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Friday Coffee Break: All Hail the Harmonica

Posted at 8:18 AM on October 15, 2010 by Steve Seel (19 Comments)
Filed under: 9:30 Coffee Break

Today's 9:30 Coffee Break is a salute to the mouth organ, otherwise known as the harmonica. We're putting together a broad cross-section of tunes showcasing the world's favorite pocket-sized instrument.

Songs played:
The The Dogs of Lust
Stevie Wonder "Fingertips pt 2"
Bob Dylan "Subterranean Homesick Blues"
The Beatles "I Should've Known Better"

Comments (19)

Rush doesn't play any harmonica! But in honor of pledge drive I would like to request "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush. R&RHOFin 2011!

Posted by kNoizey | October 15, 2010 9:01 AM

Bring It On Home - Led Zep

What I Like About You - The Romantics

Posted by Oj | October 15, 2010 9:02 AM

"Suicide Blonde" - INXS
"What I Like About You" - The Romantics
"Good Girls Don't" - The Knack

Posted by (JL) | October 15, 2010 9:03 AM

white and lazy--the replacements
the wizard--black sabbath
comes a time--neil young
low rider--war

Posted by beth | October 15, 2010 9:05 AM

Piano Man - Billy Joel

Far Far Away - Wilco

Posted by Nick | October 15, 2010 9:05 AM

"Been Set Free" - Son Volt

"Nebraska" - Bruce Springsteen

"Middle Of The Road" - The Pretenders

Posted by Kevin | October 15, 2010 9:05 AM

So I don't know if any of their songs use a harmonica, but there's a story behind this band suggestion:

KC and the Sunshine Band

My dad grew up in Chicago and I always loved this story:
One time he was at a small club and back in his day, Dad was quite the harmonica player. There was some unknown band playing and they asked him to come up and play/jam with them. He gets up on stage, starts playing and about half an hour later, makes a mistake and then accidentally yells, "Oh F**k!" right into the microphone for everyone to hear. The band tells him that he's got to get off stage, because they're family friendly and that language doesn't fly. That band was KC and the Sunshine Band.
So in honor of my dad being kicked off stage by KC, if you can't find anything by them, could we play something by The Rolling Stones, his favorite band?

Posted by Kari | October 15, 2010 9:05 AM

Nobody's Fault But Mine--Led Zep
One of the best harmonica solos ever.

Posted by Andy K | October 15, 2010 9:06 AM

Fingertips, part 2 by Stevie Wonder

Posted by WK | October 15, 2010 9:06 AM

Still Ill - The Smiths

Get Black - The Ponys

Posted by wellst | October 15, 2010 9:07 AM

Bob Dylan - Tangled Up in Blue

Justin Townes Earle - Wanderin' (JTE is resuming his tour at the end of next month - can't wait to see him again!!)

Posted by beth ramacher | October 15, 2010 9:07 AM

boogie on reggae woman--stevie wonder
(or, really, so many songs by him....the master!)

the river--bruce springsteen
(or thunder road. or atlantic city.)

i stand accused--elvis costello

Posted by kim | October 15, 2010 9:09 AM

You have to play some Blues Traveler, I've always enjoyed "Crash Burn" it really showcases the Popper's skills.

Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Neil Young... those guys were "alright" too ;-)

Posted by Chris | October 15, 2010 9:10 AM

Trampled by Turtles - Drinking in the Morning

I saw their show in Duluth last night--stupendous.

Posted by Cat | October 15, 2010 9:11 AM

The Times they are a Changin' - Bob Dylan
Blues Singer - Dead Milkmen

Posted by loran | October 15, 2010 9:12 AM

Love Me Do - Beatles
Blowin' in the Wind - Bob Dylan

Posted by Kate | October 15, 2010 9:19 AM

"Suicide Blond" - INXS

Posted by andy | October 15, 2010 9:21 AM

Find the River - REM
With Love from me to you - Beatles

Posted by loran | October 15, 2010 9:23 AM

Got in late - I'm surprised that local legend and one of the best blues harp player Tony "Little Sun" Glover wasn't mentioned.

Posted by Mike | October 15, 2010 9:46 AM

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