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Part clever idea, component exaggerated camp action, the Village Individuals were worldwide feelings during disco’s heyday and hold reviving just like the phoenix. Manufacturer Jacques Morali in 1977 set up a group made to get gay viewers while parodying (some stated exploiting) that same constituency’s stereotypes. Songwriters Phil Hurtt and …

Ray Simpson may be the younger sibling of Valerie Simpson, who have with Nicholas Ashford, collaborated on the bevy of strikes for Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, the Active Superiors, Gladys Knight & the Pips, among others. The duo also liked several hits as performers and was perhaps one of …