Neil Diamond's America

[@jakeblock2061]

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.

[@sherrywatson8157]

Jake your amazing. Thank you from a new person here. (Truth)12:16 am central time in TX. 10/28/2023. Rock on Jake.

[@dennishuyvaert1416]

Thank you Jake .

[@jimgagne3801]

To Bad entitled Liberal brainwashed College Brats will never understand the freedom they have. or why they have it.

[@reallaciefae4672]

God bless you. Thank you for your service.

[@shawnlombard7350]

Jake thank you for your service and the sacrifices you had to make to keep my family safe.

[@neuzanoone3286]

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!

[@pinkrose5796]

Thank you for your service in the US Army Nurses Corps🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@surferpam1]

Proud a person such as yourself chose us to live among!

[@tonyfendex2558]

Thank you for your great service this this nation!!!! Blessings!!!!

[@michaelligue3842]

Thank you for all you do .

[@neuzanoone3286]

@@michaelligue3842 thank you!

[@Brianthomas24]

Who’s listening to this in 2024?! Iconic!

[@bellevans]

everyone is listening today.

[@JustDJ75]

I listen to Neil every September 13th. It's my mothers birthday and he was her absolute favorite.

[@robcyphers9155]

We need this more now than ever.

[@PaulDivito-un1xf]

Awesome song 🎵.

[@jboggs3275]

Meeeeeeee!!! 😂

[@terrybentley9936]

I'm American born, & raised Thank you Neil Diamond. Nothing is gonna break my Spirits I love this country. God Bless the USA

[@JavierValencia-gr8sm]

all born in this countinent are Americans he's talking about people from Europe

[@maryrauschenberger1537]

Sweet land Of Liberty Amen❤🎉❤🎉🎉

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

​@@JavierValencia-gr8sm, He's talking about whatever one feels when they hear this song 🙏❤️‍🔥🇺🇲✝️🫒🕊️🍃Everyone has a different experience!!!

[@JavierValencia-gr8sm]

@@vickieviresrichie7622 who are you are

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

One of the best Vocalists ever very proud of his work.

[@Snoopy-JoeCool]

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.

[@mikescott3571]

Great!!!

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

Welcome to the USA and thank you for your willingness to defend the freedoms we all share

[@Snoopy-JoeCool]

@@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.

[@SMAY0001]

Welcome and the last 4 years are gone, thank God!! Better days ahead!!!

[@larrym.johnson9219]

Glad to have you my fellow American patriot. Flight!

[@dwayneard5997]

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 !!! 👍🇺🇸🙏

[@AxeRedrum]

It's so dang good. 🍻🇺🇲🪓

[@connielamborghini5000]

Brings tears to my eyes thinking that trump wants to take all of this away from us…yes god bless America!

[@seanmurphy7324]

My family welcomes you all. You makes us better and stronger. God bless

[@seanmurphy7324]

I was in the 5th grade when I first heard it and loved it then

[@fernandomelendez4246]

God bless America

[@Ailuj234]

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❤️

[@Jacob-df5hr]

I started in Toronto, now I'm in the same city. Funny how it goes.

[@cedcampbell47012]

And I would love to hear your British Accent.

[@korosoinbrujula5154]

Nice. Like the song says, Far....you have traveled far....to come to America. Thank you for helping make America Better with your presence.

[@shag911]

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.

[@johanlotz9530]

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.

[@fireme1042]

I remember when we all loved each other. Through all hell breaking loose, we all called ourselves AMERICANS. God Bless this wonderful country!

[@perfesser944]

That little fact is what our enemies always leave out of their calculations, to their undoing.

[@OyDoggy]

That's what makes America awesome. We fight like cats and dogs but when it's time to pull together we always have

[@michaelflanagan5450]

I still do, and I'm not alone.

[@stevekillgore9272]

MAGA !

[@emmitbrown5631]

We're still the beacon of hope. 🇺🇸

[@thomaspowers1630]

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

[@Eric-yz2mp]

Thanks to your dad!

[@ToiniMoore]

Thank Your Dad for His Service for America 🇺🇸 ❤

[@natasjadirken5633]

Wow, that sounds amazing! Gives me goosebumps!

[@rafaelsegura2266]

As a naturalized citizen, this song gives me goosebumps because it embodies how proud I am to be American citizen!!!

[@paularnold1641]

agree 100%

[@christabell-zc9rn]

Me too…took me 23 years to get here

[@patrickquinn7813]

that's well said love our country ..

