I've come across many instances where G&H gave credit to what Motown was able to accomplish but I have never come across anything from Barry, Smokey or anyone else at Motown as to what they thought of the rise of Philly Soul back then. I'm sure someone here can shed some light on this for me. I remember seeing a quote in a book that said "TSOP was to the 70's what Motown was to the 60's. And also "TSOP was pop musics last hit machine." This is not a who was better thread. I am just curiouls what Motown people have said about Philly. Thanks.