FIRST TIME REACTING TO | NEIL DIAMOND "AMERICA" REACTION
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I was not born in America so this song resonates powerfully with me.
Freedom is worth everything.
Welcome home.
Neil Diamond, one of Brooklyn's best exports, is often called "The Jewish Elvis." Listen to all of his stuff. You won't be disappointed.
Absolutely
God bless this Brother
I preferred Neil and I feel he was a bit more versatile. I believe he's covered 5 generations now.
The Jewish Elvis, but Neil wrote all his own music. One of the greatest songwriters of all time.
Jewish Elvis never heard that, but I understand what they mean. 😂
Used to do all my exercises to this song. It's from the movie The Jazz Singer. The old man you see plays his dad. That is Lawrence Olivier. ❤❤❤❤❤ He wrote it in tribute to his grandmother who came to America.
Great movie. Been a huge fan since the release of Sweet Caroline.
There's another Neil Diamond performance of this on YT (Live At The Greek Theatre / 2012) that is well worth a look.
It’s actually a remake of the 1927 version which starred Al Jolson and was semi autobiographical. It’s the first talking picture, although there were some scenes that were silent. Neil Diamond is from Brooklyn and is Jewish but his father wasn’t a cantor.
Sitting next to Sir Laurence Olivier is Lucie Arnez ( Lucy and Desi 's daughter)
You need to watch THE JAZZ SINGER. Neil stars in it with Lucy Arnaz. Daughter of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.
Coming home from desert storm in 1991 , they played this song when my ship USS Saratoga past the rock of Gibraltar into the Atlantic ocean head back to MayPort Florida. I didn't realize how much I truly love this country till that moment.
Thank you for your comment and thank you so much for your service. My dad was a 3 war vet and I was raised to treasure being an American.
You're very welcome Kate , God bless you and yours.
@@kateg7298 My pops was too. He said you never realize how good you have it until you leave it. After he retired from the Navy, he never left the US again.
"The bravery of being out of Range". R.W.
@@Jb-Raja very true my friend , if you're going to war; the Navy is the safest route. We (USS Saratoga) still managed to have 23 men lose their lives in the 8 months we deployed , 21 on one day ...
This is from a movie. The Jazz Singer. Neil starred in it. It was amazing! It also starred Lucille Ball’s daughter, Lucie Arnaz, along with the great Lawrence Olivier. The music in the movie was SO great!
Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Lucie Arnaz are the ones that the camera keeps zooming in on, in the audience.
I was just going to mention this! Great song and great movie!! I haven't seen the movie in YEARS, but loved watching it growing up!
not as good as saving silverman
Yes this is based on the movie The jazz Singer I love Neil Diamond for over 50 I've been to and it brings me such joy to reacting to him. Keep listening to Neil Diamond you will totally fall in love ❤️❤️❤️
You're right about both. Neil Diamond IS a total showman. But not quite this glam. This clip IS from a movie. The Jazz Singer (1980). I haven't seen it since I was a kid at camp, but as I recall Neil Diamond plays a young man who is the son of a cantor. His father wants him to follow in his footsteps and he wants to sing - - well - - I guess Jazz. As I recall it was a very good movie; I've only thought of it again in recent years since I started watching reactions to this song. It's a beauty. He wrote it in honor of his immigrant grandparents. Hope you enjoy it. BTW, interesting tidbit alert: this gentleman went to the same high school (Erasmus in Brooklyn) as Barbra Streisand. They were in different classes and didn't know each other too well, but they WERE both in the school chorus. Thanks for reacting to this. All the best!!
So, yep. The people they keep focusing on in the audience are the characters of his father (the late Sir Laurence Olivier) and I'm pretty sure the woman is his wife or girlfriend (played by Lucie Arnaz). In the movie, I think this is when the father finally goes to see his son do what he loves to do.
