Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919–1980) Shah of Iran
Opening speech on October 12, 1971, when Iran marked the 2500th anniversary of Cyrus' founding of the Persian Empire
Speeches, 1971
“I love the music from Nat King Cole, BB King, Albert King… When I think of it, I wouldn't mind being renamed Angus King.”
Interview for the French TV channel M6 at the release of the album Razor's Edge.
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