This 1959 album features Roberts's characteristic blend of droll observations and musicality, offering a mature take on everyday life. It cemented his reputation as a purveyor of sophisticated, adult-themed folk music.
- The album was recorded in a single session at EMI Studios, Abbey Road. It reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart. One track, "The Ballad of Billy Bird," was controversially banned by the BBC.
- The original vinyl pressing featured a gatefold cover with satirical cartoons by artist Bill Papas. Roberts himself drew the accompanying liner notes.
- The album was reissued on CD in 2003 with three bonus tracks, including live recordings from the era.
Paddy Roberts was a British singer-songwriter known for his witty, often risqué, topical songs. "Strictly for Grown-Ups" was released in the middle of his career, following a period of increasing popularity in the folk scene.
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