The song was popular worldwide and hit No. 1 on many other countries' charts, including Canada. However, it only reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Ironically, even though the band is known for "Macho Man," "Go West," and "Ready For The 80's," it had only had two songs that reached Billboard's top ten. "Y.M.C.A.," the Village People's monster hit -- and most recognizable -- actually only reached No. 2.
"I had a call from an advertising company that was in charge of budget of the American Navy," he told DJ History (via Red Bull Music Academy). "The recruiting was going down and they wanted to do some advertisement for young people to engage in the Navy. They told me, “We love your song. We think it can be a perfect spot for Navy recruitment.”
"The New York Times, The Washington Post make the headlines that 'The American Navy is using the tax money of the people to finance a video clip of a group with unknown sexual...'" Belolo explained. "So, the Navy cancelled their advertisement, and they said that it was for budgetary reasons."
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