The Energy of the Immigrats made great this country and they keep making even more greater because en times of hardship still working hard for their families. God Bless America and the immigrants who work hard to make great to the United Staes of America..
What a classy video...America, America, what a word...Hope for a better life, for a chance to be or become what one is capable of...
I have come to this lovely country nigh 33 years ago, coming from a place where there was freedom indeed as well, yet as Neil said "never to look back. Thank you America...
Very nice job, though, just to be fair, I think you should have included some images of slaves (I know they are not an offically allowed part of our mythology, but America would not be what it is without free slave labor).
@mermaid22ua I totally expected this to be a dreadful video but was completely surprised at how well done it is. Im an actor and have done alot of film. you have talent..keep at it.
When I heard this song as I kid. I felt so proud and patriotic. Nowadays, I miss the old USA I grew up with. Lately, it's become... something else, over the years.
Personally, I think it's not up to the politicians in Washington D.C. to change things for the future. Remember that document our Founding Father's wrote? It's first line emphasized on who is in power in America... It's "WE THE PEOPLE". It's up to each and every one of us to change America for the better.
@PeoplesGeneral actually, the founding fathers didn't want everyday citizens to have too much influence over the US. They believed it would inevitably lead to the tyranny of the majority. That is why senators were originally elected by state legislature. Fun Fact...
@gloheart1 Yes, I agree. Sadly, that freedom that our forefathers knew and fought for, now appears to be waning more and more. I fear that before the end of 5 years the US as we now know it may not exist. That's another convo for a different time though. LOL
This was used at our city's yearly 4th of July fireworks many years back, as well as "God Bless America". I think 'God Bless the USA' was also used as well one year. It was amazing and almost gave me chills! I always did like this song!
I sometimes wonder where I would be today, if my ancestors had'nt came to America from Germany & Ireland & other countries everywhere around the world... Then I realize, I Would'nt Be! I Love Neil Diamond, Great video..***** Happy Thanksgiving
My elementary school teachers were great when it came to activities about patriotism and immigration, too. I know our country has its share of problems, but I miss the innocence we kids had when it came time to sing or put on a Thanksgiving play. My parents missed Ellis Island- they got here a few years after it stopped being a receiving point for new arrivals- but I love the museum and the way it's featured in this video for my favorite song about America.
I almost cry every time I hear this song. It always gets me so nostalgic about my elementary school days. My fourth grade teacher was teaching us about pilgrims to America across its entire history, and she taught us this song to sing as part of a huge project involving acting like immigrants from different places and times.
This song will always be an important part of my memory :,)
What a lovely video! Someone said that you captured the essence of this song, and I must agree!
All of my grandparents came here in the early 1900's from 4 different countries. They had to learn English and work hard in order to thrive, and they had to start from the bottom and work their way up in this new country they found themselves in...now THEIR country.
You did a great job, and the video/song gave me goosebumps!
Thank you SO much for this wonderful video, mermaid22ua!!!
Very done miss. As for the guy who said "dude", perhaps he should have noticed your mermaid handle. But anyway, my compliments. You encapsulate what this song means to me and I am sure to many others. My guess is that those with the moxie and gumption to leave their homeland have helped make us what we are. and you illustrated it well.
My ancesters helped build the New Orleans levy during the 1840's because it was cheaper to have an Irishmen just off the boat than to use an expensive slave. If the Mick died, no problem, as there was another one off of the next boat. They were starving to death in Ireland and getting here as fast as they could.
This song is a masterpiece. The American spirit which has now extended overseas & caused "freedom's light" to be "burning warm" in ever more former dictatorships is embodied in it. Fortunately, US type free enterprise is also spreading, allowing hundreds of millions of our fellow human beings to live in a "new & shiny place" in their own native lands. Myself & my fellow anti-hunger volunteers have worked 30 years to see this level of progress. Peace, Love, Bread & Justice to ALL.
@Level10Review - Swing by Minnesota - I've never been to Sweden, but they say the Swedes and Norwegians settle here because the climate was so similar...:)
Wonderful Wonderful. My geat grandfather arrived in New Orleans from Ireland and helped build the levys and then went to Cincinatti to be a fireman. This was befor the civil war. It was cheaper to hire an Irishmen right off of the boat than it was to risk a slave to build the levys as so many of them died.
Before Lee Greenwood and "God Bless the USA"; before Toby Keith and "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue"; and well before 9/11, was Neil Diamond, and "America"! As a military member who has lived overseas, this song holds so true to this day as ever! To anyone from any country "where do you want to go to live?" They will say, "America!"
Wow. This is great work00I love the combination of old & new, also the symbolism is very rich throughout the video & what an eye for detail you have with the tiny flag sticker on the truck, etc....I am showing this to my adult ESL students tomorrow during our immigration unit! Thank you!
I've always found it most interesting and thought-provoking that the people who have the best things to say about America are never native-born Americans, but immigrants. They have the perspective, they know what it's like to be denied freedoms, and as such, freedom is so much dearer to them. While I am against illegal immigration, I absolutely love legal immigration, regardless of a person's race, ethnicity, religion, any of that.
Happy 4th of July! Thank you for posting this beautiful video you did an awesome job. I was not have born in this here but becoming an US Citizen has been on one of the proudest moments in my life. God bless American!
My family's Persian. I was born in US. My family & I disagree about many things. 1 of the things we do agree on is [in their own words] after visiting family in Iran, coming back home to US, they wanna kiss the good dirt of the USA. Now, nothing against other nations. I just desire democracy & a free Iran man. My dad once told my uncle, "Americans are 'a' mighty & free people!" Iranians are mighty but not free.
Let's show Iranians we care.
Please thumbs up for Free & Friendly Iran. Happy 4th!
