Great, interesting cover design here, I would say. Definitely a standout. In short, they were a Canadian satirical music group in the 60s and early 70s, apparently controversial at times, which is no surprise considering this album was released in 1967.
More info on The Brothers-in-Law here.
This is their story from the back cover.
I'm Alec Somerville, I wrote the words for that LP and 5 more in the 1960's, This particular LP cover was a 'best of' really at that time and made for the US market. We did others aftyer that, I wrote the lyrics for all of them, some music, and arranged other trad. music. I was a lotta fun. We were controversial, too, in the 1960's - it was another generation, so were we, but we busted out. We were also good cops.
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for the interesting comments...and the fun! :) I have "The Brothers -in-Law Strike Again!" as well. I'll have to ask my mother if she knows about you guys. She was around 17 when "The Pill" this album was released.
DeleteI know another music-making cop; he works in California. His fellow officers know he makes music, but I don't think they realize he's such a good player and arranger. It's not like he keeps a guitar in the squad car or at the precinct. Haha.