Here is what a former writer, Darren, found when looking up the history of the Kentucky Wildcats fight song.
If you’ve ever been to Rupp Arena, Commonwealth Stadium, or the hordes of other locations featuring large gatherings of Kentucky fans, you’ve been exposed to the UK Fight Song.
Besides likely being the only place you’ll ever hear a real Kentucky fan say U of K, “On On U of K” is that melodic chyme that brings Wildcats together.
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The music was written in 1922 by University of Kentucky Professor Charles A. Lampert, at his own instance and expense .