Paradise Theater was a concept album. The Best of Times was the focal point of the album and AD 1928 and AD 1958 intentionally have the same tune as TBOT, to draw the focus to it. AD 1928 was optimistic, TBOT was melencholy, and AD 1958 was a tearful farewell. Much old-style stage theater incorporated songs from the middle into the intro and conclusions. Once again, Dennis DeYoung is the showman all the way.
Paradise Theater was a concept album. The Best of Times was the focal point of the album and AD 1928 and AD 1958 intentionally have the same tune as TBOT, to draw the focus to it. AD 1928 was optimistic, TBOT was melencholy, and AD 1958 was a tearful farewell. Much old-style stage theater incorporated songs from the middle into the intro and conclusions. Once again, Dennis DeYoung is the showman all the way.