My father served 21 years united states navy. He toled me a story before i was born he was stationed on the USS America. Everytime they pulled in from sea duty they played this song
August 15th 1981 we came to America. I was 2 weeks away from my 4th birthday. I swear I heard this on the plane coming here. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Became a citizen in 2009
Bless you emma and bless all Dreamers like you. My husband was a Dreamer in 1952. The only way we can ensure your future is to emphatically reject Trump and Vance, and hand the keys to the White House to VP Harris and Gov. Walz. Let's do this.
I also landed in America on the same day as you - Aug 15, 1981. I was 28 then! The very best day of my life next only to the day that my daughter was born. Never once went back even to visit my home country.
@@louisramos6692 Maybe, maybe not, but no one should have to wait 28 years to become a citizen after they spent their whole lives contributing to our economy and society. You might want to look into immigration laws, and the egregious backlog before you mouth off and embarrass yourself…again. Oh ya…Do better!
@@dozzer009 the point is if they came in legally, opportunities are there that the dreamers didn't have. I was 17 when my parents finally got their visa, after waiting 7 years (1976). I joined the air force, 4 yrs later, got my citizenship.
I am listening to this Great song.. today July 4th 2023... and it Still gives me Goosebumps...... thank you Neil Diamond for such an Amazingly Patriotic masterpiece ! God Bless America !!! 👍🇺🇸🙏
At 74, I still love this song by Neil Diamond. I spent 20 years as a career member of teh US Air Force, and one of my fondest memories was returning from a particularly rough mission and as we made our way into the hangar to be released to our loved ones, they began playing America. We were a pretty rugged bunch, and we were known for our no nonsense, "get it done" attitude when e were sent out to do a job. By the time this song was blasting in the hangar, we were all holding our wives, lady friends, kids or anyone who meant something to us and crying. It still hits me as soon as I hear the first notes. The only song that hits me harder is the Star Spangled Banner or, when standing for someone lost in the line of duty, Taps.
Brit from Edinburgh living in Florida for the last 22 years, naturalized American citizen in 2011. Love my birth country but love America, it truly is the land of opportunity! The Jazz Singer was one of my Mum's favorite movies, she had video tape and album which she watched/listened to all the time :-) This song was ingrained in my head as a kid and is one of the reasons I ended up emigrating to the United States.
I am an Afrikaner living in South Africa. My son and his family live in Raleigh NC and I hope God spares my wife and me to see your beautiful country in the near future. Neil Diamond is the family's all time favourite and the song 'America' fills me with pride on youf behalf. So many immigrants found a home and religious freedom in your 'land of liberty'. God bless Neil and you all.
My wife is a Naturalized citizen. This song came out in 1981 I believe. My wife got her citizenship in 1982 (Las Vegas, NV). This song means a lot to our family. Thank you Mr. Diamond.
Robin that must have been very special. This scene brings tears to my eyes. When Sir Laurence Olivier starts clapping and sings along that moves me like nothing else.
@@nicktherecordlover1969 I thank you for that! Yes, he's a special man. And yes, when Olivier starts clapping (finally) I had tears! He finally saw his son had a reason for what he did. Great movie! Love the ending of Neil with his arm in the air! I'm sad to know he has a dibilitating disease. Bless his heart. (He made a nightclub @ for his son at home back in the day). I thank you for enjoying. Some people say I'm bragging - but I'm really honored & love hearing things about other people I admire!
@@robin9876 Thank you for replying Robin! Can I ask what era you worked for Neil? I have his material on the Bang label and on UNI. Just bought Velvet Gloves and Spit with the original cover that opens up. His best Live album is Neil Diamond "Gold". Came out in 1970 and it was from a 1969 gig at The Troubadour in CA. I have the first Hot August Night album. It's good, but "Gold" is better.
@@nicktherecordlover1969 I worked for Neil's record labels - the company was Bicycle Music on 3rd St in W. Hollywood but his songs were under Stonebridge Records & a handful of others. We'd send albums to China/Japan/all over! It was in about 1987 - we used a telex machine! That old! Didn't even have faxes back then. It's sadly closed now. Neil has a disease - I think Parkinson's which is horrible. He'd get gifts from all over the world but sadly he got so many they were just put in a storeroom. Some really cool things they wanted Neil to have. He sadly may not even have seen many. He called & thanked me for being a good secretary & gave us gifts at Christmas. My parents were thrilled to get autographs in their name from Neil personally. Good times! I thank you for your interest! Take care!
@@nicktherecordlover1969 Wow - you are a true Neil fan! I worked for his "label" but never heard of "Bang"! Back in 1987 it was "Stonebridge Music", "Bicycle Music" & 2 others. Wow - the Troubador! I remember that place - seems tons of musicians played there! Good for you!!
Today I’m celebrating 52 years of my arrival to this great country and 42 years as a proud citizen. Nurse by profession served in the USArmy nurse corps. Not bad for a scared 14 year old from Brazil who spoke no English. 😍 Feeling proud and grateful!
I came to America from the Philippines 40 years ago…America has given me education, wealth, love and friendships and citizenship. I travelled the world…theres nothing like America. I had my share of challenges but also dreams that came true. Thank you America. I love you! Thank you Neil Diamond for that beautiful song.
I’m a natural born citizen, but I agree ❤. I’ve done everything I ever wanted to do except flight in space. It’s not over yet, I’m almost 65 but hope never dies
Oh I so agree but Nancy Pelosi and Camilla karma Harris just want to give you bananas bananas bananas,,, Gail King in New York they don’t care they just want to kill everyone so she can be the President of the United States she’s foreign aid they all want to send money to china..... imagine that California you caught on fire so did Arizona Texas wow back in the day I drove a Ford Pinto station wagon??? Now look where we are they want to live in the past but yet they changed it tore down statues all over the world including across the pond sad day for good things Utah!???
My dad used to jam to this in the car when he would pick me up for the weekend or drop me back off when I was a kid. I used to roll my eyes then. I’m 49 now and I can’t listen to it without tearing up…lost my dad in October. Miss you pop ❤️
Wow I’m sorry th hear of your loss 😢I’ve got the same memories of Neil Diamond playing on cassette/8 track in my dads old Malibu blue station wagon. ❤😢
Every time I listen to this "America" I cry. My Grandmother came here through Ellis Island from Russia as a young girl. I can feel her feelings as she made the trip for Freedom. No one can sing this with such feeling like you Neil Diamond. NO ONE!
I'm right there with you! My grandparents all came here the same way from Poland and gave my parents, aunts, uncles, and us grandchildren a life we otherwise wouldn't have! I get goosebumps every time and Neil Diamond has this song to a tee!
My family came here from Europe also. My wife just found out she had a Russian great grandma who was also Jewish, pretty cool, genetics. This country is based on the ideals expressed so well in this song f- those racist a-holes who don't want to include everyone. THEY ARE THE ONES that don't belong here, this is OUR COUNTRY because we truly love it and our freedoms some of them are trying to snatch away from us.
@tomlarson5388 If only it was being done with more care and consideration as to who was coming and why. I too still love the message behind this song and am proud of this country and to be a citizen and realize many of us originally came from somewhere else. I would like to think we are making the slightest effort that we a accepting good people and people not bringing diseases eradicated here but that is not the case. Ellis and Angle islands attempted to do at least some effort to hold the ill until well or deported them. It's costing way too much in financial, social, educational and medical resources as "immigration" is now not being enforced. Do we want to pay an additional price with mumps, measles, rubella, polio and more. We aren't even taking care of our own but for some reason we should be responsible for taking care of the rest of the underdeveloped world if they can just get here and jump our border. Financial resources are not a bottomless well. The infrastructure is not boundless. Too many too fast and of the wrong purpose will bring this nation down. If your kids and grand-kids think it's a struggle now to afford life, they ain't seen nothing yet as we dole out social security, medicare, medicaid, subsidized housing, education and other ancillary support services to this invasion. It doesn't make a person xenophobic to wonder and ask how are we going to financially support all these jobless, likely uneducated, likely unskilled, highly likely non-English speaking people. How many young males between 16 and 45 meeting those qualities can we employ? And if not employed let live on the streets. Before you chastise people who ask those first order questions as xenophobes, answer them yourself.
@@tomlarson5388 Don't be silly. There is only so much room in every nation. If you love America, you should be worried about losing it to globalism because they are flooding the nation on PURPOSE. This is not "normal immigration" where these people are in legally or lawfully, THIS is an agenda! Great song!
My dad was a hospital CEO and he got a call back in 1981 from Mr. Diamond's road manager saying that Mr. Diamond was personally donating a group of tickets for his concert in Chicago. The concerts were sold out in advance and he was still giving tickets away to hospitals in the city for people who couldn't get a chance to go. Class Act! I met his tour drummer Ron Tutt (playing in this video) years later when he was playing for another band. He said Mr. Diamond is exactly the same, every day, a hard working professional, but a really nice gentleman.
