Neil Diamond - America (Live At The Greek Theatre / 2012)

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  • Dedicated to his grandmother who made the journey from Kiev 100 years ago, watch Neil Diamond perform “America” Live At The Greek Theatre, 2012.
    Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon, set to the songs that defined his career ("I Am… I Said," "America," "Sweet Caroline" and more!). Get tickets now: abeautifulnois...
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  • @terryholder4667
    @terryholder4667 2 роки тому +110

    THE PRESIDENT SHOULD GIVE THIS GREAT MAN A CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOR THIS MOST PATRIOTIC SONG AND LYRICS. WE LOVE YOU NEIL AND THANK YOU. STAY HEALTHY.

    • @randyedgar1968
      @randyedgar1968 6 місяців тому

      Good for you Terry. God Bless you.

    • @ChaosTheory0826
      @ChaosTheory0826 6 місяців тому +7

      I can understand what you're saying but the medal of honour would not be the one given nor should it be. The medal of honour is strictly for us military personnel. Theq highest civilian medal is the medal of freedom

    • @floridaorbust5038
      @floridaorbust5038 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely deserve it

    • @cjk247
      @cjk247 25 днів тому

      who? Harris!!!

    • @porterdor39
      @porterdor39 4 дні тому

      @@cjk247lol

  • @wendiemorell2543
    @wendiemorell2543 8 місяців тому +54

    For my Grandfather who came here through Ellis Island from Ireland. Thank you Grandpa for giving us a chance!!❤🇺🇲

  • @johnmacri7440
    @johnmacri7440 8 місяців тому +130

    If you’re American this song has to water your eyes with pride. To all those who paved the way to make this country great thank you.

    • @JaSoN_1976
      @JaSoN_1976 8 місяців тому +5

      Hell ya it does

    • @Nedankinde93
      @Nedankinde93 7 місяців тому +1

      I am a South African with a German immigrant father and feel the same way about South Africa.

    • @paularnold1641
      @paularnold1641 7 місяців тому +4

      I agree with you 10'0%

    • @btragal
      @btragal 3 місяці тому +1

      Sure does

    • @michaelflanagan5450
      @michaelflanagan5450 3 місяці тому +3

      And yes our proud military vetrens.

  • @NJMarine83
    @NJMarine83 3 місяці тому +21

    I'm a first generation American, and I thank God every day that my parents escaped the horrors and deprivations of Eastern European communism.
    It may not be popular to say these days, but I'm proud to call myself an American!

  • @wlewisiii
    @wlewisiii 6 місяців тому +44

    My people came frome Wales. The story remains the same. My son was adopted, so he came from Vietnam. Yet his story remains the same.
    We all came to America.

  • @alfredvinciguerra532
    @alfredvinciguerra532 3 роки тому +25

    Let’s keep this nation strong 💪🏽 love America love your beautiful country respect her and protect her from all enemies... Freedom is not Free.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @georgewalker03
    @georgewalker03 Рік тому +38

    I declare on this day July 16,2023 I am officially declaring myself an American citizen.

    • @CharlotteGerlikovsky-uy2bd
      @CharlotteGerlikovsky-uy2bd 3 місяці тому

      😅🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😢😮😅😅 0:13 😊 0:14 😅😢😢😅😊😅😅

    • @jamie97547
      @jamie97547 10 днів тому

      @@CharlotteGerlikovsky-uy2bd🤨

  • @billyraybar
    @billyraybar 2 роки тому +156

    I feel my grandparents struggle immigrating from Czechoslovakia to escape Nazi Germany. They knew hardly a thing about this country. They spoke no English. They had less than $100. They had no relatives here. They had no friends here. My grandparents, along with millions of others with and before them came to America because they wanted to feel the warmth of freedom’s light. America’s promise of freedom, opportunity. was so great they accepted the extreme challenge of starting a new life. And out of their amazing success came a deep appreciation and love of this beautiful land of liberty that still remains two generations later. Many countries have amazing, wonderful people but only one county breathes liberty. America.

    • @cherylredsteer8920
      @cherylredsteer8920 10 місяців тому +4

      Welcome to America🙏

    • @user-qr9uh1fd8g
      @user-qr9uh1fd8g 9 місяців тому +5

      Blessed to see your family story. I was blessed to be a Mayflower daughter and a US citizen from birth and my family from Canada are the most beautiful people too

    • @user-qr9uh1fd8g
      @user-qr9uh1fd8g 9 місяців тому +2

      I love you so much and I don't understand my Owie or anything why

    • @user-qr9uh1fd8g
      @user-qr9uh1fd8g 9 місяців тому +3

      I love him 💕

    • @AC-fh5mv
      @AC-fh5mv 9 місяців тому +9

      Only one country breathes liberty, please🤣🤣🤣
      Guess you’ve never been to Australia, New Zealand or any similar democratic country. Don’t get me wrong with all its faults I love America it’s a beautiful country with some amazing people but it’s this sort of narrow minded, egotistical, ignorant outlook, that annoys people when the harsh reality is sadly very far from the myth.
      Liberty, guess that doesn’t apply to women’s right to choose and control their own bodies or a school kids right not to live in constant fear of whether or not they’re going to make it home alive from school each day or whether people’s votes are respected regardless of their skin colour, race and or religion, or the appalling and ever widening wealth disparity in such a rich country and the ridiculous indentured servitude, minimum wage or the predatory capitalism run amok etc🙄🤔🤮🤮🤮

  • @Nixter1974007
    @Nixter1974007 8 місяців тому +25

    Total legend this guy. Fantastic.

  • @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto
    @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto 3 роки тому +126

    Just a proud American no cursing and his songs no dancing or anything pure vocal unmatched and has outlived the decades of time to still be on top take a bow kneel diamond you deserve it

    • @heart_towards_home
      @heart_towards_home Рік тому +2

      Truth!

