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The lyrics mention muddy water and Natchez, Miss., and he adds wailing fills on the instrument officially known as a harmonica but which in this context is usually called a “harp.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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

Accordion, harmonica, wine, shout, dance, wail, round-about, clash of pan, laughter.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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

I was imagining a Fellini-esque street parade with party hats, guitars and harmonicas, but decided that such a cinematic allusion would only reveal my age.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2018

The trademark harmonicas have been holstered, at least for now, his audience shrinking from a spellbound national electorate to a spirited weekday gathering of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2016

The torches were ground out under foot, after which the Tramp Club played “Home Sweet Home” on the harmonicas.

From The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country The Young Pathfinders on a Summer Hike by Janet Aldridge