The Ballad of High Noon
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"The Ballad of High Noon" (or "Do Not Forsake Me") is a popular song published in 1952 with music by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyrics by Ned Washington. It was introduced in the movie High Noon, sung over the opening credits by Tex Ritter. It was awarded the 1952 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
In the context of film music, "The Ballad of High Noon" is acclaimed not merely for its musical integration with High Noon's score, but also for expounding lyrically on the themes of honour and obligation which define the film.
[edit] Recorded versions
- Johnny Bond (1976)
- Roy Clark
- Connie Francis
- Frankie Laine (1952)
- Nana Mouskouri (1993)
- Dean Reed (1982)
- Tex Ritter (1952)
- Frankie Laine
- Sons of the Pioneers
- Walter Brennan
- Legião Urbana
[edit] References
- Allison, Deborah (2003). ""Do Not Forsake Me: The Ballad of High Noon" and the Rise of the Movie Theme Song". Senses of Cinema. http://www.sensesofcinema.com/contents/03/28/ballad_of_high_noon.html.
| Preceded by "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" from Here Comes the Groom |
Academy Award for Best Original Song 1952 |
Succeeded by "Secret Love" from Calamity Jane |
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