YMCA, Village People

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?
Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay anthem – and he’ll sue anyone who disagrees
Victor Willis, who headed up the 1970s disco band and wrote the song with producer Jacques Morali, has taken to social media to insist that it was not written with the gay communi
A Village People Member Insists ‘YMCA’ Isn’t A ‘Gay Anthem’ And Threatens To Sue Publications That Say It Is
Village People’s 1978 hit “ YMCA ” is the group’s most enduring song, and the hit single is frequently described as a “gay anthem” ( even the Library Of Congress thinks it is ). However, the band’s Victor Willis, who sings the song and wrote its lyrics, disagrees.
Village People Singer Praises Trump For Boosting 'YMCA,' Rejects Song’s ‘Gay Anthem’ Label
In a lengthy note, Victor Willis explained why he changed his tune on the Republican's use of the 1978 disco classic.
YMCA sees popularity surge after Trump played gay anthem at every rally on campaign trail
The President-elect played the famous 1978 gay anthem at almost every single event during his successful run to reclaim the White House, often busting out his specific set of moves
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 founder loves Trump using YMCA, but hates people calling it a gay anthem
Despite previously complaining about Donald Trump’s regular use of ‘YMCA’ at his rallies, Village People’s Victor Willis says he’s now happy for the President Elect to use his song. However, he wants
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.
The Irish Times6d
YMCA has never been gay song, says Village People lyricist and singer
If you thought that YMCA by Village People was a gay anthem, think again. According to Victor Willis, who wrote the ...
The Daily Telegraph6d
YMCA isn’t gay and my wife will sue if you claim it is, says songwriter
Willis claimed there was a “false assumption” that YMCA was a gay anthem because his bandmates were homosexual, as well as the Young Men’s Christian Associations being considered somewhat of ...