Some more great Neil Diamond (this is a VERY deep well, as in addition to his own performances and recordings, he's written a sh*tload of songs for other singers, the list is long). For songs that he wrote that he himself is famous for performing, I'd start with Love on the Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Hello, Again and the song I literally had in my head for hours at work today (it's what I get for watching reaction videos over breakfast) Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show (with the live opening intro/monologue - - it's interesting). Anyway, and yes, Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty. Neil's grandparents were Jewish immigrants who left Eastern Europe during the anti-Jewish pogroms - - here they came to be able to worship freely. He meant this song very deeply. Great reaction. Yes, his outfit is totally badass.
I remember when I first found out that little old man I had watched when I was little was Laurence Olivier! I was gobsmacked! I haven’t seen an actor who could so completely hide himself in a character the way he could. Best actor I’ve ever seen. His Richard III change the way I see evil, because he was so vile and charming! How he pulled that combination off I’ll never know!
Please react to Neil’s duet with Shirley Bassey…Play Me. That sparkling red outfit…Diamond necklace and melting adoring gazes. Shirley was asked upfront she fell in love with Neil…she said she fell in love with his Diamond necklace. She can have the necklace!🔥❤️💎
When the Statue of Liberty was re-dedicated in July 1986 (after three years of having it cleaned up and renovated), this song was part of the festivities.
This was Neil Diamond at the height of his powers. The Jazz Singer was a powerful movie. There were lots of dramatic conflicts and a lot of really great music. Please, please, please do Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show! That song is one of Neil's early hits in the sixties and it will take you to church. I promise you'll be pulling out the church flag for that one. I've seen him in concert three times, but I would not go to see him again. The voice is no longer what it was, and I want to remember it at it's best. He wrote nearly every song he sang. He did a few covers, and wrote songs for other groups too. He wrote I'm a Believer for the Monkees, and Red Rubber Ball, and several others. I'm a diehard fan, and have been for over 50 years.
He retired from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It looks like he’s made a couple of appearances since then, and I think he sang a song at one of them, but at 82 he’s not up to doing a concert, especially with his high standards. Thank God we live at a time when music can be recorded and enjoyed by all decades later.
Neil Diamond is another legend. Thus song still gived me goosebumps everytime i hear it.
I have a friend who came from El Salvador and she tears up every time she hears this song. Shoot , so do I.
Neil Diamond was touring in 2001. The Brooklyn boy scheduled his NY homecoming at Madison Square Gardner for October of 2001. It was only a few weeks after 9/11. My parents purchased tickets months prior. They debated whether to go out of fear, but with a strong NYPD presence, they went. On the backdrop of the stage was the American Flag drapped with a Black Ribbon. And it was this song that he opened the concert. Everyone was on their feet, singing with tears of sadness and pride. I wish I was there. To this day they still speak of this concert as a moment they will never forget.😢❤
this song and singer NEIL DIAMOND are greatness 😍😍😍😍one of the few songs that bring tears to my eyes😢😢😢
I saw him in concert in the early 1980's. This was his opening song. He rose up from under the stage and started belting out this song - Goosebump moment - plus he was wearing a bright white shirt with beaded fringes down each sleeve and they had every spotlight on him! Very magical! I had great close up floor seats because I went to the concert with Neil Diamond's drummer's cousin! We also had backstage passes for after the show to visit with her cousin , the drummer. Didn't get to meet Mr. Diamond but it was still cool going backstage! That drummer also happened to be Elvis Presley's drummer as well. He was a pretty well known drummer! His name was Ronnie Tutt.
As the proud son of an immigrant, this always reminds me of my father coming to this, the Greatest Nation, America.
"The Greatest Nation"??? not even close
@@seanwilliams9443 maybe it is to him, that comment really wasn't called for
@@seanwilliams9443 if it's his take how is it stupid, you might not agree and that's fine but it's kinda a dick move to act like that ya know?
@@Samurai_Stoner Thank you for your input
@@seanwilliams9443 I feel like this is meant to be condescending...
The song is about his grandmother escaping to United States of America, at the time she was nine years old, she was not a grandmother yet that's what this is about Neil Diamond was born and raised in Canada.
Brooklyn, NYC, might take issue with this claim. Born and raised there, graduated from Erasmus High School.
Every song he sings is equally wonderful. His concert was the best I ever attended.
