This song hit the charts during the first year of Ronald Reagan's presidency and reached number 8 on the Billboard chart.
This song's performer is popular across the political spectrum. He was invited by a Republican president to perform at a Christmas special and this song was used by a Democratic presidential during his campaign.
This song is basically an ode to immigrants who seek a home in the United States.
Figure it out yet? Maybe some lyrics will help:
Far,
We've been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free,
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream
On the boats and on the planes
They're coming to America
Never looking back again,
They're coming to America
Home
Don't it seem so far away
Oh, we're traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm
Home
To a new and a shiny place
Make our bed and we'll say our grace
Freedom's light burning warm
Freedom's light burning warm
Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Ev'ry time that flag's unfurled
They're coming to America
Got a dream to take them there
They're coming to America
Got a dream they've come to share
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
Today, Today,
Today, Today, Today
My country 'tis of thee (today)
Sweet land of liberty (today)
Of thee I sing (today)
Of thee I sing
Today, Today, Today
Today, today, today......
Huge hit. People loved it. Or they used to. It was called "America" (or "Coming to America").
Video below the thing and a bonus photo/Tweet.
Notice the ending refrain...TODAY! This song wasn't just a look back at history but an acknowledgment of today's immigrant.
Here's the bonus Tweet/photo: