Village Folks frontman Victor Willis is not talking out in opposition to Donald Trump utilizing the music “Y.M.C.A.” at DT’s rallies … admitting he is benefiting enormously from the publicity.
After the previous prez danced for 40 minutes to a wide range of songs, together with the Village Folks’s anthem, throughout his Pennsylvania city corridor Monday night, Victor issued a proper response … during which he lamented 45’s frequent use of the music … however confessed there’s not a lot he can do about it.
As he put it … Trump is legally allowed to play “Y.M.C.A” at his occasions, since he beforehand utilized for a political use license from Victor’s performing-rights group, BMI.
He continued … “Trump’s use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’ has greatly benefited the song. For example, when Trump started using ‘Y.M.C.A’ the song shot back up to #2 on Billboard’s digital chart.”
Whereas Victor admitted he may get his spouse, a lawyer, to revoke Trump’s license … he has determined to not, regardless that he does not help the Republican nominee.
Final 12 months, Victor’s spouse despatched Trump’s marketing campaign a stop and desist letter after 45 employed a Village Folks cowl band to carry out at Mar-a-Lago.
The band additionally spoke out when Trump supporters used the music at a rally through the 2020 election.
Per Victor, regardless of followers’ eagerness for him to sue, he has determined to let Trump proceed to make use of the music till the top of the presidential marketing campaign … saying a lawsuit could be “stupid and just plain hateful.”
Actually, Victor stated he does not outright dislike Trump … however confirmed he’s supporting Kamala Harris heading into the November election. He additionally famous that the VP is free to make use of “Y.M.C.A.” if she needs to.
His backside line is obvious … he needs to be left alone over Trump’s playlist selection.
