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The Wanted

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With an eye toward reinventing the boy band sound, the Wanted formed in 2009, nearly ten years after groups like *NSync and the Backstreet Boys hit their commercial peak. Like those two groups, the Wanted were assembled through a series of auditions. Max George, a member of the short-lived British boy band Avenue, was the most famous singer to land a spot in the outfit's lineup, while Siva Kaneswaran became the group's only Irish member. Rounded out by British vocalists Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes, the Wanted topped the U.K. charts less than 12 months after forming when their debut single, "All Time Low," debuted at number one in August 2010.

The band's debut album, The Wanted, followed with similar chart success, debuting at number four on the U.K. album charts upon release in October 2010. One year later, the Wanted returned with their sophomore effort, Battleground, featuring the single "Gold Forever." By the time the album was released, the band had already signed a distribution deal with the American-based Def Jam Records. In 2012, the band released a self-titled compilation EP as an introduction to the U.S. market; it featured hits off its first two albums, as well as two newly recorded songs. The EP was well-received stateside and soon after, they began sessions for their third record, Word of Mouth, which was issued in 2013. It reached Top Ten in the U.K., and the Wanted began a world tour that took them into 2014. The band began to splinter later that year before announcing a hiatus.

Following the news, each member focused on their own solo careers, with Sykes delivering his debut album, Unfinished Business, in 2016, George releasing a handful of singles and embarking on a television career, Kaneswaran working behind the scenes in the industry and issuing his own material, McGuiness moving into theatre, and Parker working on solo material and television appearances. By 2020 rumors began circulating of the Wanted's return, but at the end of the year Parker was diagnosed with an inoperable stage four brain tumor. With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt to any comeback and Parker receiving treatment for his cancer, the group put everything on hold. In September 2021 Parker organized a concert for the U.K. charity Stand Up to Cancer, with acts such as Becky Hill, McFly, and Liam Payne performing. The show also saw the reunited the Wanted return, performing for the first time since 2014. At the end of 2021 the group issued their first greatest-hits collection. Most Wanted featured a trove of their hit singles alongside newly recorded material especially for the release. Tom Parker died on March 30, 2022 due to complications from glioblastoma. He was 33. ~ Andrew Leahey & Rich Wilson, Rovi

