Immigrant listens to God Bless the USA for the first time
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- Sent the chills through my spine. Beautiful.
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I‘ve been a citizen now for 33 years and still remember that day like it was yesterday. I raised my right hand and got an American Flag that was flown over the Capital ! And still tear 😢 up every time I hear this song with HAPPINESS AND PRIDE to be an AMERICAN !!!!!!
Melts my heart!
That's beautiful❤
That’s so awesome
Every Fourth of July the news on TV, people are shown getting their citizenship. I tear up every time. Congratulations!
Happy to have you here, RogerHolder
My husband became a US Citizen just before the Covid shutdown. My husband worked hard to pay for our children's college..no government assistance. He is a true American and I'm so proud of him. He is proud to be an American. God Bless the USA !!
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This needs to be played more across the country. Too many people forget that despite our differences, we're meant to be united together on some level. If we get too divided, we'll fall.
Agreed. Too bad such patriotic songs are seen in a negative light by the left. This song never fails to cause my eyes to well up.
Amen to that👏👏👏beautiful song
We sang this song in elementary and cub scouts in the 80s and 90s.
I am 100% Native American, and I am the daughter, wife & mother of American Veterans!! This song means so much to me. Our people have contributed so much to make this country what it is today!!
aw thanks denise!!! dont ever forget america is for everybody. we love u
im only 22 percent Mohawk, mostly scottish and english and german though. but love ya fellow american we stand together so the government is scared of us!! we should never be scared of them❤️❤️🇺🇸
"E Pluribis Unum" out of many , one. Strength from common goals with respect to all. No one is omnipotent we must learn from each other.
Once it's all said and done, sounds like, your proud to be an American.
When I was in second grade, 1990-91, we stood up every morning and said the Pledge of Allegiance and then sang this song. That teacher was always my favorite, looking back, and Im so grateful to her for everything she taught me. ❤ 🇺🇸
Back when I was in high school, I was usually the only one who would stand for the pledge of allegiance, and sit down after the moment of silence, but they never played this song. I did have a friend ask how come I always stand for the flag.
I also remember singing this and other patriotic songs in elementary school in the 90s.
Yep we always recited the pledge of allegiance every morning during the announcements :) We actually would stand with our hands over our hearts, so sad they don't do it anymore :(
In elementary school back in the 70s we would say the Pledge of Allegiance. One of my teacher's would also have us sing a song after. She was one of my favorite as well.
I'm old... my 5 th grade teacher in 1982 would have us lay our heads on our desk after lunch , she would turn the lights down low and read the Bible to us.
She got in trouble as 1 student parent complained cause she was J.Witness.
But this was the best teacher I ever had❤.
She wouldn't fail anyone cause it hurt her to much inside.. that wasn't so good but her heart was 1000%in right place.
We cleared an area in woods and made wagon decor out of wood and paper.. the cooks baked the pies for us and we had a Thanksgiving service in the woods with our parents invited.
That was prior to no kid left behind crap that destroyed education.
She even brought in a churn and we all had to make butter by hand for the meal.
Thank you for becoming a U.S. citizen, we need more people just like you! 🙏
Lee is singing this in his 70s. His voice is still great after all these decades as a performer. I think this is the best version ever. Amazing voices, amazing harmonies. recording from different locations and achieving that is phenomenal.
As a former U.S.Navy member this song is special to me. Thank you for this reaction.
From one U.S. military veteran (also Navy), to another: Thankyou for your service, sir!!! ❤️
Thank you for your service! I am the proud mother of two Army veterans, sister, cousin, and niece of seven Navy veterans, and aunt, daughter-in-law & sister-in-law to three Marine veterans.
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Former Submariner here. Thank you (both) for your service!
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Sebs, I can't tell you how much it warmed my heart when you said " I can't believe I count, I'm an American now. Like that's so cool! This song is about ME!" How great is it to be an AMERICAN!?!? I love your patriotism and it is so obvious that it is genuine and pure. Thank you for that and thanks for all of the awesome videos. God Bless the USA!!
This song brings me to tears every time. God bless our military members.
The first time I heard the original version of this song I was at a welcome home celebration in DC for returning Vets from Desert Storm. Almost every person I could see were crying. Also, I had no idea my future husband of almost 25 years now was in the crowd and I thank God everyday that he was!
