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When I was small
And Christmas trees were tall
We used to laugh while others used to play
Don't ask me why
But time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away
Now we are tall
And Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I
Our love will never die
To kiss and cry, "Come, first of May"
The apple tree that grew for you and me
I watched the apples falling one by one
And I recall the moment of them all
The day I kissed your cheek and you were gone
Now we are tall
And Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I
Our love will never die
To kiss and cry, "Come, first of May"
When I was small
And Christmas trees were tall
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Don't ask me why
But time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away
Tasks:
Title:
"First of May" - Read a book with a number in the title.
Artist:
The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers.
The group was formed in 1958. - Read a book set in the 1950s.
All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man. - Read a book set on an island.
The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia. - Read a book by an author from Australia.
Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012 respectively, making Barry the only surviving member of the group. - Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event.
Album:
"First of May" is from an album titled "Odessa". - Read a book with a city in the title.
The originally intended title for the album was "An American Opera". - Read a book the MC goes to the opera.
The album was released in March 1969. - Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year.
It was the group's sixth album. - Read a book that is #6 in a series.
It was first released as a double album. - Read a book that is part of a duology.
When first released, it was not well received. - Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5.
The album reached its best weekly chart position anywhere in the world in 1969 on the Spanish Albums Chart. - Read a book set in Spain.
Lyrics:
"When I was small" - Read a book with a child MC.
"Christmas trees" - Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas.
"We used to laugh" - Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour".
"others used to play" - Read a book where the MC plays a game.
"Don't ask me why" - Read a book with a question word in the title.
" time has passed us by" - Read a book with a clock on the cover.
"Someone else moved in from far away" - Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village.
"Now we are tall" - Read a book featuring a very tall character.
"time of day" - Read a book with a word indicating time of day (e.g. morning, night) in the title.
"Our love will never die" - Read a book with a HEA ending.
"first of May" - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
"apple tree" - Read a book with fruit on the cover.
Elizabeth Sofia"First of May" by the Bee Gees
Duration: 5/1-31/23
Goal: 0/10
I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS CHALLENGE. THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BEE GEE SONGS. I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS RELEASED (DOES THAT MAKE ME OLD?)
1. Read a book with a number in the title:
2. Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers:
3. Read a book set in the 1950's:
4. Read a book set on an island:
5. Read a book by an author from Australia:
6. Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event:
7. Read a book with a city in the title:
8. Read a book where the MC goes to the opera:
9. Read a book first published in 1969 OR in March of any year:
10. Read a book that is #6 in a series:
11. Read a book that is part of a duology:
12. Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5:
13. Read a book set in Spain:
14. Read a book with a child MC:
15. Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas:
16. Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour":
17. Read a book where the MC plays a game:
18. Read a book with a question word in the title:
19. Read a book with a clock on the cover:
20. Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village:
21. Read a book featuring a very tall character:
22. Read a book with a word indicating time of day in the title:
23. Read a book with a HEA ending:
24. Read a book that is #1 in a series:
25. Read a book with fruit on the cover:
A Song About... May
May 2023
My May Song Challenge (msg 4)
Books read ➖ 15 in May; 22 Total
Title ➖ Artist
✅First of May
➖Read a book with a number in the title
➖SE6 ➖ 05.10 ★★★
✅The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb
➖Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers
➖Grant ➖ 05.21 ★★★
The group was formed in 1958
➖Read a book set in the 1950s
✅All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man
➖Read a book set on an island
➖Neptune's Honor: A Story of Loyalty and Love ➖ 08.12 ★★★
✅The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia
➖Read a book by an author from Australia
➖Make-Believe Wedding ➖ 08.19 ★★★
✅Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012 respectively, making Barry the only surviving member
➖Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event
➖Cultivating Love ➖ 05.02 ★★★★
Album
✅"First of May" is from an album titled "Odessa"
➖Read a book with a city in the title
➖The Girls of Mischief Bay ➖ 06.04 ★★★★
