The Village People’s 1978 hit is one of the most enduring songs of the disco era. Despite its camp message, the song was “written for everyone”.
The Village People exploded onto New York’s disco scene back in 1977, with an instantly-recognizable look based on certain stereotypes, and a run of hit singles such as Macho Man, In the Navy and Go ...
The lead singer and lyricist of The Village People has slammed claims that YMCA is a “gay anthem”. The iconic 1970s group performed the song at President Elect Trump's pre-inauguration victory rally.