Willie Nelson's Immigrant Eyes

[@lanner64]

This song puts a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Except for indigenous folks, we are all descendants of immigrants. I wish the citizens of this country would extend a welcoming hand the way our ancestors would have hoped for. Thank you Willie Nelson.

[@mckaylamyers6383]

amen to that I agree Immigrants documented ad undocumented immigrants and migrants refugees an asylum seekers

[@debbresnahan321]

Lani Roberts Amen

[@dinavanoy3230]

Me too. I'm having a hard time believing what is happening on our southern border, as well as nation wide. How did we get here.

[@rbarry13]

Americans have become to greedy... too closed off & Sooo very many choose to forget their own Ancestry. They just want their own piece of the pie & to ____ with the rest! We like to forget & bury many things from history besides this & It is All Coming Back Around to Bite Us in Our Rears. Sad we can't Learn, Feel Empathy & Do So Much Better!!

[@antoniogarcia1508]

That a DNA and you might find what you really are made of. Many people are part Afican. But if you are the slightest below 6 cM's Ancestry will not count it or mention it. I might be French with less than 6 cM's. I am about 68% Eastern European and I am 29% Indignious. And you say " Except". There is no Exceptions.

[@kerryevans1562]

God bless Willie and the REAL people of America This is the country I know and Love Greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters... Guy Clark smiling down from heaven..

[@ClarenceC101762]

Kerry Evans 💋 🇮🇪 ❤️👍

[@maryplaidy6814]

I'm a REAL American. My ancestors came LEGALLY from Northern Ireland in 1700. America is NOT an idea. It is here for its CITIZENS not the world. That was a pipe dream that has long passed it time.

[@feddymacfedderman]

Mary Plaidy right on, Mary. Can’t believe how easily these people fall for the lies and propaganda. God bless you and yours

[@sandiegomft]

@@maryplaidy6814 The work of The Lord does not have a number to those we help. We are such creative humans and when we work together we will always be able to help more that are in need. I can only do the work of Jesus Christ and that works says we must help our brothers and sisters in need. If ones heart is open we do all we can to help others, if it is closed we live in limitation. I choose to live with an open heart.

[@maryplaidy6814]

@@sandiegomft Do it on your own dime, not mine, not at the expense of MY country. You want to be altruistic instead of realistic, help them to stay in their own countries. I for one do not want to wake up to find myself a stranger in my own country where every other face and language is a Tower of Babel.

[@connie6545]

Willie shows that ONE VOICE can leave such an indelible mark on humanity and history. God bless America and Willie Nelson!

[@EmpressTarotGabbyTurner]

I wish radio would play current Willie Nelson. He's still making great music.

[@joyvramos]

Empress Tarot by Gabby Turner I agree with you!!!! I have all his new songs downloaded...they are awesome!!!

[@NesconProductions]

Much agreed! Willies like fine weed/wine get better with time.. Think the music he's done in recent years is the best he's ever done. Know his health isn't the best these days and father time has an undefeated record but he's still touring & were blessed for now..

[@lauramartin3347]

to gabby who wiishes radio to play willie ~~ you can call radio & request songs ~~

[@jaredf921]

I have Ride Me Back Home & his 2015 duet with Merle. Great stuff, indeed.

[@cooperscoins901]

His SiriusXM Chanel willies roadhouse does play his new albums

[@fredparsons1043]

The world needs to hear this ...not just America...we must never take our roots for granted wherever we may be in our world..the song says it all..bravo my friend!!

[@HellStr82]

the world sees children in concentration camps in the US. you ppl are patetic

[@Tony-dk9sx]

Thank you, Willie, for speaking out for the migrant families, just as Johnny Cash & Woody Guthrie always stood for the marginalized in our society... May God bless you.

[@willfriar8054]