✅The originally intended title for the album was "An American Opera"
➖Read a book the MC goes to the opera
➖The Wager ➖ 05.19 ★★★
✅The album was released in March 1969
➖Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year
➖Oracle's Moon ➖ 05.27 ★★★★
✅It was the group's sixth album
➖Read a book that is #6 in a series
➖Beyond Innocence ➖ 05.07 ★★★★
✅It was first released as a double album
➖Read a book that is part of a duology
➖Magic Tides ➖ 05.20 ★★★★
✅When first released, it was not well received
➖Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5
➖The Enchanting of an Earl ➖ 05.16 ★★★
✅The album reached its best weekly chart position anywhere in the world in 1969 on the Spanish Albums Chart
➖Read a book set in Spain
➖The Rescue ➖ 07.02 ★★★
Lyrics
"When I was small"
➖Read a book with a child MC
✅"Christmas trees"
➖Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas
➖Avenge Me ➖ 05.07 ★★★★
✅"We used to laugh"
➖Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour"
➖Boss in the Bedsheets ➖ 05.18 ★★★★
✅"others used to play"
➖Read a book where the MC plays a game
➖Happy Place ➖ 05.23 ★★★★
✅"Don't ask me why"
➖Read a book with a question word in the title
➖How to Lose a Groom in 10 Days ➖ 06.22 ★★★
✅"time has passed us by"
➖Read a book with a clock on the cover
➖Tempting Fate ➖ 07.14 ★★★★
✅"Someone else moved in from far away"
➖Read a book where the MC moves to a different city/town/village
➖Finding Home ➖ 05.01 ★★★
✅"Now we are tall"
➖Read a book featuring a very tall character
➖The Mogul’s Reluctant Bride ➖ 06.02 ★★★
✅"time of day"
➖Read a book with a word indicating time of day in the title
➖The Night Is Alive ➖ 07.26 ★★★
✅"Our love will never die"
➖Read a book with a HEA ending
➖Master of the Dark Side ➖ 05.02 ★★★★
✅"first of May"
➖Read a book that is #1 in a series
➖Hungry Like the Wolf ➖ 05.06 ★★★★
✅"apple tree"
➖Read a book with fruit on the cover
➖Barking Up the Wrong Tree ➖ 05.28 ★★★★
A Song About... MayMay 2023
@ELIZABETH, I'll be old right along with you. lol. The Bee Gees were one of my favorites.
Title:
"First of May" - Read a book with a number in the title.
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder 05/11Artist:
The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers.
The group was formed in 1958. - Read a book set in the 1950s ==> 1958
Lord James Harrington and the Summer Mystery 05/15All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man. - Read a book set on an island.
Stars of Fortune 05/19The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia. - Read a book by an author from Australia.
The Corpse at the Carnival, Catherine Lee/Grace York 05/27Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012 respectively, making Barry the only surviving member of the group. - Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event.
Album:
"First of May" is from an album titled "Odessa". - Read a book with a city in the title.
The originally intended title for the album was "An American Opera". - Read a book the MC goes to the opera.
The album was released in March 1969. - Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year ==> 03/14/2023
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers 05/18It was the group's sixth album. - Read a book that is #6 in a series.
Beauty Expos Are Murder 05/11It was first released as a double album. - Read a book that is part of a duology.
When first released, it was not well received. - Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5.
The album reached its best weekly chart position anywhere in the world in 1969 on the Spanish Albums Chart. - Read a book set in Spain.
Lyrics:
"When I was small" - Read a book with a child MC.
"Christmas trees" - Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas.
Pearls Gone Wild 05/04"We used to laugh" - Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour".
The Baritone Wore Chiffon 05/24"others used to play" - Read a book where the MC plays a game.
"Don't ask me why" - Read a book with a question word in the title.
" time has passed us by" - Read a book with a clock on the cover.
"Someone else moved in from far away" - Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village.
Chapter and Curse 05/20"Now we are tall" - Read a book featuring a very tall character.
"time of day" - Read a book with a word indicating time of day (e.g. morning, night) in the title.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café 05/01"Our love will never die" - Read a book with a HEA ending.
Danger on the Atlantic 05/07"first of May" - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
Murder at the Breakers 05/25"apple tree" - Read a book with fruit on the cover.
A Spoonful of Poison 05/03
Tasks:Title:
"First of May" - Read a book with a number in the title.
Artist:
The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers.
The group was formed in 1958. - Read a book set in the 1950s.
All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man. - Read a book set on an island.
✅The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia. - Read a book by an author from Australia.
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
The author lives in Australia, even one of the characters (Freddie) in the book was from Australia.
finished 5/9/23Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012 respectively, making Barry the only surviving member of the group. - Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event.
