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.”
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?
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.
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'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 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 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.
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 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 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.
Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
The lead singer of the Village People is clearing up assumptions about the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA.” 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.
YMCA isn’t gay and my wife will sue if you claim it is, says songwriter
The songwriter behind smash hit pop song YMCA has said his wife will sue anyone who refers to the song as a gay anthem. In a ...
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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 ...