1907. TITLE 8, U.S.C. 1324(A) OFFENSES Title 8, U.S.C. § 1324(a) defines several distinct offenses related to aliens. Subsection 1324(a)(1)(i)-(v) prohibits alien smuggling, domestic transportation of unauthorized aliens, concealing or harboring unauthorized aliens, encouraging or inducing unauthorized aliens to enter the United States, and engaging in a conspiracy or aiding and abetting any of the preceding acts. Subsection 1324(a)(2) prohibits bringing or attempting to bring unauthorized aliens to the United States in any manner whatsoever, even at a designated port of entry. Subsection 1324(a)(3). Alien Smuggling -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(i) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing that a person is an alien, to bring to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever such person at a place other than a designated port of entry or place other than as designated by the Commissioner, regardless of whether such alien has received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States and regardless of any future official action which may be taken with respect to such alien. Domestic Transporting -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, transports, or moves or attempts to transport or move such alien within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law. Harboring -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, conceals harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, such alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation. Encouraging/Inducing -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) makes it an offense for any person who -- encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such coming to, entry, or residence is or will be in violation of law. Conspiracy/Aiding or Abetting -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(v) expressly makes it an offense to engage in a conspiracy to commit or aid or abet the commission of the foregoing offenses. Bringing Aliens to the United States -- Subsection 1324(a)(2) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has not received prior authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, to bring to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever, such alien, regardless of any official action which may later be taken with respect to such alien. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), enacted on September 30, 1996, added a new 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(3)(A) which makes it an offense for any person, during any 12-month period, to knowingly hire at least 10 individuals with actual knowledge that these individuals are unauthorized aliens. See this Manual at 1908 (unlawful employment of aliens). Unit of Prosecution -- With regard to offenses defined in subsections 1324(a)(1)(A)(i)-(v), (alien smuggling, domestic transporting, harboring, encouraging/inducing, or conspiracy/aiding or abetting) each alien with respect to whom a violation occurs constitutes a unit of prosecution. Prior to enactment of the IIRIRA, the unit of prosecution for violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2) was each transaction, regardless of the number of aliens involved. However, the unit of prosecution is now based on each alien in respect to whom a violation occurs. Knowledge -- Prosecutions for alien smuggling, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(i) require proof that defendant knew that the person brought to the United States was an alien. With regard to the other violations in 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a), proof of knowledge or reckless disregard of alienage is sufficient. Penalties -- The basic statutory maximum penalty for violating 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(i) and (v)(I) (alien smuggling and conspiracy) is a fine under title 18, imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. With regard to violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(ii)-(iv) and (v)(ii), domestic transportation, harboring, encouraging/inducing, or aiding/abetting, the basic statutory maximum term of imprisonment is 5 years, unless the offense was committed for commercial advantage or private financial gain, in which case the maximum term of imprisonment is 10 years. In addition, significant enhanced penalties are provided for in violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1) involving serious bodily injury or placing life in jeopardy. Moreover, if the violation results in the death of any person, the defendant may be punished by death or by imprisonment for any term of years. The basic penalty for a violation of subsection 1324(a)(2) is a fine under title 18, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(A). Enhanced penalties are provided for violations involving bringing in criminal aliens, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(i), offenses done for commercial advantage or private financial gain, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(ii), and violations where the alien is not presented to an immigration officer immediately upon arrival, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(iii). A mandatory minimum three year term of imprisonment applies to first or second violations of § 1324(a)(2)(B)(i) or (B)(ii). Further enhanced punishment is provided for third or subsequent offenses. COMMENT: Further discussion of offenses defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a) is set forth in Chapter 3 of Immigration Law, published as part of the Office of Legal Education's Litigation Series, and as part of the USABook computer library.

[@Nazman06]

No one is against migrants

[@jessiesstuff6453]

And who speaks out for those that already live in this country and are homeless? And for those that suffer from The gangs that are coming here? Not every person coming to our border are honest deserving people. There are laws and procedures in place that are meant to help those that truly should be welcome here. GO TALK TO TYNE DEMOCRAT PANATHINAIKOS ABOUT WHY THEY REFUSE TO DO THEIR JOB. WHAT A WASTE OF MY MONEY.

[@chazmandingo5396]

"Our society" exactly the point dumb dumb.

[@ehnn8675]

@@willfriar8054 Was this law enacted before or alter Ellis Island? Did the Indian Nation had immigration laws?

[@mesmereyes7677]

Thank you Willie for reminding us about our history and humanity. America was the place people believed would make their dreams come true and for so many it did. How have we lost our way?

[@brendarabbe7830]

My grandmother came here on boat from Germany. I often think how hard it would be to say goodbye to your family and start over in a new country. This song means allot to me and so does my Grandma's heritage. Thank you Willie for adding a song to my memory.

[@dwratsinari4161]

Great words from a great man!!! Love and respect from Greece...

[@joshuahoward6845]

Powerful and gorgeous song! Thank you Willie!

[@vincentvelazquez6001]

once again a beautiful song,Willie you remember at everybody that América was built with people coming from everywhere.Long life and hapiness to you and your family.A french fan.