I agree! Live in concert he is amazing, one of the best I’ve been to.
From the first time I heard this, I thought it should be our national anthem.
Neil Diamond is awesome one of my favorite live albums "Hot August Night I got it on vinyl as a kid and also have it on cd and listen to it all the time he has so many great songs
This is a scene from the film "The Jazz Singer" if you haven't seen it, it's well worth watching it. Neil Diamond is a fabulous singer/songwriter ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He wrote this song to honor his grandma who came to this country by boat when she was eleven years old! Does this at every concert!
Hi! Love your reactions! Neil Diamond is so talented, I think you will really enjoy reacting to him. I was lucky enough to see him in Houston in 1976, and he really did have the audience on their feet clapping and having a ball and I think this was the song that did it. Others are "Sweet Caroline", "Holly Holy", "Play Me", and "I am, I said", just toname a few. It's easy to get carried away! LOL
He wrote this for The Jazz Singer, which came out in 1980. But he’s such an incredible performer with so many fantastic songs, his audiences were always very enthusiastic.
@@terri2494 I've seen clips from his Glastonbury concert. He was almost 80 when he did it. There was a crowd of about 100,000 people singing Sweet Caroline with him. The enthusiasm (from the crowd, the backup singers, the band and Neil himself are just electric. It looks like it was such a fun show.
You nailed it. Yes. An anthem. This song came out when I was a child, and it moved me then. Great song, and awesome reaction.
Neil was such a showman. This goes way back!
If you want to know this man's effort...as far as the work he puts into each performance... just listen to his song "Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show" from the live album "Neil Diamond: Gold - Live at the Troubador" (the best version of the song...if you can find it.) You can hear the sweat pouring off his face as he belts it out. (Not literally, of course.)
Another fantastic song from The Jazz Singer..."Love On the Rocks"
You should make sure you don't miss that one.
I’ve always loved Neil’s version of Both Sides Now on the Gold album. And the opening song on that album, Lordy, absolutely smokes.
Listen to the prologue of Neil's legendary Hot August Night concert. The build-up is magnificent. You will love it! Neil Diamond is one of the most successful artists ever, yet remains in my opinion grossly underrated. What a voice, what a charisma on stage. This man broke attendance records wherever he performed, all over the world. Fabulous!
Neil Diamond could write songs hes voice this guy is a legend
You definitely need to see the movie. At this point the audience had no idea who this character was. This was like his introduction to the world. I saw him in Detroit in 2001 and this song was the intro to the concert - it was about a month after 9-11. We were screaming.
The original "The Jazz Singer" was the first "talkie" movie. It ended the silent movie era. It starred Al Jolson in the title role. Of course, Neil can really wear the hell out of a sequined shirt.
The Video is from the Movie the Jazz Singer. Neil is a Jewish American and the song is a tribute to the Ellis Island immigrants from the early 20th century.
It's a tribute to all immigrants. But yes, it was definitely inspired by his own grandparents.
The smitten girl is Lucy Arnaz…daughter of the infamous Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The older gent is Lawrence Olivier,who play his father in the movie. He wanted Neil to become a cantor in the Jewish temple. Great movie you need to see it!
Neil was amazing and he was backed up by an ahhhmazing band. They were like family!🔥❤️💎
This was from a movie called The Jazz Singer.
I Subscribed because of your fine body of work! I've Always Loved Neil Diamond and this song. Fantastic reaction Dear! 🇺🇲🤘
Neil wrote this song for his grandma,who came to this country by boat when she was 11 years old! He always showed her pucture and paid tribute to her at his concerts!
He knows how to do it! He’s a master, the best there will ever be!❤️♥️💕
I did see him in concert with a friend (and grown kids) and we acted like kids!! You never miss for audience participation when he starts Sweet Caroline. What a showman!! America was the cherry on top for The Jazz Singer. I have the Soundtrack CD and there are many very memorable songs.