Aw that's cute!
This was shot in several locations in the USA. Home Free, Lee Greenwood and The Singing Sargents. Thank you for your wonderful reaction.
Probably the most played song on Independence Day.
As an American, I sir am glad that you are here.
Amen… we can use more Americans who are REALLY proud to be Americans. God bless you and yours. 😊
Every time I hear this, I am in tears. When my youngest daughter got married, it was played and everyone was on their feet. I was in tears as her older brother was deployed in Iraq, and he was deployed a couple months before the wedding.
Sebs,thanks for understanding the difference and applying being in the land of opportunity the correct way.Your doing better than alot who were born here.
Yes, Lee Greenwood is the older guy, and was the original recorder of the song. You may not have noticed but this was done totally a cappella - no instruments involved. There is a group of 5 in this (not wearing fatigues) who are an a cappella group called Home Free, which include the bass singer you raised your eyebrows at, the three bearded guys, and the beatboxer.
I’ve been waiting for your reaction to this song. I still get chills every time I hear this song ❤️🤍💙 This song was HUGE during the Gulf War (‘90-‘91) 🇺🇸
Thank you so much I really love that song.😊😊😊 I spent two years in vietnam fighting for this country. I love the flag I love that song. I am proud to be american.❤❤
Born in the 70 grew up to listening to this song. Left a patriotic mark on me for life!!!
This is an amazing rendition of the song. Adam Rupp does an awesome job throughout and I love his "flyover" at the very end.
With the shape America is in, I cry every time I hear anything patriotic. Thanks to those who fought for my freedom. I was free for 57 years. We will never forget. My father and grandfather fought for it. Thank a veteran and don’t listen to the “crap” you hear. I remember after 911 when this came out. Y’all remember? Man, wish young people knew the truth.
Hi guys !! From Central Illinois 🙋🏻♀️ NOTHING comes close to this, in modern songs, to the patriotism that comes thru this song 🇺🇸❣️
Congratulations and welcome to the family. This family has its share of fights, but in the end, we stand side by side when it counts. God bless America! ✝️ 🇺🇸
It brings tears to my eyes. Loved you and your beautiful wife's reaction. It seems American born citizen are not as patriotic as those who immigrate and appreciate the freedoms.
Be carful what u say,Stand up
Whoo! Gets me right in the feels every time!!! ❤
The weekend of 9-11 we raced in Memphis Tennessee and this song played constantly until the races started. On our way to Memphis from our home in Texas we saw so many American flags at peoples homes and even the small ones people put on their cars. It was such a patriotic time in the USA. 9-11 happened on Tuesday and this was Friday the 14th. Lee Greenwood was the first guy to sing on the video and yes he has an amazing voice
I remember the patriotism even in super liberal Hawaii. For maybe 2 weeks, I saw flags everywhere and a heightened sense of American pride, only for things to revert to the usual apathy and complacency about America.
Home free is a group of talented guys & this is beautiful. Adding the military folks is a beautiful thing. Lee's original version is also beautiful in it's simplicity. Kinda like Chris Stapletons version of the Star Spangled Banner. Almost 'pure', if that makes sense.
This song was released in May of 1984!
This song is amazing! It was so great to see Lee,Home Free and the US Air Force band singing together!! So happy you’re a US citizen!! Home Free is a very patriotic band!.Listen to their original “land of the free”; “Only in the USA”; “My country ‘tis of Thee”!! Happy 4th of July!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Only in America
During my boot camp graduation, they played this song as we were presented our ega's. As soon as the music started, I started crying like a baby. I can't hear it now without getting emotional all over again
Great choice! I love this version. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🧨🎇
I help out at a Senior living Center and often bring in videos to meet the need. Today was our celebration of our 247th Independence Day. This same piece was the last and closing piece for the program. We went from 07/02/1776, the day of the actual vote, thru the reading of the full Declaration, Kate Smith singing "God Bless America" for the 1st time on the radio in 1938, a 1969 video of Red Skelton explaining his school boy understanding of the Pledge of Allegiance and ending with Lee Greenwood, HF and the Singing Sergeants of the USAF.