[@Arianne-li1dk]

🇺🇸🇺🇸I’m naturalized citizen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 I love my adoptive country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@terributler4697]

I’m a Canadian. I just love this song.

[@phildendron4702]

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.

[@suzannevoshell2059]

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?

[@lawrencestrabala6146]

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

[@terrancedactielle5460]

Have you ever been to Heath Town in Wolverhampton, England? A place where dreams come true 👍

[@gomezound]

América is a continent not a country. United States of America.

[@rdmgwinn]

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.

[@arthursmith3837]

1980

[@rdmgwinn]

@arthursmith3837 Your likely correct. I was going by my failing memory

[@jackfrost4129]

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!!

[@briangall8442]

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!

[@carlaaustin6054]

Thank you for your service to our nation and to the citizens of the United States as a police officer. I appreciate you. ❤

[@shawnomalley9297]

Thank you for your service to our country, greatly appreciated.

[@Bertie_magoo]

Fair play to you mate...the world needs more people like you.

[@PaulLane-mf8sl]

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[@scottsloan1300]

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

[@litlredhen]

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]

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.

[@litlredhen]

@@lanceyamashitastop10lists48 Yep, that and "Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow", & "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You" also. Neil fans recognize those signature chords right away. :)

[@brandybounds1665]

My Dad's favorite singer. This is for you Pop R.I.P. and thank you for your service in the Marine Corps, etc. 💖💖

[@eds1341]

My greatest respect to your father, Brandy.

[@monicakoerperich9543]

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!

[@lamoredave3230]

Hi Monica

[@johnlewandowski8624]

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!

[@kevinskennedy9394]

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.

[@lennierofthethirdfaneofchu7286]

I cry even thinking about this song.

[@Mustang-bk4ns]

Russia has had America's back more than once. Thank you Russia and the great White Russian People!!

[@emmahealy631]

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

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

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.

[@louisramos6692]

@@skeeterinnewjersey5256 emma wasn't a dreamer, i bet they came in legit

[@navin4313]

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.

[@dozzer009]

⁠@@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!

[@louisramos6692]

@@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.

[@christiansnyder1746]

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 ❤️

[@burgaweddie1]

it is them annoying things our parents did that you dont realize you are going to miss when you get older

[@dleu4408]

Your dad had great taste. GOD bless you!

[@davidreniewich3040]

We love you, Neil!!!

[@sebastianwrites]

I wish I had that relationship with my dad... he sounded as if he was a 'character!' ;0)

[@ktnkbdle278]

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. ❤😢

[@robin9876]

I used to work for Neil Diamond - very nice, kind man! And he loves America!

[@nicktherecordlover1969]

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.

[@robin9876]

@@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!

[@nicktherecordlover1969]

@@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.

[@robin9876]

@@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!

[@robin9876]

@@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!!

[@pachagirl79]

God Bless America, I get chills and watery eyes every time I hear this tune. Great video.

[@ministerdeenielsen7404]

Lol, me too...

[@randyfelts6997]

Seeing the crowd's reaction is awesome.

[@marcellussaunders4200]

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.

[@timothybaxter7392]

I'm English... and I do to. Never had a bad time working with Americans.

[@howard264]

Me too!

[@Darlene-e5f]

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.

[@EM-lq8rr]

Damn I wish Mr Diamond just started singing this across America today. I miss the good old days, where mostly everyone worked together, proud.

[@annewhite4392]

He has Parkinson’s Disease. Sad for him.

[@EM-lq8rr]

@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.

[@viceversa7726]

@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]

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.

[@EM-lq8rr]

@@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.

[@grantners]

One of the best songs ever written for America. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cherrycunningham4451]

This came from the movie the Jazz Singer 😊great movie

[@richard40x]

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.

[@pietjepuk9575]

Keep on dreaming , it the only thing you will ever have (order, prosperity my 💩💩,just a bunch of murderers you lot are)

[@jamesd.rhodes2655]

This is a great patriotic song. The Biden-Harris Campaign should use it, showing Republicans as the zenaphobes they are.

[@robertdereak3572]

To me this song has always got me in a great mood to hear loud an proud!!

[@timfrazee5848]

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.

[@SunflowerChild82]

That’s awesome! I’m sure it was emotional! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🧡🙏🏻

[@markho714]

Que emoción debiste sentir!, un fuerte abrazo y que Dios te bendiga.

