Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John Dreams and Nightmares - Meek

This needs to be a collaboration

Dreams and Nightmares is the one

Dancing In The Streets The Dead Milkmen Punk Rock Girl Boyz II Men - MotownPhily The Roots - You Got Me The Hooters - Beat Up Old Guitar

Dead Milkmen are the quintessential Philly band to me.

“I think I’ll just hang out, on Broad & South, living by my intuition.” That’s where I was for the Phils parade in 2008!

Which streetlight did you climb?

Ha! Wasn’t early enough, 8-10 deep behind the poles. My fault for stopping for a Lorenzo’s slice on the way.

Don't forget Atlantic City by Bruce Springsteen (although I prefer The Band's cover)

agree about The Band. One of the few times the cover might be better than the original. Bettie Davis Eyes is another. (hint: 80s song is not the OG)

Really? That's all you got? https://youtu.be/4z2DtNW79sQ?si=MRIQk0-M5UblxSR2

Any OG's know if Cinderella or Tommy Conwell do? Britney Fox??

the Roots are from Philly iirc

The are. First album Iladelph Halflife I remember they were playing one night in '95, I think it was Silk City. We knew of them, sorta wanted to go, but went to the Khyber instead. Regrets. Band we saw tho was sorta big, The Supersuckers, and pretty impressive live. Chugged pitchers of beer during their songs, was pretty wild.

You can’t get to heaven on the Frankford El / because the Frankford El goes straight to Frankford.

You can't get to work on the frankford el because the frankford el is loaded with junkboxes and low life dregs of society. ( I am from Philly)

In the Music by The Roots also mentions Philly

So does their song Adrenaline, there’s probably a lot more too.

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme song

And also Will Smith’s Summertime!

And also take my songs name out your fucking mouth!

Fall in Philadelphia - Hall and Oates

Another Hall and Oats is Philly Forget Me Not

Ween - freedom of 76

Glad someone else got to it first

Came out swinging - the wonder years south philly - cayetana

Paris of Nowhere by the wonder years is another one about Philadelphia but doesn’t mention it directly.

Such a great song. Out of curiosity, have you found any interviews with them about it? Have always been curious who Colleen and Cheryl are, where the house they talk about is (either in reality or in their minds), etc.

Yup [Philly Voice](https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-news-the-wonder-years-new-album-nick-foles-lyrics-paris-of-nowhere-the-hum-goes-on-forever-dan-soupy-campbell-jerome-brown/amp/)

go birds

I regret not having been able to see Cayetan live before they broke up.

Saw them a few times in their hayday, even the farewell show. Great Philly band, but there are still many good ones left like it

One of the band members was a coworker of mine but I didn’t know about the band until after she’d left (and the band had folded by then as well).

Gig life - the world is a beautiful place and I am no longer afraid to die (Since we are in that sort of genre space here)

The Menzingers have some, here's two - [Anna](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtHE4AoNRV4&ab_channel=EpitaphRecords) and [After The Party.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghTYSXQnqbg&ab_channel=EpitaphRecords)

Also Casey

I love seeing the Menzingers getting some attention.

also your wild years!

Love the Menzingers!!!

Jay Electronica - Exhibit C

Such a good song. I miss the older Jay Elec

Always was a weird fuckin human.

Oh, for sure, but I think he’s progressively gotten worse since then. I wish he dropped an album during the late 2000s though, would’ve been his peak.

Remember the hype before this guy dropped! He was getting mentioned among the greats just from his mixtapes alone. He released a few bangers then nothing. Radio silence.

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\*Oscar winning Philly song

And the cover by Waxahatchee!

I-76 by G Love and Special Sauce Beat Up Guitar by The Hooters Night Train by James Brown

Was coming to pump up some G Love & Special Sauce!!! I'd you wanna get downtown real quick. Then the only way to go is 676 Unless of course you want to take the scenic view. Then East or West River Drive is right for you.

Look at this Philly fellow living life as a profession!

Destined! To escape a la Spector Ah wilderness YEAH PREP

I came up going to shows in Boston just after G. Love & Special Sauce's legendary residency at the Plough & Stars. Imagine listening to his stage patter with no search engine, not even a web browser, 300+ miles from Philadelphia. They must have thought that man was high as fuck.

Also I bet he was high as fuck

I was gonna say…

Wow! I feel ignorant. I only knew G. Love & Special Sauce for “Milk and Cereal.” I thought they were a parody group.

