James the Really Splendid Engine

James the Really Splendid Engine is the first song from the sixth season dedicated to James. The tune is 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 it 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, (ee-oh)
 * 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.


 * Look who's swaning 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

 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Oliver
 * BoCo
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam
 * Duncan
 * Duke
 * Rusty
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Bertie
 * Harold
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Jem Cole
 * Jeremiah Jobling

Episodes

 * Edward, Gordon and Henry
 * James and the Coaches
 * Troublesome Trucks
 * James and the Express
 * Thomas Goes Fishing
 * Tenders and Turntables
 * Bertie's Chase
 * Old Iron
 * Duck Takes Charge
 * Time for Trouble
 * The Trouble with Mud
 * No Joke for James
 * Trust Thomas
 * Buzz, Buzz
 * Bulgy
 * Percy, James and the Fruitful Day
 * Steam Roller
 * Thomas and Stepney
 * Henry and the Elephant
 * Thomas and the Special Letter
 * Horrid Lorry
 * A Better View for Gordon
 * Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
 * James and the Trouble with Trees
 * Gordon and the Gremlin
 * Bye George!
 * Make Someone Happy
 * A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter

Trivia

 * Many scenes are mirrored.
 * Specially shot footage was filmed for this song.
 * This is the first, and so far only, music video not to feature Thomas, although his whistle is heard at the end in some versions.

Goofs

 * In a scene where it shows James, his face moves when his eyes move.

US

 * Salty's Secret
 * Roundhouse Rhythms
 * The Greatest Stories

JPN

 * Original Songs 1

Malaysia/Singapore/China

 * Sing-a-Long

CDS

 * Thomas' Train Yard Tracks

Deleted and Extended Scenes

 * Time for Trouble - A deleted scene of James and Toby crossing a bridge.
 * No Joke for James -
 * 1) A deleted scene of James passing the Watermill.
 * 2) A deleted scene of James entering Knapford.
 * Trust Thomas - An alternate version of James stopping after shunting the trucks instead passing by the camera.
 * Buzz, Buzz -
 * 1) The scene of James going through a tunnel has been extended.
 * 2) A deleted scene of James passing a field at sundown.
 * Percy, James and the Fruitful Day - A deleted scene of James passing through Lower Suddery.
 * Make Someone Happy - The scene of James passing the beach has been extended.
 * A Bad Day for Harold The Helicopter - A Scene of James pulling the express.