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
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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.
Genesis - Illegal Alien: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_61hzuGGJX0
Cigar Wrappers - Illegal Immigrant Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSO-jY0OWL8
Yep, Neil Diamond's America.
What an awful video -- who thought that would be easy to watch?
Libertyman,
Perhaps 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.
Rusty
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