The quote 'I’m walkin' here! I’m walkin' here!' is the legendary cry of Ratso Rizzo in 'Midnight Cowboy.' To represent the loneliness and the 'lost' nature of the film's characters, composer John Barry utilized the harmonica. Played by jazz legend Toots Thielemans, the instrument’s soulful, wandering melodies provided a stark contrast to the busy, uncaring streets of New York City. The harmonica is a free-reed wind instrument that allows for highly expressive, 'vocal' playing. Its use in 'Midnight Cowboy' proved that the instrument could carry the sophisticated emotional weight of a cinematic masterpiece, rather than just being a 'blues' or 'folk' accessory. The harmonica became the sonic embodiment of the characters' doomed dreams, showing how a small instrument can define the legacy of a 'New Hollywood' movie legend.