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⚫ Biff Rose is an American singer/songwriter.


⚫ Paul 'Biff' Rose worked as a comedy writer in the early sixties. By ] he had landed in Hollywood, working primarily as a sketch writer for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose took up with the songwriting he developed during his youth growing up in ]. A song co-written with ], Fill Your Heart, was recorded by both ], and ].
⚫ Biff Rose is an American singer/songwriter/comedian.


⚫ In the meantime, Rose began writing lyrics & marrying them to the ] like sounds he produced on the ]. Much of Rose's music was comedic, often prodding the political climate of the time. He appeared on ]'s "]" 12 times.
⚫ Paul 'Biff' Rose first came to some level of renown through his work as a comedian in the early sixties. By 1966 he had landed in Hollywood, working primarily as a comedy sketch writer for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose took up with the songwriting he had developed during his youth growing up in ]. A song co-written with ], Fill Your Heart, was recorded as a b side and an album track, for ], and ], respectively.


⚫ ]'s ] label released his solo debut in ]. Rose also recorded albums for ], ], and the ] label. He returned to music in ]. He has since released three other disks.
⚫ In the meantime, Rose began writing his own lyrics and marrying them to the carnival-esque sounds he produced on the piano. Much of Rose's music tended towards his comedic side, with which he often prodded the political climate of the time. He appeared on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" frequently throughout 1968-70.

⚫ ]'s ] label released Rose's ,"The Thorn In Mrs. Rose's Side" in 1968 followed by "Children of Light" in 1969. Rose also recorded albumsfor ], ], and the ] label.


Rose released the Bone Again cd in 1996, and continues to record.

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Biff Rose is an American singer/songwriter.

Paul 'Biff' Rose worked as a comedy writer in the early sixties. By 1966 he had landed in Hollywood, working primarily as a sketch writer for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose took up with the songwriting he developed during his youth growing up in New Orleans. A song co-written with Paul Williams, Fill Your Heart, was recorded by both Tiny Tim, and David Bowie.

In the meantime, Rose began writing lyrics & marrying them to the carnival like sounds he produced on the piano. Much of Rose's music was comedic, often prodding the political climate of the time. He appeared on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" 12 times.

Bill Cosby's Tetragrammaton label released his solo debut in 1968. Rose also recorded albums for United Artists, Pacific Arts, and the Buddha label. He returned to music in 1996. He has since released three other disks.

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