Sunday, January 28, 2018

Sunday morning music


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

6 comments:

Miguel GFZ said...

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.

McChuck said...

Genesis - Illegal Alien: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_61hzuGGJX0

Cigar Wrappers - Illegal Immigrant Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSO-jY0OWL8

Old NFO said...

Yep, Neil Diamond's America.

libertyman said...

What an awful video -- who thought that would be easy to watch?

Phssthpok said...

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

Anonymous said...

There is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performing "Immigration Man" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDh7n880QoE.

Rusty