A charismatic black-and-white portrait of Tom Jones, one of the most distinctive and enduring voices in popular music, photographed by renowned Hollywood celebrity photographer Harry Langdon in Los Angeles in 1978. By 1978, Tom Jones was already an international superstar, instantly recognizable for his powerful baritone voice, magnetic stage presence and hits including It's Not Unusual, Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home or What's New Pussycat? Langdon's clean studio lighting captures Jones at the height of his unmistakable 1970s persona. With his open shirt, prominent cross necklace, statement ring and direct gaze into the camera, the portrait radiates the confidence, glamour and charisma that made him one of the era's great entertainers. Remarkably, Jones would continue to reinvent himself for new generations. A decade after this portrait was taken, he teamed up with Art of Noise for an unforgettable reinterpretation of Prince's Kiss. Released in 1988, the recording reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the defining performances of the later part of his career. Official Charts This 1978 portrait therefore captures Jones at a fascinating point in a career that would ultimately span generations — from the great pop hits of the 1960s and his flamboyant 1970s image to the unexpected reinventions that repeatedly brought him to new audiences. This limited-edition digital pigment print was produced from the original Harry Langdon negative and printed in 2023. The print bears Harry Langdon's embossed dry stamp and is inscribed “Tom Jones 1978 L.A.” Photographer: Harry Langdon Subject: Tom Jones Location: Los Angeles Original photograph: 1978 Print date: 2023 Technique: Digital pigment print from the original negative Edition: Limited edition of 25 Print size: 28 × 28 cm Authentication: Harry Langdon embossed dry stamp Condition: Excellent Important note: The edition number shown in the photographs is for reference only. The edition number of the print delivered to the buyer may differ from the number visible in the listing photographs. All prints belong to the same limited edition of 25. A striking collector's piece bringing together music history, 1970s style and classic Hollywood portrait photography, capturing Tom Jones in an era that helped define his enduring image as one of popular music's greatest showmen. Carefully packed for safe shipping.