Village People think YMCA will 'unite world'

Village People's hit YMCA's true meaning as 'gay icons' perform at Trump inauguration
Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song
Trump dances to 'YMCA' with Village People at pre-inaugural victory rally
President-elect Donald Trump closed his final victory rally on Sunday evening heading into Inauguration Day perfecting his production. This time, bringing on onstage Village People to conduct their high-energy disco hit and dance with him.
Village People perform YMCA at Trump rally after insisting song is 'not a gay anthem'
Donald Trump was seen dancing alongside The Village People at his pre-inauguration rally in Washington DC, after the band's singer hit out at claims the song is a 'gay anthem'
Making YMCA great again: Why Trump loves the 'Village People' disco song
YMCA, a disco number released originally in 1978, has become a constant feature at the majority of Donald Trump's Maga) public rallies
Village People Perform At Trump Rally—After Once Sending Trump Cease-And-Desist Letter
The Village People’s appearance at the Trump rally underscores his political comeback, even among his one-time nemeses—its manager Karen Willis, wife of band member Victor Willis, sent Trump’s lawyer a cease-and-desist letter after he was filmed dancing to “Macho Man” at Mar-A-Lago in 2023, Rolling Stone reported.
Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village People in a performance of the group's 'Y.M.C.A.' disco hit.
Donald Trump Jokes About Village People Being 'Larger' Than 30 Years Ago
The song actually came out about 46 years ago, in October 1978 and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1979. In 2024, Trump's frequent use of the song drove it to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Digital Song Sales Chart, where it stayed for five weeks.
Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him
The president-elect hosted the “Make American Great Again Victory Rally” at Washington’s Capital One Arena on Sunday, less than 24 hours before Inauguration Day. As Trump ended his final speech before taking the White House for a second term, the band Village People came on stage to perform their 1978 disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” live.
How YMCA became Donald Trump's unlikely anthem
Following the announcement that the Village People would be performing at several upcoming inauguration events, what is it about their songs that appeals to the President-elect?
Village People lead singer explains why they’re performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."
The Village People are now teaming up with Donald Trump—and here's why
For nearly 50 years, when most people thought of the Village People, they thought of gay culture. However, now, the band seems to be mostly relevant due to the use of its songs by upcoming president Donald Trump.
How did Donald Trump make ‘YMCA’ his go-to song?
On the eve of his inauguration, Donald Trump once again danced, as “YMCA”, the hit by Village People played at the MAGA ...
Donald Trump busts out viral dance moves to ‘YMCA’ while celebrating at victory rally ahead of inauguration
The president-elect’s celebratory rally in Washington, DC, concluded with a performance by the ’70s disco group.
Meet the Village People’s Victor Willis, who’s playing Trump’s inauguration: the president-elect is his biggest fan and he was married to Phylicia Rashad, aka Clair ...
Disco group the Village People returned to the top of the music charts on the heels of Trump's political comeback; now the ...