Album:
"First of May" is from an album titled "Odessa". - Read a book with a city in the title.
The originally intended title for the album was "An American Opera". - Read a book the MC goes to the opera.
✅The album was released in March 1969. - Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year.
Confess by Colleen Hoover
Book was published March 10, 2015
finished 5/22/23It was the group's sixth album. - Read a book that is #6 in a series.
It was first released as a double album. - Read a book that is part of a duology.
When first released, it was not well received. - Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5.
The album reached its best weekly chart position anywhere in the world in 1969 on the Spanish Albums Chart. - Read a book set in Spain.
Lyrics:
"When I was small" - Read a book with a child MC.
"Christmas trees" - Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas.
"We used to laugh" - Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour".
"others used to play" - Read a book where the MC plays a game.
✅"Don't ask me why" - Read a book with a question word in the title.
How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan
question in the title "How"
finished 5/16/23" time has passed us by" - Read a book with a clock on the cover.
✅"Someone else moved in from far away" - Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Nora and her sister Libby live in New York City. After a month vacation in Sunshine Falls, which is in North Carolina, Libby decided to move her family to North Carolina.
finished 5/3/23"Now we are tall" - Read a book featuring a very tall character.
"time of day" - Read a book with a word indicating time of day (e.g. morning, night) in the title.
"Our love will never die" - Read a book with a HEA ending.
✅"first of May" - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
by Megan Goldin
This is the #1 in the Rachel Krall Series
finished 5/12/23"apple tree" - Read a book with fruit on the cover.
2023Rules: * No page limit . . * Re-reads are allowed
Levels of Difficulty: ✔Easy: 2-4 books, Medium: 5-9 books & Hard: 10+ books
Month's Song: "First of May" by Bee Gees
Tasks:
Title:
"First of May" - Read a book with a number in the title.
Artist:
The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers.
The group was formed in 1958. - Read a book set in the 1950s.
All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man. - Read a book set on an island.
The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia. - Read a book by an author from Australia.
Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012 respectively, making Barry the only surviving member of the group. - Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event.
Album:
"First of May" is from an album titled "Odessa". - Read a book with a city in the title.
The originally intended title for the album was "An American Opera". - Read a book the MC goes to the opera.
The album was released in March 1969. - Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year.
It was the group's sixth album. - Read a book that is #6 in a series.
It was first released as a double album. - Read a book that is part of a duology.
When first released, it was not well received. - Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5.
The album reached its best weekly chart position anywhere in the world in 1969 on the Spanish Albums Chart. - Read a book set in Spain.
Lyrics:
"When I was small" - Read a book with a child MC.
"Christmas trees" - Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas.
"We used to laugh" - Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour".
"others used to play" - Read a book where the MC plays a game.
"Don't ask me why" - Read a book with a question word in the title.
" time has passed us by" - Read a book with a clock on the cover.
"Someone else moved in from far away" - Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village.
✔"Now we are tall" - Read a book featuring a very tall character.
The BFG by Roald Dahl - done 5/4/2023
"time of day" - Read a book with a word indicating time of day (e.g. morning, night) in the title.
✔"Our love will never die" - Read a book with a HEA ending.
Live and Let Grow by Penny Reid - done 5/3/2023
✔"first of May" - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
Power Play (Blades Hockey, #1) by Maria Luis - done 5/4/2023
"apple tree" - Read a book with fruit on the cover.
A Song About...MayREAD: 12/10+
Title:
✔ "First of May" - Read a book with a number in the title.
One Hit Wonder - Kristi Rose 5/18
Artist:
✔ The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers.
Marked - Rebecca Zanetti 5/22
✔ All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man. - Read a book set on an island.
Death Runs Adrift - Karen MacInerney (off coast of Maine) 5/16
✔ The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia. - Read a book by an author from Australia.
Cursed - Keri Arthur 5/15
Album:
✔ The album was released in March 1969. - Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year.
Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen (pub March 14, 2018) 5/18
✔ When first released, it was not well received. - Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5.
The Iron Wyrm Affair - Lilith Saintcrow (3.39 rating) 5/23
Lyrics:
✔ "When I was small" - Read a book with a child MC.
War Song of the Wild - Rebecca L. Fearnley (Warren, 9) 5/21
✔ "Someone else moved in from far away" - Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village.
