José Feliciano - I'm America feat. Virginia Union University Choir (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2020
  • José Feliciano's song "I'm America" featuring the Virginia Union University Choir - available now on Anthem Records at josefeliciano.com/imamerica
    The original version of "I'm America" appears on the album, Behind This Guitar - available now on Anthem Records at josefeliciano.com/behindthisgu...
    Stay connected with José Feliciano!
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    Directed by Frank Licari, Helen Murphy
    Produced by Frank Licari, Helen Murphy, Marc Alan, Khoa Le
    Edited by Frank Licari, Chris Price, Frank Bull
    Drone Footage of America: Dave Tebbutt
    Studio Footage Filmed at Factory Underground in Norwalk, CT
    Sound Mix by Rick Jarrard
    Written by Phil Eugene O'Donnell, Wade Allen Kirby
    Additional vocals by Virginia Union University Choir
    Choir Director: J David Bratton
    Producer: Rick Jarrard
    Recording Engineers: Nick Autry & Kam Luchterhand (Sound Stage Studios Nashville), Tom Stewart (Factory Underground) / Chris Neufeld (Chris Neufeld Recording Studio)
    Mixing Engineer: Steve Genewick (Capitol Studios Hollywood)
    Mastered by Chris Crerar at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, CA
    LYRICS
    I'm the river, I'm the rain
    The lonesome whistle of a train I'm the amber waves of grain
    I'm the highway, I'm the farm
    The fertile fields and boulevards
    The hand that rests over your heart
    Oh, Oh, Oh
    I'm the echo of the bell that’s ringing
    Oh, Oh, Oh
    I'm the freedom in the song we’re singing
    I'm the seed that’s in the dust
    I'm the prayer “in God we trust”
    A place to dream for all of us
    I'm America
    I'm the music to the dance
    The open window to a chance
    The place where courage takes a stance
    All the colors that you see
    The lights from thirty thousand feet
    Yeah...I’m the roar of victory!
    Oh, Oh, Oh
    I'm the echo of the bell that’s ringing
    Oh, Oh, Oh
    I'm the freedom in the song we’re singing
    I'm the seed that’s in the dust
    I'm the prayer “in God we trust”
    A place to dream for all of us
    I'm America, oh yes I am
    I'm the fathers, I'm the sons
    I'm the footprints in the mud
    I'm a shelter washed in blood
    Don't you know I'm America?
    I came here with nothing that's all I know
    I'm the seed that’s in the dust
    I'm the prayer “in God we trust”
    A place to dream for all of us
    I'm America, oh yes I am
    I'm America
    I'm proud to be a Puerto Rican American
    I'm an American
    I love this country, oh yes I do
    --------------------
    José Feliciano is a nine-time Grammy and Lifetime Achievement Award winning Puerto Rican-born musician, singer and composer. He is known for many international hits, including his rendition of “California Dreamin’” featured in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 hit movie “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”, The Doors’ “Light My Fire”, “Che Sarà”, “La Copa Rota”, “Por Qué Te Tengo Que Olvidar?”, and one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time “Feliz Navidad”. In 1968, Feliciano stirred national controversy and made history as the first artist ever to stylize the national anthem. His soulful recording of “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the first version of the anthem to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. José Feliciano's new album "Behind This Guitar" was produced by long-time collaborator and Grammy-nominated producer Rick Jarrard. It features the single "Behind This Guitar" and a cover of "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac.
    #JoseFeliciano #BehindThisGuitar #ImAmerica

КОМЕНТАРІ • 167

  • @josefeliciano
    @josefeliciano  4 роки тому +101

    Thank you for watching! Please visit my channel at ua-cam.com/users/josefeliciano for more videos from my career and my latest album, Behind This Guitar!

