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Gay anthem Y.M.C.A deemed historically important by Library of Congress

09.07.2020 - 17:23

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NEW YORK — The disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” that became a gay anthem and international dance phenomenon was deemed on Wednesday to be historical important by the de facto national library of the United States.The U.S.

Library of Congress said Village People’s 1978 song, which has inspired partygoers globally to shape out letters on the dance floor, was one of 25 recordings to be added to the National Recording Registry.Every year recordings deemed to be culturally, historically or esthetically significant are added to the registry at the world’s largest library and research arm of the U.S.

Congress.“I had no idea when we wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.’ that it would become one of the most iconic songs in the world, and fixture at almost every wedding, birthday