Victor Willis, a singer and co-writer on the Village People hit “Y.M.C.A.”, has revealed that the song has benefited greatly from being a favorite on President-elect Trump’s playlist. In a recent Facebook post, Willis shared why he allowed Trump to continue using the song over the years.
Willis mentioned that several artists have tried to distance themselves from Trump after his rallies, but he chose not to. Instead, he praised Trump for genuinely enjoying the song and having fun with it. As a result, “Y.M.C.A.” has seen a significant boost in popularity, including rising to number one on the Billboard chart after over 45 years.
The singer also clarified that the song is often referred to as a “gay anthem”, which Willis claims is a false assumption. He stated that the song’s appeal lies in its ability to bring people of all backgrounds together, rather than being specifically tailored for the LGBTQ+ community.
Willis expressed his gratitude to Trump for choosing to use the song, which has grossed millions of dollars since his continued use. Despite some artists trying to shame Trump for using the song, Willis believes it’s time to move past this misconception and recognize “Y.M.C.A.” as a unifying force.
Source: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5019216-village-people-ymca-trump-rally