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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 2 more re-releases from Rose's back catalog.

Discography

Commercial albums

  • The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side (1968, Tetragrammaton)
  • Children of Light (1969, Tetragrammaton)
  • Biff Rose [some copies titled Ride On] (1970, Buddah)
  • Half Live at the Bitter End (1971, Buddah)
  • Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ (1972, United Artists)
  • Hamburger Blues [w/ Wall Matthews] (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 [w/ Elizabeth Suggs] (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 [features Biff and his children] (1971, United Artists)

Compilations

  • Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar [live compilation w/ 3 other artists] (1962, Kimberly)
  • Put Your Hand in the Hand [odd various artist compilation featuring songs from 1970's Biff Rose] (mid 1970's, Pickwick)
  • The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock [features previously unreleased track] (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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