[@taghhood5957]

Ours did too! USS Shenandoah AD-44, on board '93-'96.

[@jolenewilliamson1031]

Thank you for your service.

[@DV_Dark_Jedi]

I was Army. I blasted this song on the plane on the way home from the Middle East

[@fredericbastiat5653]

This song has acquired a new meaning these days. As always a pleasure to hear him sing.

[@tomlarson5388]

A song that xenophobes should listen to and ponder.

[@DanCunningham-d7k]

@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.

[@ericshinko-tv5gf]

So sad today 😢

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

🙏🇺🇲❤️‍🔥✝️🕊️🌿🙌

[@cedriccrawford4231]

@@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!

[@shawnlombard7350]

You may forget where you put your car keys. Yet you remember where you was the first time and everytime you heard this song

[@AngelOfDeath420]

Amen Brother 🙌

[@oglesbysb]

Love this song

[@rdmgwinn]

Oh YES

[@KerriGodfrey-u5u]

Jazz singer

[@AleisaEtheridge]

Oh absolutely ,I've been listening to this man with his amazing voice for Years and years ,I'm 61 and my kids love him and my grandchildren are listening now ,as I play this video for them and We will be listening for the rest of my life ,music brings so many memories to life ,no matter when or where you heard a song ,you never forget it ,when that song plays ,those memories flash like bright lights of a movie of your life ,just like right now lol

[@spuwho]

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.

[@phylomenad1145]

Get out!

[@c.d.9508]

Coming home from an Iraq deployment in 2009 I couldn't get enough of this song. Still brings tears...

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

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.

[@alicebrokman2863]

Thank you for your service.

[@allanstephenson9336]

Thanks for your service 😊

[@vincentbriegel7038]

I am a proud and patriotic American thanks to God almighty my parents successfully escaped East Germany

[@ewh2360]

God?

[@retag6581]

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!???

[@hq9344]

@@ewh2360yeah… heard of Him

[@keithholmes4986]

​@hq9344 Haters gonna hate, no matter what. Not worth our time LOL God bless you, patriotic soul!

[@joycejustin6108]

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

[@donnadurst9844]

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 ❣️

[@marciadiehl5733]

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!!

[@dogLick.Studio]

Must have been 1980... song was released in 1980. But it probably all blurs together.

[@dennischavez3485]

It was the 80s. Saw him at the Forum in LA when that flag dropped everyone was standing

[@Ghostshadows306]

He opensd with it when I saw him at the Oakland Coliseum when it came out. It was awesome with that intro.

[@pat8212]

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 ....

[@alangentleman6799]

😊2110, best video ever by this gr8 man

[@H1982-i3d]

He loves his country no doubt about it. But it´s more for patriotism for his bank account that he sang this song 😂

[@lawsonransom8318]

Brother many a Englishmen braved the Atlantic and fought and bled on her soil to call her home.

[@lawsonransom8318]

​@@H1982-i3d don't be a hater loser.

[@gilbertsandoval1888]

​@@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.

[@douglashodge2165]

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

[@leroyshipp7532]

Definitely a great musician.

[@hinklefamily1831]

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.

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

Come on over. We love our scotts

[@deannasteele9803]

My family has been in America since the 1600's. I am proud to be an American!!!

[@lexusparts4u]

Mine too, 1647 to be exact. Equally proud to be an American!

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

Mine from the time of Columbus.

[@NickP16]

Same, been here since 1620

[@wildcoyote34]

@@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

[@marywood2865]

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!

[@romy4858]

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.

[@hinklefamily1831]

Thank you, I know this was months ago, but it means a lot as an American

[@dianethomas5835]

I’m an American living in Sydney! I miss my troubled Country❤️

[@cliffardthomas4931]

I am from the isle of man Its my favourite Neil Diamond song ever

[@kirstbrennan4456]

Hey "Pull my other finger", I've loved it too. I'm an Aussie too...but he's NEIL DIAMOND!

[@ernestwalden3894]

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

[@marilynmanord1790]

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!

[@sharonwatson1055]

I just did too.

[@MKAngelPatti]

me toooooo

[@hinklefamily1831]

I want my old home back, the america I loved. I'm hoping we can get back on the right track

[@neildiamond3413]

Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought this far. Keep Supporting ❤️ Please send me a mail [e-mail]..

