Village People’s 'YMCA' Tops Charts 40 Years Later Following Trump Dance Trend

Donald Trump’s campaign rallies and viral dance moves propel the disco anthem to renewed cultural and commercial success.

The Village People’s 1978 hit 'YMCA' reached No. 1 on the Billboard dance/electronic sales chart for the first time in November 2024, 40 years after its release.
Donald Trump’s use of the song at campaign rallies, combined with his distinctive dance moves, sparked a surge in popularity and social media imitation.
Athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLS, and other sports have adopted Trump’s 'YMCA' dance as part of their on-field celebrations, further boosting the song's visibility.
Google Trends data shows that searches for 'YMCA' hit their highest levels in two decades, while listenership on platforms like Last.fm tripled during the campaign period.
Despite previous objections to Trump’s use of the song, Village People lead singer Victor Willis acknowledged the positive impact on the song’s success and celebrated its chart resurgence.