Cougar Fight Song (University of Houston)
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The Cougar Fight Song is the official fight song
of the University of Houston
(UH). It was written by Marion Ford with lyrics by Forest Fountain who were both UH students, and is typically performed by the Spirit of Houston
. The song was popularized by Ed Gerlach and his orchestra in the 1950s who was a music professor at the university. In 2002, Norm Maves, Jr. of The Oregonian
named the song as the 7th best college fight song in America.
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
of the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
(UH). It was written by Marion Ford with lyrics by Forest Fountain who were both UH students, and is typically performed by the Spirit of Houston
Spirit of Houston
The Spirit of Houston, is an umbrella term that represents the official spirit groups at the University of Houston. Included in the Sprit of Houston are the Cougar Dolls Dance Team, the UH Cheer teams, and primarily, the Cougar Marching Band. The Spirit of Houston is currently under the direction...
. The song was popularized by Ed Gerlach and his orchestra in the 1950s who was a music professor at the university. In 2002, Norm Maves, Jr. of The Oregonian
The Oregonian
The Oregonian is the major daily newspaper in Portland, Oregon, owned by Advance Publications. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the U.S. west coast, founded as a weekly by Thomas J. Dryer on December 4, 1850...
named the song as the 7th best college fight song in America.