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13. Village People singer backtracks on refusal to let Trump use YMCA for surprising four-word reason

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 05:02 PM

Jan 13

Village People frontman Victor Willis is beginning to welcome ex-President Donald Trump using his group’s hit song Y.M.C.A. at his campaign rallies.

Initially, Victor used to speak out against the GOP presidential candidate using the Village People’s song at his rallies, but he’s since changed his tune with the onset of publicity. Following the outrage that ensued online after the politico danced for 40 minutes to different songs, which included Y.M.C.A. at his town hall Monday, Victor issued a formal response.

He admitted that though he wasn’t thrilled about the Village People anthem being spun at the far-right event, there wasn’t much that could be done to stop it from happening.

Victor explained that Trump can legally play Y.M.C.A. at any of his events since he had previously applied for a political use license from Victor’s performing-rights org, BMI, per TMZ.
He added:”...Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.' has greatly benefited the song. For example, when Trump started using 'Y.M.C.A' the song shot back up to #2 on Billboard's digital chart."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/village-people-singer-backtracks-on-refusal-to-let-trump-use-ymca-for-surprising-four-word-reason/ar-AA1slM8R

I'm not sure what to believe right now but this I do know, the Village People's music back then saved a lot of Gay men. Myself being one of them.

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Village People to perform at Trump rally in DC, inaugural ball [View all] pstokely Jan 13 OP

Rage-bait of the hour, courtest of The Hill. Gotta get them click$!!!!111! PSPS Jan 13 #1

Are they unaware of just how hokey and uncool their music is? Dennis Donovan Jan 13 #2

Is this a joke? Dave Bowman Jan 13 #3

Hey.... Dumpy Jan 13 #21

Lol, sorry! Dave Bowman Jan 13 #22

lol Dumpy Jan 14 #49

It's ok Dumpy, Just ignore the big meanie as we're here for you 🫂 cstanleytech Jan 14 #43

lol Dumpy Jan 14 #50

I can't wait to not watch one second of endgenocide Jan 13 #4

Yes. It's a real Must Miss Jerry2144 Jan 13 #31

i find that entertaining Macrophylla Jan 13 #5

Do you think they'd get it if the Village People changed their name to the Stonewall Sisters? hedda_foil Jan 13 #7

Are the Village people gay or faux gay? keithbvadu2 Jan 13 #6

Vic Willis is Straight, but at least 4 of the other 5 original members were gay. Wiz Imp Jan 13 #27

Maybe they will trump Trump? GreenWave Jan 14 #53

Log Cabin Republicans can now claim victory Zambero Jan 13 #8

YMCA William769 Jan 13 #9

In The Navy. William769 Jan 13 #10

Those of us, old enuf to remember -- Bob Hope ust'ta do Christmas benefits for servicemen. 3Hotdogs Jan 13 #26

YMCA,Marker: 3:00, note the RamRod bar in the background. That, and Triangle were leather bars in th '70's. 3Hotdogs Jan 13 #16

Thanks was on in NY once. William769 Jan 13 #20

Macho Man William769 Jan 13 #11

Just one, as you suggested... Gruenemann Jan 13 #12

Village People singer backtracks on refusal to let Trump use YMCA for surprising four-word reason William769 Jan 13 #13

Rofl Joinfortmill Jan 13 #14

How many of the original members are still performing? 3Hotdogs Jan 13 #15

appears to be just one pstokely Jan 13 #17

Only one... Dave Bowman Jan 13 #19

To be clear, he had nothing to do with the group for 35 years Wiz Imp Jan 13 #25

The Village People - a GOP booking agent did this as a joke. SupportSanity Jan 13 #18

Victor Willis, the original lead singer (played the cop character) is the only original member of the group. Wiz Imp Jan 13 #23

much like Mike Love and the current touring Beach "Boys" pstokely Jan 14 #44

The enemy is everywhere. The Grand Illuminist Jan 13 #24

So when Donnie has celebrities and musical acts it's cool Blue_Tires Jan 13 #28

Way to tarnish your legacy. Basso8vb Jan 13 #29

Must be The Villages People. C_U_L8R Jan 13 #30

This might be uncool MustLoveBeagles Jan 13 #32

Well now when I hear one of their songs I will change the station and never listen again, kimbutgar Jan 13 #33

Hope their agent was smart enough to get them cash, in advance, in the full amount. SeattleVet Jan 13 #34

I'm hoping he was NOT smart enough. bluestarone Jan 14 #48

You've got to be shitting me. LudwigPastorius Jan 13 #35

Pitiful. H2O Man Jan 13 #36

Could you imagine Trump in assless chaps.... SergeStorms Jan 13 #37

Is Donny going to do his double fisted jerkoff dance? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 14 #38

Just Sad Roy Rolling Jan 14 #39

"S-Y-K-O, I'm talking 'bout the S-Y-K-O." NT mahatmakanejeeves Jan 14 #40

Idiots C Moon Jan 14 #41

They're hoping to get the Greenwood bump to their faltering careers. JohnnyRingo Jan 14 #42

how much $ do they get everytime their songs are played at ball games? pstokely Jan 14 #45

If they play the entire song ASCAP pays them a couple bucks. JohnnyRingo Jan 14 #46

Do not watch. Do not attend. travelingthrulife Jan 14 #47

I will stay home, turn off the TV, and listen to Gil Scott Heron DBoon Jan 14 #51

They were fit back then Laurelin Jan 14 #52

Though I hear Steve Laurance and Eddie Gorme are playing the after concert ... marble falls Jan 14 #54