album · October 15, 1968
The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side
Mythological RecordsSee this day
singer-songwriterfolk
1968's "The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side" is a singular artifact of the era's singer-songwriter movement, with Rose offering a distinctive, often theatrical vocal delivery. The album was largely overlooked upon its initial release on Mythological Records.
- The album was produced by J. R. "Rabbit" Rich. It was recorded at the Century Sound Studio in New York City. Its original pressing was reportedly limited to a few hundred copies.
- Rose would later re-record several songs from this album for his 1970 release "The Offerings of Biff Rose." He was known for his flamboyant stage presence and a vocal style that drew comparisons to operatic performers.
- The album's relative obscurity meant it had no chart presence in the US or UK. It has since been reissued multiple times on CD.
Biff Rose was a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia who emerged in the late 1960s folk scene. "The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side" was his debut album, released in 1968.
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