All Brits reactions are Awesome 💯
So musical, so good st singing. But her expressiveness and Beauty are stunning and quite frankly haunting. It's wonderful!!! Her Husband must be very Impressive and Wonderful himself.✌️☮️🕊️🎶🎵🎶🔥 May they enjoy every Happiness. I'm grateful for the joy she shares with us on TH-cam.🙏
I love Neil Diamond. When I was 20, he was impossibly old and corny. Then I was 30 and he was someone talented and outspoken and a little mysterious. Then at 40, it was WHOA he's amazing. Now, honey, he can be 80 and bald or frail or anything and I still think he's one hell of a man. He can reach right into you and grab you with that rich voice and that presence and delivery. He has written so many hits for so many bands and artists. He's a once in a generation talent.
Great talent , Neil and Elvis. No better show men , they held the audience in the palm of there hand.
This is one of my favorite Neil Diamond songs. The anticipation of Neil singing as you listen to the introduction, WOW! I am a former music educator, and I loved this song SO much that I had the high school choir I was directing years ago sing this. I LOVE the lyrics to this song! GREAT job Neil!!!
This song never fails to give me goosebumps.
You would never know it by all of the hatred that abounds today, but there was a time, not that long ago when we, as Americans were proud to be that beacon of light that everyone wanted to touch! We recognized that diversity actually made us stronger as a country, as a society. I'm afraid too much damage has been done to tarnish that benevolent nature that used to thrive within us. We are jaded now.
So truly spoken I’m am scared of the thought they we could be in chains. I grew up loving this country and was a time so very proud to let my eyes gaze up the White House not now, we are tarnished and I feel sick about it daily. We have to get back to center quickly.
Definitely an awesome showman and I love this song and I am I said 😊😊😊
This song was perfect for the resurgence of patriotism in the early ‘80’s. There isn’t a bad song that he does.
Yes , he's talking about coming to America he was an immigrant,his family are immagrants!! He is so proud to be an American!!❤❤
Neil Diamond and his parents were immigrants to America and he is so patriotic for America freedoms!❤❤
Wow! This was glorious... I haven't heard Neil Diamond for years. How did I forget? I grew up with him, absolutely loved him when I was a teenager and young adult. This gorgeous song and the voice brought tears, remembering a lost land.
My all time favorite performer. Saw him in concert twice in the early eighties. This song is from his movie "The Jazz Singer". Listen to more of his music and you will understand why people love this man.
I saw Neil in concert when I was about 12-13, still to this day after about 20 concerts I've seen, Neil was hands down the best concert I've ever seen
My 7th grade year I was taking American History. It was 1982. My teacher set up a 3 screen slide show. Yes, actual slides and screens. The presentation was about America. They played this song for the music. When it got to him singing “America: My Country this of thee”and saying “Today!”, it was amazing. They had all 3 screens flashing at different times with the musics and photos. My little 12 year old mind was blown. My kids would think that was medieval in today’s standards. As I type on my iPad with my AirPods in, I still remember sitting in that class and being blown away with that slide show and this song!
He has performed America at the Statue of Liberty and the White House on the Fourth of July!
I was fortunate to have seen him in concert at the Hollywood (FL) Sportatorium on November 22, 1982. This was his opening song and... after his set and two encores...was his 32nd and closing song. After over forty years, I can still feel the pulsing vibes and remember seeing the American Flag unroll behind him! Thank you for the memories.
Neil is great he has a whole bunch of great stuff. PLAY ME is probably my favorite song from him it's sooo good thx...♡
I share the same passion for music and Neil Diamond's voice...my favorite singer-songwriter
Neil Diamond 's (America) is a very patiotic song!!❤❤
Neil Diamond has sold 130 million records. He is 82 in 2023. This is a live concert...
Neil Diamond has always been a favorite of mine. I have never heard a bad song from him and I’ve been a fan 3/4 of my life and I’m 60!!
Neil could sing the phone book to me and I’d be happy!🔥❤️💎
Yes this was from his amazing movie “The Jazz Singer.” I grew up listening to Neil Diamond. He was a favorite of my parents. Great reaction. Check out his duet with Barbara Streisand “You don’t bring me flowers.” (Album version not live-you get a clearer listening experience) And another song from The Jazz Singer “Hello Again” just to name a few ❤
He was basically a good songwriter with a good looks and distinctive voice and he had to be trained to be a performer which he did really well.
