KnowraPhiladelphia soulLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Philadelphia soul, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 1Related 3Narrower topic 2Compared with 3Soul musicBroader topic: Its elaborate arrangements demonstrate a smoother, orchestral direction within soul.PhiladelphiaRelated: Its polished orchestration gave Philadelphia a distinctive place in American popular music.MotownRelated: It carried forward Motown’s orchestral polish while developing a distinct regional sound.Berry GordyCompared with: Its later sound provides a comparison with Motown’s earlier studio orchestration and pop-oriented soul.Motown RecordsCompared with: Its production style offered a later urban-soul alternative to Motown’s Detroit sound.Motown SoundCompared with: Its lush strings and later disco influence distinguish it from Motown’s Detroit studio sound.Boyz II MenNarrower topic: The city’s vocal-group tradition forms part of Boyz II Men’s musical backdrop.Barry WhiteRelated: White’s orchestral productions shared its cinematic scale while developing a distinct West Coast sound.Hall & OatesNarrower topic: The city’s musical culture formed part of the setting in which the duo came together.