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What is the word harpoon referring to in the song lyrics from Bobby McGee?
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∙ 13y ago
It is referring to a harmonica which is often called a "harp" or "harpoon" by musicians.
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What musical instrument is called a harpoon?
The "mouth harp" is slang for harmonica. That's where it originated -- morphing into "harp" or "harpoon". You can hear it used in a song called Me and Bobby McGee, by Kris Kristofferson: "I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana, was playin' low while Bobby sang the blues ..."
Who wrote bobby sang the blues?
"Bobby sang the blues" is part of a line from "Me and Bobby McGee"."Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster.
Who sings you and billy mcgee?
"Me and Bobby McGee"??? was a hit for Roger Miller in 1969 and for Janis Joplin in 1971.
Me and Bobby McGee by Bobby Bare What Album and what year was it released?
This song can be found on the boxset titled The Mercury Years Part 2.
Who is Bobby McGee in the Janis Joplin song?
bobby mcgee was originally female, the charachter changed to male by janis joplin for her last recorded song before she died. believed to be the same subject of the song "the rose" about billie holliday. Bobby Mcgee was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969. It was always rumored that he wrote it for Janis Joplin about Janis Joplin, however he claimed on an episode of Saturday night live, that he wrote it for a woman named Bobby Paisner. The film La Strada was an inspiration for the song
What musical instrument is called a harpoon?
The "mouth harp" is slang for harmonica. That's where it originated -- morphing into "harp" or "harpoon". You can hear it used in a song called Me and Bobby McGee, by Kris Kristofferson: "I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana, was playin' low while Bobby sang the blues ..."
Kris Kristofferson and Janis Joplin song with lyrics Busted Flat in Baton Rouge?
Me and Bobby McGee.
Who wrote bobby sang the blues?
"Bobby sang the blues" is part of a line from "Me and Bobby McGee"."Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster.
Who sang the latest country version of you and bobby mcgee?
I am not sure who most recently did it, but Roger Miller was the first to ever record Me & Bobby McGee in 1969
Who sings you and billy mcgee?
"Me and Bobby McGee"??? was a hit for Roger Miller in 1969 and for Janis Joplin in 1971.
Who sings the song Bobby B?
Songs containing the name Bobby include: Me and Bobby McGee Bobby Brown
Did Reba McEntire ever sing you and Bobby McGee?
no she didn't
Where did bobby mcgee slip away?
Somewhere near Salinas
What is Salinas known for?
In the song, "Me and Bobby Mcgee", it's near where Kris (or Janice) let Bobby slip away.
Why does gibbs call mcgee l ford?
He calls him "Elf-Lord" referring to McGee's online gaming persona.
Whom feeling good was good enough for in a 1971 1 song?
Feeling good was good enough for me, good enough for Me and my Bobby McGee. Me and Bobby McGee.....Janis Joplin, Kris Kristoferson,, and many more.
1971 song lyric feeling good was good enough'?
Me & Bobby McGee