I was an 18-year-old sailor aboard the USS IOWA, loading guns, painting the ship, to look our finest to other FREE COUNTIRES!! After 10 years in the United States Navy, I enlisted into law enforcement. I am now 33 years into law enforcement. I have been shot once but have never KILLED/ABUSED anyone! I And although disgusted with the present-day opinions, I will still protect you and your family. Thank you for singers like this!!
Well said! It is the songs of Johnny and Neil, holding up the US flag, with no picture needed! There are only 200,000 words in the English vocab, and yet our american hearts, feel 100,million angels singing!
Please pray for the service orphans and that the United States tries to undo damages by allowing orphans from those countries made by servicemen get sent to the united states and put up for adoption. As a minister have been talking to some officials about this so those kids have a chance.
I saw him in concert in the 70's and this song was the closing number. The audience went wild especially when the huge American Flag came down as a backdrop for the number. What a great performer, what a great song, and he was so good looking
I loved it as well when the flag furled down for this song 🇺🇸 I can close my eyes 40 years later and see it as clear as if it's right in front of me!!!! He is AWESOME ❣️
Couldn't have been in the 1970's. This song didn't come out until The Jazz Singer movie hit the theaters in the spring of 1980. I know...I saw it eight times I loved it so much!!
Got to see Neil live, twice. Hot August Night album was my introduction to him, in the 70's, my parents album. Just buried my 91 year old dad. I was blessed, having great parents and great music growing up in Calgary Alberta Canada.
I spent a few weeks over a few summers at Penhold in the 70s. In '75 I was there for the entire summer and a colleague had H.A.N. playing regularly on the cassette in his very cool car. Great summer. Great album.
This song always makes me cry. I was born the U.S but I have had so many relatives of my grandparents family that gave me this privledge who came over From Poland in the early 1900’s. I think about them and how hard they worked to provide for my Dad and his Siblings. Great song! Thanks Neil…
This guy still doesn’t get near the credit he deserves. Not only as a singer but writer. I’ve seen him live 15 times and he absolutely owns the audience for the entire show. His Johnathan Livingston Seagull soundtrack is amazing
Amen! I've only seen him about 3 times live, at the Rosemont Horizon in the '90s, Summerfest in Milwaukee, & United Center in Chicago about 2012, I think? Beautiful venue, (Chicago) & great show as always. His music is timeless....JLS I could listen to every day without skipping any songs, same with most of his other albums. I don't know if you've seen any of his appearances on Jimmy Kimmel (who's a big fan) but they were hilarious; Neil's got quite the sense of humor, too! :)
@@lanceyamashitastop10lists48 Yep, that and "Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow", & "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You" also. Neil fans recognize those signature chords right away. :)
I was in the Navy. When my ship would pull out of the last Mediterranean port at the end of a seven month deployment to return home, they'd play this song over the loudspeakers. 35+ years later, hearing it still puts a smile on my face.
@Luke Smith Then I guess it was the good old days for some of us that weren't exposed to it 🤷🏽♀️ People are just as nasty to each other now, only aimed at different groups of people. I guess we all get our turn 😣
@@trappedbehindliberallines8106 only a few weeks in and already dropping bombs. President Eisenhower was right on the military industrial complex. Sad to see so many buy into the garbage media.. President Trump still getting more bad press than the current guy in office. What a shame. Sky News Australia, thank you.
I get watery eyes…..because I’m sad for what America has become since the 2016 election. Too much division. Very sad. Immigrants coming to America will not be welcomed but scorned. ……Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free……..no more, the welcome mat has been withdrawn…….no longer a nation of Christian values………so sad……not bearable…..the Titanic is on the verge of sinking…..I moved to another country because of this.
I am an immigrant. I am a proud US Citizen. I love this country with all my being. I will fight for it. I will fight for our freedoms. This country is worth fighting for. God bless us all.
This song always reminded me of my grandmother and great grandmother. They came to the United States after World War II. My grandma tells the story of stepping off the boat and her and my ggrandmother only having enough for a soda. She has her immigration papers and everything and on the immigration papers it just says, do you renounce your nationality And embrace being a United States citizen. She said that she said those words proudly, and that she never regretted coming to America. This song has always been my favorite by Neil…
I'm a Scottish 62 year old in London and I will always love the song America and have always enjoyed all the tunes from Neil Diamond bless you Neil Diamond you are a great singer and artist
Thank you, I know your comment is about liking the song, but as an American it makes me really happy with everything going on, I'm not sure why, it just does.
I remember Ms. Diaz kindergarten class 1981, she would always play this song for us. Fast forward about 20 years and my husband talking about his return flight from Iraq listening to this song and crying, so grateful to be coming home.
Yes, one of the most patriotic and idealistic pro American songs ever written. And it includes everybody, since we are all descended from immigrants, coming to America to find liberty, order, and prosperity. Even the Indians originally came here as immigrants.
As a First Responder and a Veteran, we need more of this now than ever! We need to build back our country which is so divided right now. Thank you Mr. Diamond for bringing your music to us And showing us that America can be great if we all come together as one... God bless you 🙏❤️
This song means more than ever right now in August 2020. I'm an Aussie and have adored this song since I was a kid. I'm 50 years old now. Please embrace each other.
We're loosening our country right under our noses and everyone is bitching about money. For God's sake we have to come together and take out Whitehouse away from Biden. He's giving all away that we worked and died for. Please America wake the hell up now in Jesus name !!! Amen
Neil Diamond...... the first time I heard "America" I was 16 yrs. old at my aunt and uncle's house. They just got a MG convertible that I wanted SO bad- NOT!!!. Anyway, that song sent me to the moon. I couldn't describe it except it was a feel good song, and rightly so. It was the first of many songs that you wanted to scream Thank You! for living in the U.S. This place is our lives, homes, and most of all, freedom! Mr. Diamond sir, thank you for expressing who we truly are and will always be- AMERICANS!
I was in the Navy on the USS Carl Vinson and we had been on a 9 month cruise around the world from Norfolk VA to Alameda CA. As we were coming into the San Francisco Bay they had us lined up around the flight deck in our dress uniforms and as we approached and passed under the Golden Gate Bridge this song was blaring on the flight deck loud speakers. I’m 59 years old and hearing this song always brings me back to that moment.
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This song was playing in the background during a friend's Naturalization Ceremony at a USCIS office back in 2017. This along with God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood and Living in America by James Brown. There were photos of US military veterans across all of the walls. Talk about patriotism 🇺🇲
im trying for my citizenship now, this is exactly why i am listening to this song now. It is a big process and it gives people like me and your friend hope
Sure amazing.. this beautiful song continues to go own..to touch.. many generations 💗💗💗💗. ..I am so proud to be here..to witness all the beauty..that god has offered..❤️
And they need to remember that they came to America to BE in America,not the sh**hole they left and quit trying to change it into the Hell they left.Preserve and protect the America that they fought so hard to reach!!!!!!!!!!!!! A transplanted Canadian......
I am English....this man is American, but in my eyes, his patriotism for his beloved country is unquestionable. A truly beautiful human being who speaks and sings the unashamed and absolute truth about his feelings for his country. There is no finer man. He has my total admiration ....
@@H1982-i3dYou seem to honestly forgotten that you live in a capitalist society. The greatest country, how many have landed on the moon? You can choose to stay in your "poor me" frame of mind, or you can put the in the work necessary to achieve greatness. The only limitations are the ones you impose on yourself. You can remain a mediocre person if you want, or you can achieve. It all depends on you.
My great, great Grandmother came here from what is now known as Lithuania. My ancestors were all immigrants who worked very hard. My father and my uncles all served in the military. I am glad to be here. And I say, let them come to America.
Man I love this country. My grandparents came from Lipov Czechoslovakia with nothing and I thank them for their bold move based upon a promise of opportunity.
Hard to believe that it’s been 45 years since The Jazz Singer was released. I remember as if it was yesterday that I was sitting in the theater watching this movie. The soundtrack remains one of Neil’s best selling and most popular albums.
As third generation on both sides, I know what my grandparents fought for. Not speaking English, they opened businesses in Philadelphia and successfully raised their families. Their children learned English. And their story is still being written. Thank you, Neil. Your shows are wonderful.
America was built by patriotic immigrants. I oppose illegal immigrantion, because it only imports lawless slaves. Legal immigration imports patriotic useful citizens.
Ooooooooffffffffff Philly is absolutely Donald ducked at the mo, junkies on the corner giving hand jobs for smack, dealers on the streets, muggers mugging old ladies and buggerers buggering, well you get the picture,
We traveled with out home but no't with out a star ...Your grand father shared his dream with you and is up to you to make it better in God's name , LOVE AMERICA AS YOU COULD NEVER IMAGINE . God bless you all.
