It was written by all five band members at the time, Terry Luttrell, Gary Richrath, Gregg Philbin, Neal Doughty, and Alan Gratzer.
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Where the original studio version clocked in at only 3:57, live performances include a bass solo in addition to the song's piano and guitar solos, and an extended interlude where lead vocalist Kevin Cronin tells a story that leads up to a "conversation" between him and lead guitarist Gary Richrath (later Dave Amato) where the guitarist's side consists of guitar solos while Kevin's side is scat vocals.
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The title refers to the Westport, Connecticut address where the band stayed while recording that album.
#"157 Riverside Avenue" (Richrath, Philbin, Doughty, Gratzer, Luttrell) – 7:38
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