Toby (Cover By Headmaster Hastings)

This video is for a general audience. Although nostalgia-seeking adults are the target audience, it can be enjoyed by anyone. Here's a classic pop style cover of the "Toby" song, with plenty of vocal overdubs, and a video with footage filmed during the recording session. haha.
I love torch ballads, and Toby's song is no exception. Enjoy friends!

[@therenamonstan]

Toby is one of the most underappreciated and most experienced characters in the show. I can't imagine how Sodor would be without him.

[@maddonatore4197]

It’d probably be chaos without Toby

[@vanessasandoval96]

yeah me too when visited the united kingdom

[@Push-ku4yy]

Thomas would have cowcatchers and his life would be hell

[@Kanefan701]

My grandfather always liked Toby's song for he reminded him of himself being old and wise and kind. This cover you've done has reminded me of him and with a slight happy tears it's made me remember what my grandfather did for me when I was little growing up in life.

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

:,(

[@BriceInkling138]

You have got such a good grandfather.

[@Kanefan701]

@@BriceInkling138 I had...before he passed away in 2017

[@musclrcarg2090]

Thats nice

[@Jedi-ge6lr]

Did he also give zero fucks about what others though about him?

[@DieselD199]

You should definitely look into licensing for a cover album. I'd definitely buy it.

[@headmasterhastings4884]

Thanks dude. I may not have anything on iTunes or Spotify, but I _do_ have a bandcamp. headmasterhastings.bandcamp.com/

[@steamerfan2212]

@@headmasterhastings4884 bruh your the best singer I've ever heard

[@ZazzelTheGamer]

Forget that, he should ask the show if he could make the music for the U.S releases.

[@SteamSupreme5035]

I'd buy it as well

[@FutureRailProductions]

Same!

[@snowyfolfskyroo2739]

As a kid, I never realized this, but jesus this is an emotional song

[@explodinglemons4244]

I know right

[@TheLastE2]

RYTH Be Like

[@pepsicannot]

Listen to this cover makes me miss Tody. Shame the show shafted him, he isn't written off like Edward or Henry, he just appeared time and time. Heck he is no where in the reboot. But no matter what happens, we still remember Toby in our hearts. This cover will always make me smile

[@stingky3689]

Now he is somewhere in the reboot with a FIRE push along model

[@scottishtwinstudios]

This felt so nostalgic, excellent job!

[@P1mie1S1inker]

This is so beautiful my childhood memories are just going crazy

[@jordandack3706]

This is just..... right. This is Toby's song done right. ❤ I feel quite emotional.

[@jaanshersaeed4541]

“My name is Tobias. Toby for short.”

[@FreshOutOfFeelings]

One of my favorites, great movie

[@someaustralianguy4807]

Heh :)

[@SPG69]

All right let’s recite the entire movie script in this comment section

[@jaanshersaeed4541]

Sans Peter Griffin Nah that would take forever but... “I was a little steam tram.”

[@toysandgames1002]

well what will become of you ?? LOL

[@ArcadeProductions]

Your harmonies are ALWAYS on point dude. This cover is exceptional as always.

[@mikethewhizz5085]

I love how its applied too

[@thomasfanboy]

So we got so far: -Thomas' anthem -Ode for Gordon -The Really Splendid Red Engine -Seaside Trip (what I think is Percy's song, I guess) -STH song -Don't Judge a Book by its Cover (Terence's song) -and Toby

[@josedomingogonzalezquinter5386]

Great, I wait for "That's What Friends Are For"

[@trainboy13brightonworkssha87]

don't forget it's great to be an engine and brave

[@Dragonmdk]

We're waiting then on Togetherness (the closest thing to a Edward and Henry song)

[@Milwaukeeroadfan]

And in case you forgot, there's also: -Determination (ITSO early-mid 80s wave) -Gone Fishing (ITSO late-60s) -The snow song ( pop-ballad cover. Later rearranged with an improved score) -Surprises/"the surprise room" (ITSO a 1930s jazz) -Come for the ride (ITSO early-mid 60s. Later rearranged with an improved score) -The Island Song -Engine roll-call (ITSO of a 1962 band arrangement) -Strength -Accidents will happen (every Thomas fan's favourite song) -And Rules and regulations Pretty cool, right? ;) (edited because I apparently forgot that trainboy 13 already mentioned it's great to be an engine and brave)

[@trainboy13brightonworkssha87]

@@Milwaukeeroadfan already said brave and IGTBAE

[@HikiOmo]

This song always digs up childhood memories.