[@fionaclong]

I agree

[@lynettemarion5374]

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.

[@AR-ls5iu]

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.

[@kdl28]

Praying for your family. God willing they will make it through.

[@lynettemarion5374]

Thank you Storm, your prayers are very much appreciated. God bless you as well

[@danelllindsay7452]

Prayers to ur family!!!! I ask God daily to protect you all

[@lynettemarion5374]

@@danelllindsay7452 thank you for your prayers, may God protect you and your family as well. We need God almighty like never before.

[@JoeRobinson-t4g]

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 🙏❤️

[@alicebrokman2863]

Thank you for your service.

[@Arianne-li1dk]

🇺🇸Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@joannewilson1162]

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…

[@ARLimon74]

I as an American welcome all legal immigrants!

[@RosyAfterglow]

Embrace…yes. I felt the same at my naturalization ceremony…when I became an American. GOD bless America. 🇺🇸

[@joesmith942]

I can't think of any other pop song that uses an orchestra so brilliantly. It's stunning.

[@lindawyatt4379]

I don't think it pop more gospel

[@debbieolson5348]

Try listening to the Moody Blues songs. But yes..this was amazing.

[@jimedge8301]

Crunchy granola sweet comes to mind , absolutely fantastic.👏👏👏👏 From hot August night.

[@williamhensley8698]

Jonathan Livingston Seagull is his unknown masterpiece.

[@darkterra8822]

ELO

[@philgifford6184]

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!!

[@carolynnaayem6251]

I agree with you!

[@mozartbabe]

I agree!

[@philgifford6184]

@Joseph Sokoloski no sir, not at all. ♥️♥️♥️

[@tammyfriday5023]

Agreed. I vote for this song as national anthem!

[@mozartbabe]

@@tammyfriday5023 It'd be lovely if that happened! ✌🏽

[@josephguiffre720]

My father came over on a boat 1912 at the age of 10. He had a 6 grade education. Hw gave 8 children a great life. Soon I will join him in the Fathers arms

[@berneyvonk1]

My dad came through Ellis Island by his self in 1923 when he was 20. I found his name in the Ellis Island records. He had $60 with him

[@RudyVigderovich]

@@berneyvonk1

[@redbone7040]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍💯🌹🇺🇲

[@nlove3723]

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.

[@richard40x]

America was built by patriotic immigrants. I oppose illegal immigrantion, because it only imports lawless slaves. Legal immigration imports patriotic useful citizens.

[@TreVader1378]

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,

[@EzequielEcheverria-b3i]

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.

[@ericdaily8835]

I'm 53. And this still gives me chills when I see this performance.

[@romy4858]

Me as well ❤️

[@kimberlygreenwald6637]

He is an Amazing performer and man!! 💗

[@emmarae4322]

HEY, gen Xr.🖐🖐🖐

[@Kinderbenzer]

This video needs to be played once a week on Television, just so we never forget. Great song.

[@studiosinger]

paul revis You mean that idealism in 70s turned into invasion right?

[@COYOTE165A]

Play iy at the Southern Border, Maybe they will get the Idea to come here Legal etc

[@granjmy]

@@studiosinger It's not an invasion if they come legally.

[@dwightdodd3734]

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......

[@charlenehernandez8546]

Absolutely! Yes sweet-loved the film,,

[@Kindheart93]

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.

[@JefferyConner-po8mj]

Hi Lori💐💐

[@Amaghqua1]

I can tell you as a Native American..... this song is perfect.

[@plightfoot8491]

I’m with you brother great song

[@waynek805]

God Bless you. Unlike the race baiting haters, you tell the truth. The Natives have suffered over the years, but overall the opportunities have been given and those who were receptive have had plenty of chance to capitalize! Be Well!

[@thianraven1]

Being Native American. I agree. This song is perfect.

[@werewolfwelding]

I too as a Cherokee

[@astrox9097]

Hi, am will be Malaysian president and attack America then I will give it to native American, I will make uyghur independence and give china to taiwan. I will attack Israel and give it back to Palestine, I will make south and north korea being 1 country. Give karabakh to Azerbaijan, and take back singapore to Malaysia

[@richardsass5906]

This is Neil Diamond's greatest song, and that is saying something.

[@waywardwaffles8373]

I concur.

[@manjsher3094]

Brother love.

[@Windsongbyrd2273]

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.

[@9211goat]

@@Windsongbyrd2273 Now we can only cry for the promise of America, now possibly lost forever.

