The Ballad of High Noon The Ballad of High Noon “The Ballad of High Noon” (or “Do Not Forsake Me, O My Darlin’”) is a popular song published in 1952, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyrics by Ned Washington. It is the theme song of the movie "High Noon", sung over the opening credits by Tex Ritter, with its tune repeated throughout the film. It was awarded the 1952 Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was performed that night for the Academy by Ritter. The song is about the film's main character, Will Kane (played by Gary Cooper), and the moral dilemma of
Chikara High Noon which drew 972 buys. The event was released on DVD by Smart Mark Video on November 25, 2011. High Noon featured seven professional wrestling matches involving different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines that were played out on Chikara's monthly house shows and on blog entries written on the promotion's official website. Wrestlers will portray villains ("rudos" in Chikara) or heroes ("tecnicos" in Chikara) as they follow a series of events that build tension, and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Chikara follows "lucha libre" traditions and is known for its colorful characters and gimmicks