Total plays

1.6 billion
Updated on 2024-11-12

Monthly listeners

6,620,374

Followers

2,495,327

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    86,098 listeners
  2. Brazil
    141,937 listeners
  3. Australia
    81,545 listeners
  4. Australia
    69,807 listeners
  5. Australia
    56,919 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Glad You Came
Glad You Came
870,757,307 3:18 2011-01-01
Glad You Came
Glad You Came
870,380,028 3:18 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun
Chasing The Sun
215,189,976 3:19 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun
Chasing The Sun
215,102,513 3:14 2012-01-01
Walks Like Rihanna
Walks Like Rihanna
77,955,977 3:22 2013-01-01
We Own The Night
We Own The Night
68,052,467 3:26 2013-01-01
Could This Be Love
Could This Be Love
62,353,113 3:08 2013-01-01
I Found You
I Found You
33,672,577 3:59 2012-01-01
All Time Low
All Time Low
32,789,253 3:23 2010-01-01
Heart Vacancy
Heart Vacancy
21,767,820 3:44 2010-01-01
Heartbreak Story
Heartbreak Story
21,667,761 3:00 2013-01-01
Lightning
Lightning
21,012,217 3:24 2011-01-01
Warzone
Warzone
19,564,647 3:39 2011-01-01
Gold Forever
Gold Forever
16,441,768 3:58 2011-01-01
Show Me Love (America)
Show Me Love (America)
14,739,440 3:28 2013-01-01
Have Some Fun (feat. The Wanted & Afrojack)
Have Some Fun (feat. The Wanted & Afrojack)
14,111,047 4:05 2012-01-01
Rule The World
Rule The World
12,868,417 3:18 2021-10-13
Everybody Knows
Everybody Knows
12,364,613 3:39 2013-01-01
We Own The Night - The Chainsmokers Edit
We Own The Night - The Chainsmokers Edit
8,395,246 3:49 2013-01-01
All Time Low
All Time Low
8,290,033 3:25 2012-01-01
Lose My Mind
Lose My Mind
7,539,030 3:50 2010-01-01
In The Middle
In The Middle
7,375,593 3:14 2013-01-01
Satellite
Satellite
4,878,476 3:03 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Tantrum Desire Remix
Chasing The Sun - Tantrum Desire Remix
4,397,571 5:23 2012-01-01
Running Out Of Reasons
Running Out Of Reasons
4,177,228 3:47 2013-01-01
If We're Alright
If We're Alright
4,116,049 3:40 2013-01-01
Rocket
Rocket
3,808,818 3:16 2011-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Hardwell Edit
Chasing The Sun - Hardwell Edit
3,587,421 3:16 2012-01-01
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Radio Full Vocal
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Radio Full Vocal
3,477,307 3:05 2011-01-01
Glow In The Dark
Glow In The Dark
3,339,041 3:35 2013-01-01
Demons
Demons
3,131,435 3:14 2013-01-01
Summer Alive
Summer Alive
3,105,715 3:05 2013-01-01
Drunk On Love
Drunk On Love
3,068,631 3:22 2013-01-01
Love Sewn
Love Sewn
2,559,559 4:23 2013-01-01
Last To Know
Last To Know
2,200,061 3:34 2011-01-01
Gold Forever - For Tom
Gold Forever - For Tom
2,089,465 4:27 2022-04-27
I'll Be Your Strength
I'll Be Your Strength
1,906,376 3:25 2011-01-01
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Radio Edit
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Radio Edit
1,892,348 3:02 2011-01-01
Colours
Colours
1,837,300 3:22 2021-11-10
Read My Mind
Read My Mind
1,733,411 3:46 2013-01-01
Invincible
Invincible
1,538,547 3:10 2011-01-01
The Weekend
The Weekend
1,419,418 3:08 2011-01-01
We Own The Night - The Chainsmokers Extended
We Own The Night - The Chainsmokers Extended
1,416,394 4:19 2013-01-01
Lie To Me
Lie To Me
1,374,552 3:44 2011-01-01
Remember - Acoustic
Remember - Acoustic
1,347,170 2:39 2021-09-22
Stay Another Day
Stay Another Day
1,321,530 4:00 2021-11-05
I Want It All
I Want It All
1,140,591 3:21 2011-01-01
Replace Your Heart
Replace Your Heart
1,114,894 4:08 2010-01-01
Mad Man
Mad Man
1,045,460 3:09 2012-01-01
All Time Low - Single Mix
All Time Low - Single Mix
1,014,126 3:23 2011-01-01
Fix You - Live at the O2 Arena
Fix You - Live at the O2 Arena
965,013 3:29 2012-01-01
Say It On The Radio
Say It On The Radio
879,593 3:19 2010-01-01
Dagger
Dagger
865,183 3:49 2011-01-01
Rock Your Body
Rock Your Body
851,798 3:54 2011-01-01
Only You
Only You
783,717 3:46 2013-01-01
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Remix
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Remix
751,080 7:55 2011-01-01
Turn It Off
Turn It Off
644,709 3:33 2011-01-01
A Good Day For Love To Die
A Good Day For Love To Die
594,994 3:33 2010-01-01
Hi And Low
Hi And Low
537,350 3:42 2010-01-01
Personal Soldier
Personal Soldier
531,054 3:48 2010-01-01
Iris - Live
Iris - Live
517,347 4:02 2011-01-01
Weakness
Weakness
489,797 3:57 2010-01-01
Let's Get Ugly
Let's Get Ugly
448,570 3:32 2010-01-01
Golden
Golden
