Neil Diamond's America

I was never satisfied with the other YouTube videos of this scene, so I made the definitive version myself.

[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.

[rafaelsegura]

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

[dwayneard]

I am listening to this Great song.. today July 4th 2023... and it Still gives me thank you Neil Diamond for such an Amazingly Patriotic masterpiece ! God Bless America !!! 👍🇺🇸🙏

[jackfrost]

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!!

[neuzanoone]

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!

[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.

[terrybentley]

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

[jakeblock]

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.

[c.d.]

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

[Ailuj]

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❤️

[phildendron]

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.

[emmahealy]

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

[christiansnyder]

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 ❤️

[grantners]

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

[CynthiaAnn]

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.

[rockdog]

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.

[monicakoerperich]

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!

[robin]

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

[joannewilson]

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…

[debbieolson]

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…