The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side
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| Studio album by Biff Rose | ||||
| Released | October 15, 1968 | |||
| Recorded | 1968 California | |||
| Genre | Folk rock, art rock | |||
| Length | 40:00 | |||
| Label | Tetragrammaton Records | |||
| Producer | Art Podell, Nick Woods | |||
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The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side is the debut album by Biff Rose. It was released in 1968 on Bill Cosby's music label Tetragrammaton Records. "Fill Your Heart" was written together with American composer, singer-songwriter, and actor Paul Williams. The two met while working together on a television comedy show. Tiny Tim released "Fill Your Heart" on his album, God Bless Tiny Tim, six months before Biff Rose's own version. It was also released as the B-side of Tiny Tim's 1968 hit, "Tiptoe Through the Tulips".
David Bowie took a liking to “Fill Your Heart”. It was in his live sets by early 1970 and it led off the second side of his 1971 album, Hunky Dory. Bowie also covered "Buzz the Fuzz" in his live set in 1970-71. He also covered the title track of Rose's 1969 album, "Children of Light", during live concerts.
All songs written by Biff Rose, except where noted.
Arranged By: Arthur G. Wright (tracks: 1 to 3, 7, to 9), Biff Rose (track: 4), Kirby Johnson (tracks: 5, 6, 11), Nick Woods (tracks: 10)
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