SAME here! It reminds me of how grateful I am that my grandparents came here from Poland for a better life! I love my Polish heritage; but at the end of the day, I AM AMERICAN!!!
There are songs that strike you hard like a thunderbolt!!!! This song is up there with the best!!!!!! Thank you, sir for being the best man we come to aspire.
I think this song is legendary. My grandparents came from Europe and made an amazing life for themselves. My grandparents were in Poland 🇵🇱 during the war and were in a Diplaced Persons slave labor camp. My grandmother beaten within inches of her life. She survived, gave birth to her first 2 children, My Mom one of them, she's now 72. They came over on the TSS Stefan Batory I think this song so resonates well in today's state of affairs. Anyways , Neil Diamond made this an anthem.
That is amazing!! God Bless you and your family!! My wife has a similar story, her Grandfather was on the SS Leopoldville the day it got torpedoed, December 24, 1944 during WW2, and it was the only time he got sea-sick and went to the bathroom to vomit, while he was there his room got the torpedo!! And my wife's mother was not born yet!!
@@NickP16 i'm glad i can honestly say , half of my ancestry can be traced back almost 1000 years ,,the germanic side of my family left europe in 1830 ,the indigenous side of my family has roots in the iroquois nation cayuga specifically ,and also a mixture of cherokee and sioux
1620...Priscilla and John Alden decendant here! This country was built off the backs of people from other places, including the Native Americans who traveled over the frozen land bridge to get here! Villianizing immigrants villianizes us all!
My grandma came here to America 🇺🇸 from England in 1911 at the age of 6 yrs old and I can see all those people on the ship thru Neil's song 🎶 and how they must have felt arriving at Ellis Island and finding A new home. God Bless you Neil for bringing us a picture of those times thru the words and music 🎶 of this touching song 🎶 of our great country...America 🇺🇸
I'm going to tell you something, it just doesn't get much better than that right there!! If that doesn't give you chills, nothing will. If people want to change our National Anthem, then let it be this song right here!!! Mr. Neil Diamond ... One of the absolute best of all time!!
Im 55 now. 45 years ago when i heard this song it was playing very loud in the movie theatre. From that moment on i knew i was living in the best country in the world. The land of the free and home of the brave. "America" It inspired me very much and 8 years later i found myself serving in the U.S. Army. No one could have been in love with America more than i. Even today i still feel the same about freedom thanks to my fellow veterans and veterans who came before me. They paid the "price" for our freedom we have today and i love them all for that.
My Da was a Vietnam vet. He was a sharp shooter/marksman. He never liked to talking about the war when I asked him about it. He passed away in 2020, and the flag on his coffin was a stark reminder of a very hard time in his life. Thanks, Dad, for your service. God only knows what you witnessed in Vietnam, but I know being in the presence of Jesus right now has wiped all that pain away. Love Ya, Da! #KeepLookingUp
When I was a kid and would stay home from school when I got sick and it seems The Jazz Singer ALWAYS came on. I didn't really know the movie, but I would always sit and watch it just to get to this at the end. Scared to go to the bathroom and miss it lol.
This level of music and message combination, simply doesnt exist anymore. Sums up the feelings and choices made by miilons of people who looked to america as the land of oppatunity. A anthem for the ages,written and performed by a talent on a level, i doubt if we will ever see again.
I saw him many, many years beyond his prime...and it was one of the greatest live shows by a singular performer I have ever seen. It was nothing less than a religious experience. Thank you for a lifetime of song and joy and peace, Neil.
This was the theme song of my ship, the Battleship New Jersey, during her Mediterranean cruise in 1983-84. We'd have this song blasting out of her ship's loudspeaker whenever we'd pull alongside another ship for underway replenishment or whatever reason.
1972-76 USN, Served on two different ships. USS Sierra AD-18, was a destroyer tender and the Kitty Hawk II CVA-63 a aircraft carrier. and Ive done a Med. A Petty officer third class, So ahoy there mate.
My mum used to play this to me as a young boy of about 6 or 7 and I used to roll my eyes at her smiling face, now I’m a man, I’m a daddy, now I understand my beautiful mum and why she was always smiling when this played. Thank you Neil you beautiful human
I Was ADOPTED BY AMERICAN ARMY HERO, BY ISREAL ROSEN BROUGHT ME TO AMERICA TO PART OF HIS DAUGHTER, WHEN HE PASSED AWAY I DEDICATED YOUR SONG BECAUSE HE WOULD PLAY ALL YOUR SONGS & WOULD PLAY IT OVER & OVER ,I WOULD LISTEN WITH HIM , UNFORTUNATELY HE PASSED AWAY IN 89yrs, I Think I was About 21 or 22 When He Felt Me Behind,I Wanted To Go With Him To Heaven, I Was Left All By My Self His Wife & 3 KID'S Never Wanted Me As Part Of the Family 🇰🇷🪖🇱🇷😢😡🇰🇷😢😡 The Day He Past Away One Of My Cousin Heard it on the Radio Station When I Ask Them To Play Your Song & Told The Radio Station That I Loved Him & Miss Him & Want To Thank My Adopted Dad ISREAL ROSEN Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart For Your Amazing Song's,
This song reminds me of my Dad. Everytime I got into the car with my Dad, he would play this song on cassette. One of the best memories I have had being with my Dad. Rest in peace, Dad. (June 29, 1946 - March 16, 1983) My birthday was 2 days after his death 😞
This song slowly picks you up, then it swings you around and around and you keep going higher until you cannot keep it inside any longer...... the chills, then tears, then the pride swells up inside and you cannot do anything but just raise your hands and be glad you live here!
I’m a near 72 y/old Brit, with no real connections to the US, but this song brings tears to my eyes, as it shows how you Yanks are so patriotic about your country. For that I take my hat off to you, and secretly wish we could be the same, and not bound up in the wrong stuff? Cheers for posting, and best wishes👍👍👍👍
This song touches my patriotic heart in a tremendous way! I turn the volume all the way up when I listen to it. Thanks for posting. Neil is a tremendous talent!
Bring tears to my eyes when they all cheer when he sings "my country tis of thee!" being british im equally proud of the USA as Great Britain! Wonderful song.
I’m an Aussie sitting here with tears streaming down my face as well, and they started at exactly the same time as yours. I grew up with this soundtrack and I think America would do well to rediscover this song in 2021.
This is my favorite song as far as my Naturalization and Citizenship in America. Korea was so hard and emotionless unless it was a controlled laughter. I’m so grateful for the American troop’s who helped save so many of us. My deepest love and appreciation to everyone here 🙏♥️ The Original owners of Holt International in Eugene, Oregon made it possible to be adopted from Korea into loving homes all over the Country. The adopted orphans and their new families use to get together in different States every year and have a huge picnic. It was so much fun ♥️
for a mans career to span over 5 decades, itself is such an accomplishment, to still be listened to , the songs he has sang, written etc neil is my all time fave singer, entertainer,
This month marks my 48th year in this great country. I wouldn't give it up for anywhere else. Happy 247th birthday America! May you have 247 more! (7/4/23)
I am a Dutchman but I tell you this is the most patriottic song I ever did hear. Listen to those drums. This song tells a story of a long Journey and hope for a better future . And Neil Diamond is the best.
I love this song, my grandmother left ECuador for her dream America , one by one she took her kids,my dad was one of them, this song makes my heart fill with joy, I feel them in my heart ❤️❤️
My adopted father's parents emigrated to Canada from Ukraine and Poland. I was born in Canada and came to the United States when I was 6 1/2 years old. I became an American citizen when I was 23. I have loved this song since the first time I heard it. It gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. A wonderful and powerful anthem for both naturalized and natural born citizens who came here legally.❤
I want to thank you for so proudly saying those who come here legally. My parents brought me over at 1 1/2 yrs old and became legally US citizens. I served in the US Army and I feel if you did it legally your my American brother forever. My parents fought hard for that right 💜💜
I remember years ago I was returning on ship as a Marine from a tour. When we got close to port marines and sailors manned the rails alike. Alongside us were tug boats guiding us in shooting water in the air and this song playing loudly over the ship's speakers. It was only then did I understand the impact of my service overseas. Whenever I hear this song it bings back that memory and pride of being given the opportunity to serve this great nation and its people. .
I saw the movie and it was absolutely beautiful!!! The soundtrack "one of a kind". Neil Diamond always the professional performer for his many fans!!! Today I am crying because the America he is talking about here doesn't exist anymore!!!🤔🙄😔😪😟🙁😯😰😭
I have always loved this song. It reminds me of the struggles that both my maternal and paternal grandparents endured to come to America around the 1910s from the country of Ukraine... They came thru Ellis Island and established their homes here as proud American hardworking citizens. This is especially poignant now, as the innocent people of Ukraine are fleeing for their very lives. I still have cousins there, but I have no idea where they are. I can only pray for their safety. If my grandparents had stayed there, it could me running with them. May God have mercy and end this horrible war very soon. My heart and prayers and love are with you, my precious Ukrainian family.
