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New page: ''On Wisconsin'' is the official song of the state of Wisconsin, as well as the fight song of the University of Wisconsin (UW). ==History== The music was originally composed by Wi...
''On Wisconsin'' is the official song of the state of [[Wisconsin]], as well as the fight song of the [[University of Wisconsin]] (UW).
==History==
The music was originally composed by William Purdy in 1909; Purdy planned to submit the song into a competition for a [[University of Minnesota]] fight song. However, Purdy was persuaded by a former UW student, Carl Beck, to allow UW to use the tune instead. Beck wrote the original lyrics, which were re-written in 1913. The tune is widely used by other schools with different lyrics.<ref>http://www.badgerband.com/music/onwis.html</ref>
The phrase was also made famous during the [[Civil War]] by [[Arthur MacArthur, Jr.]], father of [[Douglas MacArthur]]. The elder MacArthur, in the 24th Wisconsin Infantry, earned the [[Medal of Honor]] for his actions at the [[Battle of Chattanooga]] in 1863, when he rallied his regiment with the cry "On, Wisconsin!"<ref>http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/amacart.htm</ref>
==UW Lyrics==
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Plunge right through that line!<br />
Run the ball clear down the field, boys<br />
touchdown sure this time. (U rah rah)<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Fight on for her fame<br />
Fight! Badgers! - fight, fight, fight!<br />
We'll win this game.<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Stand up, Badgers, sing!<br />
"Forward" is our driving spirit,<br />
Loyal voices ring.<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Raise her glowing flame<br />
Stand, Fellows, let us now<br />
Salute her name!<br />
==State Lyrics==
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Grand old badger state!<br />
We, thy loyal sons and daughters,<br />
Hail thee good and great.<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Champion of the right,<br />
"Forward", our motto,<br />
God will give thee might!<ref>http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/wisconsin_state_song.html</ref>
==References==
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==History==
The music was originally composed by William Purdy in 1909; Purdy planned to submit the song into a competition for a [[University of Minnesota]] fight song. However, Purdy was persuaded by a former UW student, Carl Beck, to allow UW to use the tune instead. Beck wrote the original lyrics, which were re-written in 1913. The tune is widely used by other schools with different lyrics.<ref>http://www.badgerband.com/music/onwis.html</ref>
The phrase was also made famous during the [[Civil War]] by [[Arthur MacArthur, Jr.]], father of [[Douglas MacArthur]]. The elder MacArthur, in the 24th Wisconsin Infantry, earned the [[Medal of Honor]] for his actions at the [[Battle of Chattanooga]] in 1863, when he rallied his regiment with the cry "On, Wisconsin!"<ref>http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/amacart.htm</ref>
==UW Lyrics==
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Plunge right through that line!<br />
Run the ball clear down the field, boys<br />
touchdown sure this time. (U rah rah)<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Fight on for her fame<br />
Fight! Badgers! - fight, fight, fight!<br />
We'll win this game.<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Stand up, Badgers, sing!<br />
"Forward" is our driving spirit,<br />
Loyal voices ring.<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Raise her glowing flame<br />
Stand, Fellows, let us now<br />
Salute her name!<br />
==State Lyrics==
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Grand old badger state!<br />
We, thy loyal sons and daughters,<br />
Hail thee good and great.<br />
On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin!<br />
Champion of the right,<br />
"Forward", our motto,<br />
God will give thee might!<ref>http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/wisconsin_state_song.html</ref>
==References==
<references />