In July 1971, “Charisma” label released “Fool’s Mate”, the debut Peter Hammill  solo album. It was recorded in April 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony. The album cover design was by Paul Whitehead.

Personnel:

• Peter Hammill – vocals, acoustic guitar, guitar, piano, keyboards
• Robert Fripp- electric guitar
• Hugh Banton- organ, piano, keyboards, backing vocals
• Ray Jackson- harmonica, mandolin, harp, background vocals
• Rod Clements- bass, violin
• Nic Potter- bass
• Martin Pottinger – drums
• Paul Whitehead– drums
• Guy Evans- percussion, drums, backing vocals
• David Jackson- saxophone
• John Anthony- backing vocals
• Robin Cable – engineer
• Paul Whitehead – artwork
• Sebastian Rich – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill; except where noted.

1. Imperial Zeppelin – Peter Hammill, Chris Judge Smith
2. Candle
3. Happy
4. Solitude
5. Vision
6. Re-Awakening
7. Sunshine
8. Child
9. Summer Song (In The Autumn)
10. Viking – Peter Hammill, Chris Judge Smith
11. The Birds
12. I Once Wrote Some Poems