    • @explicandoyaclarandolabibliia
      @explicandoyaclarandolabibliia 4 роки тому +9

      Saludos desde Puerto Rico Jose

    • @EAZTHARLEM
      @EAZTHARLEM 4 роки тому +5

      🙏

    • @carmengonzalez-sc4mx
      @carmengonzalez-sc4mx 3 роки тому

      Mr.Feliciano. You play a mean Guitar. God Bless you. I am learning how to play many of your Songs ...@ the Age of 70. They say. It’s never to late to learn anything. You have inspired me all my life and so that is why I am having so much fun learning your Chords Thank You

    • @johndelfeliciano8830
      @johndelfeliciano8830 3 роки тому +2

      I love your music nice

    • @angiolinaseverino1107
      @angiolinaseverino1107 3 роки тому +2

      Yo tryy yett

  • @JGARY92
    @JGARY92 3 роки тому +5

    I'm proud of Cheo Feliciano, proud of being PuertoRican🇵🇷 & proud to be American🇺🇸 Oohh YES I AM oohh YESS I AM!!!

  • @rickeybillings9229
    @rickeybillings9229 3 роки тому +6

    Why isnt this man in The rock n roll .hall a fame. Talk about a trail blazer .and first to do..thank you jose!!!

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 3 роки тому +5

    🇺🇲 I'll second that! 🇺🇲 and yes, God Bless America

  • @gerardjoseph7198
    @gerardjoseph7198 3 роки тому +15

    ”I’m the seed that's in the dust, I'm the prayer in God we trust...” powerful words from a powerful poet/artist. One love Jose!

  • @ericgerena6042
    @ericgerena6042 3 роки тому +7

    My mom use to say that in our town of Lares Puerto Rico they used to call you " El Cieguito De Lares". There is Another singer also from Lares I also love, his name is Odilio Gonzalez who was called El Jibarito De Lares. God bless you and your family.🇵🇷🙏♥️⛪

  • @Gorta2009
    @Gorta2009 3 роки тому +6

    Detroit loves you !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ozhdez1007
    @ozhdez1007 3 роки тому +10

    I'm here because this awesome song was mentioned in The Mark Simon Radio Show.

    • @nxsk525
      @nxsk525 3 роки тому +4

      Me too. Glad I did. What a great hymn!

    • @toniann6860
      @toniann6860 3 роки тому +4

      Me too

  • @nilsarose01
    @nilsarose01 3 роки тому +9

    Great work! Proud of Jose Feliciano, proud to be from Puerto Rico and to be American. Thank you!

  • @tyme4dindin
    @tyme4dindin 4 роки тому +21

    Such a beautiful song, for our beautiful but imperfect country...I'm America!

  • @hughnelmes864
    @hughnelmes864 2 роки тому +4

    He's the Duracell of singers.He just keeps going. That phenomenal voice. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @walteraymerich176
    @walteraymerich176 2 роки тому +7

    Gracias José por representar a Puerto Rico con fé en Dios, honor y dignidad. Eres un gran Puertorriqueño y Norte Americano. Well done! 🇺🇲🇵🇷

  • @3rd_EYE_MegaMind
    @3rd_EYE_MegaMind 3 роки тому +4

    *In GOD We Trust.* 🦅

  • @josephrod1993
    @josephrod1993 4 роки тому +10

    The pride of my town Lares, Puerto Rico. Legend

  • @jerryhughes9970
    @jerryhughes9970 3 роки тому +6

    sitting in a village in Nha Be District, Vietnam when i heard the greatest rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" ever and it has remained in my heart; God Bless Jose Feliciano

  • @georgerodriguez7178
    @georgerodriguez7178 4 роки тому +9

    You are and you will always be Mr inspiration..
    Always been a Fan of yours... I am approaching 62 years of age... We still listen to all your music.. we love you Jose feliciano. 🇵🇷 ☮️ ♥️ 😊
    Always to you and your family.

  • @keithcarroll8235
    @keithcarroll8235 3 роки тому +10

    Man what a song!!! I feel that any compliment would fail to do this song justice , it always brings tears to my eyes. I think it’s a song we all can get behind!!!!!

