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Rick Fenn - Too Hot To Handle. 3:18; Leon Hunt - Banjo Breakdown
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- Love Me Do – The Beatles
- Heart of Gold – Neil Young
- Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers and Tom Johnston
- The Wizard – Black Sabbath
- Parchman Farm – John Mayall and The Blues Breakers
- Midnight Rambler – The Rolling Stones
- Whammer Jammer – The J. Geils Band
- My Babe – Little Walter
- Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
- Keep on Smiling – Wet Willie
This hit from The Beatles, written by band leader Paul McCartney, is instantly recognizable due to the harmonica riff at the beginning of the song. Bandmate John Lennon added in harmonica after the song was written. Paul was only 16 years old when he wrote ‘Love Me Do’ about his girlfriend at the time, Iris Caldwell.
At 1:13 minutes, songwriter Neil Young dives into a memorable, yearning harmonica solo. ‘Heart of Gold’ is one of Young’s most popular songs. It appears on his 1971 album, Harvest. He wrote the tune after experiencing a severe back injury that kept him from playing electric guitar. While recording Harvest, he opted for an acoustic so he could play ...
Lead singer and guitarist Tom Johnston wrote ‘Long Train Running,’ and the band performed at their shows for about three years before ever even recording it. Johnston prefers to write the music first when he’s songwriting, often tackling the lyrics towards the end in a stream-of-consciousness manner. At 1:28 minutes, he rips into a funky harmonica ...
Opening with haunting solo harmonica, Black Sabbath’s ‘The Wizard’ is as much an instrumental masterpiece as a memorable vocal performance. The song draws on imagery and symbolism of a powerful sorcerer, and many believe this popular tune was actually written as a metaphorical ode to the band’s dealer. At 3:14 minutes, the harmonica breaks from its...
“I’m sitting over here on Parchman Farm. Ain’t never done no man no harm.” This upbeat blues tune has rockin’ harmonica layered throughout it. Though he’s not prominent on this song, blues guitarist Eric Clapton actually played with John Mayall and the Blues Breakers for some time in the mid-’60s. ‘Parchman Farm’ appears on their album, Steppin’ Ou...
The live version of ‘Midnight Rambler’ features a lot of harmonica swagger, with background riffs soaring before the song even starts. A wailing harmonica can be heard over the electric guitar when the band breaks into the song. From the Stones’ 1969 Let it Bleed album, Jagger sings about a creepy stalker trailing his next casualty in this song. Re...
Wild harmonica riffs set the tone for this live recording of ‘Whammer Jammer. Part blues, part rock, this song is the most popular tune of the band’s 1972 live album Full House. You may think this song is actually a cover since its songwriting credit goes to “Juke Joint Jimmy.” But that’s simply an alias for The J. Geils Band.
This classic blues standard shows off Littler Walter’s gospel-tinged voice and smooth harmonica abilities. With a walking bass line and simple background percussion, ‘My Babe’ is an ode to that special lady in the bluesman’s life. Stick around for the 1:05 mark and listen to Little Walter wail on the harmonica.
Bob Dylan’s iconic harmonica and acoustic guitar combo gave rise to a slew of musicians who redefined the genre in the ’60s folk movement. Dylan’s pioneering work is apparent in his popular tune ‘Mr. Tambourine Man.’ He lays simple harmonica work over his strumming guitar right off the bat before seamlessly gliding into the first verse. Dylan’s ins...
This feel-good rock/blues tune opens up at 2:20 minutes with an uplifting, soulful harmonica solo. Wet Willie scored their first top 40 hit with ‘Keep on Smiling.’ Despite ultimately having two other hits songs, this tune remains their most popular song among fans. The lyrics and tone of the song remind listeners to enjoy life despite the hard brea...
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Rick Fenn, Rob Appleton: 3:23 Slow tempo, moody, panoramic, features lonely harmonica. Originally released on CAR 223. 4 Freeway Drive: Rick Fenn, Rob Appleton: 2:58 Medium-up tempo, insistent, Jew's harp and harmonica, happy, travel feel. 5 Dusty Blues: Rick Fenn, Rob Appleton: 3:18 Medium-up tempo, blues featuring harmonica and acoustic side ...
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No need to include The Chipmunks ’ 1959 #3 hit “Alvin’s Harmonica” though. We all know that Alvin started this whole thing. Little Stevie Wonder—“Fingertips Pt. 2”. Speaking of starting things, this is where it all began for the genius—and it’s one of the first pop/rock hits with a prominent role for the harmonica.
No Title Artist Composer Duration; 1: Tumbleweed: Rick Fenn: 2: Trucking On: Rick Fenn: 3: Desert Trail: Rick Fenn: 4: Freeway Drive: Rick Fenn: 5: Dusty Blues: Rick ...