441,526 2:56 2010-01-01
Where I Belong
Where I Belong
439,791 4:07 2011-01-01
Glad You Came - Bassjackers Remix Edit
Glad You Came - Bassjackers Remix Edit
420,983 3:40 2011-01-01
Made
Made
415,237 3:22 2010-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Hardwell Extended
Chasing The Sun - Hardwell Extended
382,767 5:16 2012-01-01
Behind Bars
Behind Bars
379,825 3:02 2010-01-01
We Own The Night - Dannic Radio Edit
We Own The Night - Dannic Radio Edit
370,219 2:59 2013-01-01
Heart Vacancy - DJs From Mars Remix Radio Edit
Heart Vacancy - DJs From Mars Remix Radio Edit
323,517 3:32 2010-01-01
Rule The World - Shane Codd Remix
Rule The World - Shane Codd Remix
294,675 2:37 2021-10-29
I Found You - Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Edit
I Found You - Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Edit
293,940 4:40 2012-01-01
Rule The World - Acoustic
Rule The World - Acoustic
262,123 3:00 2021-10-22
All Time Low - Digital Dog Radio Edit
All Time Low - Digital Dog Radio Edit
256,242 3:19 2010-01-01
Glad You Came - Live at the O2 Arena
Glad You Came - Live at the O2 Arena
253,691 3:23 2012-01-01
Lose My Mind - Radio Edit
Lose My Mind - Radio Edit
218,021 3:26 2010-01-01
Glad You Came - Acoustic
Glad You Came - Acoustic
191,732 3:00 2021-11-12
Glad You Came - Bassjackers Extended Club
Glad You Came - Bassjackers Extended Club
174,979 5:05 2011-01-01
Glad You Came - Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Radio Remix
Glad You Came - Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Radio Remix
159,376 3:59 2011-01-01
Rule The World - Alternative Edit
Rule The World - Alternative Edit
156,664 3:03 2021-11-26
I Found You - Bob Sinclar Remix
I Found You - Bob Sinclar Remix
154,977 4:59 2012-01-01
Vive Feliz - Dance Remix
Vive Feliz - Dance Remix
141,499 3:26 2012-01-01
Lightning - Alias Remix Radio Edit
Lightning - Alias Remix Radio Edit
138,386 3:29 2011-01-01
We Own The Night - The Chainsmokers Instrumental
We Own The Night - The Chainsmokers Instrumental
135,995 4:19 2013-01-01
We Own The Night - Acoustic
We Own The Night - Acoustic
133,227 2:55 2021-11-12
Chasing The Sun - Mario Larrea Remix Edit
Chasing The Sun - Mario Larrea Remix Edit
130,640 3:30 2012-01-01
Walks Like Rihanna - 7th Heaven Club Edit
Walks Like Rihanna - 7th Heaven Club Edit
127,419 6:41 2013-01-01
Glow In The Dark - IAmData Sunset Remix
Glow In The Dark - IAmData Sunset Remix
122,353 4:34 2014-01-01
Gold Forever - Live
Gold Forever - Live
120,111 4:13 2021-09-15
Could This Be Love - Acoustic
Could This Be Love - Acoustic
114,795 3:19 2021-11-12
We Own The Night - Dannic Extended
We Own The Night - Dannic Extended
88,944 5:10 2013-01-01
Show Me Love (America) - Supasound Remix
Show Me Love (America) - Supasound Remix
86,258 3:45 2016-08-26
All Time Low - D.O.N.S. Remix (Radio Edit)
All Time Low - D.O.N.S. Remix (Radio Edit)
85,570 3:40 2010-01-01
I Found You - Moto Blanco Edit
I Found You - Moto Blanco Edit
78,788 4:02 2012-01-01
Glad You Came - Bassjackers Dub
Glad You Came - Bassjackers Dub
77,939 5:53 2011-01-01
For The First Time - BBC Live version
For The First Time - BBC Live version
77,877 4:29 2010-01-01
Glad You Came - Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Remix
Glad You Came - Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Remix
65,127 5:52 2011-01-01
I Found You - Bob Sinclar Edit
I Found You - Bob Sinclar Edit
64,829 3:08 2012-01-01
We Own The Night - Bass Ninjas Remix
We Own The Night - Bass Ninjas Remix
63,480 5:13 2013-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Tantrum Desire Hard Mix
Chasing The Sun - Tantrum Desire Hard Mix
60,231 5:13 2012-01-01
We Own The Night - Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Radio Edit
We Own The Night - Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Radio Edit
58,949 3:38 2013-01-01
I Found You - DC Breaks Remix
I Found You - DC Breaks Remix
55,421 4:31 2012-01-01
I Found You - TY Remix
I Found You - TY Remix
48,814 3:55 2013-01-01
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Dub
Glad You Came - Alex Gaudino Dub
46,455 7:51 2011-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Smash Mode Radio
Chasing The Sun - Smash Mode Radio
45,018 3:33 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Joe Maz Edit
Chasing The Sun - Joe Maz Edit
43,065 3:44 2012-01-01
Walks Like Rihanna - Denim Colla and M-X Extended Edit
Walks Like Rihanna - Denim Colla and M-X Extended Edit
42,823 5:20 2013-01-01
I Found You - Moto Blanco Club Mix
I Found You - Moto Blanco Club Mix