  • @ossama2000il
    @ossama2000il 3 роки тому +9

    Very beautiful Jose.
    A very powerful video and wonderful song.
    Thank you for inviting me to your channel.
    So wonderful indeed.
    Well done.
    God bless you.

  • @petecartwright5211
    @petecartwright5211 3 роки тому +7

    The first time I heard the man he was on a variety television show in B&W. All those years and the voice and the playing continue to compel every time you hear him. Nothing has gone backward with him and he's better than he's ever been.
    If you wanted to put the "Iconic" tag on a performer, this guy's the one.
    He'll go down in history as one of the very finest that ever came down the pike...

  • @cristinaklun3665
    @cristinaklun3665 3 роки тому +10

    Maestro, gracias! Que hermosura, que frescura! Talento sin límites que une pueblos, lenguas, culturas y corazones. Y generaciones, también! Abrazo desde argentina.

  • @alexandradeliaspizer6837
    @alexandradeliaspizer6837 3 роки тому +4

    I'm a huge fan.I'm 5.4 ...I wish I saw u in 87 wen I first started playing guitar.u use your fingers perfectly.us small handed people play like we have 7 fingers.you are a hero Jose.alaba ah dios

  • @anthonybennet8362
    @anthonybennet8362 3 роки тому +47

    If the United States had second anthem it would be this. This song personifies what America is all about!

  • @alexismendigurechirinos8094
    @alexismendigurechirinos8094 4 роки тому +12

    Le pido al señor todo poderoso que aún siga dandote las fuerzas para seguir escuchandote y llegar hasta el final. Cuidese mucho.

  • @phillismitchell5008
    @phillismitchell5008 2 роки тому +4

    Loooove this song from my Brotha from another Mother 👨🏾‍🍼. He is so talented & Soulful. This song is so PROFOUND & TRUE. THE Background singers are a added beauty to this iconic song that represents a REAL 🇺🇸, ❤🖤💚🤎🤍💯.
    Sing Jose. Thank U 4 this 💎. It is in my Playlist. 🎤 🎙🎸 🎵 😊🙏🏾❤🖤💚🤎🌻

  • @kaydee4296
    @kaydee4296 2 роки тому +3

    God bless America. Thank you, Jose. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎄

  • @haroldparker2614
    @haroldparker2614 3 роки тому +25

    I have enjoyed your artistry for fifty plus years and I have nothing but admiration and respect for you sir ! Thank you so much for sharing your great gift with the world.

  • @Raelven
    @Raelven 2 місяці тому

    My mom always had your music playing, and that is why I first picked up a guitar. Now nearing 63, I still haven't become a great player. I don't need to. I have you.
    I still have you.
    Thank you for forming a great part of my musical upbringing. ♥️

  • @susanscogin1003
    @susanscogin1003 3 роки тому +13

    I am so moved by this, Jose. Thank you. We need this badly right now.

  • @LuisGalvan53M
    @LuisGalvan53M 3 роки тому +5

    I'm proud of you Jose Feliciano

  • @estherrotella5566
    @estherrotella5566 2 роки тому +7

    So Beautiful it Gave me chills 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💥❤️

  • @adrianacrespo8072
    @adrianacrespo8072 4 роки тому +23

    I'm America,Jose Feliciano, orgullo de mi pueblo Lares y mi isla Puerto Rico, Dios te siga bendiciendo siempre 😊🇵🇷🇺🇸

  • @adelebrenna4150
    @adelebrenna4150 4 роки тому +16

    I can’t tell you how this song affected me, this is my anthem! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @FloydAandatxxteeteexx
    @FloydAandatxxteeteexx 3 роки тому +9

    Awesome song Jose good to hear from you keep up the good work we needit❤️

  • @susanguerra6039
    @susanguerra6039 4 роки тому +7

    Beautiful song! Time to heal America

  • @jeffdrew625
    @jeffdrew625 4 роки тому +15

    OMG! Jose, you blew me away...again! At 70, you have warmed my heart and filled it with music & joy for decades! 🙏 Thank you! Best wishes! Subscribed

  • @jorgelugo6145
    @jorgelugo6145 3 роки тому +11

    Jose eres nuestro hermano del alma, Gracias por poner el nombre Puerto Rico en alto con tu humildad, talento y mucho corazon. Dios te de muchas bendiciones. Amen.

