Motownphilly

"Motownphilly" is Boyz II Men's 1991 debut single for their debut album Cooleyhighharmony. The single was a success peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael Bivins, who co-wrote the song, provides a guest rap on the song. The group gives credit in the lyric "Boyz II Men, ABC, BBD."

The video for the song was filmed in various locations in Philadelphia, the group's home city in December 1990. It also features two new jack swing groups name-dropped in the first verse, Another Bad Creation and Bell Biv DeVoe, (in the lyric "Boyz II Men, ABC, BBD."). Philadelphia native Questlove, of The Roots, also appears in the video.

The song title etymology involves a combination of two of the group's main musical influences; 1960's Motown and 1970's Philly soul.

Track listing

US Vinyl, 12"

A1 Motownphilly [12" Version] 4:47
A2 Motownphilly [LP Version] 3:52
B Motownphilly [Instrumental] 5:50

US Maxi-CD

1 Motownphilly [12" Version Edit] 4:47
2 Motownphilly [LP Version] 3:52
3 Motownphilly [Quiet Storm] 4:06
4 Motownphilly [12" A] 5:50
5 Motownphilly [12" Dub] 4:08

UK Vinyl, 7

A Motownphilly [7" Radio Version] 3:50
B Motownphilly [Philly Instrumental] 3:50

UK Vinyl, 12"

A Motownphilly [12" Extended Club Mix] 5:35
B1 Motownphilly [7" Radio Version] 3:50
B2 Motownphilly [Philly Instrumental] 3:50
B3 Motownphilly [Dub Mix] 4:08

Germany Maxi-CD

1 Motownphilly [12" Version] 5:50
2 Motownphilly [7" Main] 3:20
3 Motownphilly [12" Dub] 4:09
4 Motownphilly [Quiet Storm] 4:06

U.S. chart performance

Peak positions

Chart	Peak Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	3

End of year charts

End of year chart (1991)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[1]	11

References

↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1991". Retrieved 2009-09-15.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Boyz II Men

Nathan Morris Shawn Stockman Wanya Morris Marc Nelson Michael McCary

Studio albums	Cooleyhighharmony II Evolution Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya Full Circle Throwback, Vol. 1 The Remedy Motown: Hitsville USA Love Twenty Collide

Compilation albums	Christmas Interpretations The Remix Collection The Ballad Collection Legacy: The Greatest Hits Collection Winter/Reflections Covered: Winter The Millennium Collection: The Best of Boyz II Men

Singles	"Motownphilly" "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" "Uhh Ahh" "Please Don't Go" "End of the Road" "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)" "Let It Snow" "I'll Make Love to You" "On Bended Knee" "Thank You" "Water Runs Dry" "One Sweet Day" "Brokenhearted" "Hey Lover" "4 Seasons of Loneliness" "A Song for Mama" "Doin' Just Fine" "I Will Get There" "Pass You By" "Thank You in Advance" "The Color of Love" "Relax Your Mind" "What You Won't Do for Love" "The Tracks of My Tears" "Just My Imagination" "War" "Mercy Mercy Me" "I Can't Make You Love Me" "Iris"

Related topics	Discography Motown Babyface Rhythm and blues Contemporary R&B Soul Doo-wop New jack swing

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