Blue Öyster Cult - Last Days of May Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Last Days of May' by Blue Öyster Cult?

   'Last Days of May' was written by Donald 'Buck Dharma' Roeser, the lead guitarist of Blue Öyster Cult.

2. Is 'Last Days of May' based on a true story?

   Yes, the song is based on a true story involving three young men from Long Island who were involved in a drug deal that went wrong in Tucson, Arizona. Two of them were killed, and one survived to identify the assailants.

3. When was 'Last Days of May' released?

   'Last Days of May' was released as part of Blue Öyster Cult's debut studio album on January 1972 by Columbia Records.

4. What inspired Buck Dharma to write 'Last Days of May'?

   Buck Dharma was inspired by newspaper accounts from Newsday about three Stony Brook University students who went to Tucson for a drug deal and were attacked. He had a personal connection as he knew one of the victims casually from Stony Brook University.

5. How is 'Last Days of May' typically performed live?

   'Last Days of May' is frequently played live as a showcase for Buck Dharma's guitar soloing skills. The band often extends the instrumental sections during concerts.

6. 'Last Days of May' lyrics mention specific items brought along for the trip. What are they?

   The lyrics mention that the characters brought bags and scales to weigh drugs, indicating their preparation for the drug deal they intended to conduct.