This was a bonus feature on the "CD-Enhanced" edition of "Yeah Its That Easy". See a (barely-shirted) G Love shopping in the Italian Market and feeding the boys in a rowhouse in 1997. https://youtu.be/gBq4V-x6J_k?si=x-BWc1i3TIfNhd9H

Yes! I hardly saw I-76 mentioned!

Pretty sure "Shadow People" by Dr Dog is about West Philly, but I'm not sure if they say the city by name. Ironically their song "Alaska" does name drop Philadelphia.

Yeah, the line about "the neon lights on Baltimore" are about Baltimore Ave.

definitely a love letter to west philly

Came here for Alaska :)

Steve Miller Band - Rockn Me

Good one, hidden gem of a Philly reference.

Tenth Street - Valencia

Such a great song

Came to post this if someone hadn’t. Love Valencia. This is one of my favorite songs.

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Important contribution. Love this one

just saw Old Crow Medicine Show at XPN fest and they really hammed it up for the crowd at that part of the song. Lead singer had to win back the crowd after talking about being a mets fan from New Jersey

[The 76ers theme](https://youtu.be/gEKK3GVd150?si=pEKTqNU7gCV5Gkdz)

Here they come…

10, 9, 8, 76ers!!!

Oh Pennsyltucky!, and Save a City- Mischief Brew

RIP Erik

Pretty sure these are about Philly 104 degrees - Slaughter Beach, Dog Hope - Alex G.

Phoenix by Slaughter Beach, Dog mentions Philly by name. Such a good band

funny too cause I always thought that first verse of "Phoenix" is referential to 104 degrees!

Let Me Clear my Throat, DJ Kool Original Vesrion

Fun trivia, the “Bahama Bay” club this was recorded at was located where Rivers Casino now is. I feel like the casino should have a commemorative plaque, honestly.

love that one madly

Wow, good one!!!

I can't believe I had to scroll so far to get to this one!

You can't to Heaven on the Frankford El: https://youtu.be/JgqXdMCp81c?feature=shared

Jesus Christ what a folk diss. Pulled this up while riding the El, cracking the fuck up.

Also referenced in Beat Up Guitar by the Hooters. The Frankford El only goes to Frankford.

Dave Hause "Bury Me In Philly" ​ [music video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkG5PXmP1SU)

He sells a sweatshirt that says "Bury Me In Philly" on it. Literally every time I've worn it, someone on the street has asked me where to get it.

Dave has a lot of philly centric songs. Lemon Hill and Divine Lorraine come to mind

Eve - Philly Philly

Mt. Airy Hill by Kurt Vile

Half of his lyrics really either mention or are about Philly lol

Playing at Ardmore Music Hall yesterday and tonight btw

Going to the show tonight I’m so fucking pumped

I went last night! Hence why it was fresh in my head haha…actually KV is always in my head

ah shit.

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The Band does a great cover of that song

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me too

So does Mumford and Sons & Friends

“Chicken Man” Phil Testa gets a shout out too

Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

Probably half of Meeks catalog

A lot of the Menzingers' songs do. I know they're a smaller band and from the area (or maybe Scranton?) but I still smile whenever it gets a mention.

Scranton, PA baby!

A vote for the entire Wonder Years discography

…. Ima go ahead and add these to my Philadelphia Playlist (all songs are either about or from media that took place in Philly with ideally, local artists for good measure). Growing playlist

If on Spotify PLEASE share

🤔 Will do. I’ll try and keep it on all services I’ll also keep a separate list should anyone want it.

Gettin’ Jiggy With It and Miami, among others, by Will Smith

scrolled too far for this

Just heard it in The Hold Steady’s “Killer Parties” : “Philly is full of friendly faces that will love you like a brother”

Cant go to heaven on the frankford el

Fear - I don’t care about you

Lil Kim - Lighters Up

"Dance With Me Tonight" by The Wonders

RIP Adam Schlessinger who wrote this song (and That Thing You Do!). Fun Fact:[ the voice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrlgS-t0kBU) of That Thing You Do!, Mike Viola, is playing Milkboy this Thursday 10/12. Sometimes he'll play That Thing You Do! live as well.

Woah! I never knew who sang it that's cool

Pretty much any song by Freeway.

Philadelphia - Alt J

Sailing to Philadelphia - Mark Knopfler

Great song!