41,114 7:23 2012-01-01
I Found You - Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Remix
I Found You - Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Remix
41,023 3:40 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Danny Verde Edit
Chasing The Sun - Danny Verde Edit
40,952 3:32 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Danny Verde Club
Chasing The Sun - Danny Verde Club
40,020 7:22 2012-01-01
Glow In The Dark - Karaoke Version
Glow In The Dark - Karaoke Version
39,433 3:34 2014-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Hardwell Instrumental
Chasing The Sun - Hardwell Instrumental
38,575 5:16 2012-01-01
We Own The Night - Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Extended
We Own The Night - Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Extended
37,317 6:51 2013-01-01
The Way I Feel
The Way I Feel
36,167 3:26 2010-01-01
Walks Like Rihanna - Karaoke Version
Walks Like Rihanna - Karaoke Version
36,126 3:23 2013-01-01
I Found You - Joe Gauthreaux & Warren Rigg Radio Mix
I Found You - Joe Gauthreaux & Warren Rigg Radio Mix
34,777 4:05 2012-01-01
Glad You Came - Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Peak Hour Dub
Glad You Came - Mixin Marc & Tony Svejda Peak Hour Dub
33,911 5:45 2011-01-01
We Own The Night - Jon Dixon And Scott Mills Club Remix
We Own The Night - Jon Dixon And Scott Mills Club Remix
32,150 6:29 2016-08-26
I Found You - Joe Gauthreaux & Warren Rigg Club Mix
I Found You - Joe Gauthreaux & Warren Rigg Club Mix
29,152 7:47 2012-01-01
We Own The Night - Dannic Instrumental
We Own The Night - Dannic Instrumental
29,070 5:10 2013-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Smash Mode Extended
Chasing The Sun - Smash Mode Extended
27,449 4:56 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Mario Larrea Club Remix
Chasing The Sun - Mario Larrea Club Remix
26,458 5:42 2012-01-01
I Found You - Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Mix
I Found You - Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Mix
24,686 6:36 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Joe Maz Extended
Chasing The Sun - Joe Maz Extended
24,195 5:16 2012-01-01
We Own The Night - Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Instrumental
We Own The Night - Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Instrumental
22,546 6:53 2013-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Danny Verde Dub
Chasing The Sun - Danny Verde Dub
21,338 7:39 2012-01-01
Lightning - Chuckie Remix
Lightning - Chuckie Remix
20,607 5:43 2011-01-01
Lose My Mind - Cahill Radio Remix
Lose My Mind - Cahill Radio Remix
20,183 3:04 2011-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Joe Maz Instrumental
Chasing The Sun - Joe Maz Instrumental
17,646 5:16 2012-01-01
I Found You - Joe Gauthreaux & Warren Rigg Dub Mix
I Found You - Joe Gauthreaux & Warren Rigg Dub Mix
16,649 7:34 2012-01-01
Lose My Mind - Cahill Club Remix
Lose My Mind - Cahill Club Remix
16,538 7:09 2010-01-01
Lose My Mind - 7th Heaven Club Remix
Lose My Mind - 7th Heaven Club Remix
14,926 6:56 2010-01-01
Lose My Mind - Cahill Dub
Lose My Mind - Cahill Dub
13,554 5:37 2010-01-01
Glad You Came - Karaoke version
Glad You Came - Karaoke version
13,111 3:18 2011-01-01
Lose My Mind - Gavin Kool Remix
Lose My Mind - Gavin Kool Remix
10,705 3:38 2010-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Mario Larrea Dub Remix
Chasing The Sun - Mario Larrea Dub Remix
9,033 5:41 2012-01-01
Chasing The Sun - Pariis Opera House Remix
Chasing The Sun - Pariis Opera House Remix
7,216 5:40 2012-01-01
Heart Vacancy - BBC Live version
Heart Vacancy - BBC Live version
6,483 3:49 2010-01-01
We Own The Night - Jon Dixon and Scott Mills Remix
We Own The Night - Jon Dixon and Scott Mills Remix
4,345 3:07 2013-01-01
All Time Low - Single Club Mix
All Time Low - Single Club Mix
2,909 6:27 2011-01-01
All Time Low - ForGold Remix
All Time Low - ForGold Remix
1,971 4:47 2010-01-01
All Time Low - Ralphi Rosario Radio Mix
All Time Low - Ralphi Rosario Radio Mix
1,814 3:45 2011-01-01
All Time Low - Daddy's Groove Remix
All Time Low - Daddy's Groove Remix
1,796 7:24 2010-01-01
All Time Low - Digital Dog Club Edit
All Time Low - Digital Dog Club Edit
1,225 6:03 2011-01-01
All Time Low - Ralphi Rosario Club Mix
All Time Low - Ralphi Rosario Club Mix
1,197 8:01 2011-01-01
All Time Low - Ralphi Rosario Dub Mix
All Time Low - Ralphi Rosario Dub Mix
< 1000 6:58 2011-01-01
All Time Low - Digital Dog Dub Edit
All Time Low - Digital Dog Dub Edit
< 1000 6:18 2011-01-01

