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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: 5 out of 5

    Maravilloso!!!! wounderful!!!

    by IREnere on 9/3/12IP Casino Resort and Spa - Biloxi

    Great show,fun,!!YMCA OH YEAAAAA Great performance!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The VP are American Icons!

    by Zauberman on 8/27/12Rising Star Casino Resort - Rising Sun

    For the sixth time in my life, I saw the Village People live and the show was great! The guys are loaded with energy still after all these years. The favorites were there - "Macho Man," "San Francisco/Hollywood," "Go West," "In The Navy," and, course, the ubiquitous "YMCA." There's nothing like hearing those old favorites and watching the choreography! We also heard "Can't Stop The Music" from their classic movie of the same name. David Hodo's compilation "Trash Disco" is always fun and the VP added several other groups' music including "You Take My Breath Away" to their show. The show was a little different this time because it didn't open with the Grand Funk Railroad hit "We're An American Band" that I was expecting. No doubt, though, the hour and a half show is worth seeing over and over again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    they rock!!!!

    by sgoldfinger on 2/13/12Star Of The Desert Arena at Primm Valley Resorts - Primm

    the village people rocked prim arena they had great harmonys they made sure everyone had a great time! This was my 7th time seeing them in concert and like wine they get better as the years go by.My only slight disapointment was that there are only 2 orginal members I know groups change and all but was sad that david hodo was no longer with the guys not that his replacement was'nt good but still I was looking forward in seeing him still up there other than that as I metioned they rocked was very happy that they did the song from thier god awwful guilty pleasure movie cant stop the music that was a nice treat and had fun doing ymca song with the guys onstage over all it was a fun great concert

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    VILLAGE PEOPLE

    by TXCKW on 11/20/11Starlite Theatre at Riviera Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas

    WONDERFUL SHOW. BEST I EVER SEEN. I REALLY ENJOYED IT & WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANY ONE. I GOT TO SET IN THE VERY FRONT . THANK TO TICKETMASTER FOR SUCH GOOD SVC & DELIVERY OF THE SEATING & DELIVERY OF THE TICKETS

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Numerator on 11/25/10Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - Detroit

    Only thing missing was a live band to back them up!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Village People As Great As Ever

    by VP2010 on 11/21/10Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - Detroit

    The Village People put on a high energy, colorful and fun show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Village People gave us our money's worth

    by hachem on 11/21/10Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - Detroit

    One of the best evenings my friends and I spent together

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Village People and Ashanti

    by SingerHI on 1/4/10Sheraton Waikiki - Honolulu

    The whole venue was really good. The acrobatic performances before the show was great, kind of like seeing Cirque de Soleil performers. The special treat and surprise was an unannounced performance by Ashanti, excellent performance and great, strong voice. Then, the Village People were great as expected. It was a wonderful New Years Eve Party! However, I did think the costs for drinks was a little too high and having to buy scrips for drinks was cumbersome.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    by GoYankees28 on 1/2/10Sheraton Waikiki - Honolulu

    Have been a Village People fan for longer than I care to admit and even have video of "You Can't Stop the Music." However, the group was more of a time machine for me than a rock group. While this actually added to the enjoyment, I fear the Village People have become a one trick pony.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Village People...a great show from entertainment p

    by SurferBob on 1/1/10Sheraton Waikiki - Honolulu

    The Village People were great, high energy, tight dance moves, they played all the old songs and made it seem fresh.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Village People were Fantastic

    by burnlee on 11/29/09Beau Rivage Theatre - Biloxi

    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. We thought the Village People were simply fantastic and they put on a great entertaining show. The crowd really got into the show by dancing and singing along with the group. Gloria Gaynor was also fantastic. She may be getting older but she sure can still sing those great old songs and her new songs. We really enjoyed her show and thought her backup band and singers were also great.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Village People - Good Times

    by LALA271 on 11/28/09Beau Rivage Theatre - Biloxi

    The show was a lot of fun. A lot of energy. They only had a few songs that I could remember that made them the hit they were but they sang medleys of other disco era songs. I have to google the group to see which if any of these guys are origionals. There were a few older ladies who had consumed a bit of alcohol that were standing near us by the stage who were quite a distraction. They kept screaming at the guys while they were performing - wanting them to sign an album cover. One even climbed on the stage when the guys finished. It would have been nice to have a security person to maybe encourage them to back off a little.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Better than expected

    by RobertMobile on 11/28/09Beau Rivage Theatre - Biloxi

    Very entertaining performance that appealed to a very diverse crowd.