On the 30th of December Jay Lavery shared with the world a side of himself that usually he reserved for close friends, at first it was just his facebook friends that enjoyed the uplifting video but soon his ‘secret’ was to come out!
You can watch the video at the foot of this article or read on for the full story.
The New York Farmer uploaded the video of him dancing to Sia’s song ‘Cheap thrills’ while tending to his normal routine in the barn.
Lavery is a fun loving guy and this is normal behavior he explain to the Huffington post. The only thing that was different this time was the crazy number of people who were eventually going to see it.
There has been a mind blowing response, but it didn’t all happen instantly Jay said. it has now been viewed a more than 10 million times and shared over 93,000 times. Now that is what we call a viral video.
It’s not just Jays dance moves that have gained all the attention, the success of the video is also partly down to the story that goes with it.
He wrote that he enjoys, dancing, yoga and meditation which all make up his continued strategy to deal with an almost debilitating back injury he sustained nearly 15 years ago. This injury resulted several surgeries and continual back pain. He said that he hoped the video would “…inspire anyone to move in spite of pain and I hope this puts a smile on your face for the New Year.”
I think its safe to say that the video is clearly accomplishing just that, its a message to us all that no matter what gets in our way we have to find a way to do our best and enjoy life in which ever way we can.
“We have the best community that you could ask for,” Lavery added. “I really lucked out.”
He told the Huffington post that “While he said he is thrilled that his video may have inspired the millions of people who have viewed it, he hopes viewers might also tune into the farm’s mission — to help bring about an American food system that is more sustainable once they learn more about the man behind the moves.”
You can watch the uplifting and entertaining video below, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did and if so, SHARE.
It's that time of the year for the Lets Move Challenge. Dancing is how I stay warm in the barn and I never know when I'm going to break out into a dance. But what most people don't know is that 15 years ago I had a traumatic back injury that caused me to have several back surgeries including a discectomy and a spinal fusion and never ending back pain. Dancing along with yoga and meditation are my only alternatives to pain medication. So I hope this can inspire anyone to move in spite of pain and I hope this puts a smile on your face for the New Year.
Posted by Jay Lavery on Friday, December 30, 2016
Paula Hess
- Edit
OMG! Let’s dance!
Cathy Fuhr
- Edit
All I can say is “Thank you!”
Lille Pankow
- Edit
That farmer can salsa!!
Dar Rad
- Edit
Good moves man. I am sure your animals loved being entertained.
Sharon Herr
- Edit
Awesome!!
Heather Ozbun Fletcher
- Edit
Wow!! Love this farmer!!!!
Beth Robson
- Edit
Dude got moves! Lol!
Peggy Taylor
- Edit
Dance like no one is watching‼️
Iris Monaghan
- Edit
What a mover, he sure loves to dance..☺
Dianne Kirby
- Edit
See Phil Seath’s at it again !!
Debbie Hughes
- Edit
Great mover luv this guy x
Jill Pattison- Bannon
- Edit
I thought this was called I LOVE PUGS??? where is the pug ???
Chris Zobler
- Edit
Very entertaining have you thought about DANCING WITH THE STARS!!!
Myra Botello
- Edit
His a great dancer. He came on Ellen’s talk show.
Yousaf M. Shaikh
- Edit
That baby might learn a few good moves from you mama. 🙂
Yousaf M. Shaikh
- Edit
This was awesome. Life’s simplest pleasurable moments. Enjoy them while ya can! 😉
George Postelli
- Edit
So cool !!!
Nedra Staton
- Edit
White boy got a little rhythm!!! LOL. Love it!!!
Anita Gupta
- Edit
hello there. care for a chat?
Anita Gupta
- Edit
Hello. care for a chat?
Holly 'Norris' Tett
- Edit
Neil Morse this reminds me exactly of you
Bridget Kelly
- Edit
I love this guy! I remember dancing while vacuuming. Maybe that would be a great way to limber up!!
Michele Slashiewski
- Edit
Hes pretty good!!!! Love it!!#
Lorena Storms
- Edit
Love him!!
Donna Sutherland
- Edit
For all of my
Ragene Jean Heath
- Edit
I loved it
Made me feel good
I hope he has a sweet wife.
Darron Pearson
- Edit
What shall we talk about lol
Nicole Kehoe
- Edit
Wow! He can dance and should be proud!
Deborah Purnell
- Edit
He’s got the rhythm!
Julie White
- Edit
What great moves ..had me going!! Sheep seemed to like it too lol.
Walter Keck
- Edit
No not really
Shirley Korade
- Edit
I’m in love!
Jan Gilbert
- Edit
Aww priceless. Brilliant
Lucila K. Vaz
- Edit
Is he single?!
Colleen Anson
- Edit
Dance as if nobody’s watching.
Pam Tottman
- Edit
Want him at my parties. !!!!!
Janet Hale-Lopez
- Edit
So freaking awesome!! I love happy people.
Edlana Harding
- Edit
Great !
Lisa Carrico
- Edit
Love the moves. I agree makes you want to join in. Put a smile in my day! Great job!☺
Vicki Cobb
- Edit
Wow, he’s great
Yvonne Self Hatton
- Edit
Love this guy but I have so many questions about the goat barn!? They are standing in a couple of feet of coastal hay? Or? Was this a set? I mean I’ve seen lots of barns before but ? Well happy goats.
Sally Burchardt
- Edit
Really nice moves
Linda Fitzpatrick
- Edit
He is awesome!!
Michele Boyer
- Edit
He is awesome!!
Yolande Beaudoin
- Edit
Nice moves
Justin Armstrong
- Edit
Clicktacular totally awesome title with an unreasonably large number in it!
Sick of this crap
Diane Knee
- Edit
Good moves
Morgan Patrick
- Edit
Who sings that song? It was nice and pleasant to listen to.
Vithuja Balasingam
- Edit
Kala this is what you do?
Daniel Brenes
- Edit
Que malo