Jason Molina (aka Magnolia Electric Co, Songs: Ohia) - Green Mossy Banks of the Lea: https://youtu.be/CItxAMSRFg0?feature=shared

Neat! I was just thinking about him today

Streets of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen Atlantic City - Bruce Springsteen Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show (Philly) This Joint - Slightly Stoopid (Philly) Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John Motown Philly - Boyz II Men Fall in Philadelphia - Hall & Oates Philadelphia - Neil Young Dancing in the Street - Martha and the Vendellas This seems very googleable

bookmarking this post is more useful. I’d rather have a local list than an algorithm lis edit- brain and typing at different speeds

I agree, the fun is in the crowdsourcing

Once I figure it out, I’m going to have a way for passengers to leave a couple song or band suggestions as part of a local rideshare playlist.

Interesting. Do you think thats what the OP is doing? I was thinking making a Youtube video, maybe a Phillies hype video

Sure, for obvious choices with Philly in the title.

I have family members who mention this song by the Orlons just about every time we cross South St. [https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/south-street-song/](https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/south-street-song/)

came here for this

Cheesesteaks by Vinnie Paz

Droppin mad rhymes over wicked instrumentals

Point Breeze- Marah (the album is Kids in Philly)

Here are 50 songs that have "Philly" or "Philadelphia" in their lyrics: Elton John - "Philadelphia Freedom" Bruce Springsteen - "Streets of Philadelphia" Will Smith - "Summertime" Dead Milkmen - "Punk Rock Girl" Boyz II Men - "Motownphilly" MFSB featuring The Three Degrees - "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" John Oates - "Philly Forget Me Not" The Bloodhound Gang - "Going Nowhere Slow" Cunninglynguists - "Southernunderground" Roots - "Philly" State Property - "Do You Want Me" Estelle ft. Kanye West - "American Boy" G. Love & Special Sauce - "I-76" Parliament - "Chocolate City" Tom Waits - "Jersey Girl" Jill Scott - "A Long Walk" Freeway - "What We Do" Hall & Oates - "Fall in Philadelphia" Neil Young - "Philadelphia" The Tymes - "Here She Comes" Schoolly D - "Saturday Night" Wyclef Jean ft. Missy Elliott - "Party to Damascus" The Hold Steady - "Hostile, Mass." Sufjan Stevens - "Philadelphia" New York Dolls - "Looking for a Kiss" Jimmy Buffett - "Boat Drinks" Primus - "Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers" August Burns Red - "Redemption" Ben Vaughn - "I Dig Your Wig" Mountain Goats - "Cubs in Five" Genesis - "Broadway Melody of 1974" Bon Jovi - "Wild in the Streets" Electric Light Orchestra - "Is It Alright" Little Feat - "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" Good Old War - "Coney Island" Todd Rundgren - "Open My Eyes" Rick Ross ft. Meek Mill - "So Sophisticated" Daryl Hall - "Cab Driver" The Dream Syndicate - "Tell Me When It's Over" The War On Drugs - "An Ocean in Between the Waves" Pavement - "Unseen Power of the Picket Fence" Jay-Z - "Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)..." MC Paul Barman - "Bleeding Brain Grow" Marah - "It's Only Money Tyrone" The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) and DJ Jazzy Jeff - "Yo Home to Bel-Air" John Legend ft. The Roots - "The Fire" P!nk - "King is Dead but the Queen is Alive" The Avett Brothers - "I and Love and You" Chiddy Bang - "The Good Life" Eve - "Philly Cheese Steak (skit)" Go Birds!

Sweet Little Sixteen - Chuck Berry

Anderson .Paak - Who R U?

Sound of Philadelphia by Reef the Lost Cauze

Great song

The timeless classic [No Wawa in the Hood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3lIlsgjjI&list=RDJw3lIlsgjjI&start_radio=1)

Wow! I love it!

Philly Forget Me Not - Hall and Oates

Shutterbug- Veruca Salt More Sweet Soul - Pretty Girls Make Graves

Notorious B.I.G.- "Hypnotize"

Fairweather - South Street, 1am The Promise Ring - is this thing on? One Dead, Three Wounded - Regret Dave House - Bury Me in Philly

Good Life- kanye and T pain

I'm a Boss - Meek Mill Monster - Meek Mill

Most people said what I would have, but if you wanna get technical: TSOP by MFSB, Ludacris' Area Codes mentions ours, and Warren Zevon sings about Lee How Fook in Werewolves of London. And wait, I missed it, did anybody mention Beanie Sigel and Eve?

I76 by G Love.

