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What are the best harmonica songs?

Here are some popular and iconic harmonica songs from various genres:

1. "Crossroads" by Robert Johnson (1936):

- A haunting delta blues song featuring Johnson's soulful harmonica playing.

2. "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan (1962):

- Dylan's classic protest song, with memorable harmonica melodies.

3. "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan (1965):

- Another iconic Dylan song with a riveting harmonica solo.

4. "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf (1968):

- A rock anthem featuring a powerful harmonica part by John Kay.

5. "Hey Jude" by The Beatles (1968):

- The Beatles' epic ballad with a prominent harmonica solo by John Lennon.

6. "Honky Tonk Women" by The Rolling Stones (1969):

- A high-energy rock song with Mick Jagger on the harmonica.

7. "Smokin'" by Boston (1976):

- A hard rock classic with an unforgettable harmonica intro.

8. "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses (1987):

- A rock and roll anthem featuring Slash's unmistakable harmonica solo.

9. "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain (1970):

- A blues-rock classic with Leslie West's soaring harmonica riffs.

10. "Going Up the Country" by Canned Heat (1968):

- A counterculture anthem with a prominent harmonica part.

11. "Dust My Broom" by Elmore James (1951):

- A classic slide guitar and harmonica blues song.

12. "Wang Dang Doodle" by Howlin' Wolf (1960):

- A foot-stomping blues number with a wild harmonica solo.

13. "Hoodoo Man Blues" by Junior Wells (1965):

- A Chicago blues classic showcasing Junior Wells' emotive harmonica playing.

14. "Purple Haze" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967):

- A psychedelic rock anthem with a fuzzed-out harmonica line.

15. "I Can't Quit You Baby" by Led Zeppelin (1969):

- A bluesy Led Zeppelin track featuring Jimmy Page's harmonica playing.

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