''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy)
*''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)


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


Revision as of 07:50, 19 December 2005

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Biff Rose's self-titled 1970 album.

Paul "Biff" Rose is an American singer-songwriter. David Bowie recorded the song "Fill Your Heart", co-written by Rose and Paul Williams, on his album Hunky Dory (1971). The song was recorded by Tiny Tim in 1968 . Bowie played Rose songs in his live performances. Other Rose songs were covered by John Denver and Pat Boone.

Rose appeared on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show. He was a guest 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.

Rose's later work differs from his early recordings. There is anti-semitic language found on his websites, and his newer lyrics make negative and controversial use of racial stereotypes.

2005 has seen more new re-releases of Rose's back catalog.

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

  • Bone Again (1996, Fast Eddy)
  • The Elizabethan Period (2000, GoddessOne)
  • E-Stir Parade (2003, Wascals)
  • The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger (2004, Wascals)

non-album singles

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

Compilations

  • Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar (1962, Kimberly)
  • The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock (EMI, 1996)

References

Links

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