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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' becomes longest-running U.K. No. 1 single of all time
The collaborative track spent 22 weeks at the top of the U.K. Official Singles Chart, surpassing a record held since 1953.
The short version
- Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's collaboration "Rein Me In" has broken the record for the longest-running No. 1 single in U.K. chart history.
- The song logged 22 weeks at the top spot on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, surpassing Frankie Laine's 1953 record of 18 weeks.
- The track originated from a live performance in June 2025 and previously won the publicly voted song of the year at the BRIT Awards in February.
Key facts
- Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" achieved 22 weeks at No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Singles Chart.[Billboard]
- The track broke the all-time U.K. record previously held by Frankie Laine's "I Believe," which spent 18 weeks at No. 1 in 1953.[Billboard]
- Before breaking the all-time record, "Rein Me In" became the longest-running No. 1 single of the 21st century after its 16th week, overtaking Drake's "Hotline Bling."[Billboard]
- The collaboration began when Olivia Dean joined Sam Fender on stage during his headline show at the London Stadium in June 2025.[Billboard]
- In February, the track won the publicly voted song of the year prize at the BRIT Awards in Manchester.[Billboard]