[@paulslaney9392]

Does music make a difference? Hell yeah it does! This piece was truly moving. Thanks Willie. We all need to be reminded of where we came from.

[@bryonkidder6199]

I can help but to cry....

[@aidam3372]

Thank you for such a meaningful song specially during this ridiculous confusion in our country 🇺🇸 💔

[@maryliuzzi2845]

I just love you! Thank you for your music. It will be passed on for generations.

[@deniseboman8238]

This is "THE AMERICA THAT I AM PROUD TO BE A PART OF ..."

[@snook7100]

Denise Boman 💛

[@drzaius1121]

I agree where people enter legally like my family did.

[@ehnn8675]

@@drzaius1121 well, maybe they should be legalized or thus the country's origin matter? If they were Norwegian they wouldn't be in cages and would be legal.

[@pcfcgt]

@@drzaius1121 we all bleed 1 color & we are all humans, so dont try to parse things plz.

[@ehnn8675]

@@drzaius1121 where did your family ran away from? And why?

[@imeldapearce]

Thanks for keeping this in our minds.

[@warmerthan]

When all seems crazy and lost, old Willie Nelson hits all the right notes.

[@brigittethomer5744]

Yes he has he is willie Nelson i love him he has a voice of angels an he will always be in our hearts

[@mckenziebelcher8566]

@@Pauliewallnutts I'd tell you to be an asshole but I see you have already achieved that status

[@trencher325]

If only 1 year old ago you new about covid-19

[@nasrilamas5671]

Thanks for this beautiful song, Willie. You're the best!

[@patriciahartless2095]

Willie Nelson thank you for your song. My immigration eyes. Everybody has dreams to be free. Not worry were your family will live . Be treated with respect . And not look down on your nationality. America land of the free. This is the dream. A lot of people has always wanted.

[@nitromartini1422]

Nope; we're full. Go away.

[@VictorMartinez-zh7um]

Who's gonna fill their shoes... I've always loved your music! Thank you Willie!

[@MrSunlander]

Well said, Willie and company! My new national anthem!

[@garyprivitt861]

Thank you for this Willie. Bless you.

[@betsyknox4745]

Beautiful, Willie! Thank you

[@Rottingboards]

My grandfather was an immigrant and a veteran, his son was a veteran and I was a veteran ...I say thanks Willie for reminding us what we have fought for...that wonderful lady holding a glorious torch of hope.

[@ericshimer6669]

@Arnold Villarruel Bill Clinton was also a draft dodger and Obama did not serve and even shutdown the Memorial Walls from being seen by veterans. So your point sir is one lousy excuse.

[@moonharp]

@@ericshimer6669 And yours, sir, is a biased distortion of the actual truth.

[@moonharp]

@rottingboards Thank you. 🙏

[@ronaldburton8052]

@@moonharp How is it a distortion? Sounds more like your statement is based out of hate.

[@cherieeichhorn6350]

Thanks for such a beautiful song. I wish you were coming to the Bay Area. God Bless you 🙏

[@RAEchelRunning]

thanks for connecting the stories and bringing the heart back to our America to look into the mirror our ourselves. We are still dreaming and looking for the light in these eyes! ; )) Tender, beautiful!!!!

[@victoriagensheimer3349]

A beautiful song written by Guy Clark. What a gift for Willie to record this.

[@paulandgail3212]

Great message Willie! Beautiful song!

[@Judystitches]

Thank you, Willie! Once again you say it just perfectly for all of us!

[@randalbuhler9042]

Thank Willie for reminding us who we truly are and where we all have originally come from, how we should treat others

[@willfriar8054]