Great Job, you captured the essence of the song. God Bless this Beautiful Country. I am proud to be an American, I am proud of our history and I hope with new leadership I will be proud of our future. Happy 4th!!!!!!!!
I get goosebumps when I hear this song. You value the freedoms we enjoy in this country. GOD BLESS AMERICA: Sweet Land of Liberty! Hang on to a dream!
Thanks from Australia for your efforts. It brings back pleasant memories of a tour through there last year. I look forward to more of your productions.
I knew people who came through Ellis Island; the conditions in Europe were so bad for the common man and woman that many were willing to risk everything to come here.
America; the last best hope of government for mankind!
@HairyDONG69 we've already fallen so so far. I guess a better way to say it would be, "we may be down but we'll never be out" Even though I have a hard time believing that one. AMERICA USED TO BE GREAT. Now we suck, big time.
@G1formation With that sort of attitude, sure. But, man, consider what you're saying. Sure our economy is in a rough spot, but hell, I don't see people starving in the streets everywhere I turn. People are unemployed, yeah, but they got help from friends, family, and the government. We have our problems, sure, but, damn, we are still blessed.
Oh my gosh, this is so awesome. A video visit to Ellis Island is so appropriate. I saw this and tears welled up from my heart. Bless you! Great tribute! This is also the best audio quality of the song I've found yet! Bless you again!
this video is amazing! would it be possible to get a copy of this in full size to use at our middle schools spring chorus concert? the kids are singing this song and we would love to show this video along side it.
i've been travelling to the states since i was five years old & i remember my family would all sing along to this in the car from the airport to our villa
this song sticks with you for life, i've found myself singing it when i'm booking holidays to the states now as an adult
This video is so touching. I think about my great-grandmother and grandfather who came to this country from Eastern Europe and I am so very thankful to be an American. Thanks for the video. Well done!
Truely a beautiful song but you did really made it touch my heart with the video, I started shedding tears of what a proud America we are and mostly of what we used to be, I love what you did the pics are wonderful..... Thank-you! God Bless America
Great Song & Great Photo-Video montage! If you alter/speed up the music in certain areas, Sony will leave you in peace. Check out an Example by Keyword Searching Lucille Ball, Mame! to see what I'm talking about. Aside from that, People should keep their eyes on Libya because things are getting scary; Gadaffi was never punished for Lockerbie Scotland Bombings +28yrs + now he is Threatening America & Europe with Chemical Weapons if US helps against Genocide in his Tribal Ego-Maniac Craziness..
This gives me more of a love for ellis and liberty island. My grandmother came to america by ship from Ireland. i am so proud to say that. I am so proud to be an american and wave the flag.
sung this in the fourth grade... ive bene whistling the ending of this song for years without realizing it until a few nights ago.... i love the keyboard and i love the guitair at the begging... masterpiece of legacy and art
New York and Ellis island are very educational. The diversity of people you meet when you are there is amazing. With exception to the americanindians, we are all outsiders. born here or not, you are from foreign decent. Everyone should try a visit to this great city and the wonders it has to offer. Excelent video. excelent people and a truly amazing place.
Other than perhaps the Native American Indians, we are all immigrants to this country. We should really be thankful to the natives that were here long before us and be very grateful and humble for finding a land that was much more peaceful than other countries were at the time of mass exodus to this great nation. Now, if we could all learn to be ethically and morally connected to each other in a good way and find the true values in life. Great video, great song!!! Mark
I think it's time for you to get that entrepreunerial spirit back and create some magic. You did once before, you can do it again. Forget the "Left Thinkers" their gonna die. Right brainers awake and innovate pleeeeez
This video is such a beautiful accompaniment to one of my favorite songs about America. I've just come back from NYC- my hometown- and visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The museum is such an interesting place with restored areas, descriptions of the customs process, and all sorts of treasures the immigrants brought from their homelands. Watching this video brings on some great memories.
I read somewhere that about 80 to 90 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry to people who came through Ellis Island. My ancestors came from germany and Scotland on both sides of my family. I do get teared up at the end when the flag is flying. The image of the flag just invokes a feeling of awe and reverence in me. It should be a symbol of hope but for some around the world it is a symbol of greed and hate.
Wow, awesome job with this video! It reminds me of my grandparents that came to this great country in the early 1900s to find a better life for themselves.
I told you man, when you had only 500 views, I said this was so beautiful and I'm so happy thousands of people have found it. This is the most touching video ever, I only wish it had 22 million views peace
For yrs. I have longed to respond or comment about this video, It is simply a extraordinary piece of genius by Neil , as always. What he sings/writes in his songs is not rocket science. It is about life past, present and I hope our future, This video can trace the roots of America in the early 1900's . It simply about how all ethnic people from all countries came and continue to come to the USA, THE\ MELTING POT. A magnificent song from the Jazz Singer.
hey dudes, for those who considers himselfd as a "patriot", that video is not about illegals. If you are so mad to the whole world go to other place to pour out your anger. I will never publish durty comments below my video. Sorry for my grammar mistakes. I'm even not an immigrant yet.
