Village People Front Man Praises Trump's 'YMCA' Dance

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.”
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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 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 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 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 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 Doubles Down on Letting Trump Use ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ Slams ‘Gay Anthem’ Label
Village People founder Victor Willis is once again tackling two issues surrounding the disco band’s 1970s smash hit “Y.M.C.A.”: Donald Trump’s use of the track in his 2024 presidential campaign and the characterization of the song as a “gay anthem.”
The Village People’s lead singer clarifies meaning to Y.M.C.A song
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Village People founder changes tune, endorses Trump's use of 'YMCA': Bringing 'joy to the American people'
Village People founding member Victor Willis has changed his tune on President-elect Donald Trump's use of the band's iconic ...
Village People Founder Would ‘Seriously Consider’ Performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ For Trump—After Demanding He Stop Playing It
The band’s founding member Victor Willis had previously opposed President-elect Donald Trump’s use of their song, but in ...
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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 ...