Although immigrants coming to the United States these days are villainized and forced to endure unusual cruelties from authorities, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond once had a more uplifted view of the immigration experience. Diamond's 1981 song "America" from The Jazz Singer soundtrack spoke to the hopes, potential and best outcomes for immigrants who only wanted to come to America to find freedom. "America" was a Top Ten hit when it came out nearly four decades ago. Right now seems like a good time to remind ourselves immigrants "only want to be free" and to "hang on to a dream." Buy it here. — Aaron Brophy