If my grandfather had not come to America in 1903 from Ukraine, and if my grandmother had not come here from Poland in 1911, I wouldn't be alive. They and my dad would likely have died in Nazi death camps or survived to live under Soviet brutality.
This song made my heart swell. It speaks of the America I know or knew until recently. I want that America back, the America that welcomed, the America of dreams and truth. The most blessed country in the world that gave so much willingly not begrudgedly, the America my ancestors came, Americ the beautiful.
On his 1985 tour, Neil Diamond came charging out to this song, Canadian flag on the left, Stars n' Stripes on the right, they unfurl and he starts singing, and the crowd went nuts. I was on the floor, right in front of the mixing board, Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton. By gawd I could have died right there.... I seem to recall they played this as the opening song to the 1982 (?) NHL All-Star game telecast.
One of the best songs from my childhood!! My Mom absolutely loved Neil Diamond! 💗 This song just makes me cry because it's so damn beautiful and the *feels* you get from listening to it!! 🥰🇺🇸💗 Idk who would give this song any thumbs down...😑 Obviously they have no idea what awesome music this is!!
That should be America’s modern national anthem! And despite the old negative reviews, I loved the movie and how the dad reconciled his issues and appreciated his son’s positive message through music. Watched the movie dozens of times.
My father served 21 years united states navy. He toled me a story before i was born he was stationed on the USS America. Everytime they pulled in from sea duty they played this song
Thanks to your dad!
I remember when we all loved each other. Through all hell breaking loose, we all called ourselves AMERICANS. God Bless this wonderful country!
That little fact is what our enemies always leave out of their calculations, to their undoing.
That's what makes America awesome. We fight like cats and dogs but when it's time to pull together we always have
I still do, and I'm not alone.
You may forget where you put your car keys. Yet you remember where you was the first time and everytime you heard this song
Amen Brother 🙌
August 15th 1981 we came to America. I was 2 weeks away from my 4th birthday. I swear I heard this on the plane coming here. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Became a citizen in 2009
Bless you emma and bless all Dreamers like you. My husband was a Dreamer in 1952. The only way we can ensure your future is to emphatically reject Trump and Vance, and hand the keys to the White House to VP Harris and Gov. Walz. Let's do this.
@@melodyszadkowski5256 emma wasn't a dreamer, i bet they came in legit
I also landed in America on the same day as you - Aug 15, 1981. I was 28 then! The very best day of my life next only to the day that my daughter was born. Never once went back even to visit my home country.
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Maybe, maybe not, but no one should have to wait 28 years to become a citizen after they spent their whole lives contributing to our economy and society. You might want to look into immigration laws, and the egregious backlog before you mouth off and embarrass yourself…again. Oh ya…Do better!
@@dozzer009 the point is if they came in legally, opportunities are there that the dreamers didn't have. I was 17 when my parents finally got their visa, after waiting 7 years (1976). I joined the air force, 4 yrs later, got my citizenship.
I am listening to this Great song.. today July 4th 2023... and it Still gives me Goosebumps...... thank you Neil Diamond for such an Amazingly Patriotic masterpiece ! God Bless America !!! 👍🇺🇸🙏
It's so dang good. 🍻🇺🇲🪓
Brings tears to my eyes thinking that trump wants to take all of this away from us…yes god bless America!
My family welcomes you all. You makes us better and stronger. God bless
I was in the 5th grade when I first heard it and loved it then
God bless America
At 74, I still love this song by Neil Diamond. I spent 20 years as a career member of teh US Air Force, and one of my fondest memories was returning from a particularly rough mission and as we made our way into the hangar to be released to our loved ones, they began playing America. We were a pretty rugged bunch, and we were known for our no nonsense, "get it done" attitude when e were sent out to do a job. By the time this song was blasting in the hangar, we were all holding our wives, lady friends, kids or anyone who meant something to us and crying. It still hits me as soon as I hear the first notes. The only song that hits me harder is the Star Spangled Banner or, when standing for someone lost in the line of duty, Taps.
Jake your amazing. Thank you from a new person here. (Truth)12:16 am central time in TX. 10/28/2023. Rock on Jake.
Thank you Jake .
To Bad entitled Liberal brainwashed College Brats will never understand the freedom they have. or why they have it.
God bless you. Thank you for your service.
Jake thank you for your service and the sacrifices you had to make to keep my family safe.
I am a Brit. Saw The Jazz Singer and fell in love with this song. Inspired me. Here I am 33 years later living in Charlotte, NC❤️
I started in Toronto, now I'm in the same city. Funny how it goes.
And I would love to hear your British Accent.
Nice.
Like the song says, Far....you have traveled far....to come to America.
Thank you for helping make America Better with your presence.
Brit from Edinburgh living in Florida for the last 22 years, naturalized American citizen in 2011. Love my birth country but love America, it truly is the land of opportunity! The Jazz Singer was one of my Mum's favorite movies, she had video tape and album which she watched/listened to all the time :-) This song was ingrained in my head as a kid and is one of the reasons I ended up emigrating to the United States.
I am an Afrikaner living in South Africa. My son and his family live in Raleigh NC and I hope God spares my wife and me to see your beautiful country in the near future. Neil Diamond is the family's all time favourite and the song 'America' fills me with pride on youf behalf. So many immigrants found a home and religious freedom in your 'land of liberty'. God bless Neil and you all.
My wife is a Naturalized citizen. This song came out in 1981 I believe. My wife got her citizenship in 1982 (Las Vegas, NV). This song means a lot to our family. Thank you Mr. Diamond.
I used to work for Neil Diamond - very nice, kind man! And he loves America!
Robin that must have been very special. This scene brings tears to my eyes. When Sir Laurence Olivier starts clapping and sings along that moves me like nothing else.
@@nicktherecordlover1969 I thank you for that! Yes, he's a special man. And yes, when Olivier starts clapping (finally) I had tears! He finally saw his son had a reason for what
he did. Great movie! Love the ending of Neil with his arm in the air! I'm sad to know he has a dibilitating disease. Bless his heart. (He made a nightclub @ for his son at home back in the day). I thank you for enjoying. Some people say I'm bragging - but I'm really honored & love hearing things about other people I admire!
@@robin9876 Thank you for replying Robin! Can I ask what era you worked for Neil? I have his material on the Bang label and on UNI. Just bought Velvet Gloves and Spit with the original cover that opens up. His best Live album is Neil Diamond "Gold". Came out in 1970 and it was from a 1969 gig at The Troubadour in CA. I have the first Hot August Night album. It's good, but "Gold" is better.
@@nicktherecordlover1969 I worked for Neil's record labels - the company was Bicycle Music on 3rd St in W. Hollywood but his songs were under Stonebridge Records & a handful of others. We'd send albums to China/Japan/all over! It was in about 1987 - we used a telex machine! That old! Didn't even have faxes back then. It's sadly closed now. Neil has a disease - I think Parkinson's which is horrible. He'd get gifts from all over the world but sadly he got so many they were just put in a storeroom. Some really cool things they wanted Neil to have. He sadly may not even have seen many. He called & thanked me for being a good secretary & gave us gifts at Christmas. My parents were thrilled to get autographs in their name from Neil personally. Good times! I thank you for your interest! Take care!
@@nicktherecordlover1969 Wow - you are a true Neil fan! I worked for his "label" but never heard of "Bang"! Back in 1987 it was "Stonebridge Music", "Bicycle Music" & 2 others. Wow - the Troubador! I remember that place - seems tons of musicians played there! Good for you!!
Today I’m celebrating 52 years of my arrival to this great country and 42 years as a proud citizen. Nurse by profession served in the USArmy nurse corps. Not bad for a scared 14 year old from Brazil who spoke no English. 😍
Feeling proud and grateful!
Thank you for your service in the US Army Nurses Corps🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Proud a person such as yourself chose us to live among!
Thank you for your great service this this nation!!!! Blessings!!!!
Thank you for all you do .
@@michaelligue3842 thank you!
Who’s listening to this in 2024?! Iconic!
everyone is listening today.
I listen to Neil every September 13th. It's my mothers birthday and he was her absolute favorite.
We need this more now than ever.
Awesome song 🎵.
Meeeeeeee!!! 😂
I came to America from the Philippines 40 years ago…America has given me education, wealth, love and friendships and citizenship.
I travelled the world…theres nothing like America. I had my share of challenges but also dreams that came true. Thank you America. I love you! Thank you Neil Diamond for that beautiful song.
