Freedom Flashmob at Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, CA - March 20, 2022 - Song by JON BATISTE

In the late 1980s, me and my girlfriend were visiting San Francisco, and we got invited to "perform" as "extras",....in a TV commercial being filmed. We were there anyway, enjoying coffee and pastries in an outdoor cafe, and all of a sudden we were asked to stay seated, & continue to act natural, while "some actual actors" walked among the tables. We were the "background" people, for about 30 minutes, and they did at least 5 or 6 "takes",....repeating their scene over and over until it worked. I think it was for a brand of sheer panty hose. There was a whole vignette: A handsome guy sees a pretty woman, they mock flirt,....she may have even done a little graceful jump at one point. It looked like a fun TV commercial. But it was SO cool, that we were in the background scenery. ( probably in soft focus or blurred) I was glad they said we could act natural, because I usually gesture with my hands when I am talking. And that was acceptable. I think we were in an iconic, landmark, outdoor cafe, too. We were sightseers on vacation and in our 30s.

I can see people I am sure I know from my travels,..these are my neighbors,....those people who you can strike up a conversation with, out of the blue, and share a funny story with. Humorous, helpful strangers. Yay!

I just love this version!...Ok its already 2023,....but it matters very little. Love seeing all the dancers, just folks getting into the groove. I re-watch this when ever I want to feel good. Yay! Thanks Jon!

With so much hate in America, it really is nice to see this.

Awesome 👌 the day before my birthday

I live like a couple of hours from the Boardwalk and this is the coolest thing I've seen. Pure joy...

This is great !!! Haven’t seen it it Toronto yet

That was fantastic!!!!!! Ya'll do it right!

Don't see this much after Covid hit

LOVED IT! Such joy. I was dancing in my chair watching and would have been dancing on the sidelines if I'd been there watching. Music is a way to share happiness.

Viva California!

This is how you do this man has the whole world dancing! This song is a breath of fresh sweet feel good sound.😊

Bien ok super

It warms the soul to see people be happy...no politics, no strife just joy

Atrocious choreography. What the hell was that?

Me encanta

I surely missed my home sweet home of Santa Cruz. See ya soon

Love jon batiste. Thanks to colbert for showing off his talent to so many.

This flashmobs are the answer, they bring Joy, peace, love and happiness and that's what our world needs these days.❤❤❤