Burned by Love: - Erin Wright (heroine moves out of state) 5/31
✔ "Now we are tall" - Read a book featuring a very tall character.
Alaskan Fire - Sara King (heroine is 6'4") 5/14
✔ "time of day" - Read a book with a word indicating time of day (e.g. morning, night) in the title.
Belong to the Night - Shelly Laurenston 5/31
✔ "Our love will never die" - Read a book with a HEA ending.
Flames of Love - Erin Wright 5/5
✔ "first of May" - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
Bad Luck - Brad Younie (Simon Kane #1) 5/12
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Challenge FactoryA Song About... May
Time Frame: 01 - 31 May 2023
Progress: 11 out 10+
Welcome to this song-based monthly challenge!
Each month will spotlight a song featuring the name of the current month in its title and/or lyrics, with a range of tasks based on the artist, year of release, the song's lyrics, and so on.
Rules:
* All books must be read within the challenge time frame
* No page limit
* Re-reads are allowed
* You can change your books and level at any time
Levels of Difficulty:
Easy: 2-4 books
Medium: 5-9 books
Hard: 10+ books
Title:
"First of May" - Read a book with a number in the title:
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - ***** - 5/6/2023 - 368 Pages
Artist:
The Bee Gees consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. - Read a book where the MC has or is one of three brothers.
The group was formed in 1958. - Read a book set in the 1950s.
All three brothers were born on the Isle of Man - Read a book set on an island:
The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich - *** - 5/18/2023 - 320 Pages
The Bee Gees were formed and had their first success in Australia. - Read a book by an author from Australia.
Maurice and Robin died in 2003 and 2012 respectively, making Barry the only surviving member of the group - Read a book where the MC is the sole survivor of a group, family, or tragic event:
A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor - ***** - 5/14/2023 - 336 Pages
Album:
"First of May" is from an album titled "Odessa" - Read a book with a city in the title:
Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn - **** - 5/18/2023 - 342 Pages
The originally intended title for the album was "An American Opera". - Read a book the MC goes to the opera.
The album was released in March 1969. - Read a book first published in 1969 or in March of any year.
It was the group's sixth album - Read a book that is #6 in a series:
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/17/2023 - 384 Pages
It was first released as a double album. - Read a book that is part of a duology.
When first released, it was not well received. - Read a book with a GR average rating below 3.5.
The album reached its best weekly chart position anywhere in the world in 1969 on the Spanish Albums Chart. - Read a book set in Spain.
Lyrics:
"When I was small" - Read a book with a child MC:
The Owl & Moon Cafe by Jo-Ann Mapson - **** - 5/1/2023 - 357 Pages
"Christmas trees" - Read a book where someone celebrates Christmas.
"We used to laugh" - Read a book tagged "humor"/"humour".
"others used to play" - Read a book where the MC plays a game.
"Don't ask me why" - Read a book with a question word in the title.
" time has passed us by" - Read a book with a clock on the cover.
"Someone else moved in from far away" - Read a book where the MC or someone close to them moves to a different city/town/village:
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin - *** - 5/7/2023 - 410 Pages
"Now we are tall" - Read a book featuring a very tall character.
"time of day" - Read a book with a word indicating time of day (e.g. morning, night) in the title:
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf - *** - 7/26/2023 - 352 Pages
"Our love will never die" - Read a book with a HEA ending:
To Pleasure a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 6/4/2023 - 384 Pages
"first of May" - Read a book that is #1 in a series:
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree - ***** - 5/4/2023 - 296 Pages
"apple tree" - Read a book with fruit on the cover:
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly - *** - 7/4/2023 - 262 Pages
This Month's Song: "First of May"i by Bee Gees" - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
1. The Family Tree Mysteries by Laura Hern (First book in the Lainey Maynard series)
2. Twisted Wedding by Hazel Smith (Read a book set on an island. This book set on a private island.)
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Time Frame: 01 - 31 May 2023
Welcome to this song-based monthly challenge!
Each month will spotlight a song featuring the name of the current month in its title and/or lyrics, with a range of tasks based on the artist, year of release, the song's lyrics, and so on.
Rules:
* All books must be read within the challenge time frame
* No page limit
* Re-reads are allowed
* You can change your books and level at any time
Levels of Difficulty:
Easy: 2-4 books
Medium: 5-9 books
Hard: 10+ books