[@seanleblancdualca]

It says that he sucks as a songwriter, and that "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" ...

[@bryanhead2670]

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.

[@Laffy-ix5xy]

I'm British too and I love it. And so does my mum 😁

[@jorgeramirez7559]

BRYAN. LES DESEO, LO MEJOR DE LA VIDA, SALUDOS

[@buckrogers6378]

Brought tears to this American's eyes.

[@maureenpeterson2]

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!

[@downesy68]

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.

[@wesmartyn3829]

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.

[@andreffandreff884]

So nice

[@bobmatson7268]

In his album he calls out to the tree people of which I was one of them at age 17.

[@Blogzer]

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.

[@janpiet4740]

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.

[@markho714]

I'm whit you,this songs it's so beautiful. God bless america.

[@thomasschafer7268]

da hast du recht. Nachbar.

[@janpiet4740]

@@thomasschafer7268 Gruesse aus Rotterdam

[@hooshangnaghad1279]

Most amazing song. As an immigrant I am deeply moved. I adore United States. God bless Neil

[@hebegabanineves8706]

,😂❤ Fantástico

[@Kindheart93]

This is what we are about. Accepting others. Giving everyone a chance who wants to work. Let them come.

[@Stephanvann1965]

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.

[@SunflowerChild82]

God bless your grandmother and the horrors she suffered. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MsTaradk]

Wow

[@aviationiceman9549]

What a story! Unfortunately the human race still hasn’t learned, Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!!! God bless you and your family.

[@elizabethrose3667]

God bless your grandparents. Wonderful ! every survivor was testament why this should never happen again!

[@PolarisYeti]

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!!

[@rossjones5741]

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!

[@michaelflanagan5450]

The man Neil Diamond has worked his dream watch him, and he stands so proud of FREEDOM.

[@jealva]

Brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear this. As an immigrant and now U.S. citizen, God Bless America, the greatest country on earth.

[@max6525]

SI ..

[@beachwalker2574]

Were you Illegal??

[@RecoilCDS]

BEACH WALKER don’t be such a tool.

[@michaelhinson7027]

too bad most americans are too selfish arrogant ignorant and blind to comprehend this songs great truths, as they also cant read the words on the statue of liberty, and they prove that by electing Trump, and just cant wait to build that useless wall to hide behind while they betray the very soul of who we once were

[@crabyjen]

jealva Congrats

[@rockdog2843]

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.

[@living2liveagain1]

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

[@zeromancer-x]

I regret that I have but one thumb up to give to Neil Diamond's America.

[@CynthiaAnn3199]

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.

[@debbieolson5348]

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…

[@guntherfernengel6157]

Debbie miss you

[@adnaansheikh1]

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 🇺🇲

[@SunflowerChild82]

I can picture it and I bet it was awesome! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Bambi_Harris_Author]

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

[@SunflowerChild82]

@@Bambi_Harris_Author Thank you for doing it the right way! We love you and you’re a true American! 🇺🇸💛🙏🏻

[@gw5309]

Wow. Great story

[@matrixleader]

@@SunflowerChild82 it feels good to do it the right way ❤️

[@discobaby795]

This gives me goosebumps. His performance and his voice are just powerful.

[@garyschardt3450]

ME too!

[@kirstbrennan4456]

I know! He's amazing!

[@johnlewandowski8624]

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!!!

[@tonyfendex2558]

@@johnlewandowski8624 Me too!!! I'm feeling American once again!!!!!

[@sueklimes6111]

I have a classmate who's wife came from Korea. Took the classes to become an American citizen, while being deaf. I'm proud of her.

[@juliatobiason3932]

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 ♥️

[@matrixleader]

Same here.

[@chaikagaz]

North korean?

[@beckyboo1433]

That's awesome 😍

[@beckyboo1433]

​@@chaikagazI wondered too

[@gregclark3268]

I'm an Aussie and this song gives me chills because nobody gets to his audience like Neil does. I can tell you his Hot August Night album was played at many a backyard BBQ down here and you either sang along or were told to leave.

[@thirabx6954]

Yes my grandparents came from Ireland. Yes they did it legal way.

[@patriciajrs46]

Thanks friend. That's awesome.

[@grahampatersongrahampaters1755]

It was the same here in NZ as well. What an album "Hot August Night " was. This song is brilliant too.