    • @delsiow603
      @delsiow603 Рік тому +1

      Hi mr. Diamond. Mmmm u look great. Love u, Del. 💋💋

    • @1969EType
      @1969EType Рік тому

      I think cursing is the most American thing ever. I’m pretty sure when the best men and women our country has are laying down their lives in service to America? Yeah…I’m pretty sure they go out cursing. So, if Neil Diamond or anybody else wants to get up there and shake their butt and curse into the mic? That’s ok. Of course, that’s just my opinion…I could be wrong…

    • @helenh493
      @helenh493 5 місяців тому

      If this was a religious blog, I'd say... A-men to that!

  • @charleswolf1066
    @charleswolf1066 4 роки тому +212

    I'm indigenous an this song touches my heart. I cant hear it without shedding a tear. Thank you, Mr. Diamond for this song an your music. May the Great Spirit give you a long life.

  • @deannaholland7894
    @deannaholland7894 4 роки тому +626

    I am American born and bred, but this song just gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it ❤

    • @user-kq5qp6dh8l
      @user-kq5qp6dh8l 4 роки тому +1

      Have a lusten to a few of my songs.
      1234567 1234567
      Sugar hill.... Look for hedge hog in drop down.
      Roundabout man and more

    • @rickmiller3494
      @rickmiller3494 4 роки тому +1

      (

    • @timslater566
      @timslater566 4 роки тому +7

      Publius......Thank You.... hopefully in November of this year (2020) we can once again go back to being proud to be American! We can hold our breath a little while longer.

    • @ItsMeMissV369
      @ItsMeMissV369 4 роки тому +6

      Gets me choked up!

    • @shtcare
      @shtcare 4 роки тому

      @@user-kq5qp6dh8l What have been smoking?

  • @fedupamerican9027
    @fedupamerican9027 6 місяців тому +9

    My Grandparents came here to 🇺🇸 from Denmark legally ...Love this song by Neil Diamond

  • @cindybee7461
    @cindybee7461 8 місяців тому +9

    I love Neil so much. I saw him 30 plus times in concert from 1977-2017 and will cherish all those concerts. I met him and he was so sweet. My heart is breaking knowing he has Parkinson's disease and can no longer perform, but more than that, it hurts to see such a great man, suffering. I love you, Neil. ❤❤

  • @thatisjustdope4425
    @thatisjustdope4425 3 роки тому +52

    I remember when I was a kid my dad telling me how lucky I was to be born in this country, I know life isn't always perfect, but people who were born in the US have to remember how fortunate we are, because people in other countries have it way worse If you woke up with $20 to your name, a roof over your head and food to eat, you are in the upper 15% of wealthiest people. Count your blessings!!!!!!!!!

  • @jauhara08
    @jauhara08 4 роки тому +109

    Celebrating July 4th, 2020 by listening to “America.”

    • @juliadoulman5836
      @juliadoulman5836 4 роки тому +7

      I am all the way around the other side of the globe in Australia listening to this beautiful voice.

  • @annecohen8927
    @annecohen8927 7 місяців тому +24

    This is the song that makes complete sense. It puts other songs by songwriters to shame. This is what true patriotism should be.

    • @helenh493
      @helenh493 5 місяців тому +2

      Exactly! on both accounts!

  • @ErnstNeufeld
    @ErnstNeufeld 7 місяців тому +16

    One of the greatest voices in history

  • @Slippin22
    @Slippin22 3 роки тому +68

    My eyes filled with tears for all those who come to America "legally" to be an asset and add to the greatness of this country.

    • @christopher7952
      @christopher7952 9 місяців тому +8

      Facts! I know a man who works his "butt" off. He just becaa citizen. He to me is what america truly is for a country. My philosophy: come to America "legally"
      Understand THE CONSTITUTION! THIS IS WHAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT! People who follow the constitution!

    • @Violet.703
      @Violet.703 9 місяців тому +4

      This kinda a piss poor take. Your (and mine 🇨🇦) country is entirely based on some people just showing up and deciding to stay (putting it lightly) and for the longest time people just showed up on boats. I don't think you quite understand the immigration process and think
      It's as simple applying and waiting a bit. For alot of people the answer is simply "no". Not saying you shouldn't have border security, but get off your moral high horse for winning the lottery

    • @bubbadano1508
      @bubbadano1508 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Violet.703 You're very misguided and ill-informed and I don't think YOU understand the difference between immigrating 100+ years ago and the process since then.

    • @Violet.703
      @Violet.703 4 місяці тому +1

      @@bubbadano1508 I know all about it. For some bizarre reason my mother chose to immigrate to USA. I did not go with her . People who were born here (aka zero work into it) from ancestors who just stepped off a boat with little to no papers and wait lists to go through have no business saying people who do the same now are somehow immoral for doing the same thing your grandparents did

    • @michaelflanagan5450
      @michaelflanagan5450 Місяць тому +2

      I owe my freedom to my past generations. I love AMERICA now more than ever, and I don't take my freedom for granted. It should be adopted as our NATIONAL SONG OF LIBERTY. P.S. FOR ALL AMERICANS.

  • @sammie4695
    @sammie4695 2 роки тому +48

    The Great Neil Diamond, One and Only! He sings his songs with such heart & passion. So talented. We love you Neil Diamond!

  • @moweddell
    @moweddell 6 років тому +308

    I consider this one of America's top favorite patriotic tunes !!!. It glorifies , motivates, and celebrates the image and heritage of America and the belief in its values prized by everyone
    dreaming to become an American. This is truly a great performance !! Thank you..

    • @rodmcdonough6111
      @rodmcdonough6111 4 роки тому +3

      Yes!!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 4 роки тому +7

      I wish this was the alternate [ choice B ] national anthem

    • @TheRealEdStoner
      @TheRealEdStoner 3 роки тому +7

      This and Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the USA.

