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King of Kathmandu

from FALLING DOWN by Tuppenny Blue

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about

Simon wrote the track in honour of the band's guitarist (and his wife). Kingsley (& Mrs Kingsley) were heading off to BASE CAMP EVEREST via Kathmandu. Shortly afterwards they were then heading off to New York City for a birthday holiday. Hence: King of Kathmandu & The Queen of NYC!

lyrics

When King of Kathmandu
Met The Queen of New York City
Well there and then he knew
That she was mighty pretty

Like the Himalayan snow
Or the view from the Hudson River
And now everywhere she goes
A part of him goes with her
King of Kathmandu

All the birds in the sky
And all the fishes in the sea
And the creatures that walk on the land
Should worship her on bended knee
For now he knows
That she is mighty pretty
And that everywhere she goes
She is The Queen of New York City
King of Kathmandu

Bridge:
High up in the mountains
The snow is closing in
They’re searching for the footprints
They’re searching for the king
Of Kathmandu

King of Kathmandu

All around the world
They’re waiting for the news
Where will they be seen
Are they on the loose
Temples carved in rock
Hotels carved in Ice
Everywhere they go
She will be the prize
For Kathmandu

King of Kathmandu

credits

from FALLING DOWN, released December 19, 2020
Simon Rupert: Songwriting, Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Kingsley Barlow: Lead Guitar
Pete Brown: Bass
Steve Cooper: Drums

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Tuppenny Blue Whitby, UK

The band have a unique and extensive repertoire of original songs & music with a style that is melodic but defies easy classification - neither slotting into a niche which could be defined as Blues, Folk, or pop, but more often some elements combining the above.
During 2020 we've been busy putting together a new album: ODD NUMBERS due for release early in 2021. Visit also: www.tuppennyblue.co.uk
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