YMCA Changes Its Name To The Y; The Village People Are “Deeply Dismayed”
The Village People will still perform their 1978 disco anthem — “YMCA” — even though the Young Men’s Christian Association on which the song is based is changing its name to simply “The Y.”On Monday, the organization formerly known as the YMCA announced that it is changing its name as part of a massive rebranding [...]
USA Today Music — The Village People won't be changing their hit song Y.M.C.A. just because the YMCA is now known officially as just "the Y."
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TMZ — The Village People were caught with their pants down last week when the YMCA announced it will be changing its name to "the Y" -- but fear not ... our costumed heroes c... more info
Starpulse — Gay icons the Village People have reacted to plans to abbreviate the YMCA chain to "The Y." The group had a massive hit with the club franchise's name. They stated, "We... more info
Pop Crunch — The Village People will still perform their 1978 disco anthem — “YMCA” — even though the Young Men’s Christian Association on which the song is based is changin... more info
Detroit Free Press — The Village People won't be changing their hit song "Y.M.C.A." just because the YMCA is now known officially as just "the Y." more info