    • @angelorivera3611
      @angelorivera3611 2 роки тому

      The song speaks about people huddling together, meaning when trying to cross deserts and rivers these people are huddled together by their guides who are called coyotes. They help them get through and sometimes left to die in deserts and drown in rivers, sometimes even rapped by their own guides. These people who come to America look at a dream, far from their beliefs far from their homes, far from families. They travel light ,no luggage, they need to move fast, Hardley any food, that means you have to be strong to go without food, just water for a couple of days, this song is about those who come to America, the song is trying to break barriers of predjudicy, of bigotry, it talking about the dream these immigrants have in coming to America to be free from poverty, hunger, injustice, and having no human rights to be able to express themselves. Coming to America... Who? Immigrants! Who are looking for the se dream you and me have and it only basic, a job, a car, a home.
      Sorry but true, the people are too busy looking at immigrants coming to America rather than looking at our political leaders squander tax payers money, make laws that go against humanity and human rights.
      Instead of looking at how they just tell you what to do and people do it ! We should be looking at what's ahead, In Front of our faces like , what's up with this vaccine, what's up with color? or the shape of their eyes?
      Even Washington said; of other people want to come to America , then America is open to those who want to come and they must become citizens and abide by the laws of this country. The must honor the American flag.

    • @normatible9795
      @normatible9795 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah could be a national Anthem of some sort

  • @Cozette-w6i
    @Cozette-w6i 7 місяців тому +9

    Our Democratic government needs to listen & abide by these lyrics. This is what our immigration policies need to reflect instead of allowing illegal drug smugglers, sex traffickers, illegals taking advantage of our programs that should be directed toward the millions of law-abiding, hard-working (American & legal immigrants) people that legitimately deserve them. Neil Diamond says it all so clearly … LISTEN Mr B and everyone else who tells you what to say & do.

    • @geoffreyswain1490
      @geoffreyswain1490 6 місяців тому

      Yeh go tell that to don the con 😂😂😂 ps add vict😂😂😂

  • @felixdaass
    @felixdaass Рік тому +32

    Give this man his Super Bowl halftime show for goodness sake!

    • @johnr7471
      @johnr7471 5 місяців тому +2

      The woke crowd would never allow it!!

    • @kev_inchen
      @kev_inchen 4 місяці тому

      @@johnr7471😂

    • @robtimuscron1126
      @robtimuscron1126 24 дні тому

      The NFL hates everything this song is about.

  • @bearshelton78
    @bearshelton78 2 роки тому +43

    I love Neil Diamond so much. Such a great American who appreciates the opportunity this country gave him.

  • @OdeeOz
    @OdeeOz Рік тому +19

    6 years later... Neil Diamond was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. 😢😢😭 Then in 2020, he retired from Touring, but still writes his marvelous music. 👍👍 & 10⭐

  • @veevintage2619
    @veevintage2619 4 роки тому +762

    This song speaks about the REAL America, the America that was already great, the America forged by the sweat and blood of people from many other nations with a thirst for freedom. Bless you Neil!!!

    • @kendrick9734
      @kendrick9734 4 роки тому +32

      Yes and sweat and blood of many Natives Americans who lost their land and lives by a man full of greed

    • @kendrick9734
      @kendrick9734 4 роки тому +32

      Now lead by a psycho who's building a wall around Mexico, supported by a Russia. Corrupted from very beginning forged by a greed, arrogance
      , xenophobia, deception. That's how great REAL America is.

    • @veevintage2619
      @veevintage2619 4 роки тому +26

      Kend Rick that big hunk of orange crap does NOT represent the real America even if his stupid little hat says so. I our day and time there is room for everybody: native, Jewish, Latin, European, African... all. I’m sorry you think that way. Millions of people do NOT agree nor are represented by 45 and his BS.

    • @raquelf.1962
      @raquelf.1962 4 роки тому +15

      @@kendrick9734 let us hope there is change in the future.

    • @raquelf.1962
      @raquelf.1962 4 роки тому +11

      @@veevintage2619 well said!!!

  • @sherrylewis6402
    @sherrylewis6402 4 роки тому +73

    God bless our amazing immigrants not afraid and willing to contribute and giving their best to this great country.

    • @Galworld761
      @Galworld761 4 роки тому +1

      On behalf of my parents, thank you.

  • @deborahbrown6289
    @deborahbrown6289 Рік тому +7

    I will always remember in 1998 in Orlando .. I love it.... God Bless Neil , giving me a great night.. I love your music and Thank God for someone to stand up and sing that Song.. God Bless American..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @MarkFHollenbeck
    @MarkFHollenbeck 11 місяців тому +27

    Thank you Neil for sharing your incredible talent with us all these years 🥳

  • @roguerebel2947
    @roguerebel2947 3 роки тому +38

    OMG! I was there!! In the 3rd row, this was incredible! Best Concert Ever!! Thanks Neil❤️❤️❤️

  • @geoffheaney5114
    @geoffheaney5114 5 років тому +881

    For all the kids today ,this is what we call a SUPERSTAR no gimics ,just unbridled talent ☺Thankyou Neil for the music ☺

  • @gregoriorballeser517
    @gregoriorballeser517 5 років тому +371

    I am one of the immigrant that he is singing about!!!

    • @edielungreen
      @edielungreen 5 років тому +15

      Welcome!

    • @фукс7
      @фукс7 5 років тому +9

      Me too me and mad shenans love his music

    • @paulw176
      @paulw176 5 років тому +4

      damn right bro

    • @MikeCoggan
      @MikeCoggan 5 років тому +12

      Welcome...this song was always one of his most popular songs live ...In the past a big flag would unfurl at the back of the stage...the vibe was patriotic, proud to be American and moved by the stories of how people left all to come to the "new and shining place" - we appreciated and understood that we all came from immigrants. Sad an embarrassing how far we have falllen

    • @AnnaJuist
      @AnnaJuist 5 років тому +18

      @@MikeCoggan ...I too was a legal immigrant & became naturalized. Key word being "legal"....I learned the language & the culture....The only way it should be.

