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His friend Hart compares him to the Pied Piper of Hamelin: “People want to hear that sound. Charlie Parker had it. John Coltrane certainly had it. It’s a sound that doesn’t change the notes, it makes the notes, and that’s the sound that Billy has.”

Republican operatives, using words like “disaster” or “debacle” and making unflattering comparisons between the former president and various circus acts, anvils and even the Pied Piper of Hamelin, lashed the head of their party and openly wished for someone to seize his crown.

But Republican operatives, using words like “disaster” or “debacle” and making unflattering comparisons between former President Donald J. Trump and various circus acts, anvils, mental patients and even the Pied Piper of Hamelin, lashed the head of their party and openly wished for someone to seize his crown.

“And we could not understand why our father did not approve, why he was not happy and proud....Sometimes he would compare Hitler with the Pied Piper of Hamelin, who, with his flute, led the children to destruction.”

Folklore with roots in this period, like “The Pied Piper of Hamelin,” warns of rhythm’s seductive power.