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Cal Songs

All Hail Blue and Gold

Written in 1905 by Harold W. Bingham, arranged by Robert O. Briggs.
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All Hail Blue and Gold,
Thy colors unfold
O'er loyal Californians,
Whose hearts are strong and bold.
All Hail Blue and Gold,
Thy strength ne'er shall fail;
For thee we'll die,
All Hail! All Hail!

All Hail Blue and Gold,
To thee we shall cling;
O'er golden fields of poppies,
Thy praises we shall sing.
All Hail Blue and Gold,
On Breezes ye sail;
Thy sight we love!
All Hail! All Hail!

The University of California had no Alma Mater until "All Hail Blue and Gold" was written by Harold W. Bingham in 1905. Bingham is one of the most prolific composers of Cal songs, also penning "The Blue and Gold," "California March," "A Toast to California," "Hurrah for California," and "California Indian Song." "All Hail Blue and Gold" was popularized by the Budweiser Quartet and the California Glee Club (both of which Bingham was a member), achieving the status of unofficial California Hymn. "All Hail Blue and Gold" is played by the Band at the end of all University events and athletic contests.