YOU DID PERFECTLY WELL --- GRAMMAR WISE & ENGLISH WISE, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY MESSAGE-WISE. NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE BORN (AND/OR RAISED) IT'S THE PERSON INSIDE WHO COUNTS. OR AM I COMPLETELY OFF BASE? PEOPLE ARE USUALLY DECENT IF GIVEN THE CHANCE DESPITE ORIGIN OR DATE OF BIRTH. LET'S SIMPLY BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER. LIFE'S TOO SHORT AND TOO CRUEL TO DO OTHERWISE. THNX FOR POSTING, MERMAID22UA; YOU ARE LOVED.. GUESS I'M HAMMERED....LOVE, Jt
YOU DID PERFECTLY WELL --- GRAMMAR WISE & ENGLISH WISE, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY MESSAGE-WISE. NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE BORN (AND/OR RAISED) IT'S THE PERSON INSIDE WHO COUNTS. OR AM I COMPLETELY OFF BASE? PEOPLE ARE USUALLY DECENT IF GIVEN THE CHANCE DESPITE ORIGIN OR DATE OF BIRTH. LET'S SIMPLY BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER. LIFE'S TOO SHORT AND TOO CRUEL TO DO OTHERWISE. THNX FOR POSTING, MERMAID22UA; YOU ARE LOVED.. GUESS I'M HAMMERED....LOVE, Jt
@mermaid22ua You have my respect. It took my parents 7 years to become citizens, after leaving Ukraine. Your grammar is just fine. (Hey, I understand you). Mno Haiya Lita! =Stefan=
Great video,however please post the correct song title.The song is called"America",In the song he says "They're coming to America"."They coming to America" is poor grammarand he never sings that in this song"They're" which means "they are" not to be confused with the word "they".
My family came her ethrough Ellis They fought for our country in wartime and some they died and now we are called mafioso. They kissed the ground when they arrived and made all their children learn english so that there would be no boundries. My family gave so much through sweat and blood and respect for the red, white and blue...because we are Americans in heart and soul. Our ideal are written in ink, our freedom in blood. God Bless America
that is so cool so did my grandparents my mom had to go to school and teach my grandparents english , but they passed b 4 i got to know them but proud to be 2nd generation that speaks english and not like the spicks who r here for 15 years and still don't tryl.. i know 2nd language but not spanish...guesss i'm screwed
My family came to American from Italia and they were so proud new Americans. They comntributed by building businesses and giving back to the community and country who had given them so much.....like no other country in the world. My grandfather died serving in the US Navy and although my family was sad of the loss, they were so proud because the American flag is worth dying for. I love yiou Papa
Wow! You have no idea how famous this song was back in exactly 1980. When I got out of airport, my father played this song in the car. I didn't understand a word of English, But I know this song is welcoming me. I was born in USA and raised in Taiwan until I was 9 BTW. Not some illegal Mexican.
This video ,I think, is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful song that embodies a lot that is right with America. One could not ask for better PR. As to the point of making money. As with other songs I have found on Youtube (Glee) I have purchased the CD. So yes I recently purchased the Jazz Singer Soundtrack and this video reminded me how much I love the songs from this album. Sony should see this as FREE advertising not competition.
@hawk8414 You are correct cause I had the album, but does it matter what it's called? I was born in the USA ,my parents came from Puerto Rico and Cuba my grandmother was Italian. Nothing matters, cause we live in a great country. We stand together as a great nation and we are patriotic. Today we are made up of many countries and different people. That's what makes us who we are. No other country can live up to this, we accept everyone cause we as humans are all equal. God Bless Us All.
I have loved this song and the Neil Diamond version of the movie "The Jazz Singer" since I was a child. Your interpretation is beautiful. Your artistic expression is sincere, creative, elegant, and obviously made with great respect and taste. Kudos and thanks for your work.
I have loved this song and the Neil Diamond version of the movie "The Jazz Singer" since I was a child. Your interpretation is beautiful. I'd love to keep your video in my playlist. Selfishly, I hope Sony doesn't go "all legal" on you! I don't understand copyright laws, but your artistic expression is sincere, creative, elegant, and obviously made with great respect and taste. Kudos and thanks for your work.
i would love to live in america but immigration laws and visa etc its too hard to get in and then i wait for ages in england (my country) to be recognised as an american citizen 8(
lucky americans being part of america i might do a niko bellic and sneak on a boat thats how much i want to be american i cant wait a few months and the immigration laws are too complicated for me im only 16 8(
as I see now, as soon my video become popura on Youtube - Sony Music Entertainment starts complaning about content, the have copyright on Neil Diamond song. But how can I use other song if I want to make video illustration exactly for that famous song? How can I buy copyrhight or what ever? I did not get no one cnts for my video never. All my video just for my own fun.
Hey Sony Music Entertainment!! Please, do not mute or remove that video PLEASE! do not be soo particular, read comments!
@mermaid22ua no no all you have to do is in the description part where you have " this video is for illustration for" you HAVE to put in there "this song is copywrighted by sony music entertainment, i am using this song to represent the freedom of speech, as this song expresses my feelings toward the country and the people in it" and after you put that in on the description, legally, they cant do anything to you, and they cant remove it. thanks for putting this up, songs rad
I'll would like to thank you for remember all the people we come to this beoutiful Country. God,Universe and USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! happy fourth of July 2010
I love my country.
Sp33dyD3m0n 2 weeks ago
The Energy of the Immigrats made great this country and they keep making even more greater because en times of hardship still working hard for their families. God Bless America and the immigrants who work hard to make great to the United Staes of America..
rlifewaker1 1 month ago
What a classy video...America, America, what a word...Hope for a better life, for a chance to be or become what one is capable of...
I have come to this lovely country nigh 33 years ago, coming from a place where there was freedom indeed as well, yet as Neil said "never to look back. Thank you America...
Hoffmanngerhard 1 month ago
Awesome video!!!!!! Great work
pinetar1000 1 month ago
Very nice job, though, just to be fair, I think you should have included some images of slaves (I know they are not an offically allowed part of our mythology, but America would not be what it is without free slave labor).
rkappra 1 month ago
This is a very impressive video. Are you a cinetographer?
MPL029 2 months ago
@MPL029 thank you! No I am not professional, it is my hobby, but I dream to be filmmaker!
mermaid22ua 2 months ago 2
@mermaid22ua I totally expected this to be a dreadful video but was completely surprised at how well done it is. Im an actor and have done alot of film. you have talent..keep at it.
