# Then Came the Last Days of May guitar solo

> Buck Dharma's guitar solo on Then Came the Last Days of May by Blue Öyster Cult (1972) starts at about 1:50. From the album Blue Öyster Cult.

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Blue Öyster Cult, 1972, from *Blue Öyster Cult*. Solo by *Buck Dharma*.

A moody narrative song whose long, liquid solos showcase Dharma's lyrical touch; live versions often stretched them into extended improvisations.

Then Came the Last Days of May by Blue Öyster Cult is #4 in our ranking of the best Blue Öyster Cult guitar solos. The solo is played by Buck Dharma and the song was released in 1972.

## In our lists

- [The Best Blue Öyster Cult Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/blue-oyster-cult-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Then Came the Last Days of May?

Buck Dharma played the solo on Blue Öyster Cult's Then Came the Last Days of May (1972).

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