| For other uses, see Gordon (disambiguation). |
Ode to Gordon, also known as Gordon, is a song from the eighth series dedicated to Gordon. It was later edited and re-released with a new CGI music video as part of Thomas' YouTube World Tour on 11 November 2015.
Lyrics
- We'll sing a song for Gordon.
- He's big, he's fast, he's proud.
- His paint is blue, so strong and true
- And his whistle's really loud!
- The fastest train on Sodor.
- You can't forget his name.
- So when we've sung for Gordon, well
- Let's sing it once again.
- Through wind and rain he thunders on.
- On him we can rely.
- Reliable and useful too
- And that's the reason why.
- We'll sing a song for Gordon.
- He's big, he's fast, he's proud.
- His paint is blue, so strong and true
- And his whistle's really loud!
- The fastest train on Sodor.
- You can't forget his name.
- So when we've sung for Gordon, well
- Let's sing it once again.
- The journeys never tire him out.
- He'll work all day and night.
- And everyone admires him
- His boiler gleaming bright.
- We'll sing a song for Gordon.
- He's big, he's fast, he's proud.
- His paint is blue, so strong and true
- And his whistle's really loud!
- The fastest train on Sodor.
- You can't forget his name.
- So when we've sung for Gordon, well
- Let's sing it once again.
- We'll sing a song for Gordon.
- He's big, he's fast, he's proud.
- His paint is blue, so strong and true
- And his whistle's really loud!
- The fastest train on Sodor.
- You can't forget his name.
- So when we've sung for Gordon, well
- Let's sing it once again.
Characters
Series 8 version
- Edward
- Henry
- Gordon
- Percy
- Salty
- Harold
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Stephen Hatt
- Bridget Hatt
- Refreshment Lady
- Nancy
- Cyril the Fogman
- One of the Stone-dropping Boys
- The Storyteller
- The Fisherman
- The Dockyard Manager
YouTube World Tour version
- Thomas
- Edward
- Henry
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Spencer
- Ferdinand
- Marion
- Salty
- Annie and Clarabel
- Henrietta
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Lady Hatt
- Dowager Hatt
- Sodor Brass Band
- The Mayor of Sodor
- The Duke and Duchess of Boxford
- Mr. Percival
- The Teacher
Locations
Series 8 version
- Wellsworth
- Wellsworth Yards
- Callandale Fishing Yard
- Gordon's Hill
- Tower Windmill
- Kellsthorpe Road
- Tidmouth Tunnel
- Brendam Docks
- The Viaduct
- Crosby Tunnel
- Henry's Tunnel
- Suddery Castle
YouTube World Tour version
Footage Used
Series 8 version
Classic footage:
- Gordon Takes a Tumble (UK/US)
- Percy's Chocolate Crunch (UK/US)
- Thomas the Jet Engine (UK/US)
- Edward the Very Useful Engine (UK/US)
- Edward's Brass Band (UK only)
- What's the Matter with Henry? (UK only)
- James and the Queen of Sodor (UK only)
- Harold and the Flying Horse (UK only)
- Best Dressed Engine (UK only)
- Gordon and Spencer (UK only)
Modern footage:
- Edward's Brass Band (US only)
- What's the Matter with Henry (US only)
- James and the Queen of Sodor (US only)
- Harold and the Flying Horse (US only)
- Best Dressed Engine (US only)
- Gordon and Spencer (US only)
- James Gets a New Coat
- Edward the Great
- Gordon Takes Charge
- Squeak, Rattle and Roll
- Chickens to School
YouTube World Tour version
- Tickled Pink
- Double Trouble
- Toby's New Whistle
- Being Percy
- O the Indignity
- Gordon and Ferdinand
- Express Coming Through
- Bust My Buffers!
- King of the Railway
- Gordon Runs Dry
- The Frozen Turntable
- The Afternoon Tea Express
- Old Reliable Edward
- Marion and the Pipe
- The Adventure Begins
Trivia
- A full lyric-less version of the original video is on the UK official YouTube channel.
- The full version was not released in the UK until it came out on the official UK YouTube channel on June 11, 2015.
- The third chorus was cut in the YouTube World Tour version.
- An Alternate Cut Version of this Song can be found on the All Star Tracks CD.
- In the US, this is the last song to use classic footage since the seventh series was the first series of the modern era in that country.
Deleted and Extended Scenes
- What's the Matter with Henry? - An extended beginning of Gordon passing Henry.
- James and the Queen of Sodor - An extended ending of Gordon after passing James.
- Harold and the Flying Horse - An extended scene of Gordon and Henry passing Rolf's Castle while Harold flies overhead.
- Gordon Takes Charge - Deleted close-ups of Gordon's whistle and wheels.
- Edward the Great - An alternate close-up of Gordon without passing Edward.
- Squeak, Rattle and Roll:
- A deleted scene of Gordon going down the hill with the express.
- A few deleted scenes of Gordon passing a signal box with the express.
- Chickens to School - Gordon passing Wellsworth at night.
- Unknown:
- A scene of Gordon waiting at a signal then moving on.
- Gordon pulling the express in the rain.
In Other Languages
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Portuguese | Homenagem a Gordon |
| Korean | 고든의 노래 |
| Latin American Spanish | La canción de Gordon |
Home Video Releases
US
DVD Boxsets
ZA
- Bold and Brave (Short Version)
DVD Boxsets
CHN
KOR
Albums
- All Star Tracks (Alternate Cut)
- The Railway Stories Volume 1
- The Railway Stories Volume 2
- Meet the Steam Team
Music Video
Ode to Gordon - Music Video
Ode to Gordon - Extended Music Video
Ode to Gordon - CGI Music Video