New releases

Gold Forever (For Tom)
Gold Forever (For Tom)
2022-04-27
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits (Extended Deluxe)
Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits (Extended Deluxe)
2021-11-26
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits (Deluxe)
Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits (Deluxe)
2021-11-12
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Colours
Colours
2021-11-10
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Stay Another Day
Stay Another Day
2021-11-05
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Rule The World (Shane Codd Remix)
Rule The World (Shane Codd Remix)
2021-10-29
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Rule The World (Acoustic)
Rule The World (Acoustic)
2021-10-22
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Rule The World
Rule The World
2021-10-13
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Remember (Acoustic)
Remember (Acoustic)
2021-09-22
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Most Wanted (Live)
Most Wanted (Live)
2021-09-15
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Show Me Love (America)
Show Me Love (America)
2016-08-26
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Glow In The Dark (Remixes)
Glow In The Dark (Remixes)
2014-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Word Of Mouth
Word Of Mouth
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Word Of Mouth (Deluxe)
Word Of Mouth (Deluxe)
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Word Of Mouth (Deluxe)
Word Of Mouth (Deluxe)
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Walks Like Rihanna EP
Walks Like Rihanna EP
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
We Own The Night
We Own The Night
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
The Wanted
The Wanted
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Word Of Mouth
Word Of Mouth
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Word Of Mouth
Word Of Mouth
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Word Of Mouth (Deluxe)
Word Of Mouth (Deluxe)
2013-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
I Found You (The Remixes)
I Found You (The Remixes)
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
I Found You EP
I Found You EP
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Chasing The Sun (The Remixes)
Chasing The Sun (The Remixes)
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Chasing The Sun
Chasing The Sun
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Chasing The Sun
Chasing The Sun
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
The Wanted (Special Edition)
The Wanted (Special Edition)
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
The Wanted
The Wanted
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
The Wanted (Special Edition)
The Wanted (Special Edition)
2012-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Glad You Came
Glad You Came
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Glad You Came (Karaoke Version)
Glad You Came (Karaoke Version)
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Lightning
Lightning
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
All Time Low
All Time Low
2011-01-01
[Polydor Records]
Glad You Came (Remixes)
Glad You Came (Remixes)
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
All Time Low (Remixes)
All Time Low (Remixes)
2011-01-01
[Polydor Records]
Glad You Came
Glad You Came
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Battleground
Battleground
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
Battleground (Deluxe Edition)
Battleground (Deluxe Edition)
2011-01-01
[Universal-Island Records Ltd.]
All Time Low
All Time Low
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
All Time Low
All Time Low
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
All Time Low
All Time Low
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
Lose My Mind
Lose My Mind
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
The Wanted
The Wanted
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
Lose My Mind
Lose My Mind
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
The Wanted
The Wanted
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]
Lose My Mind
Lose My Mind
2010-01-01
[Polydor Records]