MPL029 2 months ago
When I heard this song as I kid. I felt so proud and patriotic. Nowadays, I miss the old USA I grew up with. Lately, it's become... something else, over the years.
Personally, I think it's not up to the politicians in Washington D.C. to change things for the future. Remember that document our Founding Father's wrote? It's first line emphasized on who is in power in America... It's "WE THE PEOPLE". It's up to each and every one of us to change America for the better.
PeoplesGeneral 2 months ago
@PeoplesGeneral actually, the founding fathers didn't want everyday citizens to have too much influence over the US. They believed it would inevitably lead to the tyranny of the majority. That is why senators were originally elected by state legislature. Fun Fact...
rahl182 1 month ago
@gloheart1 Yes, I agree. Sadly, that freedom that our forefathers knew and fought for, now appears to be waning more and more. I fear that before the end of 5 years the US as we now know it may not exist. That's another convo for a different time though. LOL
tall32guy 2 months ago
What's the building you keep showing? It is shown around 2:45.
tall32guy 2 months ago
@tall32guy it is building of Museum of immigration on the Ellis island
mermaid22ua 2 months ago
@mermaid22ua OK! Thank you for the info! And that you much for the video my dear. :):)
tall32guy 2 months ago
This was used at our city's yearly 4th of July fireworks many years back, as well as "God Bless America". I think 'God Bless the USA' was also used as well one year. It was amazing and almost gave me chills! I always did like this song!
tall32guy 2 months ago
I sometimes wonder where I would be today, if my ancestors had'nt came to America from Germany & Ireland & other countries everywhere around the world... Then I realize, I Would'nt Be! I Love Neil Diamond, Great video..***** Happy Thanksgiving
borncountryful 3 months ago
My elementary school teachers were great when it came to activities about patriotism and immigration, too. I know our country has its share of problems, but I miss the innocence we kids had when it came time to sing or put on a Thanksgiving play. My parents missed Ellis Island- they got here a few years after it stopped being a receiving point for new arrivals- but I love the museum and the way it's featured in this video for my favorite song about America.
pennypay1 3 months ago
Jesus bless america!!!!
ColonelShinzo 4 months ago
I remember when i sang this song in 3rd grade with my whole class:)
thatvegaskidd 4 months ago
mermaid22ua. thanks again. Neil Diamond owes you for what you added to his song
goodtogonow3 4 months ago
I almost cry every time I hear this song. It always gets me so nostalgic about my elementary school days. My fourth grade teacher was teaching us about pilgrims to America across its entire history, and she taught us this song to sing as part of a huge project involving acting like immigrants from different places and times.
This song will always be an important part of my memory :,)
Love you forever Mrs. Forsythe!
rossplendent 4 months ago
What a lovely video! Someone said that you captured the essence of this song, and I must agree!
All of my grandparents came here in the early 1900's from 4 different countries. They had to learn English and work hard in order to thrive, and they had to start from the bottom and work their way up in this new country they found themselves in...now THEIR country.
You did a great job, and the video/song gave me goosebumps!
Thank you SO much for this wonderful video, mermaid22ua!!!
k8fearsnoart 4 months ago
Very done miss. As for the guy who said "dude", perhaps he should have noticed your mermaid handle. But anyway, my compliments. You encapsulate what this song means to me and I am sure to many others. My guess is that those with the moxie and gumption to leave their homeland have helped make us what we are. and you illustrated it well.
goodtogonow3 4 months ago 3
@goodtogonow3 Thank you!
mermaid22ua 4 months ago
This song has a whole new meaning these days....
Hawaiiansky11 4 months ago
My ancesters helped build the New Orleans levy during the 1840's because it was cheaper to have an Irishmen just off the boat than to use an expensive slave. If the Mick died, no problem, as there was another one off of the next boat. They were starving to death in Ireland and getting here as fast as they could.
goodtogonow3 5 months ago
Just watched your video. Great Job....:-) I love it.
vablodgett1 5 months ago
This song is a masterpiece. The American spirit which has now extended overseas & caused "freedom's light" to be "burning warm" in ever more former dictatorships is embodied in it. Fortunately, US type free enterprise is also spreading, allowing hundreds of millions of our fellow human beings to live in a "new & shiny place" in their own native lands. Myself & my fellow anti-hunger volunteers have worked 30 years to see this level of progress. Peace, Love, Bread & Justice to ALL.
mjcamck 5 months ago
to the one who put this together. WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!
goodtogonow3 5 months ago
Im a Swedish guy but in my hole life i have wanted to visit America some day i will that ps. I love this song ;)
Level10Review 5 months ago 2
@Level10Review - Swing by Minnesota - I've never been to Sweden, but they say the Swedes and Norwegians settle here because the climate was so similar...:)
Hawaiiansky11 4 months ago
Legal immigration!!! The way it should be!!!!
bgsalmon12 5 months ago 5
Great video...and the song of course from the best...
dougbrooklyn 5 months ago
To this day and always, we contnue to be a brave and strong country. God Bless The USA!!
craso101 5 months ago 2
Wonderful Wonderful. My geat grandfather arrived in New Orleans from Ireland and helped build the levys and then went to Cincinatti to be a fireman. This was befor the civil war. It was cheaper to hire an Irishmen right off of the boat than it was to risk a slave to build the levys as so many of them died.
goodtogonow3 6 months ago
very well done dude
ervin920 6 months ago
@ervin920 thanks, I am not dude, I am chick :)
mermaid22ua 6 months ago
@mermaid22ua oh lol. still very nicely done
ervin920 6 months ago
Well done! To say the least!!!
