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For 40 years, the music of Village People has been putting smiles on the faces of fans all around the world.  Their hits have become part of the international songbook – and heard in commercials from Pepsi to Wonderful Pistachios.  In fact, the iconic Y.M.C.A (along with its dance) is featured at almost every party, wedding, bar mitzvah, and sporting event. 

It began in 1977 when producer/composer Jacques Morali, with business partner Henri Belolo, were recording a new album for their group, Ritchie Family, called African Queens.  One of the background singers recruited for the album by arranger and conductor Horace Ott was Victor Willis who was performing in the Broadway musical The Wiz.  After completing the album, Morali and Belolo again approached Willis – this time about another musical project they were planning.  

“I had a dream that you sang lead vocals on an album I produced, and it went very, very big,” Morali told Willis.  “I have four tracks.  I can’t pay you much right now but if you agree, I’ll make you a star.”  Willis agreed. 

Those four tracks, San Francisco (You’ve Got Me), In Hollywood (Everyone’s a Star), Fire Island, and Village People were recorded by Willis with professional background singers and released on the debut album Village People in 1977.  Essentially, Village People initially was simply Victor Willis.  The album quickly rose to the top of the dance charts.  

Demand for the “group” to appear in concert and on television shows like American Bandstand and Merv Griffin was great.  The only problem ... there was no group!  This forced Morali, Belolo and Willis to put together an actual group around Willis and quick.  

Village People become an international phenomenon with the release of their second album, Macho Man. Following the release of their third album, Cruisin, they embarked on a worldwide tour.  Cher, Madonna and Joan Rivers are among artists who appeared on the bill with Village People everywhere from Las Vegas to Madison Square Garden to Hollywood’s Greek Theatre.  Even Michael Jackson shared billing with the group. 

With hits like San Francisco/In Hollywood, Macho Man, YMCA, In the Navy and Go West, the group sold more than 100 million records worldwide and earned many awards including the American Music Award-Favorite Musical Group 1979.  Village People was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone.  Television appearances included a Bob Hope Special, 20/20, American Bandstand, Solid Gold, Soul Train, Midnight Special, and Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert.  

Village People hits are featured in dozens of major motion pictures, including Wayne’s World II, Adams Family Values, The Nutty Professor, and Despicable Me 2.  The Broadway hit Priscilla: Queen of the Desert features the Village People tune Go West.  The songs are also heard in casinos around the world in “Village People Party” slot machines.  In September 2008, the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Over the years, various renditions of Village People consistently toured the world with several replacement lead singers.  

On the 40th anniversary of the group, Willis, the original lead singer, returned. With his powerful and distinctive voice, the party continues with the original “Hot Cop” back at the helm featuring a live band for a world class Village People performance and headline act.

Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5 based on 103 reviews
  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Review

    by Tracey on 5/24/23Hollywood Casino at The Meadows - Washington

    I did not enjoy this concert it was hard to understand the works soubd was off

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    These guys were so hot....

    by Boombox on 5/22/23Bergen Performing Arts Center - Englewood

    they literally set off the fire alarm! (talk about a 'Hot Cop.') We had to evacuate the venue. But the show resumed without a (H)itch. Russell, the original Village People drummer, holds it down and leads the live band into hit after hit, thankfully sung by original lead singer (and songwriter) Victor Willis. It was literally stepping back into 1978. Good times!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Slightly Disappointed

    by Nascargirl on 8/24/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    I purchased these tickets back in March as was looking forward to seeing my first concert at Wind Creek Event Center. I saw the Village People many moons ago and remembered what a fantastic concert they put on. We had tickets for the right wing. My only complaint about that was in the actual seat. A person pays good money for a seat. My first disappointment came when the seats were a glorified folding chair. They were not very comfortable . The concert started about 20 minutes late. When the Village people came on, all was forgotten about the type of seat we were sitting on. The biggest disappoint was they only sang 7 songs and ended the concert around 9:40. Most of the time it seemed like the group was doing fill in things to waste time and to stretch it out. They saved the best for last...YMCA.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show

    by Amy on 8/24/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    The Village People brought back so many good memories. Everyone was on their feet & singing throughout the show. Lots of energy at this concert, i was so happy i got to see them 🎤🎼

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    back to the 80's

    by mrdirt20H on 8/23/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    Village People put on an awesome show, professional and a LOT OF FUN!!!! so glad i went!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great

    by Nina on 8/23/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    It was a great show and a great venue. Their songs brought back a lot of good memories of the 70s. It was nice to see the original lead singer and drummer. Would definitely see them again. And my guest also thoroughly enjoyed the show

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Could not understand a word the whole hour.

    by Gmom on 8/23/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    Slurred words, no attractive men. Totally disappointed. Glad there was no encore!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Couldn't hear

    by Disappointed on 8/23/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    A little disappointing. It was hard to hear what the vocalist was singing. His mic needed to be turned up some, or the instruments turned down.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    POOR DISAPPOINTING

    by Bill from NJ on 8/23/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    Sound balance was really bad. Drums and keyboard in the back overpowered singing in the front. More mumbled talking from the lead singer than performing. Very hard to understand anything with the loud pounding on the drum even when the mumbling was going on. First time ever that we left before the concert was over. Not in the habit of bad reviews, but it was that bad.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    So much fun!

    by Frankie on 8/23/22The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem

    I had such a great time! They were full of energy and interactive with the audience and at the end of the show the guitar players and drummers talked to you and were not rushing you. They even gave me drum sticks! I highly recommend going to this show. They were everything I thought they would be and more