Being a legal citizen, how do you feel about all of the illegal immigrants coming and being handed money and places to stay? Being offered jobs?
I’m a natural born citizen, but I agree ❤. I’ve done everything I ever wanted to do except flight in space. It’s not over yet, I’m almost 65 but hope never dies
Have you ever been to Heath Town in Wolverhampton, England? A place where dreams come true 👍
América is a continent not a country. United States of America.
I am a proud and patriotic American thanks to God almighty my parents successfully escaped East Germany
God?
Oh I so agree but Nancy Pelosi and Camilla karma Harris just want to give you bananas bananas bananas,,, Gail King in New York they don’t care they just want to kill everyone so she can be the President of the United States she’s foreign aid they all want to send money to china..... imagine that California you caught on fire so did Arizona Texas wow back in the day I drove a Ford Pinto station wagon??? Now look where we are they want to live in the past but yet they changed it tore down statues all over the world including across the pond sad day for good things Utah!???
@@ewh2360yeah… heard of Him
I'm American born, & raised Thank you Neil Diamond. Nothing is gonna break my Spirits I love this country. God Bless the USA
all born in this countinent are Americans he's talking about people from Europe
Sweet land Of Liberty Amen❤🎉❤🎉🎉
@@JavierValencia-gr8sm, He's talking about whatever one feels when they hear this song 🙏❤️🔥🇺🇲✝️🫒🕊️🍃Everyone has a different experience!!!
@@vickieviresrichie7622 who are you are
One of the best Vocalists ever very proud of his work.
My dad used to jam to this in the car when he would pick me up for the weekend or drop me back off when I was a kid. I used to roll my eyes then. I’m 49 now and I can’t listen to it without tearing up…lost my dad in October. Miss you pop ❤️
it is them annoying things our parents did that you dont realize you are going to miss when you get older
Your dad had great taste. GOD bless you!
We love you, Neil!!!
I wish I had that relationship with my dad... he sounded as if he was a 'character!'
;0)
Wow I’m sorry th hear of your loss 😢I’ve got the same memories of Neil Diamond playing on cassette/8 track in my dads old Malibu blue station wagon. ❤😢
Listening to Neil since I was 15 years old. I’m now 65 and in heart failure. His music gives me peace. Neil surely was cute back then.
Every time I listen to this "America" I cry. My Grandmother came here through Ellis Island from Russia as a young girl. I can feel her feelings as she made the trip for Freedom. No one can sing this with such feeling like you Neil Diamond. NO ONE!
Hi Monica
I'm right there with you! My grandparents all came here the same way from Poland and gave my parents, aunts, uncles, and us grandchildren a life we otherwise wouldn't have! I get goosebumps every time and Neil Diamond has this song to a tee!
My family came here from Europe also. My wife just found out she had a Russian great grandma who was also Jewish, pretty cool, genetics. This country is based on the ideals expressed so well in this song f- those racist a-holes who don't want to include everyone. THEY ARE THE ONES that don't belong here, this is OUR COUNTRY because we truly love it and our freedoms some of them are trying to snatch away from us.
I cry even thinking about this song.
Russia has had America's back more than once. Thank you Russia and the great White Russian People!!
This song has acquired a new meaning these days. As always a pleasure to hear him sing.
A song that xenophobes should listen to and ponder.
@tomlarson5388 If only it was being done with more care and consideration as to who was coming and why. I too still love the message behind this song and am proud of this country and to be a citizen and realize many of us originally came from somewhere else. I would like to think we are making the slightest effort that we a accepting good people and people not bringing diseases eradicated here but that is not the case. Ellis and Angle islands attempted to do at least some effort to hold the ill until well or deported them. It's costing way too much in financial, social, educational and medical resources as "immigration" is now not being enforced. Do we want to pay an additional price with mumps, measles, rubella, polio and more. We aren't even taking care of our own but for some reason we should be responsible for taking care of the rest of the underdeveloped world if they can just get here and jump our border. Financial resources are not a bottomless well. The infrastructure is not boundless. Too many too fast and of the wrong purpose will bring this nation down. If your kids and grand-kids think it's a struggle now to afford life, they ain't seen nothing yet as we dole out social security, medicare, medicaid, subsidized housing, education and other ancillary support services to this invasion. It doesn't make a person xenophobic to wonder and ask how are we going to financially support all these jobless, likely uneducated, likely unskilled, highly likely non-English speaking people. How many young males between 16 and 45 meeting those qualities can we employ? And if not employed let live on the streets. Before you chastise people who ask those first order questions as xenophobes, answer them yourself.
So sad today 😢
🙏🇺🇲❤️🔥✝️🕊️🌿🙌
@@tomlarson5388 Don't be silly. There is only so much room in every nation. If you love America, you should be worried about losing it to globalism because they are flooding the nation on PURPOSE. This is not "normal immigration" where these people are in legally or lawfully, THIS is an agenda! Great song!
My dad was a hospital CEO and he got a call back in 1981 from Mr. Diamond's road manager saying that Mr. Diamond was personally donating a group of tickets for his concert in Chicago. The concerts were sold out in advance and he was still giving tickets away to hospitals in the city for people who couldn't get a chance to go. Class Act! I met his tour drummer Ron Tutt (playing in this video) years later when he was playing for another band. He said Mr. Diamond is exactly the same, every day, a hard working professional, but a really nice gentleman.
I was an 18-year-old sailor aboard the USS IOWA, loading guns, painting the ship, to look our finest to other FREE COUNTIRES!! After 10 years in the United States Navy, I enlisted into law enforcement. I am now 33 years into law enforcement. I have been shot once but have never KILLED/ABUSED anyone! I And although disgusted with the present-day opinions, I will still protect you and your family. Thank you for singers like this!!
Well said! It is the songs of Johnny and Neil, holding up the US flag, with no picture needed! There are only 200,000 words in the English vocab, and yet our american hearts, feel 100,million angels singing!
Thank you for your service to our nation and to the citizens of the United States as a police officer. I appreciate you. ❤
Thank you for your service to our country, greatly appreciated.
Fair play to you mate...the world needs more people like you.
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Coming home from an Iraq deployment in 2009 I couldn't get enough of this song. Still brings tears...
Please pray for the service orphans and that the United States tries to undo damages by allowing orphans from those countries made by servicemen get sent to the united states and put up for adoption. As a minister have been talking to some officials about this so those kids have a chance.
Thank you for your service.
Thanks for your service 😊
I saw him in concert in the 70's and this song was the closing number. The audience went wild especially when the huge American Flag came down as a backdrop for the number. What a great performer, what a great song, and he was so good looking
I loved it as well when the flag furled down for this song 🇺🇸 I can close my eyes 40 years later and see it as clear as if it's right in front of me!!!! He is AWESOME ❣️
Couldn't have been in the 1970's. This song didn't come out until The Jazz Singer movie hit the theaters in the spring of 1980. I know...I saw it eight times I loved it so much!!
Must have been 1980... song was released in 1980. But it probably all blurs together.
It was the 80s. Saw him at the Forum in LA when that flag dropped everyone was standing
He opensd with it when I saw him at the Oakland Coliseum when it came out. It was awesome with that intro.
Got to see Neil live, twice. Hot August Night album was my introduction to him, in the 70's, my parents album. Just buried my 91 year old dad. I was blessed, having great parents and great music growing up in Calgary Alberta Canada.
So nice
In his album he calls out to the tree people of which I was one of them at age 17.
I spent a few weeks over a few summers at Penhold in the 70s. In '75 I was there for the entire summer and a colleague had H.A.N. playing regularly on the cassette in his very cool car. Great summer. Great album.
This song always makes me cry. I was born the U.S but I have had so many relatives of my grandparents family that gave me this privledge who came over
From Poland in the early 1900’s. I think about them and how hard they worked to provide for my Dad and his
Siblings. Great song! Thanks Neil…
Debbie miss you
This guy still doesn’t get near the credit he deserves. Not only as a singer but writer. I’ve seen him live 15 times and he absolutely owns the audience for the entire show. His Johnathan Livingston Seagull soundtrack is amazing
Amen! I've only seen him about 3 times live, at the Rosemont Horizon in the '90s, Summerfest in Milwaukee, & United Center in Chicago about 2012, I think? Beautiful venue, (Chicago) & great show as always. His music is timeless....JLS I could listen to every day without skipping any songs, same with most of his other albums. I don't know if you've seen any of his appearances on Jimmy Kimmel (who's a big fan) but they were hilarious; Neil's got quite the sense of humor, too! :)
Yes, he doesn't get credit for his song writing. Most people don't realize that the Monkees' "I'm a Believer" was written be Neil Diamond.
@@lanceyamashitastop10lists48 Yep, that and "Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow", & "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You" also. Neil fans recognize those signature chords right away. :)
My Dad's favorite singer. This is for you Pop R.I.P. and thank you for your service in the Marine Corps, etc. 💖💖
My greatest respect to your father, Brandy.