1907. TITLE 8, U.S.C. 1324(A) OFFENSES Title 8, U.S.C. § 1324(a) defines several distinct offenses related to aliens. Subsection 1324(a)(1)(i)-(v) prohibits alien smuggling, domestic transportation of unauthorized aliens, concealing or harboring unauthorized aliens, encouraging or inducing unauthorized aliens to enter the United States, and engaging in a conspiracy or aiding and abetting any of the preceding acts. Subsection 1324(a)(2) prohibits bringing or attempting to bring unauthorized aliens to the United States in any manner whatsoever, even at a designated port of entry. Subsection 1324(a)(3). Alien Smuggling -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(i) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing that a person is an alien, to bring to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever such person at a place other than a designated port of entry or place other than as designated by the Commissioner, regardless of whether such alien has received prior official authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States and regardless of any future official action which may be taken with respect to such alien. Domestic Transporting -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, transports, or moves or attempts to transport or move such alien within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law. Harboring -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, conceals harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, such alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation. Encouraging/Inducing -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) makes it an offense for any person who -- encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such coming to, entry, or residence is or will be in violation of law. Conspiracy/Aiding or Abetting -- Subsection 1324(a)(1)(A)(v) expressly makes it an offense to engage in a conspiracy to commit or aid or abet the commission of the foregoing offenses. Bringing Aliens to the United States -- Subsection 1324(a)(2) makes it an offense for any person who -- knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has not received prior authorization to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, to bring to or attempts to bring to the United States in any manner whatsoever, such alien, regardless of any official action which may later be taken with respect to such alien. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), enacted on September 30, 1996, added a new 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(3)(A) which makes it an offense for any person, during any 12-month period, to knowingly hire at least 10 individuals with actual knowledge that these individuals are unauthorized aliens. See this Manual at 1908 (unlawful employment of aliens). Unit of Prosecution -- With regard to offenses defined in subsections 1324(a)(1)(A)(i)-(v), (alien smuggling, domestic transporting, harboring, encouraging/inducing, or conspiracy/aiding or abetting) each alien with respect to whom a violation occurs constitutes a unit of prosecution. Prior to enactment of the IIRIRA, the unit of prosecution for violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2) was each transaction, regardless of the number of aliens involved. However, the unit of prosecution is now based on each alien in respect to whom a violation occurs. Knowledge -- Prosecutions for alien smuggling, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(i) require proof that defendant knew that the person brought to the United States was an alien. With regard to the other violations in 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a), proof of knowledge or reckless disregard of alienage is sufficient. Penalties -- The basic statutory maximum penalty for violating 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(i) and (v)(I) (alien smuggling and conspiracy) is a fine under title 18, imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. With regard to violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(ii)-(iv) and (v)(ii), domestic transportation, harboring, encouraging/inducing, or aiding/abetting, the basic statutory maximum term of imprisonment is 5 years, unless the offense was committed for commercial advantage or private financial gain, in which case the maximum term of imprisonment is 10 years. In addition, significant enhanced penalties are provided for in violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1) involving serious bodily injury or placing life in jeopardy. Moreover, if the violation results in the death of any person, the defendant may be punished by death or by imprisonment for any term of years. The basic penalty for a violation of subsection 1324(a)(2) is a fine under title 18, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(A). Enhanced penalties are provided for violations involving bringing in criminal aliens, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(i), offenses done for commercial advantage or private financial gain, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(ii), and violations where the alien is not presented to an immigration officer immediately upon arrival, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(iii). A mandatory minimum three year term of imprisonment applies to first or second violations of § 1324(a)(2)(B)(i) or (B)(ii). Further enhanced punishment is provided for third or subsequent offenses. COMMENT: Further discussion of offenses defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a) is set forth in Chapter 3 of Immigration Law, published as part of the Office of Legal Education's Litigation Series, and as part of the USABook computer library.

[@lenniwillett8254]

Thank you for this! We all needed to be reminded what America stands for! Love all your doing!!!!

[@oPaFGUCCI]

Lenni Willett why won’t KZbin let me make my own comment sorry for replying to yours but I’m mad

[@sentimentaloldme]

@@oPaFGUCCI Same happens on Facebook from time to time..Try clearing cache & cookies

[@asokanponnusamy]

What about the natives who had been jailed in the reserves?

[@sentimentaloldme]

@@asokanponnusamy There are no "natives" in America..you are all descended from other countries. The only people that can call themselves native are the American Indians..and we all know what the so called "natives" did to those people. Even hunky dory Trump is not native he's descended from a blood mixture of German and Scottish ancestors.

[@asokanponnusamy]

@@sentimentaloldme I meant the natives who had been living for millennia there when the white man landed in the Americas. We are on the same page.

[@hetmanjz]

2:23 Beautiful use of the convergence of images -- Willie and the ceremonial effigy -- to express what I take to be empathy and a kind of spiritual kinship.

