Wanted (Perry Como song)
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Background
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 Billboard's 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]
Charts
Template:Singlechart| Chart (1954) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Best Sellers in Stores (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Cash Box[9] | 1 |
Other recordings
- Al Martino had a top 10 hit with the song in the United Kingdom.[10]
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- Anne Murray recorded 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
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