I regret that I have but one thumb up to give to Neil Diamond's America.
I was in the Navy. When my ship would pull out of the last Mediterranean port at the end of a seven month deployment to return home, they'd play this song over the loudspeakers. 35+ years later, hearing it still puts a smile on my face.
That’s awesome! I’m sure it was emotional! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🧡🙏🏻
Que emoción debiste sentir!, un fuerte abrazo y que Dios te bendiga.
Ours did too! USS Shenandoah AD-44, on board '93-'96.
Thank you for your service.
I was Army. I blasted this song on the plane on the way home from the Middle East
As a naturalized citizen, this song gives me goosebumps because it embodies how proud I am to be American citizen!!!
agree 100%
Me too…took me 23 years to get here
that's well said love our country ..
🇺🇸🇺🇸I’m naturalized citizen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 I love my adoptive country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I’m a Canadian. I just love this song.
Damn I wish Mr Diamond just started singing this across America today. I miss the good old days, where mostly everyone worked together, proud.
He has Parkinson’s Disease. Sad for him.
@Luke Smith I grew up in a little community called Los Angeles and I don’t recall racism, sexism and homophobia being a “normal” part of my community.
@Luke Smith Then I guess it was the good old days for some of us that weren't exposed to it 🤷🏽♀️ People are just as nasty to each other now, only aimed at different groups of people. I guess we all get our turn 😣
Not happening in 2021. This dictatorship we have now is going to put us back in the gutter like it was Jan 2009-Jan 2017.
@@trappedbehindliberallines8106 only a few weeks in and already dropping bombs. President Eisenhower was right on the military industrial complex. Sad to see so many buy into the garbage media.. President Trump still getting more bad press than the current guy in office. What a shame. Sky News Australia, thank you.
God Bless America, I get chills and watery eyes every time I hear this tune. Great video.
Lol, me too...
Seeing the crowd's reaction is awesome.
I get watery eyes…..because I’m sad for what America has become since the 2016 election. Too much division. Very sad. Immigrants coming to America will not be welcomed but scorned. ……Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free……..no more, the welcome mat has been withdrawn…….no longer a nation of Christian values………so sad……not bearable…..the Titanic is on the verge of sinking…..I moved to another country because of this.
I'm English... and I do to. Never had a bad time working with Americans.
Me too!
I am an immigrant. I am a proud US Citizen. I love this country with all my being. I will fight for it. I will fight for our freedoms. This country is worth fighting for. God bless us all.
Great!!!
Welcome to the USA and thank you for your willingness to defend the freedoms we all share
@@Coconutoilcrazy Thank you Mama Myrt. I am very lucky to be an American. No other place has all the freedoms we enjoy. God bless you.
Welcome and the last 4 years are gone, thank God!! Better days ahead!!!
Glad to have you my fellow American patriot. Flight!
It is July 4 2023 and I needed to listen to this, one of my favorite patriotic songs. I can listen to it over and over - it lifts my spirits.
I can't think of any other pop song that uses an orchestra so brilliantly. It's stunning.
I don't think it pop more gospel
Try listening to the Moody Blues songs. But yes..this was amazing.
Crunchy granola sweet comes to mind , absolutely fantastic.👏👏👏👏 From hot August night.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is his unknown masterpiece.
ELO
This song always reminded me of my grandmother and great grandmother. They came to the United States after World War II. My grandma tells the story of stepping off the boat and her and my ggrandmother only having enough for a soda. She has her immigration papers and everything and on the immigration papers it just says, do you renounce your nationality And embrace being a United States citizen. She said that she said those words proudly, and that she never regretted coming to America. This song has always been my favorite by Neil…
I as an American welcome all legal immigrants!
Embrace…yes. I felt the same at my naturalization ceremony…when I became an American. GOD bless America. 🇺🇸
I'm a Scottish 62 year old in London and I will always love the song America and have always enjoyed all the tunes from Neil Diamond bless you Neil Diamond you are a great singer and artist
Definitely a great musician.
Thank you, I know your comment is about liking the song, but as an American it makes me really happy with everything going on, I'm not sure why, it just does.
Come on over. We love our scotts
I remember Ms. Diaz kindergarten class 1981, she would always play this song for us. Fast forward about 20 years and my husband talking about his return flight from Iraq listening to this song and crying, so grateful to be coming home.
One of the best songs ever written for America. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This came from the movie the Jazz Singer 😊great movie
Yes, one of the most patriotic and idealistic pro American songs ever written. And it includes everybody, since we are all descended from immigrants, coming to America to find liberty, order, and prosperity. Even the Indians originally came here as immigrants.
Keep on dreaming , it the only thing you will ever have (order, prosperity my 💩💩,just a bunch of murderers you lot are)
This is a great patriotic song. The Biden-Harris Campaign should use it, showing Republicans as the zenaphobes they are.
To me this song has always got me in a great mood to hear loud an proud!!
As a First Responder and a Veteran, we need more of this now than ever! We need to build back our country which is so divided right now. Thank you Mr. Diamond for bringing your music to us And showing us that America can be great if we all come together as one... God bless you 🙏❤️
Thank you for your service.
🇺🇸Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
This song means more than ever right now in August 2020. I'm an Aussie and have adored this song since I was a kid. I'm 50 years old now. Please embrace each other.
Thank you, I know this was months ago, but it means a lot as an American
I’m an American living in Sydney! I miss my troubled Country❤️
I am from the isle of man Its my favourite Neil Diamond song ever
Hey "Pull my other finger", I've loved it too. I'm an Aussie too...but he's NEIL DIAMOND!
We're loosening our country right under our noses and everyone is bitching about money. For God's sake we have to come together and take out Whitehouse away from Biden. He's giving all away that we worked and died for. Please America wake the hell up now in Jesus name !!! Amen
Neil Diamond...... the first time I heard "America" I was 16 yrs. old at my aunt and uncle's house. They just got a MG convertible that I wanted SO bad- NOT!!!. Anyway, that song sent me to the moon. I couldn't describe it except it was a feel good song, and rightly so. It was the first of many songs that you wanted to scream Thank You! for living in the U.S. This place is our lives, homes, and most of all, freedom! Mr. Diamond sir, thank you for expressing who we truly are and will always be- AMERICANS!
The man Neil Diamond has worked his dream watch him, and he stands so proud of FREEDOM.
I was in the Navy on the USS Carl Vinson and we had been on a 9 month cruise around the world from Norfolk VA to Alameda CA. As we were coming into the San Francisco Bay they had us lined up around the flight deck in our dress uniforms and as we approached and passed under the Golden Gate Bridge this song was blaring on the flight deck loud speakers. I’m 59 years old and hearing this song always brings me back to that moment.
USS CONYNGHAM DDG-17 this was our refueling breakaway song except one time when we did the Rolling Stones Satisfaction!!!
This was the theme song of USS America, the recent CV.
I cry every time I hear this song! I don’t know how anyone can listen to it and not cry. It brings up a lot of emotion about America!
I just did too.
me toooooo
I want my old home back, the america I loved. I'm hoping we can get back on the right track
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I agree
This song was playing in the background during a friend's Naturalization Ceremony at a USCIS office back in 2017. This along with God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood and Living in America by James Brown. There were photos of US military veterans across all of the walls. Talk about patriotism 🇺🇲
I can picture it and I bet it was awesome! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
im trying for my citizenship now, this is exactly why i am listening to this song now. It is a big process and it gives people like me and your friend hope
@@Bambi_Harris_Author Thank you for doing it the right way! We love you and you’re a true American! 🇺🇸💛🙏🏻
Wow. Great story
@@SunflowerChild82 it feels good to do it the right way ❤️
Sure amazing.. this beautiful song continues to go own..to touch.. many generations 💗💗💗💗. ..I am so proud to be here..to witness all the beauty..that god has offered..❤️
This video needs to be played once a week on Television, just so we never forget. Great song.
paul revis You mean that idealism in 70s turned into invasion right?
Play iy at the Southern Border, Maybe they will get the Idea to come here Legal etc
@@studiosinger It's not an invasion if they come legally.
And they need to remember that they came to America to BE in America,not the sh**hole they left and quit trying to change it into the Hell they left.Preserve and protect the America that they fought so hard to reach!!!!!!!!!!!!! A transplanted Canadian......
Absolutely! Yes sweet-loved the film,,
I am English....this man is American, but in my eyes, his patriotism for his beloved country is unquestionable. A truly beautiful human being who speaks and sings the unashamed and absolute truth about his feelings for his country. There is no finer man. He has my total admiration ....
😊2110, best video ever by this gr8 man
He loves his country no doubt about it. But it´s more for patriotism for his bank account that he sang this song 😂
Brother many a Englishmen braved the Atlantic and fought and bled on her soil to call her home.
