Is it actually gay? Here’s the true meaning of the song “YMCA”
Village People founder Victor Willis on why YMCA wasn’t a gay song AFTER years of lawsuits Victor Willis has rejoined the band he started, the Village People — and he’s got a surprising. 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. Willis' feelings on the matter are so strong, he is threatening legal action over the issue. Village People fans are only just realising the true meaning
But Village People’s straight Black lead singer Victor Willis — who dressed as the group’s policeman and co-wrote the song with the band’s straight producer Henri Belolo and its gay. The Village People had a huge impact on the disco culture of the s. However, one question that still lingers on the minds of many is, who was gay in the band? Village People founder Victor Willis on why YMCA wasn’t a gay
The Village People exploded onto New York’s disco scene in , with an instantly-recognisable look based on gay stereotypes, and a run of hit singles such as Macho Man, In the Navy and Go West, with lyrics that touched on the gay lifestyle. But don’t suggest that their biggest hit, YMCA, has anything to do with the gay scene, says founder member Victor Willis, who wrote the worldwide. With the presidential inauguration the new regime will launch what will surely be the greatest upheaval of our government since its founding two and a half centuries ago. Ostensibly, the inspiration for the widely mocked Trump dance, the song has long been celebrated as a gay anthem. Village People lyricist Victor Willis denies 'YMCA' is a 'gay
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.” Victor Willis, who headed up the s. . 
Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
Village People lead singer Victor Willis says he got an apology from comedian Jim Jefferies for saying "Y.M.C.A." is code for gay sex, but he cops to the fact the song definitely can be taken 2 ways. .
Setting the Record Straight
The original members of the Village People were Victor Willis, Felipe Rose, Randy Jones, Glenn Hughes, David Hodo, and Alex Briley. Each of them represented a different archetype from the gay community. .
Village People Singer Victor Willis Says 'Y.M.C.A.' Isn't
(CNN) - 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. .
Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay
Village People lyricist Victor Willis has praised Donald Trump’s use of “YMCA” during campaign rallies, and threatened legal action against media outlets calling the group’s hit song a gay anthem, despite two of the original band members being out gay men. Victor Willis, who is heterosexual. .