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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Village_PeopleVillage People - Wikipedia

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   The band returned in 1987 with the line-up of Randy Jones, David Hodo, Felipe Rose, Glenn Hughes, Alex Briley, and Ray Simpson, and formed Sixuvus Ltd, a group that managed the affairs of the group and had the license to use the name Village People and its characters in use until 2017. [17]

   • Years active: 1977–present
   • Origin: Greenwich Village, New York City, US

   • Members: Victor Willis, James Kwong, Jeffrey James Lippold, James Lee

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   «Village People - Y.M.C.A. » is available on iTunes : http://bit.ly/1Lb1goAListen the entire album here : http://smarturl.it/YMCAalbumSubscribe to Village P...

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4. ig.ft.com › life-of-a-song › ymcaYMCA — how The Village People’s anthem went global

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   Mar 2, 2024 · The arm movements that make the letters “YMCA” originated from the TV show American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark. When The Village People performed “YMCA” on the show, dancers in the audience led the crowd in performing the moves. Willis immediately picked up the sequence, and the rest is history. The accessibility of the dance made ...

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6. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: YMCA by The Village People

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   4 days ago · The Birth of an Anthem. “YMCA” was written by Jacques Morali and Victor Willis, members of The Village People. The inspiration for the song came from the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), a worldwide organization that promotes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The YMCA is known for providing various recreational activities and ...

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   Village People. Album Cruisin’. “Y.M.C.A.” is one of the most iconic disco tracks ever created, thanks to disco group Village People, which consisted of French producers Henri Belolo, Jacques Morali and Victor Willis. It was the lead and only single from their third studio album “Cruisin’”. “Y.M.C.A” stands for the “Young Men ...

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   Why is village people a homage to the YMCA?

   • The lyrics of the track were interpreted in many ways, some viewing the track as a homage to the organisation, but Village People stemmed from gay culture at the time as well as being well known in the scene, therefore the track was deemed to be celebrating the YMCA’s reputation as a popular hook-up spot for young gay men.

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   How did YMCA get its name?

   • The arm movements that make the letters “YMCA” originated from the TV show American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark. When The Village People performed “YMCA” on the show, dancers in the audience led the crowd in performing the moves. Willis immediately picked up the sequence, and the rest is history.

   YMCA — how The Village People’s anthem went global

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   Is the village people's YMCA preserved for posterity?

   • Library of Congress – National Recording Registry. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020. ^ "The Village People's YMCA is preserved for posterity". BBC News. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020. ^ a b c Village People, Rolling Stone, Vol. 289, April 19, 1979. ^ Straight, No Chaser by Victor Willis, 1990. ^ Dilday, K. A.

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   Who wrote the song YMCA?

   • “YMCA” was written by Jacques Morali and Victor Willis, members of The Village People. The inspiration for the song came from the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), a worldwide organization that promotes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The YMCA is known for providing various recreational activities and fostering community involvement.

   The Meaning Behind The Song: YMCA by The Village People

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9. top40weekly.com › ymca-song-meaningY.M.C.A. - Village People | Top 40 Chart Performance, Story ...

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   The single San Francisco (You’ve Got Me) sold respectably in England, then Macho Man charted in the U.S. Y.M.C.A. followed, hitting #1 in Britain and #2 in America. Three of their albums sold over a million copies. Then the Village People stepped on a career landmine by starring in Can’t Stop The Music, a movie so breathtakingly awful that ...

10. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-52033153The Village People's YMCA is preserved for posterity - BBC

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    Mar 25, 2020 · Each member of The Village People dressed as a different character. YMCA by The Village People has inspired partygoers to wave their arms around on countless dancefloors since 1978.