The opening notes of Billy Joel’s classic song Piano Man are among the best known in pop music.
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And now the harmonica used to play those notes will be auctioned off to raise funds for a boy from Orange whose family is seeking to get a Smart Pups puppy to help him deal with severe autism.
Fundraiser Learne Spicer said the harmonica would be on Ebay from Monday and the charity auction would last a week to support young Harrison Bannon.
Mrs Spicer said industry buyers had told her she could expect up to $5000 for the harmonica.
She said retiring Orange mayor John Davis had already started the auction off with a $2500 bid.
Joel gave it to Aussie singer John Swan who has donated it to help the Orange family.
Swan also donated a 1982 gold record that sold for $3100 at the charity night.
Mrs Spicer said they raised $8500 on the night and with funds already raised the $20,000 target was just about reached.
“However they will need to raise a bit more money for the insurance for the puppy,” Mrs Spicer said.