@@H1982-i3d don't be a hater loser.
@@H1982-i3dYou seem to honestly forgotten that you live in a capitalist society. The greatest country, how many have landed on the moon? You can choose to stay in your "poor me" frame of mind, or you can put the in the work necessary to achieve greatness. The only limitations are the ones you impose on yourself. You can remain a mediocre person if you want, or you can achieve. It all depends on you.
This is TRULY one of the MOST beautiful and POWERFUL songs EVER recorded.... PERIOD!
My great, great Grandmother came here from what is now known as Lithuania. My ancestors were all immigrants who worked very hard. My father and my uncles all served in the military. I am glad to be here. And I say, let them come to America.
Hi Lori💐💐
Man I love this country. My grandparents came from Lipov Czechoslovakia with nothing and I thank them for their bold move based upon a promise of opportunity.
Hard to believe that it’s been 45 years since The Jazz Singer was released. I remember as if it was yesterday that I was sitting in the theater watching this movie. The soundtrack remains one of Neil’s best selling and most popular albums.
Great movie, can't believe it's been 45 years, crap now I really feel old!
@@robertschmielnik3469 43 years or possibly 42 1/2 not quite so old.
Agreed!
@@markenetube Truth. The movie came out in the spring of 1980.
I'm 53. And this still gives me chills when I see this performance.
Me as well ❤️
He is an Amazing performer and man!! 💗
HEY, gen Xr.🖐🖐🖐
My grandma turned 3 when she came over with a majority of her immediate family. Her 2 youngest siblings were born here.
Love everything about this song, Neil Diamond is such an amazing singer, no matter how many times I watch the jazz singer I still cry 😢
As third generation on both sides, I know what my grandparents fought for. Not speaking English, they opened businesses in Philadelphia and successfully raised their families. Their children learned English. And their story is still being written. Thank you, Neil. Your shows are wonderful.
America was built by patriotic immigrants. I oppose illegal immigrantion, because it only imports lawless slaves. Legal immigration imports patriotic useful citizens.
Ooooooooffffffffff Philly is absolutely Donald ducked at the mo, junkies on the corner giving hand jobs for smack, dealers on the streets, muggers mugging old ladies and buggerers buggering, well you get the picture,
We traveled with out home but no't with out a star ...Your grand father shared his dream with you and is up to you to make it better in God's name , LOVE AMERICA AS YOU COULD NEVER IMAGINE . God bless you all.
This gives me goosebumps. His performance and his voice are just powerful.
ME too!
I know! He's amazing!
SAME here! It reminds me of how grateful I am that my grandparents came here from Poland for a better life! I love my Polish heritage; but at the end of the day, I AM AMERICAN!!!
@@johnlewandowski8624 Me too!!! I'm feeling American once again!!!!!
There are songs that strike you hard like a thunderbolt!!!! This song is up there with the best!!!!!! Thank you, sir for being the best man we come to aspire.
I think this song is legendary. My grandparents came from Europe and made an amazing life for themselves. My grandparents were in Poland 🇵🇱 during the war and were in a Diplaced Persons slave labor camp. My grandmother beaten within inches of her life. She survived, gave birth to her first 2 children, My Mom one of them, she's now 72. They came over on the TSS Stefan Batory
I think this song so resonates well in today's state of affairs. Anyways , Neil Diamond made this an anthem.
God bless your grandmother and the horrors she suffered. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow
What a story! Unfortunately the human race still hasn’t learned, Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!!! God bless you and your family.
God bless your grandparents. Wonderful ! every survivor was testament why this should never happen again!
That is amazing!! God Bless you and your family!! My wife has a similar story, her Grandfather was on the SS Leopoldville the day it got torpedoed, December 24, 1944 during WW2, and it was the only time he got sea-sick and went to the bathroom to vomit, while he was there his room got the torpedo!! And my wife's mother was not born yet!!
My family has been in America since the 1600's. I am proud to be an American!!!
Mine too, 1647 to be exact. Equally proud to be an American!
Mine from the time of Columbus.
Same, been here since 1620
@@NickP16 i'm glad i can honestly say , half of my ancestry can be traced back almost 1000 years ,,the germanic side of my family left europe in 1830 ,the indigenous side of my family has roots in the iroquois nation cayuga specifically ,and also a mixture of cherokee and sioux
1620...Priscilla and John Alden decendant here! This country was built off the backs of people from other places, including the Native Americans who traveled over the frozen land bridge to get here! Villianizing immigrants villianizes us all!
My grandma came here to America 🇺🇸 from England in 1911 at the age of 6 yrs old and I can see all those people on the ship thru Neil's song 🎶 and how they must have felt arriving at Ellis Island and finding A new home. God Bless you Neil for bringing us a picture of those times thru the words and music 🎶 of this touching song 🎶 of our great country...America 🇺🇸
One of my ALL-TIME favorite movies!!!! 55 years old and i STILL get goosebumps & tears in my eyes during this song in the movie.
I have this movie great flick great music
I'm going to tell you something, it just doesn't get much better than that right there!! If that doesn't give you chills, nothing will. If people want to change our National Anthem, then let it be this song right here!!!
Mr. Neil Diamond ... One of the absolute best of all time!!
I agree with you!
I agree!
@Joseph Sokoloski no sir, not at all. ♥️♥️♥️
Agreed. I vote for this song as national anthem!
@@tammyfriday5023 It'd be lovely if that happened! ✌🏽
My parents said I used to pound the carpent listening to his songs when I was a baby. I will always and be forever a fan of his songwriting.
It is July 4, 2022 and I played this song for my Mom because she loved Neil Diamond. Happy 246th Birthday America 🇺🇸 🎂🍰🧁🥧🎆🎇🎉🎊
The most fabulous song he ever had. Fabulous, awesome I saw him in concert and this is the performance I saw.
Im 55 now. 45 years ago when i heard this song it was playing very loud in the movie theatre. From that moment on i knew i was living in the best country in the world. The land of the free and home of the brave. "America" It inspired me very much and 8 years later i found myself serving in the U.S. Army. No one could have been in love with America more than i. Even today i still feel the same about freedom thanks to my fellow veterans and veterans who came before me. They paid the "price" for our freedom we have today and i love them all for that.
My Da was a Vietnam vet. He was a sharp shooter/marksman. He never liked to talking about the war when I asked him about it. He passed away in 2020, and the flag on his coffin was a stark reminder of a very hard time in his life. Thanks, Dad, for your service. God only knows what you witnessed in Vietnam, but I know being in the presence of Jesus right now has wiped all that pain away. Love Ya, Da! #KeepLookingUp
When I was a kid and would stay home from school when I got sick and it seems The Jazz Singer ALWAYS came on. I didn't really know the movie, but I would always sit and watch it just to get to this at the end. Scared to go to the bathroom and miss it lol.
Chills. Every time. If this song doesn't strike a passionate chord in you, you're not alive. Neil Diamond, you are a treasure.
This level of music and message combination, simply doesnt exist anymore.
Sums up the feelings and choices made by miilons of people who looked to america as the land of oppatunity.
A anthem for the ages,written and performed by a talent on a level, i doubt if we will ever see again.
I saw him many, many years beyond his prime...and it was one of the greatest live shows by a singular performer I have ever seen. It was nothing less than a religious experience. Thank you for a lifetime of song and joy and peace, Neil.
My mom loved him & I know all the words to every song ❤❤
This was the theme song of my ship, the Battleship New Jersey, during her Mediterranean cruise in 1983-84. We'd have this song blasting out of her ship's loudspeaker whenever we'd pull alongside another ship for underway replenishment or whatever reason.
Thank you for serving and for protecting my freedom. Stay safe and happy, my friend.
I love that!! Yes thank you for your service and for loving America as she should be loved!
I always thought Crosby, Stills and Nash's Southern Cross would have been a good one during our replenishments, though this is a great one.
Far out!
1972-76 USN, Served on two different ships. USS Sierra AD-18, was a destroyer tender and the Kitty Hawk II CVA-63 a aircraft carrier. and Ive done a Med. A Petty officer third class, So ahoy there mate.