"you have these values that are unreachable ... " And then you pointed out that by trying for them we become our best selves. This is so true Seb. We are always going to disagree in this country but it is in the dialogue that we figure out the next step. I think we need all to work to stop letting the talking heads divide us into hating camps. Yes you count. Thanks for reminding us that our immigrants are our strength. Happy 4th of July.
Thank you for giving me a new perspective through different eyes. So glad to have you as an American. God bless you and your family.
When Home Free performs a song, it’s so easy to hear every word and feel every emotion! 🇺🇸
The castle is a studio. It's amazing they did this in the middle of covid separated in four different locations. Adam (the beatboxer) usually lays his tracks last so he knows what needs added but I have to wonder if he laid his tracks first for this because Lee and the Singing Sergeants are used to singing to music unlike the guys of HF. Great reaction!!!!
This song means so much to every military member who heard it play while they graduated basic training. The memories really hit every time
You saying, “I count now!” Made me tear up! Welcome fellow American! Glad to have you ❤
I've been around the world in and out of the military and there are other countries that are very nice to live in but I am very proud that my heritage is American. Good reaction and I'm happy to welcome you to our nation. Stay proud and remember freedom is never guaranteed.
All I am going to say thank all the women and men for serving our country and I am always proud to be American so God bless the USA
I enjoyed listening to your take on the US, especially freedom of speech. Y'all did a great reaction. May I suggest Home Free's cover of Only In America. The video highlights three immigrants and their stories. (And "y'all" is a perfectly good word! 😅)
Such a beautiful rendition of this American classic! Next up, Land of the Free and Only in America! (I love them all and I’m a proud Canadian! 🇨🇦)
In America by the Charlie Daniels Band. Home Free is a sellout and that is not a patriotic song. They they are just more Woke sellouts. But hey you're a Canadian.
I still get goosebumps hearing this song. I was in 5th grade the first time I heard it. We had to sing it for my 5th grade banquet. Then they played this song when they were handing us our Airmen Coins. When I graduated basic training. It had a different meaning to the song. I remember looking back and seeing my mom cry during that too
Home Free's arranger Darren Rust and Home Free, made this happen.
Congratulations to Sebs and all of you on your citizenship and for choosing the US as your home! Nothing will ever be perfect this side of heaven, but our forefathers did a good job on settling up our country and government that has so far endured.
I first heard this song, by Lee Greenwood, when I was an Air Force member, stationed in the Philippines in the '80's. And HOW I heard it was that Lee, himself, came there and sang it. The crowd went NUTS! They STILL go nuts. Now, this version, is done along with not just AF members, BUT my favorite group of all time, Home Free, whom I have followed for many years. They simply can't be beat. So, altogether, it brings a LOT of memories and pride!
As we approach our Independence Day - July 4th - kudos to you guys for your great reaction to & appreciation of this epic patriotic song from Lee Greenwood. Beautiful harmonies & collaboration only adds to the songs impact. Looking forward to more of your reactions. Some other patriotic songs to consider (in the rock genre): "The Star Spangled Banner" by Madison Rising, "Red, White & Blue" (the music video) by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "This Place Called USA" by Creed Fisher. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless our USA.
Thanks, both of you, for a super reaction. Grandma HUGS! 😀
Good morning and Happy Independence day 🎉
I was already a Submarine Force Veteran and a Law Enforcement Officer when I met Lee Greenwood at a State Fair event. He was so genuine and thanked me for my service in both roles and spent time talking with me about my experiences. He's a genuine patriot and wholesome person who cares about all of us. Send your goodwill his way...............
Sebs, thanks for getting to this. No matter how many times I hear it, I can't get enough. My wife & I were very lucky to go to the Grand Ole Opry and saw, Lee Greenwood, Chris Stapleton & Carrie Underwood. It was amazing. Lastly, Sebs you can no longer say "y'all spend a lot of money on the military." You now say, WE spend a lot of money on the military. It's great how proud you are to be an American! Thank you to you & Ali. I appreciate y'all.
Let’s remember that this was accomplished without any instruments. And, they were in different places. One of my favorite songs. My husband is a singer/songwriter and for years my autistic son believed that his dad wrote the song. It was so sweet. Best version of this song. I wish more people would listen to the lyrics.
Another amazing, patriotic song written by Home Free’s bass singer Tim Foust is “Land of the Free”. It’s a great song to roll the windows down and drive to or play while out on the lake.
