Thank you. Our son went from barely graduating from HS to working at a law firm for 2 years as a clerk, to Renton Technical College for 4 years, while working FT, to Columbia GS. He graduated this week Magna Cum Laude. Wish we could have been there. You made it a little more special.
Please give this planet more adorable human beings like Ben Platt. We need more caring people to inspire us become good to each other. This man is a real angel.
Beautiful tribute to Columbia University and all its members, students, faculty , employees and alumni that contribute to it’s glory then, now and always!!! ❤❤❤
John Lombardo MD I graduated from the college 51 years ago this week, and this music moved me to tears. Many thanks, and congratulations to the Class of 2020!
I took most of my classes at Hamilton Hall. I used to walk pass the low steps and cut through the Barnard College campus...before reaching riverside after dark...I miss it! feels like yesterday
Makes me feel so good about myself as a member of the University community. Congratulations to all Class of 2020 graduates- you will all not be soon forgotten!
OH, COLUMBIA Words and music by Tom Kitt; performed by Ben Platt I’D DO ANYTHING TO BE BY YOUR SIDE I’D TRAVEL THE WORLD BOTH FAR AND WIDE THROUGH GATHERING STORMS AND THE RISING TIDE COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA BUT NOW THE SKIES ARE THE BRIGHTEST BLUE AND VOICES ECHO DOWN THE AVENUE IT SEEMS THAT EVERYTHING REMINDS ME OF YOU COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA STAND UP, STAND TALL DON’T LET YOURSELF GIVE WAY TOMORROW’S STILL THE FUTURE TODAY IS STILL TODAY FROM LOW STEPS TO THE CAMPUS STORE WE FEEL YOUR SPIRIT IN OUR VERY CORE SO ROAR YOU LION, ROAR YOU LION, ROAR… COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA STAND UP, STAND PROUD THE DAY HAS JUST BEGUN THOUGH WE CAN’T ALWAYS SING TOGETHER WE CAN STILL SING AS ONE SO RAISE A GLASS TO OUR OLD BROADWAY WHERE WE SHALL RAISE ONE TOGETHER SOME DAY, AND TOAST OUR ALMA MATER, NOW AND FOR AYE… COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA NOW AND FOR AYE. magazine.columbia.edu/article/story-behind-song-how-two-broadway-stars-created-columbia-anthem-ages
Congratulations on your being named Saluditorian of this Columbia College graduating class. You and all of your Class of 2020 classmates are amazing people; and, despite the horrors of of the past two months, you'll all forever more have a unique relationship with what will be known as the Columbia Anthem for the Ages!
@@michaelvalmas4510 Thank you so much!! I am immensely proud to be a part of this class, and although this commencement was not what we thought it was going to be, there's a lot of comfort to be found in the fact that we can still be here for one another.
From my heart, I wish the Class of 2020 all the best that in another time this would have been the joyous occasions for all the grads with their bright prospects of employment, internships, and grad schools. But alas, Goddess Fortuna has now revealed her plan for all of us instead: to face an unexpected and perilous journey to sail on, just as Ulysses had done, to face new obstacles, to fight against the odds, to overcome our weaknesses, and then to be able to find home once again. We will face this together!AO '76CC and '91SPH and still working in the Public Health Services to deal with the COVID-19.
Ben could sing anything and make that song the best version ever
Thank you immensely as a Columbia class of 2022
Being a member of the class of 2020, I am genuinely moved by this song, which made the first-ever virtual commencement so much more special.
Thank you. Our son went from barely graduating from HS to working at a law firm for 2 years as a clerk, to Renton Technical College for 4 years, while working FT, to Columbia GS. He graduated this week Magna Cum Laude. Wish we could have been there. You made it a little more special.
Please give this planet more adorable human beings like Ben Platt. We need more caring people to inspire us become good to each other. This man is a real angel.
Beautiful tribute to Columbia University and all its members, students, faculty , employees and alumni that contribute to it’s glory then, now and always!!! ❤❤❤
This touched me so; he is my favorite singer and I was truly surprised. Brought me to tears. Thank you so much.
John Lombardo MD I graduated from the college 51 years ago this week, and this music moved me to tears. Many thanks, and congratulations to the Class of 2020!
"Hold fast to the spirit of youth... let years to come do what they may ... " CC'93
And what the years have done to me was undone by TomKitt, BenPlatt & this song in a matter of 3'47"! Thanks, Paul.
Columbia College 2018 here. I am so proud of the class of 2020. Good luck you all !!!
This was so wonderful and made me cry. A beautiful gift for us 2020 grads, I so wish everyone could sing it together. What a perfect song.
I took most of my classes at Hamilton Hall. I used to walk pass the low steps and cut through the Barnard College campus...before reaching riverside after dark...I miss it! feels like yesterday
Makes me feel so good about myself as a member of the University community. Congratulations to all Class of 2020 graduates- you will all not be soon forgotten!
Beautiful and heart-warming. Very best wishes to CC 2020 grads from a member of the Columbia College class of 1972.
Miss New York!Miss Columbia!
Wow what a voice! My eyes are watery. Felt that commencement euphoria welling up inside, back from decades ago... Congrats year 2020!!! Go Lions!