  • @suzystone244
    @suzystone244 4 роки тому +27

    I'm America 🇺🇸 resonates through my entire being.
    That powerful❤

  • @EAZTHARLEM
    @EAZTHARLEM 4 роки тому +30

    *HATE IT OR LOVE IT ... I'M AMERICA !!!*
    *DEAL WITH IT BY ACCEPTING ... 1*
    🇵🇷 🏴‍☠️ 🇺🇲

    • @stevesanzari7294
      @stevesanzari7294 3 роки тому +6

      Anyone who hates this song should Leave this Country !

  • @dorothylewis4185
    @dorothylewis4185 4 роки тому +23

    BEAUTIFUL SONG. ALL THE WORDS IN THIS SONG IS TRUE.

  • @AJKPenguin
    @AJKPenguin 3 роки тому +8

    Gracias @Jose Feliciano.
    Well done!

  • @rebeccaleal9459
    @rebeccaleal9459 3 роки тому +7

    Love this song I hear it all the time in my car while driving. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. You are appreciated. Would love to meet you and shake your hand.

  • @lionheartroar3104
    @lionheartroar3104 3 роки тому +8

    This is majestic...love it!

  • @JohanPalssonSydney
    @JohanPalssonSydney 4 роки тому +10

    Love Love Love This, I Love America and its people, shown so wonderfully here.

  • @carmengonzalez-sc4mx
    @carmengonzalez-sc4mx 3 роки тому +12

    He doesn’t change He inspires me each time he opens his mouth and plays that Awesome Guitar. Thank you Jose. I am also proud to be a PuertoRican American . That is one great Song. I love that your boys are following your musical path. Great job my friend

  • @conejosilencioso5090
    @conejosilencioso5090 3 роки тому +6

    José Feliciano por siempre!

  • @selwynkatz519
    @selwynkatz519 4 роки тому +33

    Thee One and Only Jose Feliciano is pure artistry . His voice and guitar playing is what makes him so unique and one of the greatest performers of all time. By the way Jose...the choir sounds great.

    • @josefeliciano6112
      @josefeliciano6112 4 роки тому +9

      Man, I love the choir too! Rick Jarrard, my producer, envisioned their sound on the track for the very beginning! We're so blessed to have them on it.

    • @selwynkatz519
      @selwynkatz519 4 роки тому +6

      @@josefeliciano6112 Dear Jose...first of all thanking you for your personal reply... Sir I am deeply honoured . Like all your past albums over the years...Behind this Guitar...is uniquely a masterpiece...and such a pleasure to listen to sir. Your phenomenal staying power is unfailing and can never be matched. I have been a religious fan of yours since your first album. Take care..be safe...and God keep you and your family in the palm of his hand. Best regards... Selwyn Katz.

    • @philippemichelvidori7248
      @philippemichelvidori7248 3 роки тому +3

      @@selwynkatz519 same here however I never went to one of his shows and need to before I die and he's getting better with age

    • @thevocalchef
      @thevocalchef 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you.

  • @dianestrauss9699
    @dianestrauss9699 3 роки тому +6

    love, love, love this

  • @rvhome513
    @rvhome513 2 роки тому +6

    Loved hearing this song during the 2021 4th of July fireworks show in DC on Fox.

  • @marylake4067
    @marylake4067 3 роки тому +8

    Perfect!!

  • @TheBerny32
    @TheBerny32 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you for this beautiful song, Jose!!!

  • @alvaro2do570
    @alvaro2do570 3 роки тому +7

    Me encantaaa♥️♥️♥️

  • @HankCherry
    @HankCherry 3 роки тому +6

    I want to be the first artist to cover this.....Rock and Roll style

  • @karondial6946
    @karondial6946 3 роки тому +6

    I really enjoyed your interview on EWTN. Thank you for reminding the good each of us can bring if we reach out in love.