Lee had a huge hit with this in the 80’s. He asked Home Free to join him and they got the US Air Force Singing Sergeants to join them. This was during Covid so they were in different cities. The building in Nashville was a recording studio. Adam (Home Free beatboxer) did a jet flyover at the end! How cool! Congrats on being a citizen!🤩
SO glorious! Very cool how they got this done despite the pandemic! ❣️🎼🥰🎶♥️
Adam doing the flyover ✈️ sounds at the end always gives me an extra dose of goosebumps 🥰
Hard to believe when they recorded this version Lee Greenwood was 77 years old!! He sounds exactly the same as when he originally recorded this!!
Sebs…thank you for becoming a US citizen ❤🇺🇸 I am a 71 yr old who has had a family member fight in every war trying to keep We The People free and safe in and on our home soil. This song means the entire world to me, and yes, even at my age and being a female , I WILL STAND UP NEXT TO YOU, to preserve our national freedoms and values ! GOD BLESS THE USA 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 and ..you have a beautiful wife, thank you for covering this song 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Awesome reaction. I love this song. Thank you for reminding me how blessed I am to be an American. Sometimes I take it for granted. I'm proud to have you as a fellow American 😊❤🤍💙🇺🇲
Every person singing has an amazing voice. Most impressive though is Lee Greenwood. He still has a very strong, beautiful voice, even though he is, at the time of this recording, in his mid seventies. At the end of the song, you can hear what sound of a plane doing a fly over. That is the Home Free beatboxer, Adam Rupp.
I'll always love the original but this is my favorite version of this song. There's just something about it that always gives me chills and fills me with pride.
Lee Greenwood still sounds fantastic and adding Home Free and the United States Air Force Singing Sargeants makes the song even more powerful!
I write this on 3 July 2024.
As a military veteran, I'm reminded of a quote by President Abraham Lincoln:
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
In 2024, this is more important than ever, since it seems every other day, the media and certain politicians want us divided, and not united. But as someone who wore the uniform, it matters not where any of us come from, because at the end of the day, we all are Americans. Period.
And this is but one song to remind us of that.
There is also a video about the making of this video you may want to watch. No instruments used in this. We are at the home of the Blue Angels -- NAS Pensacola. Don't know if you caught the flyover sound at the end by Adam Rupp!
As other’s said I am so glad that you get the idea of this song mirrors the idea of this country.
We have goals for what we should be and though we have yet to fully realize them, and perhaps never will , we nonetheless aspire to and in that effort continue to better ourselves on the way.
I'm 44yrs old, and I remember singing this song in grade school when I was 10 and it's still just as relevant today, God bless the USA!!!!!
Seb, I'm so proud of you( just since your channel started..you've come to realize that beautiful woman and girls are your life=God loving country music folks)🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸
This was my son in laws first 4th of July as an American🇺🇸 . This song gets me every time!
When this song originally came out in 1984 I was in the Navy and stationed in Yokosuka Japan. We would sing this song all of the time. If we were out in a club on or off base and this song came on, the whole place would be singing. It was our connection to home. There were no international cell phones and there was no internet to communicate home.
Lee Greenfield had his own club in Sevierville TN, and I got to go. ❤️ Before he started singing this, he asked all military vets stand so we could honor them. And on the big stand up he motioned for all of us to rise. It was one of the most respectful, honorable, and patriotic thing I ever experienced. Thank you so much for playing this ❤️
Happy Independence Day my fellow Americans 🇺🇲🎇🎆🎉
Another beautiful a cappella Collab with Home Free. Everything those guys touch is gold! The singing Sergeants are just icing on the cake. So many beautiful voices singing with so much pride! I actually prefer this version to the original, as Lee was able to sing this song the way he wanted to, and he nailed it!
can't hear this without tearing up! God Bless the USA!
I've heard this song for many years & it still gives me chills!!!!!
Thanks for covering this wonderful song. I hear this at least once a week and I still tear up. Y'all doing great!
