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Our guest today is the incredibly talented and versatile musician, Mickey Raphael. His legendary harmonica playing is the hallmark of many songs you know. Not only has he played with everyone from Elton John to Neil Young to Chris Stapleton, but has spent the last 50 years playing alongside Willie Nelson. Mickey and Norah connect on their musical beginnings, their chance meetings with Willie, and life on the road. You won’t want to miss this episode of classics and a spin on one of Norah’s originals!

Mickey Raphael never officially got asked to join Willie Nelson’s band, he was just never asked to leave, and has been going strong with him since 1973. On this week’s episode he blows a little harp and tales while sitting backstage at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.