[@chrisbeaver6305]

WOW!! Amazing song!! Thanks Willie!! ❤️❤️

[@Zjbrlb]

Willie you are loved the whole world over! Thank you for all you do

[@DonnaToler]

So beautiful Willie,love the music.God bless you

[@DonnaToler]

@@willienelson3865 Thank you,I am glad to hear from you.I think that you and your whole family are awesome. But I have always loved your music and singing and the way you play your guitar. I hope one of these days I can come see you in person.You are a very caring person and I come from country family. I really do love you way of Playing the guitar your on way that it great.Thank you God Bless you and your family.

[@EriSantos]

Congratulatins Mr Nelson, we are all human...

[@agedhippie2618]

Thank you Willie, you have touched our hearts again!

[@jamesbrookes6298]

Willy always. Does touch our hearts with his songs & the stories he tells in them. Long live Willie his family & his friends. Its the 1st time ive ever heard this song but its not going to be the last time. Ive downloaded it so i can play over n over. 👍

[@ElizabethElliott-uz1ht]

Up all night listening to music from Willie Nelson 🌹, 2024, thank you Elizabeth

[@AS-zd9my]

Love this song. I see nothing but red blood that flows in all of us. And therefore (at judgement time) we will all end up as brothers and sisters.

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Thank you Willie, for over 53 years of my life, your music was with me.🎼🎼🎼 Some day, they'll build cities on mars and someone there will hear a song of YOU on his computer then. Greetings from northern germany 👍👍👍

[@terryturner9292]

thanks ,Willie,u r the best

[@lindakeller3072]

Thank you sooo much Willie!! 💕 I just had to speak up in our community to a similar issue!💕🤗🤗🤗💝🦋🦋🦋Please keep singing for us All!!! God Bless you 💕🙏🏼🤗🥰🎶🦋🇺🇸

[@SensualEnigmaJulez]

Willie, you're the best. Nobody will ever top nor replace you. I'm so incredibly grateful for you and the gift of your music. This song done by you, is just what we all need. I pray those needing it most truly listen. I love you.

[@TNPassiflora]

Love to you, Willie! Thanks for this!

[@toneypotter8311]

Wonderful, Late Great Guy Clark song.

[@chayaspector387]

We need more willie’s...honest words, great music.

[@katshotz6033]

Perfect! You can ALWAYS count on Willie🥰

[@katshotz6033]

@@willienelson3865 why would the REAL Willie Nelson want me to text? Exactly. Not Willie.

[@sentimentaloldme]

*_Simply beautiful and so true...This song is sung at almost every singing session in Ireland. Willie is a class act and old Trigger still sounding great_*

[@fuzzylogic6349]

thank you Willie that is a great song you have touched my heart so many times. i love you and all your music.

[@markwitz]

You are singing about both of my grandfathers. All the best to you. Glad to see you have a new guitar.

[@sharrieramey5739]

My great grandparents and family too, and they had to go through Ellis Island to come to the United States. LEGALLY.

[@agf1700]

@Sharrie Ramey Actually when your great grandparents (and mine) came through Ellis Island (early 1900 for mine) the only restriction to being allowed in was if you had a disease or a deformity. No other requirements or documentation.

[@sharrieramey5739]

@@agf1700 my grandparents had to show proof of birth, have a visa. They also did not get free anything.

[@agf1700]

@Sharrie Ramey Do your research. There were no 'Visas' then. Birth Certificates - yes. Every ethnic wave of immigrants faced discrimination - check your ethnic history. Those who were already here did not want any more immigrants coming in. Selfishness is a human trait. The vast majority of the current ethnic wave, whatever anyone says, just want what every previous immigrant wave wanted - the opportunity for a better life for themselves and for their children. Presenting at the border is the correct way to seek asylum. I notice that the objection most people have to immigrants is this idea that they get every benefit and everything for free. Not true but if this is the objection then change the law so that every immigrant has to pay taxes for a minimum of say 3-5 years before they can claim anything. I guarantee that change would not stop people striving for a better life in the USA.

[@sharrieramey5739]

@@agf1700 I have their visas it allowed them to travel, back to Holland

[@trishasharnowske1031]

Awww God love all........love& light I live really I just think he has such a big heart this world is not a destiny it's just a journey

[@linettboyd4380]

Willie..when we say you are the best we really mean it...you are THE BEST

[@morningsun0557]

Thank you Willie😘 I cried as it so reminded me of my father's father & his parents in early 1900s thru Ellis Island & of course the issues of immigration today! Again, Willie, Thank You, so beautiful ♥️♥️♥️

[@mariealv4888]

Hat off to Mr Wilson Brought me tears.

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Thank you. This made me cry. For all those children.

