harmonica
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During the chorus, harmonica borrowed from Stevie Wonder’s “That Girl” screeches into view, but the brightness only serves to accent the desolation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
I came clean and told Pop the whole story, selling it under the guise of patriotism — and with three-part harmony and a harmonica.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
In addition to drums, Ranken played the harmonica and provided vocals for the group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Nicknamed "The Clobberer", Ranken played drums, percussion, harmonica and provided vocals for The Pogues in the 90s and 00s.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
He rubbed a tin harmonica across his knee.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
About 80 guitars are included in the auction, alongside amplifiers, gold and silver records, posters, memorabilia and a collection of harmonicas.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
On Venus, sounds that are caused by solid objects vibrating, like harmonicas or reed organ pipes, would be pitched down because the atmosphere is dense and soupy.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2025
After his time in the restaurant business, Hurtado sold toys for a living, including cheap harmonicas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
Mr. Kaine, who often travels with several harmonicas, sings in the gospel choir and particularly likes “Wade in the Water,” an African-American spiritual, according to the Rev. Jim Arsenault, the pastor there.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2016
You might get out the mouth harmonicas and interest them in 107 them.
From Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone by Edward Stratemeyer
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