In it, he credits the late French producer Jacques Morali, who co-wrote the song with Willis, for “Y.M.C.A.’s” enduring hook. Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all ...
From gay icon to mainstream Village People was created in 1977 by Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, French music producers who wanted to land hits in the US. Though only Morali was openly gay ...
"Y.M.C.A." was co-written by French producer Jacques Morali and Victor Willis, the group's singer and a founding member of Village People. Willis, known for portraying the policeman and sometimes ...