JaydeeFull 6 months ago
26 people got deported....and aren't coming to America. lol
dviewer247 6 months ago 3
i'm glad I found this one. saw it few days ago and spent the last hour trying to find again.
thenudo 7 months ago
What a beautiful and stirring song~ and your video totally captured the feeling of it all!
EXCELLENT job, and thank you so much for sharing it with the rest of us!!!
k8fearsnoart 7 months ago
Before Lee Greenwood and "God Bless the USA"; before Toby Keith and "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue"; and well before 9/11, was Neil Diamond, and "America"! As a military member who has lived overseas, this song holds so true to this day as ever! To anyone from any country "where do you want to go to live?" They will say, "America!"
SSgtYank 7 months ago
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
14888igor 7 months ago 4
Wow. This is great work00I love the combination of old & new, also the symbolism is very rich throughout the video & what an eye for detail you have with the tiny flag sticker on the truck, etc....I am showing this to my adult ESL students tomorrow during our immigration unit! Thank you!
Grammymelody 7 months ago
I've always found it most interesting and thought-provoking that the people who have the best things to say about America are never native-born Americans, but immigrants. They have the perspective, they know what it's like to be denied freedoms, and as such, freedom is so much dearer to them. While I am against illegal immigration, I absolutely love legal immigration, regardless of a person's race, ethnicity, religion, any of that.
Presidentjh 8 months ago 2
Well done...Happy Independence day!
TheMilitaryHistory 8 months ago
Hey....who are the 25 illegal immigrants that disliked this song??
ThatGuyEnterprises 8 months ago
Happy 4th of July! Thank you for posting this beautiful video you did an awesome job. I was not have born in this here but becoming an US Citizen has been on one of the proudest moments in my life. God bless American!
jorozcoaz 8 months ago
My family's Persian. I was born in US. My family & I disagree about many things. 1 of the things we do agree on is [in their own words] after visiting family in Iran, coming back home to US, they wanna kiss the good dirt of the USA. Now, nothing against other nations. I just desire democracy & a free Iran man. My dad once told my uncle, "Americans are 'a' mighty & free people!" Iranians are mighty but not free.
Let's show Iranians we care.
Please thumbs up for Free & Friendly Iran. Happy 4th!
TheShahradselahvarzi 8 months ago 21
@TheShahradselahvarzi I really hope America and Iran can be friends again!
AmericanAirlinesRule 1 month ago
@TheShahradselahvarzi
you were born in THE US
coming back home to THE US.
.
THE is very important. =)
ourtortsystem 2 days ago
Happy 4th of July!!!!!!
Sexxistentialist 8 months ago
Thanks and happy fourth of July!!!!!!!! This makes me feel proud to be an American!
beccanap 8 months ago
Great Job, you captured the essence of the song. God Bless this Beautiful Country. I am proud to be an American, I am proud of our history and I hope with new leadership I will be proud of our future. Happy 4th!!!!!!!!
drefunk48 8 months ago 13
@drefunk48 Thank you and happy Independence Day to everyone in this country!
mermaid22ua 8 months ago 2
Nice job, mermaid! Thank you!!
mmyrrh 8 months ago
Proud to be an American....for the life of me a fireworks show on the 4th wouldn't be one without this song....
millyjeezay 8 months ago
america is a good country I love it
PkrBarMovie 8 months ago
As we start to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, I found your video with America by Neil Diamond to be very moving. Thank you.
Chesterannaful 8 months ago
I get goosebumps when I hear this song. You value the freedoms we enjoy in this country. GOD BLESS AMERICA: Sweet Land of Liberty! Hang on to a dream!
Chatosvideos 8 months ago
very good thanks
fingersmalone7 8 months ago
as far decendants of itilian father welcome to america!
enforcer2jc 8 months ago
My great-great aunt, whose descendents live in New Jersey, probably saw all this when she arrived in the early 1900s. Greetings from Ireland
IEatManure 9 months ago
As a kid, my mom and I used to dance to this song in the living room. I don't know why, but it was very special to me. Still a great song!
rafjo82 9 months ago
I think you did a great job, this is one of my favorite songs!!
backcreekbushcraft 9 months ago
Thanks from Australia for your efforts. It brings back pleasant memories of a tour through there last year. I look forward to more of your productions.
Cheers
harrowings 9 months ago
yep, my grammar terrible :) so what?
and another thing is that I am not going to approve liberal "sob" comments.
mermaid22ua 9 months ago 3
Great Video!! :)
SpontaneousGrunt19 9 months ago
Great vid bro! Gotta love the land of the free!
HairyDONG69 9 months ago
Thank you for the video. My ancestors came through Ellis Island. Saw their names on the wall.
rayscar2 9 months ago
yo no soy gringo, pero esta cancion me llena de jubilo, gracias por neil, saludos!!!
I am not a gringo, but this song fills me with joy, thanks for neil, Greetings!
laosmachine1 9 months ago
great audio of all the similar uploads...thanks
dirktirk1 10 months ago
Thank you for posting this video! :)
Very nice video!
I knew people who came through Ellis Island; the conditions in Europe were so bad for the common man and woman that many were willing to risk everything to come here.
America; the last best hope of government for mankind!
"God Bless America; Land That I Love!
(God) Stand beside her and guide her..."
Amen!
BoudiccaBlanc 10 months ago
Thanks for this awesome video. Bin laden is dead God bless america.
palmyrarocks 10 months ago 4
@palmyrarocks God bless america indeed! No matter how bad the outcome seems we Americans will never fall! USA!
HairyDONG69 9 months ago
@HairyDONG69 we've already fallen so so far. I guess a better way to say it would be, "we may be down but we'll never be out" Even though I have a hard time believing that one. AMERICA USED TO BE GREAT. Now we suck, big time.