[@Alastor_the_Radio_Demon_1933]

I don't know why, but when I listened to this song just now, I out of the blue just started bawling my eyes out and I started thinking of my great grandmother who passed away in 1996. I'm still crying

[@P1mie1S1inker]

Sorry about your loss mines died in 2022 from a heart attack and pneumonia

[@achingforstrength]

I'm sorry for your loss 🙏🏾 ❤ (I was born in 1996 and my grandmother died in 1998 just before my 2nd birthday)

[@nicoferguson1215]

My dude, your covers are making me cry, they're so good😢😢😢😢😢 talk about a nostalgic train trip

[@Ryan_Rocketz]

I have to say, this might just be the best cover of Toby's song I've ever heard. Great job!

[@Kanefan701]

I think we can all agree with that.

[@Thomasfan8]

One of my absolute favourites and you did an excellent job!

[@steelworksproductions8218]

An masterpiece like always

[@tiredtoby6930]

This is truely wonderful

[@jonathanvault7540]

Toby, our favorite little tram. Love it!

[@That1LucaGuy]

HELL YEAH! He's my dad's favorite character lol

[@tayveontatum4576]

Miskel's WHYYYYY DID HIT AND MATEL RUINED SO CHILDHOOD

[@IsthataKinopio]

@@tayveontatum4576 HiT did not ruin it. MATTEL ruined it.

[@zyancuerdo7392]

@@tayveontatum4576 I don't think hit ruined the show that much they just did not have a good imagination in the show cause some episode were great

[@zyancuerdo7392]

@Skylar Landry-Veldhoven true it went downhill with miller era

[@That1LucaGuy]

@Skylar Landry-Veldhoven *you're

[@carlmatthews8338]

No joke, I just learned how to play Toby's theme on piano and after I played it I said "imagine Headmaster Hastings made the Toby song." about half an hour later this came out. Great job though, I love Thomas songs when there basically the characters themes with lyrics

[@EveningStar92220]

I re-listened to this not long after I heard about the new re-brand. The line "What will become of you" almost made me cry. You, as well as the entire fan community, have consistently put out better content than Mattel. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@Douglas57647]

Yet another Headmaster Hastings masterpiece! Toby was never my favorite character, but I've always loved this song, and no one can deny that the wise old tram engine is an integral member of the Sodor fleet.

[@KeyBlast25]

This is my favorite T&F song. Thank you for this.

[@bustedsiderods8544]

I used to sing this as a child so hearing your version is superb!

[@gallantcavalier3306]

This channel is a great contribution to the Thomas fandom and pays tribute to the 75 years of Thomas.

[@rantroller1662]

Oh yes! It's one of my favorite songs in the show!

[@aJunctionMalfunctionProduction]

Impressive stuff! Loved the various video footage of you playing and singing the song. Overall, my eardrums approve!

[@3unskippableads51]

I always feel like tearing up when listening to this song

[@newmanproductionentertainm5127]

You’ve outdone yourself again. Well done!!!

[@BrendanBarney]

I found my new favorite Tuber.

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

Me too.

[@sherryjohnson8917]

P

[@PrimalTheLegendaryHedgehog]

Same

[@PrimalTheLegendaryHedgehog]

And my favorite singer

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

You do beautiful covers of my favorite Thomas songs! Keep it up!

[@IseeyouPenguin4]

This is one of my favorite TTTE songs and this cover is just absolutely stunning. Amazing work as always dude!! Always cheers me up to hear it!!

[@legomedia1]

Very lovely as always!

[@MaxMonty1516]

This was great! It’s always a treat to hear your covers!

[@alexandercameron5417]

Well done you've noticed in this times that we fans care about u and u keep producing keep going with your hard work

[@captainsinclair7954]

This cover hits so deep in the feels and I love it

[@vanessasandoval96]

I sure hope he’ll cover the rest in 2023

[@ThomasandfriendsRULES]

That's AWESOME. Greetings to Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦 from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪.

