Phil stands outside himself and relates a true Hollywood story of a party for Donovan thrown by Tom Smothers at Robert Redford’s house. Phil was also there, and apparently not in the best of shape. As Donovan relates:
“At the poolside there was a raffle, and the protest singer, Phil Ochs, won it. E...
[Verse 1]
Went to a party the other night, everybody was there
Thought that I would have some fun as I started up the stair
Somebody tried to ruin it when he won a raffle prize
Tried to shake and shock us right before our eyes
[Chorus]
While we danced, while we were dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
[Verse 2]
It was filled with the finest cheeses, filled with imported wine
Wish that I had won it, and I wish that it were mine
While I know some wino lives outside the town
He would gladly cut your throat if he could drink it down
[Chorus]
While we danced, while we were dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
[Bridge]
Gotta found out who he was, gotta find his name
Next time we have a party we won't invite him back again
[Verse 3]
How can I go swimming now? My world is laid to waste
It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste
Why can't we be left alone? I think that it was a crime
If everyone was groovy, we could all have a real good time
[Chorus]
We could dance, go right on dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
[Verse 4]
How can I go swimming now? My world is laid to waste
It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste
Why can't we be left alone? I think that it was a crime
If everyone was groovy, we could all have a real good time
[Chorus]
We could dance, go right on dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Basket In the Pool was written by Phil Ochs.
Basket In the Pool was produced by Van Dyke Parks.