That's what friends are for

This isn't a rerecord but with the current lockdown situation, I thought this song is a timely reminder of happier times and quite poignant. Keep safe everyone.

[@TTTE_Guy]

One of the best Thomas songs! Beauty!

[@thegermanofsodor]

It's wonderful to hear the full version of the song! Thank you Mike! This is one of my personal favourites from you and junior!

[@upsidenow]

Beautiful Mike! Thank you for this, I hope you're staying safe during this time.

[@MKtheinstrumentalist]

Hearing Junior's harmony come in at 0:55 always gives me chills. This was and is such a good song - and much better quality than it's usually heard in!

[@SmurfyDan1991]

Just in time for my birthday! Thank you for sharing this and for reassuring the fans during the current situations like this! Have a lovely day! ~ Daniel

[@safraj51]

Nice

[@parkerproductions4546]

The quality of this track is lovely to listen to complete after hearing the early versions from Thomas & The Best Kept Station Competition CD for so long. Thanks for sharing Mike. Would loved to have seen what John L Wright and David Mitton would have edited together as a music video for this.

[@thekaibacorpexpress4043]

Just the thing everyone needs to perk themselves up during the current lockdown :)

[@engineboy53productions15]

This song never gets old! It’s a classic!! I love the Classic Models!

[@HuskerTWolf]

Thank you so much. We've all been wanting to hear a HQ version of the 1995 rendition of the song, rather than listen to the same old 1993 version over and over again. You've done wonders with this. We now have EVERY single 1995 master source of the S4 songs. You've really made my day, Mike. Thank you so much!

[@shuntingyard]

This is a dream come true! Thank you Mike for uploading this track in such great quality! You know, it makes you think why there was never a sing-along music video to this or Rules and Regulations, but that doesn't decrease the value of these songs in any way. I hope you're safe, as well as everyone else out there! Thanks Mike for another great song from Thomas! Cheers!

[@JonathanAsiamah]

A fantastic song! I love it so much, Mike! You certainly brought smiles to many people's faces! Keep up the great work! :')

[@MrDankEngine1999]

This is wonderful! I wanna play this at my funeral! 😭🥺

[@TrainMaster24]

Mike, I always have enjoyed the way you and Junior handled strings and chord changes. The chord after "Whatever life may bring" 👌

[@dieseld261]

Such a beautiful composition. Yours and Juniors work never ever fails to bring me happy memories.

[@Kanefan701]

A very thoughtful thing Mike. It's at this time that we all must come together and together we will survive and stand tall with friends and family and loved ones. We're all in this and to spread happy thoughts to lift happy smiles upon those who are feeling low and broken from this crises.

[@josephmarrison4606]

This past year has been really hard for all of us. What with many of us getting COVID and losing loved ones as a result of this pandemic. However, it is nice to see that people that you care about others, by uploading this song to cheer everyone up last year when lockdown had begun and everyone was feeling lonely. It was so nice to remind them all that we are all in this awful pandemic together, we have gone into it together, we are living in it together and we will be coming out of it together too. Hence the lyric “whatever life may bring, we are never alone” Thanks for thinking of fans like this. All the best to you.

[@MikeODonnellcomposer]

Thanks for those kind words

[@josephmarrison4606]

@@MikeODonnellcomposer You’re more than welcome. And thank you for helping to make my childhood great with your lovely music.

[@shinyredengine]

One of my favorite songs from the show. Beautiful!

[@storiesfromdifferenteras]

I like how this along with Rules and Regulations don't have any lyrics that suggest it's exclusive to this show. It therefore makes it a coincidence that they didn't receive their own music videos for the listener that doesn't know better might think they were made for something else like Theodore Tugboat.

[@charimew3745]

Yes; no explicit references to Thomas, or even trains in general.

[@storiesfromdifferenteras]

@@charimew3745 Along with Never, Never, Never Give Up

[@charimew3745]

@@storiesfromdifferenteras no; that one talks about being "out of puff"

[@tigermoth00]

Gone fishing is also like that

[@mistathings9014]

funa pieronieves

[@thomaswalsh8726]

Thank you for uploading this song in it's full glory. "The lights are all green for us now. Green For Glory."

[@oldaccount3250]

This is such a beautiful song that tears me up every time I hear it. Such a shame it never got a music video. Why wasn't there a music video made of this song?

[@WillCWilson]

Maybe they thought it sounded too depressing, or something?

[@CanOBeans__]

So, I found this from The Unlucky Tug:kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4SQaol-f9KKpM0 so I’m confused, there’s also one ThomasHDClassics uploaded

[@vanessacelebry2183]

The Song Just Like Dionne Warwick From The 80s.

[@QTelectric2012]

The right song at the right time, it's the very song that makes me think back to my childhood and my times at Disney World. Love to hear this song in it's full glory and it's your gift to all of us to reassure everyone that there will always be a light at the end of the dark tunnel and dark age we're in right now. Many thanks to you and Junior for giving us this Thomas song, Mike!

