Having recently enjoyed (?) a government shut-down over immigration issues, I decided to look for immigration-themed songs. Of course, there's only one way to begin!
I searched for more songs about the theme, but being a (legal) immigrant myself, I found it a depressing experience. There are many songs on the subject, but most are from very partisan perspectives, either pro- or anti-immigration (particularly illegal immigration). If I select any of them, I'm sure to offend some readers while pleasing others. Therefore, I point you to the selection available on YouTube, and invite you to choose those that suit you.
Peter
Neil Diamond's America. It is the opening and closing song for his version of the movie "Jazz Singer" and it has a special place in my heart being an immigrant myself.
ReplyDeleteGenesis - Illegal Alien: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_61hzuGGJX0
ReplyDeleteCigar Wrappers - Illegal Immigrant Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSO-jY0OWL8
Yep, Neil Diamond's America.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awful video -- who thought that would be easy to watch?
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ReplyDeletePerhaps you like this one better, yes?
http://www.public.asu.edu/~mharp/viking_kittens/VikingKitten.htm
Also...Another for the list:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d27gTrPPAyk
There is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performing "Immigration Man" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDh7n880QoE.
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