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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 |
'''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. | ||
| 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 ]. | ||
| 2005 has seen |
2005 has seen more new re-releases of Rose's back catalog. | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | ||
| *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) | *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) | ||
| *''Biff Rose'' |
*''Biff Rose'' (1970, Buddah) | ||
| *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) | *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) | ||
| *''Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ'' (1972, United Artists) | *''Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ'' (1972, United Artists) | ||
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| *''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) | *''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, Tetragrammaton) | ||
| *''Rudolph'' |
*''Rudolph'' (1971, United Artists) | ||
| ===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
| *''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' |
*''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' (1962, Kimberly) | ||
| *''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' |
*''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' (mid 1970's, Pickwick) | ||
| *''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' |
*''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== | ==References== | ||
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| * Promotion for the includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore. | * Promotion for the includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore. | ||
| * by Kimberly Chun | * by Kimberly Chun | ||
| * | |||
| * , Esquire, Apr. 1969, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance. | |||
| * , aired 4/13/69. | * , aired 4/13/69. | ||
| * , August 1-3, 1969. | * , August 1-3, 1969. | ||
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| * , July 4th weekend, 1970. | * , July 4th weekend, 1970. | ||
| * Later , aired 12/11/70. | * Later , aired 12/11/70. | ||
| * of ''Half Live at the Bitter End'' comedy album, further commentary on "Tonight Show" appearances, 1971. | |||
| * , Sep 25th 1971, ] | * , Sep 25th 1971, ] | ||
| * Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | * Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album ''Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ'' | ||
| * Richie Unterberger's biography on ]. | |||
| * and are references to ] Jan-Feb 1973 Max Kansas City shows opening for Biff Rose. | |||
| * includes Rose songs "What's Gnawing At Me" and "Molly." | |||
| * covers Biff Rose song "Molly." | * covers Biff Rose song "Molly." | ||
| * compliment Biff Rose. | * compliment Biff Rose. | ||
Revision as of 07:46, 19 December 2005
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 recorded by Tiny Tim in 1968 hit single. 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
- 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)
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)
- Put Your Hand in the Hand (mid 1970's, Pickwick)
- The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock (EMI, 1996)
References
- Promotion for the Water Records Compilation includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore.
- 2005 Interview in Bay Guardian by Kimberly Chun
- Smothers Brothers appearance, aired 4/13/69.
- Atlantic City Pop Festival, August 1-3, 1969.
- Playboy After Dark appearance, aired 11/5/69.
- American Bandstand appearance, aired 1/24/70.
- Atlanta Pop Festival, July 4th weekend, 1970.
- Later Tonight Show appearance, aired 12/11/70.
- Bowie plays Rose, Sep 25th 1971, Aylesbury
- Biff Rose Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ
- John Denver's 1970 album "Take Me To Tomorrow" covers Biff Rose song "Molly."
- 2004 Paul Williams liner notes compliment Biff Rose.
Links
- Biff Rose's official website
- Biff Rose's message board Biff Rose's musings.