[@mitchellgoliber8688]

Okay, calling it now; "Boo Boo Choo Choo" is gonna be coming up for Halloween.

[@ZazzelTheGamer]

Oooh i hope so!

[@STEP2004]

I hope so too.

[@stingky3689]

Hmm, I don't think so.

[@bizmusic6156]

“They’ll laugh at me they will say I look like a tram engine.”

[@joshuapboston1999]

Sir Topham Hatt stared. Then he laughed! "Well done Thomas! Why didn't I think of it before? We need a tram engine!"

[@tomfitzpatrick7335]

Would Thomas actually look ridiculous with cowcatchers

[@Kanefan701]

@@tomfitzpatrick7335 yes he would've. 100%

[@nathanchan4653]

Tom Fitzpatrick what about Strasburg’s Thomas, he has a cow catcher

[@tomfitzpatrick7335]

@@nathanchan4653 who?🤨

[@rantroller1662]

Smashing work as always, Jackson! Once again, Mike and Junior would be so proud of you!

[@LegoMiester14]

I'm pretty sure Mike O Donel is still around today actually.

[@Atomicthomasfan]

YOU LEGEND THIS IS A COMPLETE POP STYLE PIECE OF ART I think the fat controller would have to take back his word about duncan Tunnels are not dance floors if he was listening to this!

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

But would Duncan still not be a Pop Star I wonder?

[@Atomicthomasfan]

Power B but what if Duncan uploaded these songs and actually got in trouble for it isn’t that unfair

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

@@Atomicthomasfan 🤷‍♂️

[@DavidBContentExtravaganza3967]

Hands down, your best cover yet. Hopefully you'II do Thomas, You're The Leader next.

[@moe5201]

Found you through Spotify. You're awesome!

[@ajmohawk2993]

One of my favorite songs! Great cover by you! You did a great job with the chorus, especially the “Oldies but Goldies” part! 😉😉

[@amethystchakra]

1 minute and 30 seconds in. I'm in love with this video already.

[@ThomasFan2904]

My Soul Just Flew To The Smooth Movement Of This Powerful Cover I can see you Going Far Into the This World as a Famous Singer 😀 I'll Be listening to This Childhood Song All day Tomorrow. Keep it up

[@KameronCousin]

Excellent work on this cover Jackson! :D

[@NHTTF]

Amazing cover! Keep up the good work! :)

[@CraneProductions27]

That was so impressive. You sing so perfectly and I love how you make the song so catchy and jolly like the original cover :D .

[@crazyytguy328]

i love the voice! : D (toby is is one of my FAVORITE characters) : )

[@Itty333]

You have a wonderful voice

[@DomenicEXP111]

I may not be an adult, but I still grew up with the model Thomas and Friends show because my dad had a bunch of old DVDs of the show, and I watched them all the time with my dad. I still remember these songs and I'll never forget them.

[@ATSF669]

My lord. This is one of my favorite Thomas songs and once you again you captured it perfectly. Bravo!

[@frigometri257]

GOD I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH.

[@josephmarrison4606]

Toby is one of my favourite characters. Well done.

[@FreshOutOfFeelings]

I was waiting with bated breath for this one, and I’m really impressed! I think the choice to transpose up a whole step really complimented your voice. The instrumentation is solid work, and your delivery is incredibly heartfelt. Please keep going my friend, you’re creating beautiful art

[@jonschares4219]

Man the choruses really hit different!! Awesome job dude, I truly enjoyed it!!

[@GWR3440CityofTruro]

Awesome! Toby will be proud of you!

[@cosmicisland75]

ohh toby oh toooooby, I can't stop singing along to this.

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

Your music makes me smile

[@kameronbiggs5495]

Somehow, your versions of the songs are much better than the originals 😃

[@thomasfan215productions3]

Stephen and Bridget: come on grandfather, do look at this engine! Sir Topham Hatt: That's a tram engine Stephen. Bridget: Is it electric? Toby: whoosh! Stephen: shh! You've offended him Bridget: But trams are electric aren't they? Sir Topham Hatt: They are mostly but this is a steam tram.

