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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies

The lead singer of Village People has explained why he eventually came around to Donald Trump’s continual use of the group’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” at campaign rallies, despite initially finding it to be a “nuisance.”

The disco group’s song became a campaign staple for the President-elect. He played it at nearly every single event during his successful run to reclaim the White House, often busting out his specific set of moves.

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