  • @marialecea5012
    @marialecea5012 Рік тому +11

    Neil Diamond, one of America's greatest artist. I am Mexican American and born here. I love ❤ America 🇺🇸 and would never want to live anywhere else on earth.

  • @rayge1996
    @rayge1996 2 роки тому +14

    Everyone should stop and salute when that one plays.. WOW.

  • @georgeanthony7282
    @georgeanthony7282 3 роки тому +75

    It doesn't get any better than this... I'm happy and proud to be an American!

  • @Alisha.Hassinger.81
    @Alisha.Hassinger.81 6 років тому +233

    My Father passed away on New Year's Day 2018 😔I remember him always singing Neil Diamond songs when I was a little girl...and I'd sing right along with him!! I miss my Dad so much, but listening to Neil brings back so many good memories 💜

    • @фукс7
      @фукс7 5 років тому +1

      sqeeeeeeeeei e eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @jaynepoullos9344
      @jaynepoullos9344 5 років тому +13

      Dear Alisha: I'm very sorry for the loss of your beloved father. However, his memory lives on in the spirit and power of Neil Diamond's 'beautiful noise.' Keep listening . . . . your papa is with you with every song & heartbeat!!!! LOVE YOU, dear Alisha!!!

    • @ItsMeMissV369
      @ItsMeMissV369 4 роки тому +5

      Mine passed July 4, Y2K so every year I hear this, see fireworks, etc, and think of him. So similar❤️

    • @veralucindamathias5506
      @veralucindamathias5506 4 роки тому +1

      Um espetaculo. A voz de Neil e a musica tambem. Quanto mais eu ouço mais quero ouvir.

    • @annettejara3165
      @annettejara3165 4 роки тому +3

      Sad but beautiful,Your father is alive in your ❤️.🌷

  • @willardroad
    @willardroad 2 роки тому +330

    Right now, with all that is going on in the Ukraine (2022), this song has so much meaning for me. For all of us! Thank you, Neil Diamond!!!

    • @Nacho-Mamma
      @Nacho-Mamma 2 роки тому +1

      I can’t believe how blind people are about the truth of Ukraine! Zelenskyy IS WORSE THAN PUTIN! And, he is the leader of the Ukrainian SS NAZI PARTY! He has no qualms about killing anyone in the street that mutters one bad word about him. He has shut down newspapers & had entire staff murdered over printing negative articles about him!
      Russia Is not fighting Ukraine! It’s loyal Ukrainian nationalists fighting Ukrainian SS NAZIS!
      And the world is being fed bullshit from A FREAKING PEDOPHILE PRESIDENT WHO CRAPS HIS PANTS WITH EVERY STEP HE TAKES!

    • @Raidertilldeath
      @Raidertilldeath 2 роки тому +6

      Whom ever lied to you I pray the lord opens your eyes my friend. I have friend who as conservative as me, but a few have been lead astray like yourself. Please let the lord open your eyes, Putin is a hurt man that doesn’t know where to go. He’s the one the needs the lords light, please pray and let God show you the way. Peace be on you.

    • @rafaelanyfiotis5983
      @rafaelanyfiotis5983 2 роки тому +6

      ...If u drink all the coolaid they served u can get sick. Its like when u drink too much alcohol u think an ugly woman is a model. U remember this movie Shallow Hal ? Lmfao

    • @davidbrown9858
      @davidbrown9858 2 роки тому

      @@Raidertilldeath Ukraine is the Home of Pedofiles Ashkanazi USA bio labs and the Khazarian mafia. Joe Biden’s human trafficking racket and money laundering operations
      Know your facts and pray to God to be free…..
      Mother Russia is a Christian nation

    • @rickr442
      @rickr442 2 роки тому +11

      Also, sadly, loses its meaning when applied to our southern border.

  • @ancaradulescu6171
    @ancaradulescu6171 6 місяців тому +9

    His voice,accent is gorgeous 😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @liliaoliveira1840
    @liliaoliveira1840 2 місяці тому +10

    I am not american citizen yet,but i am crying so much listening this song.I love this country and this people ❤

    • @VinceManzullo
      @VinceManzullo 26 днів тому +1

      And that's what it's all about. Welcome!

  • @capricehawley5943
    @capricehawley5943 2 роки тому +6

    My Grandparents came from Ukraine in 1927 legally and took classes to learn writing, reading and to speak English.

  • @jlveer
    @jlveer 5 років тому +305

    My grandparents arrived in America from Germany, with 4 children,March 1904. My father was born FREE and an AMERICAN, April, 1905. I'm one of his,and my mothers 14 children. Five daughters, nine sons. I'm one of 8 of those 9 sons who are veterans,WWll, Korea and Viet Nam.

    • @susanivy3619
      @susanivy3619 5 років тому +19

      Thank you for your service....you, your brothers, our (USA's) other "brothers and sisters" who served, and to the parents- who raised these courageous, selfless Americans in the first place. Sincerely, thank you (from a fellow American, one not as brave as you).

    • @johncrowe7356
      @johncrowe7356 4 роки тому +1

      John Veer My grandfather came as an 8 year old cabin boy

    • @redoksunflower
      @redoksunflower 4 роки тому +3

      My family came over from Germany also, we came over on the Mayflower.

    • @randiwebster5929
      @randiwebster5929 4 роки тому +1

      @@redoksunflower ours came on the Mayflower true. Pregnant onions came along

    • @randiwebster5929
      @randiwebster5929 4 роки тому +3

      Yes thank you and your brothers for serving in military.. War is so damaging kill everyone and then made it casual. I dont quite get that

  • @mcazares48
    @mcazares48 4 роки тому +42

    Thank you to my parents for taking the courageous journey to make it to AMERICA!

