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Village People to Perform at Phuket Gay Pride 2026
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Village People is an iconic American disco group recognized for their distinct on-stage characters and hit songs, including "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man."
Primary Wave Music acquired a stake in the Village People's brand, master recordings, and publishing assets. This partnership covers the group's name & likeness rights and catalog, including hits like 'Y.M.C.A.' and 'Macho Man.'
The United States Navy considered using 'In the Navy' for a recruiting campaign and provided access to the San Diego Navy base, USS Reasoner, aircraft, and crew for filming a music video.
Village People released a new song, 'Let's Go Back to the Dance Floor,' written by Harry W. Casey of K.C. and the Sunshine Band in August 2013.
Village People appeared in a commercial for LetGo during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Village People featured in a series of commercials for YOPA online estate agents in the UK.
Village People were confirmed to be featured in the song 'My Agenda' from Dorian Electra's 2020 album 'My Agenda.'
Village People recorded a version of 'Y.M.C.A.' for a Pepsi commercial in 1997, changing the lyrics to match the drink, and also used the song for Pepsi Globe imaging.
Village People was formed in 1977 by French producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, alongside lead singer Victor Willis. The group’s debut album, “Village People,” featuring Willis’s lead vocals, quickly gained popularity on dance charts internationally. The initial concept involved Willis forming a group around him for live performances and appearances. Willis selected Alex Briley, and Morali recruited Felipe Rose. An advertisement for “Macho Types Wanted: Must Dance And Have A Moustache” led to the permanent lineup including Glenn Hughes (leatherman), Randy Jones (cowboy), and David Hodo (construction worker).
This established lineup contributed to the group’s mainstream success with the album “Macho Man.” Their third album, “Cruisin’,” solidified their global presence with the blockbuster hit “Y.M.C.A.,” which became one of the most popular songs of the 1970s and was added to the National Recording Registry in 2020. In 1979, the group toured North America, appeared on prominent television shows, and was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. They also performed for US troops and recorded “In the Navy,” which was considered for a United States Navy recruiting campaign.
Following Willis’s departure in late 1979, several lead singers maintained the group’s presence. In 1980, Village People starred in the film “Can’t Stop the Music,” and despite its initial commercial performance, their music continued to resonate globally. The group continued to tour and release music, with a significant turning point in 2017 when Victor Willis returned as the lead singer, re-establishing his control over the group’s brand and musical catalog. Under Willis’s renewed leadership, Village People has continued to release new music, achieve chart success, and break world records for synchronized dancing to “Y.M.C.A.”.
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