Makes me miss of those so special years, great lifetime friends met there, NYC, and very hard work!
Lynn!
Nick!!! It's been so long! Let's catch-up soon!! FB call this weekend?!
Blessed Talent Indeed
This song is truly touching and inspiring! Love it!!! Hope we could stream this on Spotify!
Beautiful! Outstanding!
Woaw! Such a beautiful and touching song.
A truly wonderful gift - stirring lyrics and music, and beautifully sung. Thank you Tom Kitt and Ben Platt. And congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Amazing lyrics, topped by a great voice! This was really wonderful. Good luck to the class of 2020!
This meant so much. Thank you Ben Platt, Tom Kitt, the Columbia alumni community, and my fellow grads!
#cc20stillroars
Totally gorgeous! Wishing this very special class of 2020 the celebratory reunion some day you so deserve!
Such a moving tribute to the Class of 2020. Congratulations!
Roar!!! 🦁👑
Awesome tribute to the College and University Alma Maters tucked into this new song! What a fantastic performance. Thanks, Tom and Ben!
Congratulations to all the 2020 Graduates. What a touching song to honor them!
great and spirited song!
love your voice. love the interior decorations too
So moving. Thank you from a member of Barnard 1969
Amazing to see the #Columbia community coming together to support the new graduates - congrats y'all !
Beautiful! I was very touched by this beautiful tribute. Thank you! Congratulations to the class of 2020
Class of 2013! CUSSW :) Looove Ben Platt, thank you for making this happen
OH, COLUMBIA
Words and music by Tom Kitt; performed by Ben Platt
I’D DO ANYTHING TO BE BY YOUR SIDE
I’D TRAVEL THE WORLD BOTH FAR AND WIDE
THROUGH GATHERING STORMS AND THE RISING TIDE
COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA
BUT NOW THE SKIES ARE THE BRIGHTEST BLUE
AND VOICES ECHO DOWN THE AVENUE
IT SEEMS THAT EVERYTHING REMINDS ME OF YOU
COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA
STAND UP, STAND TALL
DON’T LET YOURSELF GIVE WAY
TOMORROW’S STILL THE FUTURE
TODAY IS STILL TODAY
FROM LOW STEPS TO THE CAMPUS STORE
WE FEEL YOUR SPIRIT IN OUR VERY CORE
SO ROAR YOU LION, ROAR YOU LION, ROAR…
COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA
STAND UP, STAND PROUD
THE DAY HAS JUST BEGUN
THOUGH WE CAN’T ALWAYS SING TOGETHER
WE CAN STILL SING AS ONE
SO RAISE A GLASS TO OUR OLD BROADWAY
WHERE WE SHALL RAISE ONE TOGETHER SOME DAY,
AND TOAST OUR ALMA MATER, NOW AND FOR AYE…
COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA, OH COLUMBIA
NOW AND FOR AYE.
magazine.columbia.edu/article/story-behind-song-how-two-broadway-stars-created-columbia-anthem-ages
Awesome - Congratulations class of 2020 👏👍
We can still sing as one. Miss the golden times and great friends I met at CU. Wish we could sing together one day.
I love this song!! I was truly surprised and touched by this gift, and it brought me to tears when I heard it during the commencement ceremony :')
Congratulations on your being named Saluditorian of this Columbia College graduating class. You and all of your Class of 2020 classmates are amazing people; and, despite the horrors of of the past two months, you'll all forever more have a unique relationship with what will be known as the Columbia Anthem for the Ages!
@@michaelvalmas4510 Thank you so much!! I am immensely proud to be a part of this class, and although this commencement was not what we thought it was going to be, there's a lot of comfort to be found in the fact that we can still be here for one another.
What a beautiful tribute to the class of 2020!
This is awesome! Best wishes to everyone!
A touching gift for the Class of 2020. Congratulations graduates!
Wow. Just beautiful!
Thanks. Loved my time at SPH....
Columbia strong!!
So inspiring. THANK YOU. GS '90 #RoarLions2020
Warmest thank you!
Roar Lion! Thanks, Tom.
Nicely Done 😊 Congratulations
Love it.
Today went to see Dear Evan Hansen and had to admit that the script hasn't made to sensitive hearts or crying eyes but highly recommended movie
Hi do you where i can get the Sheet Music to this song?
From my heart, I wish the Class of 2020 all the best that in another time this would have been the joyous occasions for all the grads with their bright prospects of employment, internships, and grad schools. But alas, Goddess Fortuna has now revealed her plan for all of us instead: to face an unexpected and perilous journey to sail on, just as Ulysses had done, to face new obstacles, to fight against the odds, to overcome our weaknesses, and then to be able to find home once again. We will face this together!AO '76CC and '91SPH and still working in the Public Health Services to deal with the COVID-19.
Congrats to the Class of 2020, you did it! While the times we are in are tough, know that good times will come, and keep roaring on.
💙🦁
Ben is so cute as a Super Mario look-alike ... and that voice! I´m smitten ... :)
Nice pipes!
Congrats to #Classof2020 and #SIPAClassof2020 #RoarLions2020
Go Lions!
Dvořák might approve.