while the group formally disbanded in 1970, their record company compelled them to reunite in late 1971 to fulfil a contractual obligation and record a final album. titled "let's make up and be friendly", the album was released in 1972. the edition of the bonzo dog band that made the "friendly" lp featured only stanshall, innes and bassist dennis cowan from the "classic" earlier line-ups, although roger ruskin spear appears on one track, and "legs" larry smith on two. rodney slater is also listed as appearing "in spirit" in the album's credits.