G1formation 8 months ago
@G1formation With that sort of attitude, sure. But, man, consider what you're saying. Sure our economy is in a rough spot, but hell, I don't see people starving in the streets everywhere I turn. People are unemployed, yeah, but they got help from friends, family, and the government. We have our problems, sure, but, damn, we are still blessed.
Presidentjh 8 months ago
''this should be the national anthem !!!!!!
indyfan22k 10 months ago 5
Gave me chills. My Great Grandparents came over on the "boat" and it made me think of them.
jrgnc1 10 months ago 3
Oh my gosh, this is so awesome. A video visit to Ellis Island is so appropriate. I saw this and tears welled up from my heart. Bless you! Great tribute! This is also the best audio quality of the song I've found yet! Bless you again!
jonandra 10 months ago
this video is amazing! would it be possible to get a copy of this in full size to use at our middle schools spring chorus concert? the kids are singing this song and we would love to show this video along side it.
southernbydefault 10 months ago
i remeber singing this in fourth grade and asked why we needed to come to america if were already here
a7xxaddict 10 months ago
love this song
i've been travelling to the states since i was five years old & i remember my family would all sing along to this in the car from the airport to our villa
this song sticks with you for life, i've found myself singing it when i'm booking holidays to the states now as an adult
misslfriel 11 months ago
This video is so touching. I think about my great-grandmother and grandfather who came to this country from Eastern Europe and I am so very thankful to be an American. Thanks for the video. Well done!
RedLikeWine 11 months ago
God bless the WORLD and EVERYONE on it (including America)!
philkrautter 11 months ago
Magnificent job! Very well done and appreciated. God Bless the USA.:)
TheRockfan68 11 months ago
mermaid22ua-You are AWESOME!!! Very well done and thank you for sharing! God Bless!!!!
TheRockfan68 11 months ago
Truely a beautiful song but you did really made it touch my heart with the video, I started shedding tears of what a proud America we are and mostly of what we used to be, I love what you did the pics are wonderful..... Thank-you! God Bless America
paxiepoo 11 months ago
Great video
EMTlady28 11 months ago
Great Song & Great Photo-Video montage! If you alter/speed up the music in certain areas, Sony will leave you in peace. Check out an Example by Keyword Searching Lucille Ball, Mame! to see what I'm talking about. Aside from that, People should keep their eyes on Libya because things are getting scary; Gadaffi was never punished for Lockerbie Scotland Bombings +28yrs + now he is Threatening America & Europe with Chemical Weapons if US helps against Genocide in his Tribal Ego-Maniac Craziness..
musclemusicbox 1 year ago
the best neighbours Canada could ever hope for god bless north America
chuckinontario 1 year ago
im canadian and proud to have america as our names god bless!
chuckinontario 1 year ago 2
we are singing this song in chorus ! (: its not my favorite but my teacher made it sound good for our middle school voices (:
Iloveyuforever9718 1 year ago
awsome song always and forever thanks neil diamnon for you first and just only last fan always and forever
angelbaby5452 1 year ago
Always liked this song..thanxs for Posting it..been close to 30 yrs since i last heard it
Midnightryder7 1 year ago
This gives me more of a love for ellis and liberty island. My grandmother came to america by ship from Ireland. i am so proud to say that. I am so proud to be an american and wave the flag.
IrishNick317 1 year ago
god bless to USA.
freedom forever...
fucking terrorism... ..
BurlFish79 1 year ago
An awesome video to go with a more awesome song.
techguyjames 1 year ago
The colours of Old Glory will always be my three favourite colours of all time!!!
cotters1 1 year ago
I like the ending part when the American flag is flying really shows a sign of both pride & joy for the American nation :)
U-S-A... U-S-A freedom for all in the land of Liberity.
MegaRochford 1 year ago
eh despite all the hardship and retarded government, this song has a spirit about me that flips the patriotic side up and love my home.<3
Logixmaster 1 year ago
eh not bad omg! am i crying?! hahahaha! i always do ths wen dsa song reaches 2 my heart! :D
thorn4evrandallways 1 year ago
Billboard's #62 song of '81. Neil hit #1 AC, #8 pop, in Billboard. Shalom, Neil!
DaveWollenberg 1 year ago
sung this in the fourth grade... ive bene whistling the ending of this song for years without realizing it until a few nights ago.... i love the keyboard and i love the guitair at the begging... masterpiece of legacy and art
pipersgreat 1 year ago
New York and Ellis island are very educational. The diversity of people you meet when you are there is amazing. With exception to the americanindians, we are all outsiders. born here or not, you are from foreign decent. Everyone should try a visit to this great city and the wonders it has to offer. Excelent video. excelent people and a truly amazing place.
mtnboyjohn 1 year ago
Other than perhaps the Native American Indians, we are all immigrants to this country. We should really be thankful to the natives that were here long before us and be very grateful and humble for finding a land that was much more peaceful than other countries were at the time of mass exodus to this great nation. Now, if we could all learn to be ethically and morally connected to each other in a good way and find the true values in life. Great video, great song!!! Mark
Maysey1 1 year ago
come to AMERICA , work pay your taxes behave youself
jakelvis100 1 year ago
I think it's time for you to get that entrepreunerial spirit back and create some magic. You did once before, you can do it again. Forget the "Left Thinkers" their gonna die. Right brainers awake and innovate pleeeeez
Dandaniels1978 1 year ago
This video is such a beautiful accompaniment to one of my favorite songs about America. I've just come back from NYC- my hometown- and visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The museum is such an interesting place with restored areas, descriptions of the customs process, and all sorts of treasures the immigrants brought from their homelands. Watching this video brings on some great memories.
pennypay1 1 year ago
I read somewhere that about 80 to 90 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry to people who came through Ellis Island. My ancestors came from germany and Scotland on both sides of my family. I do get teared up at the end when the flag is flying. The image of the flag just invokes a feeling of awe and reverence in me. It should be a symbol of hope but for some around the world it is a symbol of greed and hate.
