Village People's Victor Willis okay with 'Y.M.C.A' for Trump and the gays
Victor Willis, one of the Village People's founders, posted to social media on Monday defending President-elect Donald Trump 's use of the song “Y.M.C.A.” and threatening legal action against any news organization that labels the iconic tune a gay anthem.
Village People's Victor Willis defends Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA,' insists song isn't a gay anthem
"I'm glad I allowed the President-elect's continued use of Y.M.C.A.," Willis wrote. "And I thank him for choosing to use my song."
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.
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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 singer defends Trump's use of ‘Y.M.C.A.,' says song isn't a ‘gay anthem'
Victor Willis said the disco classic has “benefited greatly” from the president-elect’s use and threatened to sue news outlets that refer to it as a “gay anthem.”
Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies
“This assumption is also based on the fact that the ‘Y.M.C.A.’ was apparently being used as some sort of gay hangout and since one of the writers was gay and some of the Village People are gay, the song must be a message to gay people. To that I say once again, get your minds out of the gutter. It is not.”
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.
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 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 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.
YMCA Singer Says Vibes Not $$$ Changed His Mind on Trump’s Use of the Song
Willis also spoke about the “financial benefits” of Trump’s getting down to the track, saying it’s “estimated to gross ...
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Village People Founder Tells Fox News Why He Endorsed Trump’s Use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’: ‘Bringing So Much Joy To the American People’
Village People founding member Victor Willis changed his tune on Donald Trump using their songs and they'd "seriously ...
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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 ...