The Bee Gees - First Of May ('Top Of The Pops', 1969)

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06-03-69 - ‘Top Of The Pops’ (UK): The First Of May (Robin Gibb didn’t hide his dislike of this song, and, as it featured Barry singing without harmonies and Robin didn’t play any instruments, he just sat there during this performance doing absolutely nothing. Sadly, Robin quit the band shortly after this, not reuniting with the others until 18 months later)_________________________________________________
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[@peterchecksfield9958]

New book out now: 'TOP OF THE POPS: The Lost Years Rediscovered 1964-1975'!

[@joycebrown3278]

I am 80 yrs old and have reconnected with my🎉 boyfriend when I was 16yrs old he calls First of May our song words are very appropriate for our time long time ago X X

[@leighbrown5652]

This clip survives thanks to a member of The Lulu Fan Club as Lulu appeared on the same show singing 'Boom Bang-a-Lang'. I think this is only one of a very few editions of TOTP presented by Alan Freeman that still exist. Great song by The Bee Gees but you can clearly see why Robin Gibb hates the song. He must've felt like a spare part not doing anything whilst Barry and Maurice are performing the song.

[@margierogers1815]

Maurice and Lulu sang this on a special LuLu had ! It made me almost cry the way they looked at each other !

[@rulienchuang1166]

Such a good looking young man with such beautiful and sweet voice ❤ Barry so much

[@esperhickman6502]

Beautiful song The First Of May. It's still one of my favorite song by Barry Gibb. Love his voice.

[@virginiaconner3340]

So young and yet so talented beyond their years.

[@moemcgovern7345]

I actually prefer the early music of The Bee Gees, Better than their Disco music....yet I Love Disco.

[@user-el1ju7ih4k]

Everytime I listen to this beautiful song it brings tears to my eyes. Gorgeous BeeGees ❤❤❤

[@sandraross1557]

The Bee Gees Were Just Magic With The Songs And Their Voices Like Angels Singing from Heaven

[@user-hg5yt5lp8w]

You want us to live in a stupid world , thanks Barry ?

[@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight]

The Bee Gees are the Best since 1967❤❤❤

[@TWariner]

I love the cute smile Barry flashes at the beginning of this.

[@gloriag1888]

There is a beautiful version of this song by Lulu and ex husband the late Maurice, which demonstrates away from his brothers Maurice was also a great singer.

[@user-gq9ms2vh5e]

Listening 2/4/2024, THAILAND.

[@maybrittrnningen580]

I love BeeGees. The best group ever. So many besautiful songs. ❤❤❤

[@barbarasumby325]

I adore all their songs. I also heard Maurice & lulu sing this song & it was beautiful.

[@user-qn9zw3wo7r]

I love beegees

[@klausdefteros]

When I was small

[@valdiralvesbarbosa271]

First of may e cherry red !1969 1970 !!inesquecíveis