"First of May" - Bee Gees Wishing everyone a happy *May Day 2021. Song information: "First Of May" which was released on the Odessa album was initially taped in demo form in New York City on 16 August, 1968 at Atlantic Studios and was continued at IBC Studios, London before Robin Gibb had left the band. Barry said in the booklet with 'Tales from the Brothers Gibb' (4 CD boxset), that the title of the song came from the birthday of his dog, Barnaby. Maurice recalled the session in which that song

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The Bee Gees' song "First of May" is a reflective ballad about the passage of time and changing seasons, inspired by Barry Gibb's dog, Barnaby. While the song is named after May 1st, which was Barnaby's birthday, it also became a point of contention within the group, leading to Robin Gibb briefly leaving the band. Bee Gees #firstofmay | In Music We Trust