A Fool's Paradise

The album featured Bobby Charles, Hungry Chuck, Paul Butterfield, Jesse Winchester and Lazarus.

[13] Billboard's Top Picks called the album “Beautifully done in every aspect, from fine songs, beautiful harmony vocals to superb instrumental arrangements.” Hughes and Keesee “have excellent voices” and “Hughes, who penned all the material, is a top writer.” The review commended the group for its ability “to combine rock and orchestral instruments without gimmicks and without sounding pretentious…condense its material so it doesn't drag,” and its authenticity, remarking “A bit of many styles but a copy of none.”[14] Walrus!

"[15] Cashbox reviewed the album among their Best Bets writing “a treat to hear from the trio any time particularly when they leave an LP like this one as a calling card” saying “one listen” is all that’s needed to know why Peter Yarrow, music director, got involved.

The “tasteful selections” of Bill Hughes are praised for their range from “tender” to “catchy”, adding the songs “lend themselves well to the harmonies and arrangements and reflect a depth of feeling and imagination.

"[16] Record World called the album “A trio of exceptional harmonic ability” with “beautiful songs by Bill Hughes and lovely electric folk backgrounds” saying “Peter Yarrow has produced the gorgeous vocals with loving care, and super songs…will make for a long chart life for group.