Wanted (Perry Como song)
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Manhattan Center, New York City
| "Wanted" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Perry Como | ||||
| B-side | "Look Out The Window (And See How I'm Standing In The Rain)" | |||
| Released | January 1954 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 1953 Manhattan Center, New York City | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriters | Jack Fulton Lois Steele | |||
| Perry Como singles chronology | ||||
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"Wanted" is a popular song written by Jack Fulton and Lois Steele. A recording by Perry Como was the most popular version, reaching No. 1 in the US. Al Martino also recorded the song, which reached No. 4 in the UK.[2]
Perry Como recorded "Wanted" on December 29, 1953. This song was accompanied by Hugo Winterhalter's orchestra and chorus, and it was recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City.[3] It was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-5647 (in US)[4] and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10691.[5] The flip side of the US version was "Look Out The Window (And See How I'm Standing In The Rain)".[6] Como's version of "Wanted" reached No. 1 on Billboard's chart in 1954.[7] It was the most played song on radio in the US from Jan 1 - Oct 9 1954, and the second best-selling song of the year.[8]
Charts
| Chart (1954) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 4 |
| US Best Sellers in Stores (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| US Cash Box[11] | 1 |
