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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean set new UK chart record with 19‑week #1
The duet "Rein Me In" by British singers Sam Fender and Olivia Dean has become the longest‑running number‑one single in UK chart history, spending 19 non‑consecutive weeks at the top of the Official UK Singles Chart. The achievement surpasses the previous record of 18 weeks set by Frankie Laine’s 1953 hit "I Believe".
The song was first released in June 2025 and required 35 weeks to climb from its initial chart entry to the number‑one position in February 2026. Fender and Dean were presented with an Official Chart record‑breaker award and later won Song of the Year at the Brit Awards 2026. Official Charts Company directors highlighted the significance of two home‑grown British artists achieving the feat. In addition, Dean’s album "The Art of Loving" received a nomination for the prestigious Mercury Prize.
Fender described the milestone as "completely lost for words" and thanked fans, while both artists have credited the collaboration for the song’s enduring popularity across streaming platforms and live performances.
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Capitol UK · Frankie Laine · Official Charts Company · Olivia Dean · Polydor Label Group · Rein Me In · Sam Fender
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The original version of 'Rein Me In' was a solo Sam Fender track later reworked as a duet with Olivia Dean. ca.news.yahoo.com · sundayguardianlive.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Olivia Dean's album 'The Art of Loving' was nominated for the Mercury Prize. mix929.com · 1067kmx.com · 1067wjjy.com · www.ks95.com · warm1069.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The duet won Song of the Year at the Brit Awards 2026. pa.media · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sam Fender and Olivia Dean received an Official Chart record‑breaker award for the achievement. pa.media · www.independent.co.uk · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The song took 35 weeks from its first chart entry to reach number one. sundayguardianlive.com · variety.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The previous longest‑running UK number‑one single was Frankie Laine's 'I Believe', which held the top spot for 18 weeks in 1953. mix929.com · 1067kmx.com · 1067wjjy.com · pa.media · www.independent.co.uk · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The song 'Rein Me In' spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Official UK Singles Chart. www.mirror.co.uk · mix929.com · 1067kmx.com · 1067wjjy.com · pa.media · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The track 'Rein Me In' was released in June 2025. pa.media · ca.news.yahoo.com