I performed a solo acapella version of this song for my 5th grade talent show in the 80s. I was dressed as Dracula. When it was over, somebody yelled “Go back to Transylvania!”.
You could’ve put a twist on the old Steve Martin joke. How about, “I remember when I drank my first pint of blood.” That would’ve put the kibosh on the hecklers.
No doubt about it... they were some nice-looking men!! We would have some great times roller skating to this song! 🛼 Happy Veterans Day... to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms! 🦅 Happy Saturday... thank you for sharing! 💖
I think staying at the YMCA is fine, in particular if you’re temporarily down on your luck. I would recommend packing shower shoes though as athletes foot is a common problem. Other than that, avoid the egg-salad sandwich for lunch. Go with the prepackaged peanut butter and jelly or ham with cheese instead.
I saw them live at a local fair once and the did ever song possible and went off stage people started leaving except me i was shouting where you going they haven't done the YMCA yet their biggest hit
I saw Hamell on Trial twice. One of his monologues was about shocking old ladies, telling them the song they were innocuously singing along with was about celebrating the joys of gay anal sex at the YMCA.
find memories,😂 again with the clap tracks, though! Really distract from the musical value in my opinion! Not trying to be a downer just saying get rid of the clap tracks. Ha ha ha ha ha
The song that became a club anthem of the 70s and wedding and other event staple. It is a fun dance tune! 💃 🎶
I performed a solo acapella version of this song for my 5th grade talent show in the 80s. I was dressed as Dracula. When it was over, somebody yelled “Go back to Transylvania!”.
😂 Good for you, for being so brave!
You should have put the bite on them.
lol
You could’ve put a twist on the old Steve Martin joke. How about, “I remember when I drank my first pint of blood.” That would’ve put the kibosh on the hecklers.
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I can't think of a more American song than that for our veterans this Veterans Day. God Bless America.
May they get themselves clean, have a good meal and do whatever they feel.
And pride month!
This has got to be the song of the year for 2024! No other had a big cultural impact this year as this classic tune.
Thank you to all the men and women who served our country.God bless the USA Armed Forces
Still as much fun today as it was back when disco ruled the world!
Those were great days with the Midnight Special 💕
Great to see that the makers of The Midnight Special didn't take themselves or the show too seriously. 😄 Such a fun, wholesome song.
Wholesome? 😂
FYI..song is about place where dudes can suck each other off... Wouldn't quite describe that as "wholesome"
No doubt about it... they were some nice-looking men!!
We would have some great times roller skating to this song! 🛼
Happy Veterans Day... to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms! 🦅
Happy Saturday... thank you for sharing! 💖
I love this
WOW! That is a whole level above the studio single. (:
Fab!!!!
It's fun to see the audience in this video doing the YMCA dance invented by the dancers on American Bandstand.
Your wrong its invented by the village people just look at the video closely i think your just misremembering
I see the village people doing the dance moves i don’t know what your talking about
And don’t say theirs six members because i don’t see six members i see five really
Wow talk about memories YMCA
How toe tapping Wonderful! Thank you!
Fantastic group❤❤❤❤
'In the Navy' would have been more appropriate for Veteran's Day.
I think staying at the YMCA is fine, in particular if you’re temporarily down on your luck. I would recommend packing shower shoes though as athletes foot is a common problem. Other than that, avoid the egg-salad sandwich for lunch. Go with the prepackaged peanut butter and jelly or ham with cheese instead.
They did NOT gester the letters YMCA.
Hahahaha 😆
SO glad to be reminded of that about this classic.
they did at the very end, or tried to : )
The Original Boy Band 😂😂😂Awesome they were.
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Onstage dispute at end of video on entertainers left side of stage. 😠
Saw that too. Couldn’t tell if they were serious or just playing
I saw them live at a local fair once and the did ever song possible and went off stage people started leaving except me i was shouting where you going they haven't done the YMCA yet their biggest hit
3:28 ? Was that choreographed?
You cannot hang out at the YMCA in California.
Fun fact… singer was married to Claire Huxtable. Very underrated vocalist, btw. Great voice!
Watch the gentleman in the feathered headdress. In the first 2 minutes he seems to forget the choreography he is supposed to do. ROFL.
Nope; can’t do the Village People even though I disco danced…corny. Hope they bring joy to everyone else here! 💃 🕺
Remember when this was a nice, wholesome gay anthem and not a political rally staple?
I saw Hamell on Trial twice. One of his monologues was about shocking old ladies, telling them the song they were innocuously singing along with was about celebrating the joys of gay anal sex at the YMCA.
“He” can’t even dance either haha!!
Anyone know the date on this?
I defy anyone not get up and dance to this, with or without the actions 😂
Y.M.C.A
There is nothing like good backing tracking to harm the Midnight Special's reputation for live music.
True. Most acts were 100% live but a handful had backing tracks
They've posted some Supertramp miming videos. At least the vocals are live here.
Nothing can harm their reputation, deal with the occasional backing track.
Yeah I have no idea why that decision was made since Supertramp play really really good live
Pretty sure the voices were live.
Not gay at all!!
Love The Village People 🦊🦊🦊🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💜💜💜🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💚💚💚💛💛💛🦊🦊🦊🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
find memories,😂 again with the clap tracks, though! Really distract from the musical value in my opinion! Not trying to be a downer just saying get rid of the clap tracks. Ha ha ha ha ha
These men maybe are peculiar