[@davegauvin7234]

Thank You very much Sir, from America.

[@dars5229]

Irish here, and yeah, same here with my family. Album was an official soundtrack to family gatherings.

[@ballinr1]

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

[@living2liveagain1]

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.

[@RLH-my6jv]

I have this movie great flick great music

[@MAThompsonFrenk]

My parents played this song for me as we drove from the courthouse where I had just become an American citizen....since then, it has always been such a special song to me... I want to dedicate this to so many friends and or the parents or ancestors who made the journey here at different times in their lives and who are tirelessly working to make a difference in our country!

[@wineschool1012]

Congratulations!

[@MAThompsonFrenk]

Vino Oneohone Thanks, Vino....I was just 4 years old at the time...and have felt grateful ever since!

[@adrianconnew5309]

MAThompsonFrenk Very good indeed.

[@andreworiez8920]

MAThompsonFrenk From a US citizen born on foreign soil. A very belated welcome!

[@MAThompsonFrenk]

Andrew Oriez LOL! Now THAT comment was just simply, AWESOME, Andrew! Thank you!

[@NumberNine_9]

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.

[@christinepalmer1267]

My dad played Neil Diamond's records all the time when we were kids and we knew all the songs. Whenever I hear his music, it reminds me of my dad.

[@jtpetty2795]

I feel the same when I hear CCR

[@brandonmadra567]

Me to !

[@truthjusticeliberty4all813]

Me too! Screaming Sweet Caroline when I was about 10!

[@formertenant9276]

Same... I miss my dad :(

[@wendyorenduff1997]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mijacobsmj]

Chills. Every time. If this song doesn't strike a passionate chord in you, you're not alive. Neil Diamond, you are a treasure.

[@alpsalms9162]

Niel Diamond touches my heart. I am Native American and appreciate his love for this land of the free and brave.

[@john-boy4283]

I am so glad you appreciate him too. Something special about this guy and his music

[@johnevans2059]

Always be proud of your country

[@johnosbourn4312]

This is a belief that Mr. Dingbat living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, has torn to shreds.

[@john-boy4283]

Mr. Dingbat, I haven't heard that one yet. Loved the original dingbat, meathead and Archie

[@keetahbrough]

tinkerbellville...

[@1969EType]

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.

[@PenelopeGT]

My mom loved him & I know all the words to every song ❤❤

[@tomsnyder6955]

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 😞

[@calisongbird]

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.

[@leslieviruet7408]

I am sorry for your loss. He was very young when he passed

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

I bet he was a Vietnam Vet, was he not?.

[@tomsnyder6955]

@@anibalcesarnishizk2205 Yes He was in Vietnam 💝

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

@@tomsnyder6955 He was five days older than Ron Kovic.Hats off to your father!!.

[@jeffschrade4779]

I'm an American who first heard this song in 1981 when I was doign missionary work in England. As much as I enjoyed my friends and the culture of England, this song made me look forward to the day when I returned to America!

[@sherrieromeo2033]

Could you imagine what our grandparents saw coming into America and seeing the Statue of Liberty??? Leaving their families behind for a better future for their children!!!!!! Thank you Grandmom and Grandpop for giving me this life as an American

[@speedviper47]

I recently posted on face book about this very thing. It was to the tune of "The Immigrant" by Neil Sadaka. These two songs just send chills down my spine, bring tears to my eyes and makes me proud to be an American! Thank you to my great, great, great grandparents for leaving everything, to come to a strange land and to persevere! We all owe you so much!

[@iammichaellevoi8918]

This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. God bless. "I'm calling out your name tonight" by Richie Levoi kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo

[@anthonylee8743]

Brave people, to take such a big gamble on the unknown. Have my respect.

[@geraldinemcbride2967]

God love 💕 you .☘️❤️🥰

[@lisamcbride8921]

Both sets of grandparents came here on a boat, one set from Germany, the other set from England

[@zonacrocone4804]

25 years ago I arrived from Europe. Never looking back. A proud citizen for 19 years now.

[@ARLimon74]

I as an American welcome all legal immigrants!

[@Kindheart93]

GLAD you are here!

[@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies]

Please as a citizen vote to put a stop to illegal drugs so children have a chance.

[@zonacrocone4804]

@@Annieisfreejustlikebutterflies Sure will!

[@scotty2hotty571]

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.