[@kuijp367]

Excellent statement by Willie !!!

[@sensey07]

Beautiful. Few can touch a soul like Willie ...

[@rustyalcorta3643]

I was crying and had to LIKE and SHARE

[@bryonkidder6199]

Me too...lol

[@LazyIRanch]

Willie is a National Treasure! Beautiful rendition of Guy Clark's wonderful song. Many of us Texans had ancestors who came through New Orleans and Galveston in the late 1800's. There's a museum in Galveston where one can search names. I found both my Great-Grandparents' record of their arrivals. Thank you for honoring ALL who come here searching for a better life.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Great song! Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands. T.

[@clarenceboggs2406]

Papa T this is a Guy Clark song, I think his was better

[@justdawndb]

Willie is never afraid to talk about the hard stuff. Love Him!

[@badabbelt]

I would LOVE to see you when you come to Cincinnati...you have been my idol since I was a child....you inspire me and my country....LOVE YOU SIR WILLIE NELSON...would love to meet you...💗🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸 I was bullied relentlessly through school for loving you and your music and the messages of your songs...it would be a dream come true to see you live in concert and meet you in person....💗💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@shirleynash8859]

Wow Willie! You still got it! Thanks for the song and the reminder of what our country once was and will be again.

[@LiliHW]

Thank you so much for this 😍it gives me the chills

[@57petegeorge]

I can't stop listening to it. It's so beautiful !

[@willienelson3865]

Thanks you for supporting and loving my music I’m very grateful and Appreciate ❤️ you I would love to hear from you Text me.[phone]

[@mom2huskies]

Willie is a national treasure. I had the privilege to see Willie 20 years ago with my late husband. I will always love that memory.

[@nancygillam9819]

Love the history lesson

[@rpal320]

Beautiful Willy! 👍Thank You! ❤

[@gerlindek4951]

Thank you Willie! This reminds us what America stands for!

[@michaelhiggins3786]

After over 60 years Willie never seizes to amaze me with a song I've never heard. No one can out sing or out write Willie

[@susiedarling6862]

Wow Willie I love this song and I will share it every time I listen to it..love it..you get better and better with every song you make

[@clarenceboggs2406]

Susie Darling , listen to Guy Clarks version, at least he didn’t try to make his political

[@bryonkidder6199]

@@clarenceboggs2406 all music with any meaning is political. It's just the way it is...lmfaoupos

[@saraswatkin9226]

Listening to Elvis brought me here. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@philipwichman2075]

Your song keeps my mind on history love you Willie and the video.☺️

[@marjcam]

Such an incredible and poignant song - Willie Nelson is a great American hero and always will be. John Allan Cameron did a great rendition of it in his concerts and that was my introduction to this song.

[@willienelson3865]

Thanks you for supporting and loving my music I’m very grateful and Appreciate you I would love to hear from you Text me410934-5648

[@johnclark707]

Mr Nelson you were & still are at the forefront.

[@dongeorgio2936]

wish I could push the like button 8 billion times

[@John-p9m2c]

Willie Nelson is amazing

[@jerseygall]

Always brings tears to my eyes....it was my father's immigrant eyes that I look into in photos. ..born in 1908...lost him in 1985...love this song reminds me of all he went through❤

[@crankyfriend95]

Much love from Australia.

[@thaithaknot]

I knew this one was going to be a hard one to take. But some times a spoonfull of humility is what it takes to cure a heartfull of hardness.. AND nobody can put you on notice while touching your soul the way Wlillie can do simply with a song

[@georgekontos3100]

Beautiful song!

[@judycullen309]

I have sung this song for years, and I have cried often doing so, but only Willie could take it and make it this personal and emotional all over again. Thank you, Willie Nelson. 😌

[@djmexicanodetx2195]

Willie The Texas Legend!!! 🤘

[@bryonkidder6199]

American Legend...too

[@jvs333]

Willie Nelson is one of today’s great Americans, god bless you willie. For trying to remind us all, we were all immigrants once. Immigrants made America great in their hard work to pursue their American Dream

[@goguardgirl]

This is the America that I join the army to protect from prosecution. So sad. Willie you have done a magnificent job in capturing the emotions of all the people. THANK YOU

[@jamesshaw3230]

Willy during a time now in HISTORY when no one listens to anyone , somehow they all listen to you when you speak from your eyes looking threw others eyes. I tip my hat to you sir for ALLWAYS speaking the TRUETH. Thank you Willy for being you. We love you BROTHER. Much love from N.ALABAMA. ( MAYBE THERE WILL BE A SECOND CHANCE FOR A FIRST TIME ROMANCE FOR STARTING OVER AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. ) I GIVE YOU this brother, so please do something with it. Spoken from heart break. Much love from a poor SELF taught man in N.ALABAMA. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@simshadyhagrmfchevy3908]

Wow I was first one to like this one!! It's beautiful and has a strong meaning...wish I could see y'all in Huntington Wva but I am broke on disability...love ya' Willie!!!