I enjoy the "full orchestral sound", use of the violins helps set it off. Neil Diamond has been setting the tone for decades. Yes, this was from The Jazz Singer.
Have been to many Chicago concerts….three hours of pure Heaven…no opening act…no intermission…..just Neil Diamond making his audience the happiest people alive!🔥❤️💎
This is from the new version of the "Jazz Singer". The young woman and old man pictured are his co-stars, Lucy Arnez, and Sir Lawrence Olivie.
This song wouldn't work today. Our country has lost its way. Neil Diamond always brings me back to a simpler time.
This song is about America's once great belief of ACCEPTING immigrants vs, for example, a state's (texas) governor trying to drown them. Your declaration that America 'has lost its way' is very true. But you are wrong about HOW and WHY it's true.
All the more reason we need to elevate this song back to prominence to remind ourselves about what our Country stands for and what it is about.
I’ve been fortunate to travel to so many countries and loved it and enjoyed the culture/the sites. But coming HOME to America; 🇺🇸 I always felt almost a sense of joy! We are a land of every nationality and my ancestors came to either escape persecution and/or find opportunity. We all had to work hard but the opportunities were open to us. Also so many immigrant groups faced prejudice and it took time; so long a time… but where else could you go where that wasn’t the case? HOPE
You are so right!
Please don't believe that yes this country is off track but hasn't yet completely lost it's way... You must have some kind of faith in our country because without faith and hope in all of us this country will be LOST!
Have been to at least thirty Neil Diamond concerts…three hours of uninterrupted Heaven,no opening acts…no intermissions! Never sat at one of his concerts!🔥❤️💎
I've seen Neil Diamond in concert a couple of times in Utah don't know where this concert is but never seen people sit during this song especially, how could you not be on your feet? That's part of the experience of a concert.
Neil Diamond, what a legendary performer. I was born in Germany, my dad was in the Army, and when I made this country my home, I proudly became naturalized as an American, so this song hits home with me. Taking a look at the rest of the world, and then looking at my country, I could not live anywhere else. America the beautiful, and the great state of Tennessee makes me feel rather proud when I hear this song.
He was my moms favorite back in the day, she loves Neil so i grew up with as all his music. Theres a Broadway show in New York about his life n the guy playing the part of Neil also grew up listening to Neil because he was his dads favorite n hes fabulous, he sounds lust like him so iam taking my mom to see it for Mother's Day ❤️
Saw him in his prime. Probably the best concert I ever saw. He was a showman!
The movie is indeed The Jazz Singer, and it's fantastic!! You MUST watch it! My favorite song from the movie is Hello Again. You can listen to him for days on end - you won't find a bad song. Simply the very best singer/songwriter ever.
I had the pleasure of seeing this man in concert twice. His songs range from the spectacle of this song-America and Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show to the lovely poetry of I Am I Said. He is a prolific songwriter. He sure knows how to put on a show! He’s partial to those sparkly shirts! Enjoy.
Girl, you need to know the background from which Neil wrote this song. His grandmother traveled here from Russia alone when very young - to come to freedom in America. Neil is Jewish. The man in the audience is a Jewish rabbi, he was taken to this concert by the young Jewish lady next to him.. the rabbi start out with a sour look on his face, but warms up as the song goes forward as you'll see.
Saw him in Baltimore in the 90’s; best concert I ever went to. Never go wrong with Neil.
The movie is The Jazz Singer about a young Jewish man whose father wants his son to be the Canter in their Synagogue but he wants to sing his own songs on stage.
The girl/soman they keep showing in the video and movie is Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. They were very famous in the 50's and 60's
Can never get enough of Neil Diamond
This is a great song! I grew up on Mr. Neil. My aunt was in love with him, [her era]. Cherry Cherry, and Cracklin' Rosie are very nostalgic for me too. He is talking about immigrating to America. Women used to bring roses to his concerts and throw them on stage.
