The "Cougar Fight Song" is the official college fight song of the

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(UH). It was written by Marion Ford with lyrics by Forest Fountain, both UH students. It is typically performed by the Spirit of Houston. The "Cougar Fight Song" was popularized by Ed Gerlach, a UH music professor, and his orchestra in the 1950s. In 2002, Norm Maves, Jr. of ''

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'' named the song as the 7th best college fight song in America.

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