Wanted (Perry Como song)
"Wanted" is a popular song written by Jack Fulton and Lois Steele.
| "Wanted" | ||||
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| Single by Perry Como | ||||
| B-side | "Look Out The Window (And See How I'm Standing In The Rain)" | |||
| Released | 1954 | |||
| Recorded | December 29, 1953 Manhattan Center, New York City | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Fulton Lois Steele | |||
| Perry Como singles chronology | ||||
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A recording by Perry Como was the most popular version. This recording with the accompaniment of Hugo Winterhalter's orchestra and chorus was made at Manhattan Center, New York City, on December 29, 1953.[1] It was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-5647 (in USA)[2] and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10691.[3] The flip side of the USA version was "Look Out The Window (And See How I'm Standing In The Rain)". Como's version of "Wanted" reached No. 1 on Billboard magazine's charts in 1954.[4] The song also reached No. 1 on the Cash Box chart in the same year.
Other recordings
- Al Martino also had a top 10 hit with the song in the United Kingdom.[5]
- Another early recorded version is by singer pianist Moon Mullican.
- Anne Murray recorded a cover of the song for her album Croonin' (1993).
Popular culture
- The song was featured in a Christmas episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati", in a flashback to 12/24/54.
References
- "Perry Como Discography". kokomo.ca. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- RCA Victor Records in the 20-5500 to 20-9999 series
- "45worlds.com". 45worlds.com. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 100. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- Roberts, David (2005). British Hit Singles & Albums. London: Guinness World Records. p. 325. ISBN 1-904994-00-8.
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