  • @SilviaEspinosa-b1v
    @SilviaEspinosa-b1v 7 місяців тому +10

    This song reminds me of my parents migrating in the early 70’s to build a future and foundation to our beautiful country of freedom of USA ❤ our sweet land of liberty! Then 2 years later I was born!!! I love and adore my country ❤🫶🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @forgottonbabyforgottendeca1483
    @forgottonbabyforgottendeca1483 3 роки тому +12

    if you don't like Neil Diamond you don't know what good music is.....
    Johnny Kern 1928 - 1995

  • @tanyahays7170
    @tanyahays7170 Рік тому +21

    Neil was on FIRE that night! Something about the Greek just energizes him in a special way that no other venue does. This one will go down in history!

  • @eastmanresearch3143
    @eastmanresearch3143 2 роки тому +41

    if this song does not choke you up as an American with children and family, i feel sorry for you.

  • @sanjeevdheer3004
    @sanjeevdheer3004 3 роки тому +50

    Indisputably one of the best songs of Neil Diamond...when its rises through the crescendo and reaches its peak..its altissimo...el presto el supremo.

  • @boblynch7348
    @boblynch7348 2 роки тому +18

    American people, wake up. This is what America is about!

  • @charlesgates5625
    @charlesgates5625 2 роки тому +22

    I’ve listened to this song 🎶 and seen Mr. Diamond live, but never, will “Coming To America” have more impact than right now!

  • @chhayngov1189
    @chhayngov1189 11 місяців тому +6

    I'm not an American born. I love you and your song. This song inspired me since I landed in the United States. To those who hates Red White and Blue, Home of the Brave, Land of the Free. Please learn how to respect and love this nation.

  • @molliechildress8676
    @molliechildress8676 4 роки тому +19

    I am American !!! and proud of it!! My relatives were all English born and bred in the mother land !

  • @Bronco57
    @Bronco57 4 роки тому +84

    This song is dedicated to all immigrants around of the world, be proud who you are, what is important is not where you come from,is what you are made of.

    • @CincoFacts
      @CincoFacts 4 роки тому

      Em

    • @CincoFacts
      @CincoFacts 4 роки тому

      With

    • @CincoFacts
      @CincoFacts 4 роки тому +1

      Kindness

    • @moemcgovern7345
      @moemcgovern7345 4 роки тому +1

      Bronco Zion It’s called they’re coming to America. No other Country is mentioned.

    • @Bronco57
      @Bronco57 4 роки тому +2

      @@moemcgovern7345 you dont get it, dont you , your comment is so sad.

  • @cafeesotericaradiohostesss3983
    @cafeesotericaradiohostesss3983 5 років тому +29

    Thank you Neil Diamond for my own ancestors from my mother's mother, Ireland, from my mother's father, Scotland, from my Jewish father's family, Poland and Russia. We are all immigrant's children in America. I posted your song on my FB page to remind America what we are suppose to be about, FREEDOM. Bless you and your family! xx

  • @BANSHEEBOY_1974
    @BANSHEEBOY_1974 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you Neil for all the Decades of Unforgettable Memories! What a Legend!

  • @VickySwindoll
    @VickySwindoll 7 місяців тому +7

    My favorite song by Neil diamond ❤

  • @l.t.6180
    @l.t.6180 4 роки тому +75

    71 at the time and still rocking. What a voice, presence and performance. One of modern music's best ever!

  • @ancaradulescu6171
    @ancaradulescu6171 6 місяців тому +8

    Nothing is better as to be be free doesnt matter where ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ericd62
    @ericd62 2 роки тому +125

    Neil's story is America's story. What an absolutely amazing man.

    • @casebarreoltt5990
      @casebarreoltt5990 Рік тому +1

      I've only got the one citizenship.

    • @mattosullivan9687
      @mattosullivan9687 Рік тому +2

      My people came from Ireland at the same time his came from Russia maybe on the same boat

    • @KurtSteinbach
      @KurtSteinbach 7 місяців тому +1

      His grandmother came to America from Kiev or Kyiv. That's in Ukraine. Russia has been invading Ukraine and claiming it [called stealing] for over 1,000 years. Just like the Ancient Greeks and Romans stole his and my ancestors' land in Eretz Yisrael 4000 years ago. It's still our homeland! The Greco-Roman conquests or stealing of land that belongs to others does not make it any less our land. The original Hebrew word Israeli translated to indigenous. When Jews failed in their quest to overthrow Roman rule in the 2nd century [120 to `130 C.E.] the Ancient Romans had their soldiers go all around the empire and replace any and all references to Jews, Hebrews, and Israelites with Falstin. It's Latin and the modern translation is Philestine or Palestinian, It means foreigner. They tried to rewrite history casting Jews as strangers in our own land. During the 1200s, the Ottoman Empire built the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount where the remains of the Ancient Jewish Temples were. They did it to prevent a 3rd Jewish Temple and to bribe Arabs into repelling the invading Christian Crusaders. In World War II, the Palestinian Brigades fought alongside the British and the Canadians against the invading Nazis, Italian Fascists, and the Stalinists. 100% of them were Jewish. Not one single Arab. The Arabs of the Middle East either hoped the Nazis and Fascists would leave them alone, or they outright collaborated with them. It's why the Grand Mufti [a Muslim holy title like Ayatollah]of Jerusalem was convicted of War Crimes, Crimes Against Peace, and Crimes Against Humanity at Nuremberg! The Arab League told Arabs in Eretz Yisrael to leave their homes and come fight with the 600,000+ strong Army of the Arab League. Their reward once the Jews were defeated [dead] would be to once again steal our homes and land. That Arab League Army of over 600,000 lost to a rag-tag band of Jews under 37,000. The Arab League has lost all conflicts since then, and elected Hamas as its leadership in 2006. Then Hamas began using the Palestinian Arabs as human shields. They still haven't even made any attempt to rid themselves of Hamas, who built reinforced tunnels beneath the streets of Gaza; continued firing rockets and missiles into Israel, and even blew themselves up at Jewish Hospitals when the Jewish Red Cross [called Mogen David Adom] admitted them to Israel to treat their injuries. They attacked Israel on the holiest day of the Jewish year in 1973 [Yom Kippur]. The equivalent would be attacking the Vatican during Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Not one Arab nation has ever taken in Palestinian Arabs. However, in 1948, they expelled 1.1 million Jews from Arab Middle East Nations, some had lived there for 2000 years. The UN Refugee Agency has a great record resettling refugees, who often become citizens in their new countries. The UN Palestinian Refugee Agency is almost 80 years old, and has never even resettled or taken in a single refugee or other Palestinian Arab. Until 1967, Palestinian referred to Jews and Arabs. Before 1945, the Jews, Neil Diamond's people and mine, were the Palestinians because Palestinian is from the Latin word for foreigner. . .