[@kyleolin3566]

Just listened to this song twice, and added it to my music list. Thank you Willie, I think I have some new music to buy :)

[@peggynes]

Thank you Willie Nelson.

[@marystambaugh9735]

Thank you Willie.That song should open all of America's eyes and hearts.you are the best.God bless. I love you.

[@debbresnahan321]

Just saw you and your boys at Merriweather in Columbus MD. Danced in the rain. Keep singing and standing up for ALL of US

[@loriholman6125]

We need to stand up too,It's gonna take a VILLAGE!!!❤

[@debbresnahan321]

Amen!!!

[@timmyb1965]

@@loriholman6125 Yes it is!!! We should look at history and hopefully be inspired by all of the selfless people before us who worked tirelessly for so many good causes in our past history. So many of them never seeing their causes justified and vindicated. I am so thankful to live in a much better country because of these people of good convictions and love. It is up to us as citizens to stand up for those principals that protect us ALL and stand against hate and evil motives and treatment of those who are victims.

[@loriholman6125]

@@timmyb1965 AGREE TOTALLY

[@mom2huskies]

Thank you for such a beautiful song.

[@DroneCowboy.Gaspésie]

Thanks for sharing and Keep up the great work and Music 🙏☮️🎻🎻

[@monteheady3050]

That is a GUY CLARK song.NOT Willie's>

[@ahall8908]

Thank you so much for touching our hearts. You are the real "Make America Great Again!"

[@jennybennett3151]

Willie, I just love you for your compassion.🍁❤️

[@gretebremseth1622]

That was powerful! Tears running down my cheeks! Some of my ancestors left for America in the early 1900. All the best to the US from Norway! ♡

[@jerryellis835]

Good to see there's still someone left with balls. Willie Nelson 2020

[@elenasivova1651]

Thank you for the song about incredibly strong people who ventured to emigrate and start a new life.

[@NesconProductions]

Unless your a Native American people in the US need to remember your family emigrated to this country as well. Thanks for the reminder Willy - God Bless You..!

[@drzaius1121]

Native Americans came here by crossing the bearing straight. History is an inconvenience huh?

[@ehnn8675]

The truth is that actually Native Americans migrated from the American continent thru the Bering Strait Inconvenience what?

[@NesconProductions]

@@ehnn8675 See my response to Dr Zaius just answered that.. Cut & paste much??

[@ehnn8675]

To Nesscon P sent by mistake. Lol. Agree with you comment 100%

[@Tucko1]

@@drzaius1121 Bering Straight.

[@dianepoulin2770]

Willie has accumulated years of experience and wisdom. When those two ingredients are combined with his voice, guitar playing, and tune...you have a miracle...hopefully it will move mountains.

[@bobbailey5072]

An American anthem. I am glad they didn’t turn my Grandfather away when he landed at Jamestown. I pray for the dignity of immigrants everyday. If we only see ourselves when we look into their eyes. They are us.

[@johnnyworld212]

Well said, brother.

[@Nazman06]

Immigrants and what it is invading the border today isn't the same

[@bobbailey5072]

@@Nazman06 If your grandparents were fleeing prosecution, looking to exercise religious freedom and a better way of life for their family, then it's exactly the same. Unless you can produce immigration paperwork authorized by a native American tribe, you and I are as illegal as the folks who are looking for the same freedoms we enjoy every day.

[@Nazman06]

@@bobbailey5072 The illegals are coming here because they know the demorats will give them free shit. They are nothing like immigrants that came here and helped build america. There was no food stamps, ebt cards or welfare then, They came legally and with good intent. Also, there was no border law when the Europeans and Spaniards came here. Back then the Indian tribes conquered each other and used captives as slaves. And then they got conquered. There was no border to cross illegally back then. So, your argument is what all liberals use and it makes no sense.

[@ehnn8675]

Love your empathy!

[@michaelstuart9853]

Fantastic Willie. You are the maestro