157 Riverside Avenue
REO Speedwagon
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We flew into town on Sunday, had to find a place by Monday Tried Bridgeport and Westport, 'til we found a place that we thought would do 157 Riverside Avenue. Saugatuck River's flowin', Mother nature's colors were showin' So cold, so rainy, we couldn't help feelin' blue Not enough time, too many things to do. We met a young girl on Main street, wanted to just pass her by She was homely, so lonely, She said, "Can I make love to you." We shouted 157 Riverside Avenue. It's over, Miss Lena, we're leaving. Such a pleasant stay, I must say. So nice, so easy, we hate to say goodbye to you At 157 Riverside Avenue.
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Written by: ALAN GRATZER, GARY RICHRATH, NEAL DOUGHTY, PETER PHILBIN, TERRY LUTTRELL
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11 facts about this song
Song Title and Band"157 Riverside Avenue" is a song performed by American rock band REO Speedwagon.
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Album InformationThis song is from their second studio album titled "R.E.O./T.W.O." which was released in 1972.
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Live Performance"157 Riverside Avenue" is often extended for live performances, featuring a call and response section between lead vocalist Kevin Cronin and lead guitarist Gary Richrath.
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Initial PopularityThis song, despite its popularity within live performances, was not a major commercial success when it was first released.
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Studio RecordingThe studio recording of "157 Riverside Avenue" was just over 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.
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Connection to the Band's OriginsThe song is named after the address where the band stayed during their early years, in an old Victorian home in Champaign, Illinois.
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Role in Band's EvolutionDuring their live performances on "157 Riverside Avenue", the band often would introduce their members to the audience – an aspect considered pivotal in helping to solidify the band's lineup.
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Genre"157 Riverside Avenue" falls under the rock music genre, showcasing the band's characteristic rock sound with a touch of soft rock and hard rock elements.
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WritersThis song was written by all the band members including Terry Luttrell, Gary Richrath, Gregg Philbin, Neal Doughty, and Alan Gratzer.
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Present in Compilation Albums"157 Riverside Avenue" also appears in two of the band’s compilation albums: "A Decade of Rock and Roll: 1970 to 1980" and "The Essential REO Speedwagon".
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Live Album AppearanceA live version of "157 Riverside Avenue" was part of the band's 1977 live album, "Live: You Get What You Play For", which was their first live album.
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