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The ''Pitt Victory Song'', one of the most popular and widely used fight songs of the University of Pittsburgh, is often played in conjunction with ''Hail to Pitt'' and the ''Panther Song''. It was originally written by former to students of the university in order to solve the issue of the university not owning the copyright to "Hail to Pitt" which prevented the school from granting permission for its use during football radio broadcasts. Lyrics were written by G. Norman Reis (Col. 1916)〔(1916 Commencement Program )〕 and Louis M. Fushan (Econ. 1923).〔(1923 Commencement Program )〕〔(G. Norman Reis Papers, 1909-1946, CTC.1985.01, Curtis Theatre Collection ), Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh.〕 Music was written by Benjamin Levant (Col. 1919, Med. 1921).〔(1920 Commencement Program )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Ebay auction by The Irish Wake: University of Pittsburgh Song c1938 "Pitt Victory Song" (1938 printing) ) 〕〔(Commencement (University of Pittsburgh), 1921, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, accessdate=2009-02-15 )〕 The song debuted in the Cap and Gown Club's 1938 musical production entitled ''Pickets, Please!'' Although commonly performed at university events, few people today know the rarely heard first portion of the song that occurs before the chorus. However, the most common cheer that is used during Pitt-related events and athletic contests is "Let's go Pitt!", which while perhaps derived from the song's lyrics, is often cheered even in absence of the song or music.〔(The Owl (1962), University of Pittsburgh, pg. 31, accessdate=2009-02-11 ) 〕 ==Recordings== During the 1940s Joseph Wood conducted a recording of a collection of songs entitled ''Songs of the University of Pittsburgh'' that featured Walter Scheff, Ralph Nyland, and Michael Stewart. Released on two 78-rpm discs by Republic records, the album featured the "Pitt Victory Song", as well as "Hail to Pitt", the "The Panther", and the "Pitt Alma Mater". Various compilations by the Pitt Band and Pitt Men's Glee Club have also been produced that have included the "Victory Song". Around the 1952-1953 school year, the Pitt Band and the Pitt Men's Glee Club collaborated to release a compilation songs entitled ''Songs of Pitt'' on RCA Victor Records.〔(The Owl 1953, University of Pittsburgh, page 219, Documenting Pitt, University of Pittsburgh Digital Library, accessdate=2009-02-08 )〕 A limited edition box entitled ''Proud Traditions A Musical Tribute to Pitt'' was released for Pitt's bicentennial in 1987 on the Europadisk Ltd. label and included a booklet and three 12-inch vinyl records that included a recording of the "Victory Song".〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Sealed University of Pittsburgh Musical Tribute 3 Record Set w/Booklet 1987 NIB )〕 More recent compilations include ''Pitt Spirit'' released on audio cassette in 1989,〔Pitt Spirit, The University of Pittsburgh Bands, O'Neill Stanford, Director, ATR, 1989〕 ''Proudly Pittsburgh'' in 1997,〔(University of Pittsburgh Pittcat+ library catalog, Proudly Pittsburgh, accessdate=2009-02-12 )〕 and in the late 2000s ''Pitt Pride!''〔Pitt Pride, The University of Pittsburgh Pep Band, ATR, 2007〕 and ''Panther Fans...Are You Ready?'' on compact disc.〔(Official store of the Pittsburgh Panthers - Panther Product: Pitt Pep Band CD II, accessdate=2009-02-08 )〕 The "Victory Song" is also included on ''Gameday Faves: Classic College Fight Songs Volume 8''.〔(Amazon.com: Panther Victory Song (Live), accessdate=2009-02-12 )〕 the "Victory Song" is available for purchase in a variety of formats including compact discs, MP3s, and ringtones. The "Victory Song" has been a part of various compilations including a collection entitled ''Songs of the University of Pittsburgh'' in 1929 by the Thornton W. Allen Company of New York,〔(University of Pittsburgh Pittcat+ library catalog, accessdate=2009-02-12 )〕 as well as in Young's ''Everybody's favorite songs of the American colleges'' published in 1938.〔(Compiled and edited by Barnard Abraham Young, arrangements by Michel Whitehill, Everybody's favorite songs of the American colleges; United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Canada; officially approved alma mater, football and pep songs, Everybody's favorite series no. 20, 1938, Intercollegiate music league, Boston Massachusetts, Amsco Music Sales Co, New York, ECU Joyner Library Catalog, accessdate=2009=02-08 ) 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pitt Victory Song」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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