My mum used to play this to me as a young boy of about 6 or 7 and I used to roll my eyes at her smiling face, now I’m a man, I’m a daddy, now I understand my beautiful mum and why she was always smiling when this played. Thank you Neil you beautiful human
I Was ADOPTED BY AMERICAN ARMY HERO, BY
ISREAL ROSEN BROUGHT ME TO AMERICA TO PART OF HIS DAUGHTER, WHEN HE PASSED AWAY I DEDICATED YOUR SONG BECAUSE HE WOULD PLAY ALL YOUR SONGS & WOULD PLAY IT OVER & OVER ,I WOULD LISTEN WITH HIM , UNFORTUNATELY HE PASSED AWAY IN 89yrs, I Think I was About 21 or 22 When He Felt Me Behind,I Wanted To Go With Him To Heaven, I Was Left All By My Self His Wife & 3 KID'S Never Wanted Me As Part Of the Family 🇰🇷🪖🇱🇷😢😡🇰🇷😢😡 The Day He Past Away One Of My Cousin Heard it on the Radio Station When I Ask Them To Play Your Song & Told The Radio Station That I Loved Him & Miss Him & Want To Thank My Adopted Dad ISREAL ROSEN
Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart For Your Amazing Song's,
This song reminds me of my Dad. Everytime I got into the car with my Dad, he would play this song on cassette. One of the best memories I have had being with my Dad. Rest in peace, Dad. (June 29, 1946 - March 16, 1983) My birthday was 2 days after his death 😞
My birthday is 2 days after my mom’s 2019 death. My dad died 2 years before yours did (October 20, 1981). May our parents RIP.
I am sorry for your loss. He was very young when he passed
I bet he was a Vietnam Vet, was he not?.
@@anibalcesarnishizk2205 Yes He was in Vietnam 💝
@@tomsnyder6955
He was five days older than Ron Kovic.Hats off to your father!!.
I loved this song as a kid! Now as American , isn't this who we should be? Love you Neil Diamond
This song slowly picks you up, then it swings you around and around and you keep going higher until you cannot keep it inside any longer...... the chills, then tears, then the pride swells up inside and you cannot do anything but just raise your hands and be glad you live here!
I’m a near 72 y/old Brit, with no real connections to the US, but this song brings tears to my eyes, as it shows how you Yanks are so patriotic about your country. For that I take my hat off to you, and secretly wish we could be the same, and not bound up in the wrong stuff? Cheers for posting, and best wishes👍👍👍👍
25 years ago I arrived from Europe. Never looking back. A proud citizen for 19 years now.
I as an American welcome all legal immigrants!
GLAD you are here!
Please as a citizen vote to put a stop to illegal drugs so children have a chance.
@@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies Sure will!
It is hard to watch this and not tear up....My Country, 'Tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty...
This song touches my patriotic heart in a tremendous way! I turn the volume all the way up when I listen to it. Thanks for posting. Neil is a tremendous talent!
Mine too
I can't believe it! Listening to this song rocking in my "hamaca" in my backyard reading nice comments about it. March 23/ 24
Bring tears to my eyes when they all cheer when he sings "my country tis of thee!" being british im equally proud of the USA as Great Britain! Wonderful song.
I'm British too and I love it. And so does my mum 😁
BRYAN. LES DESEO, LO MEJOR DE LA VIDA, SALUDOS
Brought tears to this American's eyes.
This song brings tears to my eyes but for a different reason these days! Love Neil Diamond- amazing artist! Wish those words were still true today!
I’m an Aussie sitting here with tears streaming down my face as well, and they started at exactly the same time as yours. I grew up with this soundtrack and I think America would do well to rediscover this song in 2021.
This is my favorite song as far as my Naturalization and Citizenship in America. Korea was so hard and emotionless unless it was a controlled laughter. I’m so grateful for the American troop’s who helped save so many of us. My deepest love and appreciation to everyone here 🙏♥️
The Original owners of Holt International in Eugene, Oregon made it possible to be adopted from Korea into loving homes all over the Country. The adopted orphans and their new families use to get together in different States every year and have a huge picnic. It was so much fun ♥️
Same here.
North korean?
That's awesome 😍
@@chaikagazI wondered too
for a mans career to span over 5 decades, itself is such an accomplishment, to still be listened to , the songs he has sang, written etc neil is my all time fave singer, entertainer,
Actually now six decades.
Mine also! at 73 and still enjoy his songs!!
alwayssme I agree absolutely
He is way up on my list with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Elvis, Bono and a few more that just exude charisma on stage
This month marks my 48th year in this great country. I wouldn't give it up for anywhere else. Happy 247th birthday America! May you have 247 more! (7/4/23)
I am a Dutchman but I tell you this is the most patriottic song I ever did hear. Listen to those drums. This song tells a story of a long Journey and hope for a better future . And Neil Diamond is the best.
I'm whit you,this songs it's so beautiful. God bless america.
da hast du recht. Nachbar.
@@thomasschafer7268 Gruesse aus Rotterdam
That last shot of Neil Diamond extending his right arm in the air and the words The Jazz Singer appearing is inmortal.
I love this song, my grandmother left ECuador for her dream America , one by one she took her kids,my dad was one of them, this song makes my heart fill with joy, I feel them in my heart ❤️❤️
My adopted father's parents emigrated to Canada from Ukraine and Poland. I was born in Canada and came to the United States when I was 6 1/2 years old. I became an American citizen when I was 23.
I have loved this song since the first time I heard it. It gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. A wonderful and powerful anthem for both naturalized and natural born citizens who came here legally.❤
Welcome US citizen!!!! I am from Mexico but will die defending this country!
Amen to that!
I want to thank you for so proudly saying those who come here legally. My parents brought me over at 1 1/2 yrs old and became legally US citizens. I served in the US Army and I feel if you did it legally your my American brother forever. My parents fought hard for that right 💜💜
Fuc# yeah 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I remember years ago I was returning on ship as a Marine from a tour. When we got close to port marines and sailors manned the rails alike. Alongside us were tug boats guiding us in shooting water in the air and this song playing loudly over the ship's speakers. It was only then did I understand the impact of my service overseas. Whenever I hear this song it bings back that memory and pride of being given the opportunity to serve this great nation and its people. .
Thank you for your service!
@@ms.schultz1976 It has been an honor and adventure to serve as a Marine and Soldier.
I'm English...but thank you.the world would be a far darker place with you and many others in it .
Thank you for your service.
I saw the movie and it was absolutely beautiful!!! The soundtrack "one of a kind". Neil Diamond always the professional performer for his many fans!!! Today I am crying because the America he is talking about here doesn't exist anymore!!!🤔🙄😔😪😟🙁😯😰😭
I have always loved this song. It reminds me of the struggles that both my maternal and paternal grandparents endured to come to America around the 1910s from the country of Ukraine... They came thru Ellis Island and established their homes here as proud American hardworking citizens. This is especially poignant now, as the innocent people of Ukraine are fleeing for their very lives. I still have cousins there, but I have no idea where they are. I can only pray for their safety. If my grandparents had stayed there, it could me running with them. May God have mercy and end this horrible war very soon. My heart and prayers and love are with you, my precious Ukrainian family.
If my grandfather had not come to America in 1903 from Ukraine, and if my grandmother had not come here from Poland in 1911, I wouldn't be alive. They and my dad would likely have died in Nazi death camps or survived to live under Soviet brutality.
Praying for your family. God willing they will make it through.
Thank you Storm, your prayers are very much appreciated. God bless you as well
Prayers to ur family!!!! I ask God daily to protect you all
@@danelllindsay7452 thank you for your prayers, may God protect you and your family as well. We need God almighty like never before.
I was so happy to see Neill Diamond's father light up in the audience, during this performance.
I get goose bumps and emotional every time I hear this blows me away what a legend
definitely my favorite song by Neil. I remember my mom idolizing him in the 80s and singing along, what a feeling!
my mom too but she loved him from the 60s onward lol
This is Neil Diamond's greatest song, and that is saying something.
I concur.
Brother love.
This song made my heart swell. It speaks of the America I know or knew until recently. I want that America back, the America that welcomed, the America of dreams and truth. The most blessed country in the world that gave so much willingly not begrudgedly, the America my ancestors came, Americ the beautiful.
@@Windsongbyrd2273 Now we can only cry for the promise of America, now possibly lost forever.
It says that he sucks as a songwriter, and that "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" ...
On his 1985 tour, Neil Diamond came charging out to this song, Canadian flag on the left, Stars n' Stripes on the right, they unfurl and he starts singing, and the crowd went nuts. I was on the floor, right in front of the mixing board, Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton. By gawd I could have died right there.... I seem to recall they played this as the opening song to the 1982 (?) NHL All-Star game telecast.
I went to his concerts over 2 decades apart. Remarkable talent
Saw him twice in concert! Seattle... He was and is still a favorite. Blessed with a wonderful musical ability and love for this country. Timeless!
One of the best songs from my childhood!!
My Mom absolutely loved Neil Diamond! 💗
This song just makes me cry because it's so damn beautiful and the *feels* you get from listening to it!! 🥰🇺🇸💗
Idk who would give this song any thumbs down...😑
Obviously they have no idea what awesome music this is!!
That should be America’s modern national anthem! And despite the old negative reviews, I loved the movie and how the dad reconciled his issues and appreciated his son’s positive message through music. Watched the movie dozens of times.