I Was a Fool to Care

[1][2][3] The Allmusic critic Bill Janovitz feels that the arrangement sounds like it is influenced by Marvin Gaye, whose "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" Taylor covered on Gorilla, but smoothed out by string instruments and electric piano.

[1] The music critic Terry Jordan describes it as a "lovesick ballad", saying it reminded him of Taylor's earlier hit "Long Ago and Far Away".

[5] Rolling Stone's critic claims that it "evolves from a typical guitar-plunking Taylor tune into a big, vibrant and convincing love song".

[2][3] Mike Daly and Paul Speelman similarly suggested that the song should become a standard, particularly praising the string arrangement, Taylor's voice and the beautiful way that the electric and acoustic guitars blend together.

[10] Mac DeMarco released a cover version of "I Was a Fool to Care" recorded with the keyboard player Jon Lent direct to YouTube in 2016.