[@doraldeddy1836]

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👍👍👍👍

[@pedroalvarez6376]

2020 I’m still listening Neil Diamond’s America

[@angelacollins5601]

Me to

[@MrAndrewFarrow]

Angela Collins me too

[@grahampayne6221]

Me to

[@jillross2642]

I will always be listening.

[@bendinh7873]

Legally come to America

[@mozartbabe]

I can tell you this - as a black, American Indian person with a lil bit of French, I am a proud American and no rioters in this present day America shall ever steal that joy from me. I am grateful to be an American. Have traveled many places and can say this - gratitude should be at the top of every American's heart - be they poor or not. I grew up in poverty but not culturally poor. My granny educated me well. Cut the TV off when I was a youngster and had me reading all the hundreds of books around our house. UPDATE: For those who are supporting the furor embracing our nation and the riots, do not post under my commentary or I shall report you. This is not a Twitter platform. I posted my comment to reflect the gratitude I possess for this country. And to reflect how the riots shall never steal my gratitude. May all be blessed.

[@lindamay6296]

"We ain't poor, we're just broke." Dick Gregory

[@visiharrison770]

well spoken. I am german and live here for18 years and this is my home now.

[@mozartbabe]

@@visiharrison770 I'm glad and proud of you living in the US! I have fond memories of residing in Grainau and walking to work in Garmisch. Many Germans were wonderful and kind to me. Loved it!

[@dwaynerichard4359]

Amen!!!!!shout out to ya from Pennsylvania.....☺☺☺

[@duanetheimer7215]

Export the unproud and let in the ones with a heart of love looking for a better life.

[@pipacs123]

Many years ago I came to America as a political refugee from a communist country. I love this country with my whole heart!Today a friend arrived from Eastern Europe, I dedicate this song to her and wish her the best in this beautiful country,where she is starting a new life! People love and appreciate your country! Don't take it for granted!

[@andreworiez8920]

+Erzsebet Szekely Where did you come from? Just curiosity... no matter where.. welcome to the USA.

[@Azishome]

+Erzsebet Szekely We are glad you're here. Welcome.

[@terrybentley9936]

This is my day to celebrate being here, I'm an American. Was born in a town that's long gone. Grew up in Spencer County KY I'm proud of it Thank You Neil Diamond your song says this you & I love America.

[@bannman99]

What a performer what a man God bless you Neil Diamond American icon God bless you and the 🇺🇸 my grandmother's birthplace 🇺🇸 from uk 😊

[@michaelmcgrath8005]

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.

[@robertschmielnik3469]

Great movie, can't believe it's been 45 years, crap now I really feel old!

[@markenetube]

@@robertschmielnik3469 43 years or possibly 42 1/2 not quite so old.

[@MaryCollins-Smith]

Agreed!

[@marciadiehl5733]

@@markenetube Truth. The movie came out in the spring of 1980.

[@mariahill3658]

I loved this song as a kid! Now as American , isn't this who we should be? Love you Neil Diamond

[@suzannealcock4681]

Never ever have I heard a vulgar word in Niel Diamonds songs. He is such an amazing artist and even at his age his voice is still what It was 30 years ago. He pretty much saved my life as my dad who sings just like him.got me through my parents divorce when I couldn't hear my dads voice but I could hear Niels and the resemblance to my dads voice made it bearable.

[@rj2boo87]

Suzanne Alcock when you’re that talented no vulgar word is needed. Just pure talent. Class act.

[@williamsscoot4655]

Hello Suzanne

[@williamsscoot4655]

Hope you are safe due to the pandemic?

[@suzannealcock4681]

@@williamsscoot4655 Hi Will I'm staying safe during the pandemic .The state is in stage 3 so.resturants bars school libraries & parks are open. I hope you are safe as well?

[@williamsscoot4655]

I'm safe thanks

[@valsarff6525]

I'm 72 years old. I just love this song and so many more of his. Mr Diamond has been my lighthouse, lighting my way, through his songs since I was a teenager, before I even saw him at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. Somewhere around two dozen times I lost track of how many times I saw him perform. I'm guessing at least three dozen times or more. I'm not a fruitcake, I just thought he did a damn good job for the price of my ticket, and he represented the rewards of the greatest meritocracy in the world. Personally, I consider him the greatest singer songwriter performer I've ever witnessed. I love this country I love the way it used to be and I hope and pray we get it back again. Mr Diamond, thank you for a lifetime of soul filled companionship. With a little luck I'll see you on the other side. May God Bless You.

