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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

The Stones sound absolutely committed, with Jagger’s harmonica and vocals particularly strong.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 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

Nicknamed "The Clobberer", Ranken played drums, percussion, harmonica and provided vocals for The Pogues in the 90s and 00s.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

Gift number four was a harmonica and a book about playing it.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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 all, not only did she have those pictures on her wall, she also has one of Dylan’s harmonicas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024

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

It had just then flashed over him that Mr. Peaslee, the kind Mr. Peaslee, who gave Jim knives and harmonicas, was next-door neighbor to the Edwardses.

From The Calico Cat by Charles Miner Thompson