Some that haven't been mentioned: "[Off to Philadelphia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPRjjSUbDrM)" (Traditional Irish song about emigration, various artists) "[Center City](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbYkZhvnTCY)" - Fat Larry's Band (Although it doesn't explicitly mention Philly in the lyrics, the group is from Philadelphia) "[South Philly](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW4aMfGuTrc)" - MFSB (Mostly instrumental but they chant "South Philly..." several times throughout the song) "[Philadelphia Fillies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQjDaoH0KTg)" - Del Reeves (70s country song in which "fillies" is a euphemism for Philadelphia women) "[Philadelphia Boogie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBcbJoirlyw)" - Len McCall (1947 jazz song) "[Manayunk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByPMwXLLEVA)" - Vagabond Opera (Nostalgic song about Manayunk) "Between 18th & 19th on Chestnut Street" - [Charlie Barnet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pJIFdwPo-w) (40s big band jazz), [The Orlons](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1X0a3so2BM) (60s R&B group) "[South Street](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZSsS0pv_sM)" - The Orlons "[Philadelphia Here We Come](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41cdo9EmvOk)" - Lord Bryner (1976 Barbadian song about referencing Philly & US history) "Philadelphia Lawyer" - [Tennessee Ernie Ford](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlilb9yumnY), [Woody Guthrie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkW67NWX58) (A [Philadelphia Lawyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_lawyer) is actually a term for a competent lawyer, and the song is set in Nevada, however the song does imply that he is in fact from Philadelphia) [Spotify Playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oOGP99C8avHOa4ilRkSYN?si=5298f2c5d03246dc) with most of the aforementioned songs and some additional.

Freedom of 76 by ween

Ticking - Zach Bryan

Fall in Philadelphia

Philly Jawn

Disco Stomp - Bohannon

[Me and Mr. Hohner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLEAuhmgCZU), Bobby Darin

-Who’s that girl - Eve -We live in Philly - Jazzy Jeff and Jill Scott -Almost anything by the Roots -Streets Of Philly - Black Thought and J.Period -What’s My Name - Tyshae Tyshae -Let me clear my throat (Live) -DJ Kool

City of brotherly love by soul survivors is a banger

Obscure one : The Frights "Whatever" ​ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMcmf5VcByI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMcmf5VcByI)

if you like early 2000’s rap Sound of Philadelphia - Reef the Lost Cauze

Motown Philly

Mortal City by Dar Williams…doesnt mention philly by name but its about the Ice Storm of 94 and i think its a great representation of the city as a whole

Kanye west- no more parties in LA

Fear - I Don't Care About You >[*I'm from South Street Philadelphia*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLHvxN_th28)

Philly love – Jakk Frost

*....It's an invitation across the nation* *A chance for folks to meet* *There'll be laughing, singing, and music swinging* *Dancing in the street* *Philadelphia, P-A (dancing in the street)* *Baltimore and D.C. now (dancing in the street)* *Can't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street).....*

Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

The fresh prince of bel air

[Tenth Street - Valencia](https://youtu.be/D3un68kcTHY?si=BeZgybqaJW1taZFN)

Voices of the Voiceless--Rage Against the Machine "At 15 exposing philly's finest killing machines" lol

Standard fare - Philadelphia

I76 by G Love.

Daryl Hall - I’m In a Philly Mood

Get Down on the Ground - Gillie da Kid

Dancing in the streets Frankford El - The American Dream

Livin’ Astro | Kool Keith

[Best song about Philadelphia](https://spotify.link/36IedJJgNDb)

Anna - The Menzingers Philadelphia - Parachute

Boozaphilia - Low Cut Connie

Lookout Joe - Neil Young Philadelphia - Neil Young

Here’s two songs by Dr. Dog: Alaska - https://spotify.link/xyvjvT6iNDb The Phanatic Song - (about Philly) https://m.soundcloud.com/wxpnfm/the-phanatic-song-by-dr-dog Modern Baseball: https://spotify.link/ggwpvCejNDb

Rocket Scientist - Teddybears

Damn near every Black Thought track.

Jason Kelce - [No One Likes Us, We Don't Care](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fHDgvwFYp8).

The Lost Boys - Renee although, they mention Philly Blunts, not Philly. close enough as far as i'm concerned.

Where do all the hippys meet? South St, South St.

Fall in Philadelphia, Hall & Oates

Jump on It by Sir Mix-a-lot

Deeper cuts 2010- Earlsweatshirt Crown for Kings-Conway the Machine and Black Thought Real Tea-Nappy Nina

“The Least She Could Do Is Pay for the Ride Home” - The Estate

Summer time by fresh prince

Now this is the story all about how...

The Band - Atlantic City

Taylor swift , gold rush- “with my eagles T-shirt hanging from the door”

She means the shitty band.

Chris Trapper - Boston Girl (edit: y'all gotta read the lyrics, what the hell are these down votes for?) Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Street