80sfreak1979 1 year ago
Wow, awesome job with this video! It reminds me of my grandparents that came to this great country in the early 1900s to find a better life for themselves.
thenewhorizons 1 year ago
I told you man, when you had only 500 views, I said this was so beautiful and I'm so happy thousands of people have found it. This is the most touching video ever, I only wish it had 22 million views peace
Crashmagnet2 1 year ago
I am going to new york for the first time next may so that video just wanted me to go more. thanks a million for the video.
happy241982able 1 year ago
For yrs. I have longed to respond or comment about this video, It is simply a extraordinary piece of genius by Neil , as always. What he sings/writes in his songs is not rocket science. It is about life past, present and I hope our future, This video can trace the roots of America in the early 1900's . It simply about how all ethnic people from all countries came and continue to come to the USA, THE\ MELTING POT. A magnificent song from the Jazz Singer.
joeiannuzziable 1 year ago
my teacher played this song when we where in class today so I looking it up....very good song! WELL DONE MR. DIMOND!
RedbloodVampiress 1 year ago
Nice job.
jgunslingerj 1 year ago
Very nicely done! Good job, very inspirational.
hisvisionprod 1 year ago
Thank you! It is great that some of us do remember that we are all immigrants to America!
MegajasmineR 1 year ago
hey dudes, for those who considers himselfd as a "patriot", that video is not about illegals. If you are so mad to the whole world go to other place to pour out your anger. I will never publish durty comments below my video. Sorry for my grammar mistakes. I'm even not an immigrant yet.
mermaid22ua 1 year ago 25
@mermaid22ua
You are welcome here, come on and get here as soon as you can.
pix999 1 year ago
@mermaid22ua good call little mermaid.
TheOldEchoes 1 year ago
@mermaid22ua
YOU DID PERFECTLY WELL --- GRAMMAR WISE & ENGLISH WISE, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY MESSAGE-WISE. NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE BORN (AND/OR RAISED) IT'S THE PERSON INSIDE WHO COUNTS. OR AM I COMPLETELY OFF BASE? PEOPLE ARE USUALLY DECENT IF GIVEN THE CHANCE DESPITE ORIGIN OR DATE OF BIRTH. LET'S SIMPLY BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER. LIFE'S TOO SHORT AND TOO CRUEL TO DO OTHERWISE. THNX FOR POSTING, MERMAID22UA; YOU ARE LOVED.. GUESS I'M HAMMERED....LOVE, Jt
juleetravers 1 year ago
@mermaid22ua
@mermaid22ua
YOU DID PERFECTLY WELL --- GRAMMAR WISE & ENGLISH WISE, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY MESSAGE-WISE. NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE BORN (AND/OR RAISED) IT'S THE PERSON INSIDE WHO COUNTS. OR AM I COMPLETELY OFF BASE? PEOPLE ARE USUALLY DECENT IF GIVEN THE CHANCE DESPITE ORIGIN OR DATE OF BIRTH. LET'S SIMPLY BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER. LIFE'S TOO SHORT AND TOO CRUEL TO DO OTHERWISE. THNX FOR POSTING, MERMAID22UA; YOU ARE LOVED.. GUESS I'M HAMMERED....LOVE, Jt
juleetravers 1 year ago
@mermaid22ua it's cool, i understand where your coming from and will be on my best behavior
darthterrornux 11 months ago
@mermaid22ua What happens with the link you placed?
arturbarrera 9 months ago
@mermaid22ua wise words!
millercork 9 months ago
@mermaid22ua You have my respect. It took my parents 7 years to become citizens, after leaving Ukraine. Your grammar is just fine. (Hey, I understand you). Mno Haiya Lita! =Stefan=
chengloki 9 months ago
To all all those who's forefathers -or who themselves- came to the United States in search of better opportunities.
generatorx 1 year ago
TODAY!!!!
CousinsProductions33 1 year ago
Great video,however please post the correct song title.The song is called"America",In the song he says "They're coming to America"."They coming to America" is poor grammarand he never sings that in this song"They're" which means "they are" not to be confused with the word "they".
rootbeer071 1 year ago
My family came her ethrough Ellis They fought for our country in wartime and some they died and now we are called mafioso. They kissed the ground when they arrived and made all their children learn english so that there would be no boundries. My family gave so much through sweat and blood and respect for the red, white and blue...because we are Americans in heart and soul. Our ideal are written in ink, our freedom in blood. God Bless America
ninanwk69 1 year ago
@ninanwk69
that is so cool so did my grandparents my mom had to go to school and teach my grandparents english , but they passed b 4 i got to know them but proud to be 2nd generation that speaks english and not like the spicks who r here for 15 years and still don't tryl.. i know 2nd language but not spanish...guesss i'm screwed
hoopershark66 1 year ago
very cool song
julie5558 1 year ago
This music will bring America back again which dedicates to the sympathies of September 11, 2001
DannyLovesOregon 1 year ago
For anyone who took Thompson Flights to the States in the 80's and 90's
shelair52 1 year ago
Bravo!
ACORNSUCKS 1 year ago
God bless this country!!
kfag101 1 year ago
My family came to American from Italia and they were so proud new Americans. They comntributed by building businesses and giving back to the community and country who had given them so much.....like no other country in the world. My grandfather died serving in the US Navy and although my family was sad of the loss, they were so proud because the American flag is worth dying for. I love yiou Papa
GiovannaNYC 1 year ago 23
@GiovannaNYC Well said!
sleepingbagpiper 1 year ago
Wow! You have no idea how famous this song was back in exactly 1980. When I got out of airport, my father played this song in the car. I didn't understand a word of English, But I know this song is welcoming me. I was born in USA and raised in Taiwan until I was 9 BTW. Not some illegal Mexican.
