Boyz II Men - Motownphilly

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   Jim was kind enough to pass this information along to me, and I didn't want to hoard it all to myself.  This is the supplied info on his promo CD singles for Boyz II Men "Motownphilly."

CD45-1336

1-Album Version (listed and actual 3:52)

CD45-1386

1-12" Version (Edited) (listed and actual 4:47)

2-7" Main (listed 3:52; actual 3:54)

3-Bonus Beats (listed 3:50; actual 3:49)

4-12" A (listed 5:50; actual 5:39)

5-12" Dub (listed 4:09; actual 4:07)

6-Quiet Storm (listed 4:06; actual 4:05)

Also, I have a version labeled "Single Edit without Rap" on my TM Century library.  While I noticed this version is not on either one of Jim's promos, it must be an official version.  The song is similar to the 12" Version / 7" Main, but it cuts all of the talking parts (rap) by Michael Bivins.  It also strips out some of the "extra" samples found in the aforementioned remixes.

Does anyone own a promo CD with this version?

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aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Boyz II Men - Motownphilly Posted: 13 March 2007 at 9:23pm
	Jim was kind enough to pass this information along to me, and I didn't want to hoard it all to myself. This is the supplied info on his promo CD singles for Boyz II Men "Motownphilly." CD45-1336 1-Album Version (listed and actual 3:52) CD45-1386 1-12" Version (Edited) (listed and actual 4:47) 2-7" Main (listed 3:52; actual 3:54) 3-Bonus Beats (listed 3:50; actual 3:49) 4-12" A (listed 5:50; actual 5:39) 5-12" Dub (listed 4:09; actual 4:07) 6-Quiet Storm (listed 4:06; actual 4:05) Also, I have a version labeled "Single Edit without Rap" on my TM Century library. While I noticed this version is not on either one of Jim's promos, it must be an official version. The song is similar to the 12" Version / 7" Main, but it cuts all of the talking parts (rap) by Michael Bivins. It also strips out some of the "extra" samples found in the aforementioned remixes. Does anyone own a promo CD with this version?

jimct Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 07 April 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimct Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 August 2009 at 11:42pm
	Aaron, I didn't realize that this was a sort of a "repeat query" by you until I'd already re-researched it, and then pulled this old thread up - you must REALLY want to uncover this "single edit without rap" version that you seem real confident was "official" in a major way, my good friend! Wish I could be of more help to you... Edited by jimct

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 August 2009 at 7:37am
	Sorry about that, Jim! I should've mentioned that info in the other thread.

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 April 2010 at 7:27pm
	Just today, I was able to confirm the promo CD single existence of the elusive "Single Edit Without Rap" mix of "Motownphilly." Here are the details: Motown PRD-90023 1. Single Edit (Without Rap) (3:17 listed) 2. LP Version (3:55 listed)

Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 April 2010 at 9:16am
	On the CD jacket and in the database, the now common Boyz II Men Cooleyhighharmony CD pressing (Motown 314530231) shows "Motownphilly" with the comment "remixed radio edit". Can anyone confirm if this version matches any of the tracks appearing on the promo CD singles? Also, does anyone have a commercial single pressing of "Motownphilly" who can pass along the track listing and run time(s)? (Ed? Paul Haney?)

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 April 2010 at 9:44am
	My commercial CD single, labeled on the spine as "Motownphilly (REMIX)" has the following: CD5-MOTDS-4779 1. 12" Version (Edit) (4:47) 2. LP Version (3:52) 3. Quiet Storm (4:06) 4. 12" A (5:50 - actual 5:40) 5. 12" Dub (4:09 - actual 4:07)

Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 April 2010 at 10:11am
	Thanks, Aaron! According to my research, it appears the cassette single release features the "album version" as the lone track. All we need now is the run time info. Boy, it never ceases to amaze me how so many of these early '90s hits with their multiple versions spread out over multiple formats have created a real MESS for us die-hard collectors to sort out!

Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 2010 at 10:21pm
	Ok, I've finally obtained the cassette single timing info for Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly", thanks to help from my good friend Edtop40. The cassette single run time is 3:53.

Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 September 2010 at 9:10pm
	If I may bring up one more question regarding "Motownphilly"... Is there any difference between the album version and the 7" Main version from the CD45-1386 promo CD single, or are the two identical?

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 September 2010 at 5:02am
	The 7" Main is a remix that is not even close to the album version.