[@lukechristmas3951]

This was much needed. One of my favorite songs of yours. It's very happy-sad-calm-peaceful. Its one of your best pieces and I feel it's such a rare song too. I'm happy to see you still have it!!

[@1993seanmcg]

This song always gives me tears of joy, thank you for uploading this

[@douggietheepiccaledonian1232]

Ah, yet another brilliant recreation! This and the island song just make me tear up. I am so glad you're recreating some of the old themes and songs and making them better than they were before. Well done, Mike! You'd make a mother proud.

[@jaykim2406]

Thomas classic songs' lyrics really warm up my heart. Thank you for all the good memories and thank you for making my childhood amazing.

[@tyhik9338]

Mike, this song had me in tears man, with the Covid19 pandemic goin on, I miss hugging my friends even though the school year is over

[@mainlinemedia6074]

Absolutely beautiful Mike! Always a pleasure to listen to you and Junior's work!

[@chadguse]

Mike O Donnell, I am so glad I found your channel of your musical re-releases and joyful sounds of Thomas! As a musician myself, I've learned piano/keyboards, song arrangement and composition thru listening and studying the scores you and Junior Campbell have provided through the classic Thomas era. Thank you for continuing to share your works with us, you continue to inspire me in my music!

[@dannyp123543]

This is lovely Mike! Thanks for all your uploads!

[@LittleWesternerProductions]

Absolutely my favorite Thomas song! You and Junior always brought forth the virtue of the show with this music. We appreciate you, Mike!

[@leifj2009]

This made me wish that Mattel didn't turn our childhood into a money craving franchise.

[@NicklasZandeVGCP2001]

In honor of the late Michael Angelis. RIP

[@Thomasnumber1fan101]

Thank you Mike, For a long time we didn't have a quality copy of this song. I love this song very much and my first time hearing this I got goosebumps. I wish this was released on vhs. I would love to see Mattel one day put together a special vinyl/cd set of all of the classic series songs.

[@starfishman1018]

this song warms my Heart, thank you Mike O'Donnell for reminding us all of this wonderful song. We all shall remain strong and get through this not matter how long it takes.

[@jasonadams5971]

Bob and Larry crying hysterically Bob: Oh, this is beautiful! Larry: Hold me, Bob! Bob: I would if I could, man!

[@AnthonyDaBest]

Thank you for uploading this, this is one of my favorite sing-alongs.

[@SamtheAngelFox]

Thank you for giving us a moment of hope in a dark time in the world Mike. It's amazing hearing this full in its completed mix after so many years

[@tomasdaspoon]

Thank you for sharing this Mike. The harmony in this song is so beautiful, especially in the clean version you have here.

[@JamesTheRedEngineProductions]

Good job! I remember watching this music video on one of my Thomas DVD’s and it was my favorite! Thank you for archiving this. I hope to see more in future!

[@agentnintendonate1thee2tan89]

Thanks, Mike... you stay safe, man.

[@daviobryker]

Found this only on Soundcloud not on any download on iTunes until now thanks Mike the music of childhood that makes us smile we pass on forever now stay safe mate.

[@CheekyChuffer]

I'm not crying, I'm just drooling out of my eyes

[@GeebMachine]

Thank you so much, my good and kind, sir; my day has barely begun and this has already put me in a good mood! :')

[@tylervielie5767]

I'm going through a hard time myself. Not because of the coronavirus, but I also feel like nobody cares about me. I thought I found a really good looking girl to be my girlfriend, but I was just being used by her. Plus I can't find a job anywhere. But I do have friends to be there for me. So thanks for uploading this song.

[@TreehouseTvfansndaccount]

This song made almost cry at the end, so beautiful

[@DCCSodor2]

Just a lovely song, Thank you for sharing this!

[@LeScarletSinger2]

It's impressive how much of the old music you and Junior have in your possessions. Junior gives us a ton of the original, you do rerecords, and on occasion, the originals, this is a grand form for the originals. Thank you, Mike.

[@scousertom0388]

Lovely vid, Mike, one of my all time favourite TTTE songs! You and Junior are two of the best composers I've ever known there to be!

[@FrankieBonsignoreMusic]

Needed this today. Thank you Mike. :-)

[@rbranchlines]

"Artist: Pieronieves" This is indignant, how is it possible that KZbin doesn't take actions against this huge steal

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

Im Gonna Be Honest,I Have Listened To This On Repeat Three Times Now,& Im Still Crying. This Is So Beutiful

[@MikeODonnellcomposer]

Thanks for that.

[@frankforttheorangee2produc110]

The most beautiful song I have ever heard. I will use it for my series finale

[@amberlynslemko8258]

When I listen to songs like this it makes me have tears of happines

[@philipmancera5796]

For some odd reason, this song's a real tearjerker.😪😥🙂

[@tyhik9338]

Yeah especially during these hard times

[@philipmancera5796]

@@tyhik9338 this also sounds appropriate for two other tributes to Spongebob and the Sopranos.

[@SlickVideoProductions]

Nice to hear the song in its entirety!

