The Village People had the biggest hit of their career with 'Y.M.C.A.', a
number one hit in the UK and the Netherlands, peaking at number 2 in
the USA. Taking the song at face value, its lyrics marvel at the virtues
of the Young Men's Christian Association. In the gay culture, from
which the group sprang, the song was understood as celebrating the
Y.M.C.A.'s reputation as a popular cruising and hookup spot,
particularly for the younger gay men to whom it was addressed. As such,
this disco classic became a gay anthem, but bizarrely enough also a
favourite at wedding parties and school dances.
Producer
Henri Belolo recalls that he saw the Y.M.C.A. sign while walking down
the street with composer Jacques Morali, who seemed to know the
institution fairly well. He told Henri, that this was a place where a
lot of people went when they were in town. Then Henri got the idea: 'Why
don't we write a song about it?'
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My collection: 7" single no. 6193
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, November 17, 2019
Cost: 2 euro
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