  • @TwinSisterHoltTwins
    @TwinSisterHoltTwins 4 роки тому +8

    What a great song and video to go with it! 'Always loved Jose'. It's so good to see you playing and singing still. 'Saw you on ABC this morning. Thank you! You were one of my inspirations!

  • @saucyyikers3877
    @saucyyikers3877 4 роки тому +14

    He is the true guitar god

  • @bbcala9719
    @bbcala9719 4 роки тому +22

    Great song n great video. You couldn't of said it any better then that. America, Thanks Jose. Inspirational and Hopeful

  • @gonzalocarrasco8024
    @gonzalocarrasco8024 2 роки тому +3

    PUERTO RICO . SE SIENTE ORGULLOSA DE SU HIJO JOSE FELICIANO. MAJISTRAL CANCION.

  • @jamesmcguyer9975
    @jamesmcguyer9975 3 роки тому +3

    Jose’!! Where are you? Sing your song for all of America Great lyrics!

  • @carlahayes5566
    @carlahayes5566 3 роки тому +8

    You rock jose feliciano!

  • @edboze
    @edboze 3 роки тому +6

    I love this song 🎵

  • @thevocalchef
    @thevocalchef 4 роки тому +38

    Great song and video, Jose! It was an honor to write, arrange and sing the choir background on this record. And it's nice hearing the choir sing along with the record. Great job, everyone.

    • @angiesilva8381
      @angiesilva8381 2 роки тому +2

      Bunosdias hola angie ye leido los mensajes y alegra saver que no soy la unica que gusta de la buena musica en lo personal me encantan las canciones de Jose Felisiano son tan emotibas verdad

  • @raulgooday3379
    @raulgooday3379 2 роки тому +1

    Puerto Rico es España 🇪🇸 🇯🇪 Viva la Hispanidad!!

  • @ericgerena6042
    @ericgerena6042 3 роки тому +7

    Beautiful mi hermano Lareno.God bless America .🇺🇲 and Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 ❤️❤️🙏

  • @YiloQuinones
    @YiloQuinones 4 роки тому +12

    José Feliciano, uno de mis primeros maestros a distancia. Escuchaba su guitarra a muy temprana edad y me aprendí todas sus canciones de aquella época. Aún a mis 62's las puedo tocar. Bendiciones!!

  • @catherinestachowiak912
    @catherinestachowiak912 Рік тому +2

    Wow, his guitaring in this was excellent. Love this. America loves you

  • @FGRdario7
    @FGRdario7 4 роки тому +6

    Fantastic Feliciano my favorite musician of all times! Love his music and have been in so many of his concerts in San Juan and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and in Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • @CarmenMColon-jn6cr
    @CarmenMColon-jn6cr 4 роки тому +16

    Excelente interpretación y video José Feliciano, magistral cantautor para historia de Puerto Rico y Estado Unidos.

  • @rosatati6647
    @rosatati6647 3 роки тому +6

    Beautiful and amazing as always ❤

  • @Vanessa-qn8zy
    @Vanessa-qn8zy 4 роки тому +16

    Un abrazo desde Puerto Rico eres mi cantante favorito

  • @BigJimmy
    @BigJimmy 4 роки тому +10

    I love your voice, i love your songs

  • @sharonevans9307
    @sharonevans9307 2 роки тому +5

    Beautifully done!!

  • @silasanguiano3796
    @silasanguiano3796 3 роки тому +6

    I love it!!!!

  • @quantum1540
    @quantum1540 4 роки тому +7

    Respect

  • @rzxkp7none275
    @rzxkp7none275 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful video. Thank you for your music.

  • @marthaarteymuchomas8869
    @marthaarteymuchomas8869 4 роки тому +12

    BEAUTIFUL SONG, ERES UN GRAN ARTISTA, TE ADMIRAMOS MUCHO MI FAMILIA Y YO, EXITOS Y BENDICIONES PARA USTED Y SU FAMILIA.