  • @patriciaadams-rl4iz
    @patriciaadams-rl4iz 18 днів тому +2

    I believe, that majority of people who came here to America, believe they wanted to have a better life. Especially having a Free Life. Who wouldn't want to have a better life. America, is the greatest place on EARTH. And if you (don't like it here then leave).

  • @deebee9151
    @deebee9151 3 роки тому +25

    My late Dad and I had very, very different laste in music, but it somehow crossed paths at Neil Diamond! We saw him 3 times together in Dublin and I have the most amazing memories of it!

  • @Michelle-zz7no
    @Michelle-zz7no 4 роки тому +172

    I love how he is so PRESENT in his concerts. You can see the love he has for his music and his fans ❤️

    • @neildiamond6885
      @neildiamond6885 3 роки тому

      Thanks for your love and support I'll love to talk to you more better. kindly send a direct message (678) 384-9088

    • @mattosullivan9687
      @mattosullivan9687 2 роки тому +3

      Thank God I saw him when I could

    • @MrWheelchairmick
      @MrWheelchairmick Рік тому

      Lady need kiss al over woman body lady love

    • @MrWheelchairmick
      @MrWheelchairmick Рік тому

      Kiss top leg up down bouth

    • @MrWheelchairmick
      @MrWheelchairmick Рік тому

      From back down leg UP Hijack box

  • @turfguy
    @turfguy 5 років тому +72

    My father & family came to America in July 1920 on the Aquitania out of Liverpool, great song, Neil, thank you.

    • @marinachristian3068
      @marinachristian3068 5 років тому +1

      my Father and his brother came in 1914, LEGALLY, through Ellis Island.

    • @monicawilson3734
      @monicawilson3734 4 роки тому

      Glad you clarified I was calling ice

  • @patrickgallimore6896
    @patrickgallimore6896 6 років тому +51

    Like a beautiful diamond, Neil's sparkles, everytime, in each and everyone of his live performances.

  • @lorimiller5475
    @lorimiller5475 2 роки тому +11

    No problem Mr. Diamond, my boyfriend is in the Army overseas. Thank you for your America songs. God Bless you🙏🙏

  • @mmaforvictims1340
    @mmaforvictims1340 2 роки тому +11

    People may be Born in America but we all come from somewhere else

    • @penelopesimpsonadams624
      @penelopesimpsonadams624 4 місяці тому +2

      Except those who were already here: Native Americans.

    • @PC-dc1kv
      @PC-dc1kv 2 місяці тому

      I was born here. I don’t come from anywhere else.

  • @joeyg370
    @joeyg370 2 роки тому +63

    This song give me goosebumps every time I hear it. God Bless America.

    • @laurieberry162
      @laurieberry162 Рік тому +3

      Yes

    • @itsajahthing
      @itsajahthing Рік тому +1

      God help America is my prayer.

    • @lorrainearmstrong327
      @lorrainearmstrong327 Рік тому

      I also feel the same way. I’ve lived in Idaho my whole life and I have always loved this song. I thank my Heavenly Father every day for living in America.

  • @heart_towards_home
    @heart_towards_home Рік тому +5

    Thank God for America! Shame on all of those trying to bad mouth and destroy it. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @jennymccauslan6313
    @jennymccauslan6313 Рік тому +8

    Such a meaningful song to many of us who came to America, who came home to a land of freedom and opportunities. This beautiful song is the official anthem for all of immigrants who call America our home. Thank you Neil Diamond 💎 for your inspiration and all the beautiful noises you have created throughout the years ❤

  • @jamestimlin856
    @jamestimlin856 Рік тому +6

    I have loved this song since it first came out. My Grandfather was American and his son married my Mom who immigrated from Europe in the 1920's as a little girl to Canada. Part of her extended family went to America. It reminds me of their journey. I am 70 years old now and look at what is happening in Canada and in America and I doubt they would have been let in today. So very sad. The economic and technology progress was partially because if immigrants that produced children who would contribute immensely.

  • @Yetti0
    @Yetti0 2 роки тому +11

    My grandparents were immigrants who escaped slavery in Austria Hungarian Empire in the 19th and 20th century!!!!!! You have our soul Neil!

  • @bb22602
    @bb22602 3 роки тому +4

    My family did not arrive here that recently - records I have found list several as living in the colonies of Virginia and North Carolina. But they had the guts to leave a more civilized country and come to a much less developed country and build homes and families here. For that, I honor those ancestors.

  • @invista4134
    @invista4134 3 роки тому +34

    Grew up in the generation of great music all around. That's what you get when you are born in the 60's. Watched him perform, with a zest that knew no bounds. Also watched other greats on the stage and feel that my life is complete. There can never be music like those times ever again....