CommieUSA 1 year ago 2
great song
TheJBWKZfan 1 year ago
Ok To Sony Music and Neil Diamond
This video ,I think, is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful song that embodies a lot that is right with America. One could not ask for better PR. As to the point of making money. As with other songs I have found on Youtube (Glee) I have purchased the CD. So yes I recently purchased the Jazz Singer Soundtrack and this video reminded me how much I love the songs from this album. Sony should see this as FREE advertising not competition.
griffob 1 year ago 21
@griffob THANK YOU!!!!
mermaid22ua 1 year ago
@griffob Yes^ I agree. :]
GrapesLuvsnhotspot 1 year ago
@griffob I paid my money to see the movie at the theater.
robertrains1 1 year ago
@griffob
I love this argument about "free advertising" Sony holds the copyright, so they have the legal right to administer they're copyright as they see fit.
3dJonny 1 year ago
if i applied for us citizenship and went to the interview wat questions would they ask me all i know is the flag has 13 stripres for luck
the name george washington and they use dollars $
ooh and theres a bill of rights and that its an awesome country
jamesmay94 1 year ago
GREAT JOB!
betteboop57 1 year ago
The name of the song is America, not they coming to America. It should be titled They come into America.
hawk8414 1 year ago
@hawk8414 yes I know that, but I leave it like I did before, it is one of the centence of the song. Thanks!
mermaid22ua 1 year ago 2
@hawk8414 You are correct cause I had the album, but does it matter what it's called? I was born in the USA ,my parents came from Puerto Rico and Cuba my grandmother was Italian. Nothing matters, cause we live in a great country. We stand together as a great nation and we are patriotic. Today we are made up of many countries and different people. That's what makes us who we are. No other country can live up to this, we accept everyone cause we as humans are all equal. God Bless Us All.
TheMiamimari 1 year ago
@hawk8414 ACTUALLY, the sentence is "THEY'RE coming TO America." Look it up.
Weissman52 1 year ago
I have loved this song and the Neil Diamond version of the movie "The Jazz Singer" since I was a child. Your interpretation is beautiful. Your artistic expression is sincere, creative, elegant, and obviously made with great respect and taste. Kudos and thanks for your work.
poetpunk64 1 year ago
I have loved this song and the Neil Diamond version of the movie "The Jazz Singer" since I was a child. Your interpretation is beautiful. I'd love to keep your video in my playlist. Selfishly, I hope Sony doesn't go "all legal" on you! I don't understand copyright laws, but your artistic expression is sincere, creative, elegant, and obviously made with great respect and taste. Kudos and thanks for your work.
poetpunk64 1 year ago
usa is awesome!
MrDeviledEggs 1 year ago
I was always in awe at the courage of my grandparents making a new life in the USA. God Bless America.
jimb50 1 year ago 44
@jimb50 just like my German grandpa and Irish grandma
but on the only side of my family that came here in the 1700's
xxxBradTxxx 1 year ago
This is so awesome and so well done. It is also the most perfect song for this. Thank you for all the work you did on this video.
TheodoresWorld 1 year ago
TODAY!
BarnabasFrid 1 year ago
i would love to live in america but immigration laws and visa etc its too hard to get in and then i wait for ages in england (my country) to be recognised as an american citizen 8(
lucky americans being part of america i might do a niko bellic and sneak on a boat thats how much i want to be american i cant wait a few months and the immigration laws are too complicated for me im only 16 8(
jamesmay94 1 year ago
LONG LIVE THE USA
BlackxxArrow 1 year ago 7
This is a fantastic video! It brought a tear to my eye!
EXCELLENT! You need to go into filmmaking !
conserve1energy 1 year ago
as I see now, as soon my video become popura on Youtube - Sony Music Entertainment starts complaning about content, the have copyright on Neil Diamond song. But how can I use other song if I want to make video illustration exactly for that famous song? How can I buy copyrhight or what ever? I did not get no one cnts for my video never. All my video just for my own fun.
Hey Sony Music Entertainment!! Please, do not mute or remove that video PLEASE! do not be soo particular, read comments!
mermaid22ua 1 year ago 7
@mermaid22ua no no all you have to do is in the description part where you have " this video is for illustration for" you HAVE to put in there "this song is copywrighted by sony music entertainment, i am using this song to represent the freedom of speech, as this song expresses my feelings toward the country and the people in it" and after you put that in on the description, legally, they cant do anything to you, and they cant remove it. thanks for putting this up, songs rad
elementswi2007 1 year ago
We are 224 years old. And still the best nation in the world. We are not perfect but we are damn good!!!!
SteveWard3928 1 year ago 2
this was the theme song for the SkillsUSA massachusetts opening ceremony. everytime i hear it, it brings back so many awesome memories
THRASHERxx84 1 year ago
Great Video!
I would like to ADD it to my Facebook Group: Our Race: American.
Please let me know if you give your permission to do so.
Our Group wants to just ACCEPT OTHERS as who they are!
To STOP "sorting folks" by their Color or Race or Ethnicity.
We are All : AMERICANS.... PERIOD!
Thank you for making this video!!!
God Bless You! God Bless America!!!
h2hlady 1 year ago
AMERICA IS FOR ALL!!!
donniebrasco24 1 year ago
I'll would like to thank you for remember all the people we come to this beoutiful Country. God,Universe and USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! happy fourth of July 2010
rmh090259 1 year ago