New single: "Lets Go Back to the Dance Floor" written by KC (of the Sunshine Band) & Chris Cadenhead.
Available on Tuesday August 6, 2013 on i-Tunes, Amazon and more, the one and only "Village People" will introduce their new single in their live concerts in the US and around the world as well. Now in their 36th year of touring as the
'Kings of Disco', Ray Simpson (Cop), Felipe Rose (Native American), Alexander
Briley (G.I.), David Hodo (Construction Worker), Eric Anzalone (Biker) and Jeff
Olson (Cowboy), the group known for the dance hits "YMCA",
"Macho Man", "Go West", "In the Navy" and so many
memorable disco-era songs, collaborate with songwriter/hitmaker Harry W. Casey
("KC") and Chris Cadenhead on a new dance party anthem: "Let's
Go Back to the Dance Floor"!
Last year, KC/Harry W. Casey, who was co-starring with
Village People at a "Special Needs" fundraiser in Maryland, was
singing a catchy chorus that was rolling around in his head. There was no doubt that it would sound great
with the group's well-known macho male vocals. KC said, "If you like it, I'll write it
for you." In April 2013, while
performing in Florida, the group took a side trip to Miami to record the
song. By June, almost two dozen
Super-Remixers had offered their own versions of the recording to KC and
test-marketed the best mixes in dance clubs worldwide. And what a great response!
This July, the famous group of six singers/dancers
enlisted Alayna Simpson (daughter of lead singer Ray Simpson and niece of
singer/songwriter Valerie Simpson) to choreograph the high-energy number on
stage. To date, Village People have sold
over 100 million CDs, earned a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and play approximately
50-60 concerts worldwide annually. The
critics still rave about their concerts as "a great party"!
Also, beginning this September, the group announces a
cast change, adding Broadway heart-throb from Alabama Jim Newman to the group
as the Cowboy. Jim is quoted as saying,
"This opportunity could not have come at a better time in my life! I am thrilled to be a part of history in the
making."
The group still boasts mostly original and long-time
members. Felipe Rose, Alexander Briley
and David Hodo began in 1977 when the group was created by French music
producers/songwriters Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo. Ray Simpson joined the group as lead
singer/Cop in 1979 in time to co-star in their movie "Can't Stop the
Music". Eric Anzalone has been with the group for 17 years replacing
original Biker Glenn Hughes who passed away from lung cancer. Jeff Olson, who had the longest run as the
group's Cowboy (since 1980) has recently given up his boots and spurs.
Fans can learn more about the history, concert dates,
current news, and social networking on the group's website:
www.officialvillagepeople.com.
Village People
®
and its characters are the
trademark of Can't Stop Productions Inc. (all rights reserved).
Village People management
is Sixuvus Ltd. (sixuvusltd@aol.com).
Exclusive Booking Agency
for Village People is William Morris Endeavor Agency (Ken DiCamillo: KDiCamillo@WMEentertainment.com)
"LET'S GO BACK TO THE
DANCE FLOOR" SONG CREDITS: Written
by: Harry W. Casey and Chris Cadenhead; Produced by: Harry W. Casey, Chris
Cadenhead, and Julian Marsh for Sunshine Sound Productions Inc./Sunshine Sound
Records; Published by: Harrick Music Inc.; Promoted by: Barbara Sobel of Sobel
Promotions; Initial Release Mixes Produced by: David Noakes (Live Show Mix), Julian
Marsh, Tony Moran & Warren Riggs
, John LePage &
Brian Cua, The Stereo Flow and Andalo.