    • @AndyCutright
      @AndyCutright 3 роки тому

      Everyone thinks they were born into the greatest age of music, ever. That's just ridiculous. btw, this was release din 1980, not the '60's.

    • @dellasummers963
      @dellasummers963 Рік тому +2

      I agree with you TOTALLY; no laser lightshow, naked dancers...just awesome performers!

    • @invista4134
      @invista4134 8 місяців тому +2

      @@AndyCutright They were buddy. Clearly you are not into the scene. That tells a lot, with you not being in the greatest generation. Sorry.

    • @invista4134
      @invista4134 7 місяців тому +1

      @@AndyCutright No offence mate. But those were the good days of music, even you would agree...

  • @craigzelina5206
    @craigzelina5206 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome....this was before I was even born, but this is when music was real music and not this crap we have now.

  • @denisestitt1108
    @denisestitt1108 Рік тому +5

    My ancestors came to the colonies before they were the America. Love this song!

  • @RapunzelinOttawa
    @RapunzelinOttawa 4 роки тому +439

    Imagine, no riffing, no rapping, no screaming, and no electronic sweetening, just pure lyrics and pure melodious musicianship.

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour 4 роки тому +8

      RapunzelinOttawa rap is a lyrical art form

    • @nomzamozondo8410
      @nomzamozondo8410 4 роки тому

      Imagine that

    • @troyevitt2437
      @troyevitt2437 4 роки тому +8

      Rap/Hip Hop/R&B reflects the same struggle against oppression and racism as Neil's Jewish grandmother fleeing the Soviet Pogroms and later, those Jews fleeing National Socialist Germany.

    • @Smokler
      @Smokler 4 роки тому +4

      @@troyevitt2437 True dat. And the first white folk interested in rap as an art form were Neil Diamonds people, and mine, the Jews

    • @ninjabunny101
      @ninjabunny101 4 роки тому +1

      i mean riffing sounds pretty good as long as you don’t overdo it.

  • @PaulaLight
    @PaulaLight Рік тому +7

    His intro made me cry. Love him forever!

    • @CharlieAndrin-nv2xd
      @CharlieAndrin-nv2xd Рік тому +1

      I love this song Americans are proud of you nice performance. How are you Paula ?

  • @alliahbeloya3756
    @alliahbeloya3756 4 роки тому +218

    I'm 17 years old, but i do love Neil Diamond's music.

    • @NeilDiamondCentral
      @NeilDiamondCentral 4 роки тому +2

      Amazing! One so young yet so mature in her musical taste. All praise to you. Please check out my Neil Diamond dedicated channel - ua-cam.com/users/FONDSince1971

    • @artlanc1616
      @artlanc1616 3 роки тому +8

      That’s awesome 😎 Music doesn’t belong to a specific age group! Many people doesn’t understand that .. .. is universal language. Music is Life

    • @JJFHNREHJEDK
      @JJFHNREHJEDK 3 роки тому +7

      15 here

    • @JeffFreemanPresents
      @JeffFreemanPresents 3 роки тому +3

      Music is universal and timeless isn’t it? I love music.

    • @cjk247
      @cjk247 3 роки тому +3

      awesome to hear that from our younger generation. god bless

  • @ancaradulescu6171
    @ancaradulescu6171 6 місяців тому +4

    Congratulations for your power, and love for music ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂

  • @lynnnewton3876
    @lynnnewton3876 Рік тому +10

    Patriotism at its finest!

  • @keego2001
    @keego2001 6 років тому +110

    I'm a Brit and this gives me goosebumps!

    • @Taiyou536
      @Taiyou536 4 роки тому +8

      Germany here - same !

    • @rodmcdonough6111
      @rodmcdonough6111 4 роки тому +2

      Its the way the music in this brilliant piece is composed...the melody, the background chords, the minor section, and the HORNS...they actually trade off with Neil Diamonds vocal melody. All creating a sound we recognize that identifies strength, hope, and compassion. You can't help getting goosebumps!

    • @IamSteveGoodall
      @IamSteveGoodall 4 роки тому +4

      With you on that one mate

    • @staggdegraaff1531
      @staggdegraaff1531 4 роки тому +4

      @@Taiyou536 being a American has nothing to do with your race being a American is in the heart and mind and as American I believe every human being has a right to be FREE everywhere on this planet. I'm of German and Dutch desinte but I'm a American first because my grandparents wanted us to be FREE.

    • @NB-qy7ku
      @NB-qy7ku 3 роки тому +1

      @@staggdegraaff1531 right
      As American, the song that within us, the dream that within, the purpose we were created for that we carry with; that dream we carry we can give to the world. No other place like it on the planet and its universal to the human spirit

  • @cliffmoher1096
    @cliffmoher1096 Рік тому +12

    Every American needs to watch this video. So beautiful and inspiring!

    • @Knonnynonny
      @Knonnynonny 11 місяців тому +2

      I could NOT agree more, dear Cliff.
      You are a very GOOD man. Hugs.

  • @michaelshover2962
    @michaelshover2962 4 роки тому +83

    He needs to sing at the next Super Bowl

    • @victoriamedina1906
      @victoriamedina1906 3 роки тому +3

      He reitered due to Parkinson’s😢

    • @roxymcgowan8224
      @roxymcgowan8224 3 роки тому +1

      Omg rock it Neil.......

    • @geojetson9533
      @geojetson9533 3 роки тому +2

      No, that would racist. They will get a rapper instead. This country is F’d

  • @mrrestsyoutubechannel800
    @mrrestsyoutubechannel800 3 роки тому +31

    Anytime I hear this, I can’t stop crying my eyes out.

  • @nicolajames5908
    @nicolajames5908 10 місяців тому +10

    Speaks for itself - amazing. Neil should be so proud of what joy his music has brought to so many people.

