Yesterday was Conan O’Brien’s first night at the helm of The Tonight Show, and while there were no astounding surprises—it just felt good, ya know? Like Bush leaving office, the blase darkness of Jay Leno was suddenly washed away by someone who actually deserves the job. Here’s the opening sequence from last night’s show, which may not be fall down funny, but it’s certainly goosebump inducing, and will make you sigh with affection and relief.

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)