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Taken at face value, the song's lyrics extol the virtues of the Young Men's Christian Association . However, according to some in the gay culture, the song was implicitly understood as celebrating YMCA's reputation as a popular cruising and hookup spot, particularly for the younger men to whom it was addressed. [18]
Village People lead singer and “YMCA” co-writer Victor Willis learned the song hit No. 1 when his wife showed him the charts, after which they high-fived each other, Willis said.
The Trump Dance is a celebratory dance inspired by 45th and 47th U.S. president Donald Trump's characteristic rally gestures while dancing to his campaign song "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People. It has gained popularity among professional and collegiate athletes across various sports.
Then-President Donald Trump dances during the playing of the song "YMCA" after a campaign rally in Martinsburg, Pa., Oct. 26, 2020. (Gene J. Puskar/)
Trump pumped his fist to the music before breaking out in his signature move dubbed “the double jerk.” Trump and his campaign were called out on social media for misjudging the tone of the event.
Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes and suggestive lyrics in their music. The group was originally formed by French producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis [1] following the release of the debut album Village People, which targeted disco's large gay audience.
Victor Willis, a founding member of the Village People, is determined to set the record straight about the song "Y.M.C.A." In a lengthy Facebook post on Monday, the 73-year-old singer songwriter ...
Like his brother, he was left-handed, but played the guitar right-handed. He and his brother often fought to play the instrument, though there was "no question that music brought" the two together. [12] In Daytona, they joined a YMCA group called the Y Teens, their first experience performing music with others. [13]