  • @chrishooper8260
    @chrishooper8260 5 років тому +77

    Absolute genius muçisian. They don't have them like this anymore. .

  • @davenolan3082
    @davenolan3082 5 років тому +29

    Such powerful lyrics, sung with passion and remembrance pure God of his craft thank you, 🎤❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @philliplivingstone5336
    @philliplivingstone5336 6 років тому +52

    Magic - pure magic. I attended two of these marvellous concerts, the last two, all the way from Australia - just to see Neil Diamond at the Greek. My late wife also attended the final night and I also treasure that precious memory as well.

    • @Cindy-N
      @Cindy-N 6 років тому +2

      I attended one too... bit of a detour from Melbourne, but what an experience!

    • @smilingdancinggirl
      @smilingdancinggirl 4 роки тому +3

      Saw his most recent in Cleveland, Ohio ----couple years ago. So awesome! Grateful to have seen him before his health issue.

  • @MickRussell-jr5rf
    @MickRussell-jr5rf 11 місяців тому +8

    i love you neil , as an anglo Irish man, so much respect for you xxx

    • @MickRussell-jr5rf
      @MickRussell-jr5rf 11 місяців тому +1

      @NeilDiamondOfficial321K I will explain my heart felt feelings for your legacy ,tomorrow , is this real or not.. who am i messaging..... tell the truth

    • @MickRussell-jr5rf
      @MickRussell-jr5rf 11 місяців тому +1

      this is not neil asking me , who are you , and i will tell when why he will always have a respect in my heart, if i know who i am talking to.x

    • @MickRussell-jr5rf
      @MickRussell-jr5rf 10 місяців тому

      @NeilDiamondOfficial321K . Neils music means the world to me and always will, i would go into detail but who exactly am i talking to, sorry for asking because its not Neil

  • @عبدالغنيخميس-ن5ث
    @عبدالغنيخميس-ن5ث 9 місяців тому +7

    The best voice Ilike his songs and still the best❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MaryCollins-Smith
    @MaryCollins-Smith 5 місяців тому +14

    He should get a standing ovation from America!! 🇺🇸 ❤️❤️❤️
    One of my favorite songs from Neil Diamond.

  • @dianeanderson9076
    @dianeanderson9076 4 місяці тому +5

    This song NEVER gets old!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @aldolajak1267
    @aldolajak1267 Рік тому +6

    In 1980, when "The Jazz Singer" previewed, my bride of five years and I had two children, (eventually to be six), the film was one that we cherish to this day as one of our favorites.

  • @daisymae4958
    @daisymae4958 3 роки тому +8

    We are all immigrants of America.
    Un less you are Native American born and raised here.
    I'm so grateful to live in such a blessed country with so many rights.
    We need to stand together more than anything and Fight for our freedoms, equality, and agaisnt those men and women who grotesquely abuse their power agaisnt the greater good of man kind and for their own selfish agendas! I love this song and cant help but me moved when I hear this song.

  • @UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14
    @UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14 10 місяців тому +13

    He had many hits over the years, but I think this was his iconic song.

  • @donnagutierrez5740
    @donnagutierrez5740 5 років тому +37

    Why can't we all listen to this song and have compassion for those suffering to get here?? Great song and a stunning singer/songwriter in Neil Diamond.

    • @troyevitt2437
      @troyevitt2437 4 роки тому +1

      This country has adopted the dangerous ideology that Constitutionally platforming neo-Nazism, via the First Amendment, is beneficial to democracy. It's the opposite and extending Constitutional Rights to Unconstitutional ideologues is pathetic and self-destructive. The Nazis used Wiemar Germany's democratic electoral system to win the majority vote needed to make Hitler chancellor. Following the Reichstagg Fire, the NSDAP then burned that very democratic bridge behind them.

    • @joeyduran5077
      @joeyduran5077 4 роки тому +2

      Come here legally, then you are an American. Border Hoppers, stay where you came from and make your country great. I don't want to support you.

    • @troyevitt2437
      @troyevitt2437 4 роки тому

      @@joeyduran5077 Come here legally and you're A US CITIZEN. Be born between Alaska and Argentina and you're an American.

    • @timslater566
      @timslater566 4 роки тому +1

      Donna Gutierrez.......because we have a dangerous wannabe-dictator in charge at the moment.......hopefully only for 5-6 more months!

  • @DawnMcKenzie444
    @DawnMcKenzie444 6 років тому +97

    This song gave me goosebumps as a child. It just brought tears to my eyes !

    • @camarojen1000
      @camarojen1000 6 років тому +3

      Dawn McKenzie Same here. :)

    • @whiterabbit3402
      @whiterabbit3402 6 років тому +2

      Dawn McKenzie .. it’s such a beautiful song

    • @DNAleguillou
      @DNAleguillou 6 років тому +4

      Goosebumps big time

    • @waynek805
      @waynek805 5 років тому +3

      Like Neil's mother Rose, my grandmother Rose was also the daughter of Ukrainian immigrants (to Canada), and my father's family were Polish Jews, so I can identify with Neil's lineage quite well. The New World of North America really is a wonderful place, but we need to be mindful to keep it that way.

    • @natalieswain7083
      @natalieswain7083 5 років тому +3

      Me too .....its beautiful and makes me proud to be an American

  • @kurtb3606
    @kurtb3606 2 роки тому +6

    He sings about the American that once WAS.

  • @paulvalach
    @paulvalach 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely my song, my immigrant song. YES!

  • @lisaciconte7409
    @lisaciconte7409 Рік тому +6

    My parents liked Neil Diamond's music and this song & The Jazz Singer movie.

  • @randiwebster5929
    @randiwebster5929 4 роки тому +26

    Neil Diamond is Fantastic, I love his voice, looks , songs, talent he has it all. Greatness by far