[@alitarierson8908]

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.❤

[@rafam4824]

Welcome US citizen!!!! I am from Mexico but will die defending this country!

[@ohionaturegirl7686]

Amen to that!

[@dartagnanohara9190]

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 💜💜

[@Mjaw-lj7jn]

Fuc# yeah 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@marktravis4381]

Today I’m 58years old born in Detroit I love America and all the people in it jesus died so we can have life and our founds and our armed forces sacrificed and died so we the people could be free God bless you all

[@morrisschwartz5850]

Saw Neil Diamond in concert four times and each time he sang this song they unfurled a huge American flag. Made the hair on the back of my neck stand...each time!

[@danielrozin1881]

Maga

[@crosscat1]

Me too. I think the rioters and flag burners have not seen what there is out there in other countries.

[@atozchannel1]

Bring me that stupid flag and I show you what I'll do to it!

[@LeahSellsAlabama]

@@atozchannel1 and you are part of the problem in this country. If you don't like what our flag and constitution stand for, by all means, GET OUT. I'm sure a bunch of us will help you pack.

[@donnadurst9844]

I know what you mean, I saw him in concert when they played this ,& the flag unfurled sent chills down my spine it was just so AWESOME ❣️ do beautiful ❣️

[@zitacampbell8173]

The most fabulous song he ever had. Fabulous, awesome I saw him in concert and this is the performance I saw.

[@johnwhisman4114]

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.

[@michaelpascarello895]

USS CONYNGHAM DDG-17 this was our refueling breakaway song except one time when we did the Rolling Stones Satisfaction!!!

[@hallmobility]

This was the theme song of USS America, the recent CV.

[@benjaminhenry5762]

Out of all the patriotic songs I've ever heard, this to me is the most awe inspiring tunes ever. This is the ultimate song about the glory of this wonderous and fantastic country that I've the privilege to live in. God please continue to bless it.

[@jimshort3635]

Absolutely..

[@colkidglen8802]

Think of "God Bless American" also, written by Irving Berlin a German immigrant who wrote that song and so many more great songs.

[@elishevajones6730]

Amen.

[@elishevajones6730]

Amen, Benjamin Henry.

[@charlesaloisio3112]

My grandmother came on a boat from Italy at 16 with her 2 younger sisters at new York harbor saw statue of liberty they cried started a new life legally God bless America

[@MrBillcale]

1919 netherlands when my family came from alsace in 1830 the lady liberty ad not been given from france so we came instead

[@cristianangeles9258]

Fob wap

[@MrJgreig72]

My Great Gramma came from Scotland. I gotta get my Dad to play this on the Bagpipes.

[@frostmaiden7563]

My dad came from a war torn Germany in 1948 when he was 5 years old and the one thing he still remembers to this day is coming in on the Queen Elizabeth and the sun rising over the Statue of Liberty. He said it was the most breath taking vision. America the beacon of light to the world.

[@iammichaellevoi8918]

This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. God bless. "I'm calling out your name tonight" by Richie Levoi kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo

[@luisrodriguescoelho]

My grandfather Luiz Maria Rodrigues Coelho, on 08.10.1949, boarded in Cais Rocha Conde Óbidos, Lisbon-Portugal, for New York-USA, and gained his dream. Thank you for the video.

[@havingfun1968]

This is TRULY one of the MOST beautiful and POWERFUL songs EVER recorded.... PERIOD!

[@zenbuddhanamaste239]

This song is so under rated! This song needs to be played more! WE want FREEDOM and so does every NATION. People need reminders of this song. There are many that have tamiles that migrated to the US. This song is so beautiful.

[@emmarae4322]

Its not.

[@christopherramsay5517]

Never be another Neil Diamond. He is unique and very talented singer and writer.

[@nvl513]

My late husband sang this to me at our wedding 21 years ago. It was so beautiful. It brings tears to my eyes now when I hear it. 💔

[@joycemiraglia280]

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 🇺🇸

[@quicksilverhorseman2]

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.

[@williamgibb5557]

Thank you for serving and for protecting my freedom. Stay safe and happy, my friend.

[@meem527]

I love that!! Yes thank you for your service and for loving America as she should be loved!

[@allaboutthejourney488]

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.

[@9211goat]

Far out!

[@freeyourmindtc]

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.

[@jorad4887]

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.

[@amyjeffs3269]

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.