"Katmandu" is a song written and recorded by American rock artist

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Content

The song refers to the city Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, although there is no evidence that Seger visited Kathmandu prior to 1991. After the Nepali earthquake of 2015, Seger said his "heart went out" to the city. Seger said of the song:

Reception

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'' called it "fine, tight, rock and roll," saying the song "is punctuated with classic Chuck Berry-style guitar, down-home rockin' piano and fine vocal stylizing by Bob."

Chart performance

References

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