[@LukeLintula]

I listened to your Thomas anthem and I played it over and over again. Then I looked into your channel, and found this song. You did an amazing job, thank you for this trip down memory lane, so glad I grew up with the old thomas songs.

[@LegoMiester14]

This was always one of my favorite songs as kid. Not just Thomas, but music in general. I remember playing the song on repeat while playing with my take along model. And this cover is phonominal! You are a ledgend.

[@TankEngineJunior]

You never fail to amaze me, your covers are always a bop

[@NolanTheTugboat]

You are too good for us, Hastings. Thank you for making this. I really needed this one, today.

[@sachielw.s.demayo3920]

this is sooo beautiful, i really feel crying right now cause it reminds me of the good old days where thomas was great and the models looks great, thanks for making this 10/10

[@sodorsteamstudios]

I could cry it's that good 😭

[@hobbitnerdsteamworks]

Yesssssssssss one of my all time favourite songs!!!!!!!!! This is gonna be a masterpiece no doubt about it! You have an incredible skill with your voice and musical instrument playing. Keep up the great work!

[@arober9758]

Excellent job fellows!!!

[@eggwardthebenadrylsalesman6175]

I cried ngl. This is a masterpiece!

[@BricklyDragon]

I love it so much!!!!! Toby is my favorite engine just because he was my first die cast engine

[@idkhowtodeleteaytchannel6569]

amazing, just amazing, I loved it

[@loganmcpherson6873]

Fantastic as always, can’t wait to add it on soundcloud

[@danielfotheringhamproducti7368]

Amazing! Continuing and respecting the legacy! You are fantastic!

[@bigal7876]

I like it, it’s awesome. I like seeing different versions of songs, nobody’s looking for a copy, people do their own take on these iconic songs and it’s fun to watch. 👍

[@bardock7738]

This song touches my heart I was actually tearing up this is beautifully well done man keep up the work

[@MJC19]

Absolutely amazing, pure gold

[@popularpaxton1827]

Great work man! I’ve been watching your covers for a while now and I gotta say that you are really good at them. Your covers bring back memories of the good old days of Thomas and they’re what we need during this crazy and stressful year. Keep up the good work! Can’t wait to see what the next cover will be! :)

[@shmeerlubs5506]

immediately loved your voice, very nice!

[@GeorgeLowther2000]

Toby was my Grandad’s favourite Character

[@thekaibacorpexpress4043]

Awesome! Another favorite song of mine!

[@sheismymom]

Love this song love your cover of it

[@katherinehwang4820]

This is a really great music video, you got such a really good voiced Headmaster hastings and we are finally can see your face when you are sing and play the drum, it is really amazing and also really awesome, thank you for post and share and make this video, it is a really beautiful song and you are sing so well, you should record and make the album and sing, it will be really great and we all are really love of it!

[@OliverKH1]

This song is so amazing! 🎵 🎶

[@kaldesyzdi595]

i love this song. i wish all the engines' themes were turned into songs.

[@Gamerguy826]

Beautiful, just beautiful! Wonderfully done!

[@藤澤正司]

あた

[@ItsCarlos563]

Amazing cover

[@Alerrecks]

Frickin love these, amazing work as always.

[@terik2851]

Wow, you make every T&F song come to life and so cool, keep up the awesome work!!

[@zyancuerdo1498]

Man headmasterhastings you got quite the talent in making music

[@Franco-dg9bn]

Great job

[@litten2133]

Can i just say here, as a person who loves Toby, this is a damm good song which definitely shows his character, love this! :)

[@Jamesdaughton119]

This is soooo good

[@bobbymonk3700]

And let us hit that repeat button and give one more round to everyone's favorite tram engine shall we boys? And you my dear headmaster, if I could I would offer you a pint of mead on the house. Certainly a song I will be listening to for the rest of my days.

[@oliver11534]

MASTERPIECE

[@dalekinthewater4708]

This man needs more subs

[@Jjjr-]

Before tug makes his video on toby for sodor finest I just wanna say this song is amazing

[@joshuapboston1999]

I love this, man! Really have been taking a lot of inspiration for my covers from you, if I'm being honest, the biggest one being "Engine Roll Call." Keep up the good work man!