MARYLAND AT A GLANCE

MUSIC

Street musicians, Baltimore Farmers' Market, Holliday St. and Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2012. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MARYLAND SONG TITLES

Baltimore
The song, "Baltimore" was composed by Randy Newman and originally appeared on his 1977 "Little Criminals" album. It was covered by Nina Simone in 1978 on her album entitled, "Baltimore".
Baltimore Oriole
In the late 1930s, Hoagy Carmichael composed the song, "Baltimore Oriole," lyrics by Paul Francis Webster.
Maryland Fight Song
The "Maryland Fight Song" of the University of Maryland was composed by Ralph Davis, in 1941.
Maryland Victory Song
The "Maryland Victory Song" of the University of Maryland was composed by Thornton W. Allen in 1928.