[@pnate_kold4523]

Mike this is amazing and its perfect for 2021 the last year of Thomas

[@ThomasTnPProductions]

Wonderful

[@TheNWREngines260]

Such a lovely song Almost made me cry

[@comradeopthomasthehedgehog]

Stay safe during the lockdown! And this music is so beautiful!

[@Ffarquhar]

Damnnn, that rocks! I LOVE IT! Thank you so much for all of this, and I feel like I do not deserve Mike.

[@CrypticClay]

This is just, just... Good... Wonderful... Beautiful

[@trainman5555]

Sad there isn’t an official music video to this song but it’s genius. Thankful for your music growing up!! :)

[@darealliam4421]

Fracking beautiful

[@user-rr4pp5bb7t]

Thank You Mike for Sharing This Piece of My Childhood

[@sonictailsx4690]

So beautiful also stay safe and take care.

[@GeorgeLowther2000]

Reminds me of My Friends

[@devoradoratrain]

who the heck is pieronieves

[@CajonPassStudios]

Good luck hun. Stay safe.

[@bvswasgood2981]

Lovely stuff Mike. I'd say Rules and Regulations is another good song during this time, seeing as there are so many in place at the moment. Hope you're well and staying safe

[@Imok56]

This songs hit when your older

[@LMANPAD]

Another Blessing

[@rwinger2481]

At 0:36, I was impressed how this is all on 24 track tape and the quality sounds excellent. I wonder when this was recorded originally along with all the other Series 3-4 songs like Gone Fishin’. I’m guessing it was all in 1991. Maybe some in 1992. Thomas’ Anthem debuted in Thomas and the UK Trip in Japan in 1991. Thank you Mike.

[@MikeODonnellcomposer]

1991 SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT

[@rwinger2481]

@@MikeODonnellcomposer Thank you. Many of the songs produced and were featured on the first Thomas sing along VHS (Island Song, Dont Judge a Book) feature intriguing key changes between the verses and the chorus. Pretty rare for common children’s music, but it works well as it stands out on its own.

[@KameronCousin]

This is such a wonderful song. :)

[@tyhik9338]

Mike, I've been playing this song since last year when the pandemic started and I've been in tears since then. I haven't seen my college friends since last year

[@MikeODonnellcomposer]

Hi, Hopefully the end of this is in sight now so stay brave and stay safe

[@SMT_Taylor]

Got Depression from this

[@TopHat2375]

This song always makes me low key cry.

[@mynameiscm]

One of the best 😢

[@CraneProductions27]

This is one of the loveliest songs I have heard from the show. It has a soft and sweet tone to it. Can I ask please, do you know which song was a favourite from Junior Campbell? :)

[@tyhik9338]

This had me in tears man

[@MattelTomy]

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE F**KED

[@the-frozen-van]

the music that left a mark on our childhood

[@pieronievesttte]

this remaster feels so good

[@Djay17]

Man some good ol memories

[@marblesjn]

One half of a duo of masters at work.

[@TankEngine97]

I wonder why this song, along with Rules and Regulations, wasn't made into a sing along.

[@TidmouthThunderbolt]

They were, but never publically released, if I'm correct.

[@TheNotLetterH]

There’s a CGI one posted on the KZbin channel

[@brickfrenzy1376]

This is a Great Song! I Wish they Still Used you and Junior!

[@tyhik9338]

Happy new year Mike, I hope and pray that this year will be better than the last 2 years.

[@MikeODonnellcomposer]

Totally agree

[@BranchlineProduction2068]

Whenever you hear this hits you different

[@Pudgemountain]

Beautiful.

[@keldeostudies149]

A relatable song, especially what's going on durning 2020

[@SuperGunzilla]

I LOVE YOU MIKE O'DONNELL

[@jeremiahedwards4771]

Thomas and Barney: we love this song

[@6darlingnikki9]

They were right when they said this song was seen as too sad, gets me tearing up every time I hear that ending

[@marv685]

In memory of Michel Angelis 1952 - 2020

[@michaelanguiano5528]

Sorry this comment is late And a love memory of goerge carlin and David mitton and Wilbert awdry

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

One of these musics are amazing from the classic series I hope your days are going good as possible because this whole coronavirus is going on and From Drevian Edwards

[@cutepinkpearlOficial]

😢😢😢😢 isso me lembra quando eu fiz um amigo pela primeira vez.... Relembrando aquela vezes que a gente estava juntos brincando...... Sinto falta quando ele morava junto comigo, ele era meu vizinho antes, ele agora está um pouquinho longe de mim, mais ele continua sendo meu melhor amigo 💖✨

[@joelmonedragon]

Mr. Mike O'Donnell I have a friend that I wanted to get to know Thomas the tank engine when I showed him your work he immediately started to like Thomas I told him everything I knew about Thomas the tank engine and he was fascinated thanks to you junior Campbell Britt alcroft and the guy who started it all the rev willbert awdry I got a friend to like Thomas thank you I wish you could still be in the show but things never go the way you want it thanks my hero :)

[@bendytheinkdemon8065]

Yesssss. 🥺