YMCA, Village People and Trump

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.
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 disco anthem "Y.M.C.A." as the song makes a resurgence on the charts. "I decided to allow the president-elect's continued use of ‘Y.
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:
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 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 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 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.
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.
The Village People’s lead singer clarifies meaning to Y.M.C.A song
Victor Willis explains why he’s now allowing President-elect Trump’s use of the song “Y.M.C.A.” Texas native Amber Glenn wins biggest US women's figure skating title in 14 years, beating Japan's stars Interesting,
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.
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 ...
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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 ...