James the Really Splendid Engine (Music Video Remake)

James the Really Splendid Engine is a jazz song, and the fourth song from the sixth series (released as the first in the US). It is dedicated to James, and the tune is directly based on his theme.

Lyrics :
He's a really splendid engine, everybody knows,
But he does go on and on and on, always telling us so!
He is a splendid fellow, but he really is quite vain.
Who do we mean? You got it--
James!!
Take a look who's coming down the track,
Make way for James, hooray for James.
Shiny shiny paint with the jet-black stack,
Make way for James, hooray for James.
What is for certain and we really should note,
It's indisputable, but let's take a vote.
He's the really splendid engine with the bright red coat.
James, (eeee-ohhh)
He can brag all day - how fast he goes,
How good he looks - he's such a pose.
But what about the time he got covered in mud?
Oh, what a dope, what a dud!
But up and down the line, you'll hear the others say,
"Despite his vanity, he really is OK.
Dependable, reliable, and seldom late,
We all think James is great!"
Speeding down the line like a lightning flash,
Make way for James, hooray for James.
Hang on to your hat as he whooshes past,
Make way for James, hooray for James.
He really knows how to stage a show.
You gotta stand back and watch him go.
He's the really splendid engine with the bright red coat.
Whoo!
Look who's swanning it down the track.
Make way for James, hooray for James.
He never looks up, he never looks back,
Make way for James, hooray for James.
A tad conceited, and really quite vain,
He knows we love him just the same.
Take a look who's coming down the track,
Make way for James, hooray for James.
Shiny shiny paint with the jet-black stack.
Make way for James, hooray for James.
He's the really splendid engine, shiny, shiny engine.
He's the really splendid engine, yep, that's our James!
That's James!

Characters :
Thomas
Edward
Henry
Gordon
James
Percy
Toby
Sir Topham Hatt
The Two Little Boys
Annie
Clarabel
Troublesome Trucks
Stephen Hatt
Bridget Hatt
The Photographer
The School Chior
Henrietta

Location :
The Viaduct
Wellsworth
Tidmouth Sheds
Tidmouth Engine Works
Callan
Knapford
Rail Under Road Bridge and Stone Wall
Brendam Canal
The School Building Site
The Great Waterton
Gordon's Hill
Gordon's Hill Bridge
Maron
Maithwate
Knapford
The Mountain Village
Kirk Ronan
Tidmouth Lighthouse
Tidmouth Beach
Tidmouth Goods Station
Knapford Yards
Sodor Shipping Company
The Country Line
The Cow Field
The Three Way Road
The Runby Bridge
Wellsworth Vicarage Orchard

Footage Used :
James and the Express
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
No Joke for James
Middle Engine
Time for Trouble
James and the Second Best
James and the Coaches
Percy Runs Away
The Trouble with Mud
Troublesome Trucks
James Gets a New Coat
A Tale for Thomas
James and the Red Balloon
Keeping Up with James
The Great Discovery
Thomas Goes Fishing
Best Dressed Engine
James and the Trouble with Trees
Rheneas and the Roller Coaster
Percy and the Magic Carpet
Make Someone Happy
Old Iron
James and the Queen of Sodor
Break Van
Edward Gordon and Henry
Dirty Work
Calling All Engines
Dirty Objects
Percy, James and the Fruitful Day
Buzz Buzz

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