Just discovered Home Free a couple of months ago.. This is SO special , especially considering the chaos going on in our world right now. Thank you for sharing this video today and God Bless America. ☺💙❤🇱🇷
Great reaction! Lee Greenwood is 80ish & still kills it. The Military Singers are amazing & that guy beatboxing! Genius! Chills throughout the entire song! ❤ 🇺🇸
Excellent reaction especially from our newer citizen!! Welcome! Glad you’re a part of us with your contribution to this country!! 🇺🇸
Tomorrow, I will go say hi to my dad. He's laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. He named me for his big brother, an honor for sure, my uncle who gave his life fighting the Nazis in World War II. After some time in Arlington I will go to the park that surrounds the Marine Memorial. This overlooks Washington D.C. for those who don't know from this spot we will watch the fireworks as we celebrate the 4th of July. It's a great day to be an American then again every day is! Watching your reaction it is easy to see how much you love OUR country ... because clearly you are all in on being American, a beautiful thing!
I saw Lee Greenwood in concert at our county fair, right after he recorded the first version. It was amazing, such a moving, Beautiful song. My husband is RETIRED Navy. We are very patriotic, and this song speaks to our hearts. Thank you for sharing this with us.🇺🇸💖🙏🤟🍀 God bless the USA!
So glad yall checked out this version! God bless yall for your patriotism and love of America.
Thank you ! You are welcome here. God bless you guys and God Bless the USA.
Great reaction guys! Happy and safe fourth! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
Sebs thanks for a great reaction to this patriotic song. You are an asset to this country. A truly proud American. God bless you both.
May God Bless You both and your family!🙏🏼 Much love and support from a Subscriber and an Army Veteran🇺🇸
Lee Greenwood is 81 …&, Damn…he still has IT ‼️🎶🎵🫶🏼‼️
And, the military people are the USAF SINGING SERGEANTS 🇺🇸❣️🇺🇸🎵🎶‼️
Wonderful song ! My mother's family came to America in 1638. A fifth great grandfather was a patriot in the American Revolutionary War. And 4.great grandfather's fought for the north in the Civil War. I felt this song !
I have heard both the song AND this specific version dozens of times. It still makes me tear up sometimes. Great reaction, and congratulations on your citizenship!! I was born here. YOU had to WORK for it! Thank you for choosing us! We're proud to have you!
Back in 2000, I was a Sophmore in high school and my choir was chosen to go to Orlando for a Disney hosted choir competition. Lee Greenwood served as one of the judges for it. The evening of competition day they shut down Typhoon Lagoon early so the choir competitors could have it to themselves and also to host the awards ceremony there. Lee Greenwood did a private performance of this song for us before they began the ceremony.
One of the best memories I have. He was so nice!
Home Free is so damn good, they all killed it in this! Happy to have you here, my man!
I am 61... every time this song plays, my children and now grandchildren give me the side eye to see if I am crying. Yes, yes I am.🇺🇸
Happy Birthday, America to all my red white, and blue brothers and sisters! USA! USA! USA!
Absolutely love this version.
We have been citizens since 2010. Best decision ever to go through the legal process. Thank you, America!❤️❤️❤️
I was born in Indiana. I welcome you with all of my heart to 🇺🇸 .
We are ALL God’s children; which makes you my brother and sister! ❤
This song is about you!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 😊
I love when you said "I am a citizen.,This is about me!" As a native born American there is nothing more touching than an immigrant appreciating becoming a citizen.
Ron Parsons...RIP, this is reminiscent of my daddy who proudly served our country for 30 years playing sax, trumpet, clarinet, and conducting for our USAF band....when I enter heaven; I'll be requesting Lee Greenwood 🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I first heard this song in 1985, after graduating high school and thought….this needs to be nationwide. Impact is greater because my grandparents were all from Ireland 100 years ago…poor, oppressed by the British…they were brave enough to leave EVERYTHING knowing at the time they’d never see their parents again. My life is as it is because of them. 🇺🇸🦅🍻
My mother’s parents came to the US from northern Italy, in the Dolomite mountains. I remember their stories about crossing the Atlantic and landing in the USA. They became proud American citizens! ♥️🇺🇸♥️
Outstanding reaction & congratulations on being an American!
I have been a citizen now for 14 yrs,yet lived in the U.S for 60,I'm from the UK,I ask you this,you haven't heard ANYTHING until you've heard :' The Star Spangler Banner like you've never heard it before.' EVERYONE SHOULD HEAR THIS!!!!!!!!!!