  • @mima8862
    @mima8862 Рік тому +5

    This is sooooo amazing 😭 💗 I love this sooo much!!!!!!!!

  • @michelehermant7869
    @michelehermant7869 4 роки тому +11

    Magnifique ce clip,je n était pas très fan de cet album mais cela me réconcilie avec cette musique Bravo et bon succès pour cette musique comme d habitude !!!

  • @markbaires5944
    @markbaires5944 2 роки тому +3

    Simplemente el MEJOR el MAESTRO.

  • @nelkiperez1994
    @nelkiperez1994 4 роки тому +7

    Muy bueno soy de republica dominicana

  • @Alonzo.b
    @Alonzo.b 4 роки тому +10

    Increible

  • @rafaelmercado1545
    @rafaelmercado1545 2 роки тому +2

    El cantante que cantaban con la luz del alma

  • @canalpaulolyra3670
    @canalpaulolyra3670 2 роки тому +3

    Uno de mis artistas favoritos!

  • @kay4evva
    @kay4evva 3 роки тому +5

    Hello! I saw your song from the ADA30 live stream and I absolutely love it. I am Deaf and would love to see captions added to the video so I can understand the lyrics. If you can consider doing that, thank you so much!!

    • @FGRdario7
      @FGRdario7 3 роки тому +1

      Please let him know your request on his personal site www.josefelicano.com there’s a section for letters and communications so it can be addressed promptly.

  • @nildapt4536
    @nildapt4536 3 роки тому +3

    Bello Jose!!!!

  • @oscarsanchez64
    @oscarsanchez64 4 роки тому +10

    Que delgado se ve José Feliciano. Espero que esté muy bien y tengamos José Feliciano pa'rato

  • @alexharson5267
    @alexharson5267 2 роки тому +1

    Growing up in NYC a lot of Peurto Ricans grow up to join the military... very patriotic people and proud Americans

  • @ryanjdubray5959
    @ryanjdubray5959 2 роки тому +2

    Jose you're my favorite

  • @user-js6el7vn2r
    @user-js6el7vn2r 4 роки тому +14

    With love from Russia !

  • @marinahernandez3976
    @marinahernandez3976 4 роки тому +6

    Beautiful song! Gave me goosebumps. What is the monument behind the choir?

    • @josefeliciano
      @josefeliciano  4 роки тому +3

      It's the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in the Greenway by Riverside and 89th Street in the Upper West Side.

  • @gerardjoseph7198
    @gerardjoseph7198 4 роки тому +5

    GMA got me here : )

  • @rociomorales5734
    @rociomorales5734 2 роки тому +2

    José Feliciano

  • @karinavegajaramillo6060
    @karinavegajaramillo6060 2 роки тому +2

    Regrese a peru marstroo ....muchas bendiciones q Dios lo cuide y lo bendiga

  • @babydivy
    @babydivy 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing loveu

  • @strasaku
    @strasaku 4 місяці тому

    I love his music....

  • @user-ib9cb6dg4x
    @user-ib9cb6dg4x 4 роки тому +7

    👍

  • @brianmiller2739
    @brianmiller2739 3 роки тому +4

    Jose someday you will see again

    • @brianmiller2739
      @brianmiller2739 3 роки тому

      Jose I watch how you play it teach me much....when I say you see...I mean in Jesus name...and in Jesus name will also mean in physical sight....wish someday wish I could meet you

  • @rociomorales5734
    @rociomorales5734 2 роки тому +1

    Eres espectacular

  • @ohhi9195
    @ohhi9195 3 роки тому +6

    Anyone else use this for a class assignment-

  • @luiscammiusi_1991
    @luiscammiusi_1991 6 місяців тому

    Dios te bendiga mi hermano eres un grande en la musica

  • @ruthgreenwood7188
    @ruthgreenwood7188 11 місяців тому

    So beautifully done