There is no explanation for the performances Neil Diamond would give. It definitely gives Elvis vibes. No one sings like Neil Diamond.
He always had the best orchestra and presentation.
This is from the movie The Jazz Singer. Neil is one of my favorite singers!! Nice to see this again!!
Neil is an amazing entertainer, I saw him in concert and his songs sound as awesome in person as the studio, he brings that orchestra with him, you can hear a pin drop when he performs, best concert I ever been to bar none.
No body sits at a Neil Diamond concert. Three hours of Heaven! No opening acts…no intermissions!🔥❤️💎
Yes, from the movie The Jazz Singer from 1980. About immigration and family. Neil is SUPERB!!!!
It is a movie - "The Jazz Singer." But even when he's low-key in concert, it feels so much like this. A concert like none other.
He sang this in the movie The Jazz Singer. I went the movie and this movie got a standing ovation. It was so amazing. I got to go see Neil in concert a few years ago. Best concert ever
It was a movie! Check out The jazz Singer... The story about a son of a Jewish Cantor who goes to Hollywood and gets recorded and becomes a star!
Would love for you to react to Neil singing Hell,Yeah…celebrating his 81st birthday! His longevity knows no age. He has been and is a legend!🔥❤️💎
From the movie The Jazz Singer. Saw it three times when it came out, I had a huge crush on Neil Diamond and he was definitely eye candy in the movie.
The duet with Shirley Bassey was Play Me…so stinkin sexy!
I saw him in concert. It was a Great concert. So glad I had the chance... Yes, great movie the Jazz Singer...
LOVE me some Neil Diamond!! Thanks, Brit.
Neil Diamond is so talented that he has a fabulous song that he wrote named "Crunchy Granola Suite." Yes, it's about Granola and it sounds great, and it's so much fun.
Yes!!! Love it! And “Porcupine Pie”.
@@terri2494 and red, red wine too
From the movie called "Jazz Singer" that's Lucy Arnez with Sir Lawrence Olivier. Loved this movie!
Check out the movie. You will love it Enjoy Neil Diamond singing "Love on the rocks," and many other songs he wrote for the movie he started-in.
Have been to many of his concerts…never sat! Can’t stand still while the music is playin’!🔥❤️💎
Yes, Neil Diamond starred in a 1980 remake of the film The Jazz Singer about a Jewish cantor who longs to sing popular music. The older man in the audience is Laurence Olivier playing his very traditional father, and next to him Lucie Arnaz (daughter of Lucy & Desi) plays his agent and love interest.
You like all of his songs I think. He wrote this song for his grandmother who was an immigrant from Russia a Jew time frame is somewhere WWI or Post WWII era. You'll enjoy think of all of his music.
I was 15 in 1966 in Miami and a local AM radio station put on weekly dances at a place called Tiger's Den. We knew Neil Diamond would be there that night, I think tickets were an extra 25 or 50 cents that night. Later into the the night he came into the venue, walked by all us with his guitar strapped across his back, hair like Elvis, got up on the stage and did Richie Valens' "La Bamba", another song I don't remember, and then his hit "Solitary Man". We were all awe struck and I remember thinking this guy is going to be big. He's one of my all time favorites. Please react to his "Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Army", another great song
I don't know why but I always held Neil Diamond in high esteem because he was supposedly Lady Dianna's favorite musician. That and sweet Caroline...
Neil Diamond was my high school crush. I loved all his music - still do, for that matter. I watched this movie (The Jazz Singer) over and over again as a young woman. As many have said, the song is about immigration and love of this great country.
So many more greats…He is ahhhmazing! You would love his movie The Jazz Singer( which is where this video came from).Have seen him many times in concert…never sat down. Almost three hours of pure Heaven. This song was written by him and dedicated to his grandmother who came to this country at age 11 by boat. He is truly a humble and amazing singer,artist,actor and song writer. Saw his 50th Anniversary concert which was his last,due to his diagnosis to Parkinson’s disease. Currently Beautiful Nouse…a okay about his life is on Broadway!
This is the final scene in the movie The Jazz Singer, starting Neil Diamond. And he always performs this song in his concerts