| Wanted | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Perry Como |
| B-Side: | Look Out The Window (And See How I'm Standing In The Rain) |
| Recorded: | December 29, 1953 Manhattan Center, New York City |
| Label: | RCA Victor |
| Prev Title: | You Alone (Solo Tu) |
| Prev Year: | 1953 |
| Next Title: | Idle Gossip |
| Next Year: | 1954 |
"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 a version which reached No. 4 in the UK.[1]
Perry Como recorded a version 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.[2] It was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-5647 (in US)[3] and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10691.[4] The flip side of the US version was "Look Out The Window (And See How I'm Standing In The Rain)".[5] Como's version of "Wanted" reached No. 1 on Billboards chart in 1954.[6] It was the most played song on radio as well as on jukebox in the US in 1954, and the second best-selling song of the year.[7]
| Chart (1954) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Best Sellers in Stores (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Cash Box[9] | 1 |