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YMCA, Village People
Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay anthem – and he’ll sue anyone who disagrees
The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.”
Village People Member Changes Tune on Trump Using ‘YMCA,’ Cites ‘Financial Benefits’
Victor Willis, a co-writer of 'YMCA,' has changed his tune regarding Trump's use of the song, citing financial benefits and Trump's joy.
Is “YMCA” a gay anthem? One of the writers threatens the media
Has everyone simply misunderstood what Village People were all about? Amidst Russia's anti-gay laws, a provocative question arose in 2014: Could the Village People's iconic song "YMCA" be played at the Sochi Olympics as a form of protest?
Founding Member Of The Village People Says He’s Open To Performing “YMCA” At Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Donald Trump made the 1970s hit “YMCA” by the Village People one of the theme songs of his 2024 presidential campaign, with the Republican presidential candidate ending each rally by doing his signature dance to the song. You’ve no doubt seen the “Trump dance,” which he actually started doing during his 2020 campaign, by now:
Opinion
'YMCA' is a gay anthem - even if its co-writer didn't write it that way
Though not all of its members were actually gay, Village People were quite literally built from queer iconography. The leather man, construction worker, cowboy and other “macho types” weren’t random costumes – they were walking embodiments of gay male fantasy archetypes, recruited from New York gay clubs.
Village People would 'seriously consider' playing YMCA for Trump, lead singer says
The singer suggested Village People will not play at Trump’s inauguration due to concern over a performance appearing as an endorsement. The band has allowed the president-elect to use “Y.M.C.A.” because of his fondness for the 1970s smash hit and issues he has faced using other songs, according to Willis.
Village People founder has change of heart, is considering performing YMCA at Trump inauguration
If he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it,’ Victor Willis says
Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
Victor Willis, who also co-wrote the song, says it is not a “gay anthem.” On Facebook, he wrote people assumed that because his writing partner and some members of the band were gay but he said he did not know the YMCA was a place for gay men to hang out when he wrote the song.
Village People Front Man Praises Donald Trump's 'YMCA' Dance
Victor Willis acknowledged that the song's association with Trump's campaign has greatly benefited its chart performance and sales.
Village People singer says YMCA not a 'gay anthem,' will sue anyone who disagrees
It might be fun to stay at the YMCA, but the song is not a “gay anthem.” So says the frontman of the Village People, who has taken to clarifying the matter some 46 years after the mega-hit was released.
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“Y.M.C.A.” Gets Serious After Village People Singer Victor Willis Threatens Legal Action Against Song’s Misrepresentation
"Y.M.C.A." might be the subject of upcoming lawsuits as Village People's Victor Willis threatens legal action over song's ...
NBC News on MSN
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Trump made ‘YMCA' a staple at his rallies. Data shows it's sticking around.
President-elect Donald Trump made the disco classic “YMCA” a staple at his rallies during his past two campaigns. And new ...
Daily Mail
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Village People love that Trump is a fan of YMCA... just don't call it a 'gay anthem'
YMCA
singer
Victor
Willis
has U-turned on his opposition to Donald Trump using the song in his rallies - while urging fans not to call it a 'gay anthem'. The 73-year-old founding member of ...
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From YMCA to Born in the USA: Rock’s most misunderstood songs
Bruce Springsteen sat with his feet up on a coffee table at his home in Colts Neck, New Jersey, pondering a song inspired in ...
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