EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 3 MIN
The YMCA Once Sued The Village People Over The Song “YMCA”
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1979, the YMCA filed a lawsuit against the Village People, for their song paying tribute to the YMCA! But don't worry, there's a happy ending for both sides here. Plus: Switzerland's Silvesterkläuse help ring in the new year and maybe maybe get a drink or two as they do.“Y.M.C.A.” (An Oral History) (SPIN) Silvesterkläuse both beautiful and ugly (Swiss National Museum)It’s fun to back us on Patreon
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Today in 1979, the YMCA filed a lawsuit against the Village People, for their song paying tribute to the YMCA! But don't worry, there's a happy ending for both sides here. Plus: Switzerland's Silvesterkläuse help ring in the new year and maybe maybe get a drink or two as they do.“Y.M.C.A.” (An Oral History) (SPIN) Silvesterkläuse both beautiful and ugly (Swiss National Museum)It’s fun to back us on Patreon
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