Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' Shatters 32-Year UK Chart Record

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken a decades-old UK chart record, with their duet 'Rein Me In' spending its 16th week at number one. The song surpasses Wet Wet Wet's 1994 hit 'Love Is All Around,' which held the record for the longest-running number one single by a British act with 15 weeks at the top. The achievement was confirmed by the Official Charts Company and reported across multiple outlets, including Sky News, which called it 'UK chart history.'

Sky NewsSam Fender and Olivia Dean overtake Wet Wet Wet with record-breaking chart run

'Take that, Marti Pellow!'

The Guardian‘Take that, Marti Pellow!’ Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In beats Wet Wet Wet’s UK chart record

The Guardian noted that unlike Wet Wet Wet's consecutive run in the summer of 1994, Fender and Dean's song has 'dropped in and out of the top spot since February.' This non-consecutive streak means the record is counted by total weeks at number one, not a single unbroken stint.

To claim the all-time UK number one record, 'Rein Me In' would need to match Frankie Laine's 1953 hit, which spent 19 weeks at the summit. According to Billboard, the track is 'just two weeks behind the all-time leader.' The Guardian reported that Laine's record has stood for over 70 years, making it a formidable target for any artist.

BillboardSam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Becomes Longest-Running British No. 1 Single in U.K. Chart History

The success of 'Rein Me In' arrives during a breakthrough year for Olivia Dean, who recently won a Grammy for Best New Artist, as noted by Stereogum. Her rapid rise, combined with Sam Fender's established fanbase, has driven the duet's enduring popularity on streaming platforms and radio.

StereogumSam Fender & Olivia Dean's "Rein Me In" Breaks UK Record for Longest-Running #1 by British Artists

The BBC confirmed that the duo now hold the record for 'the longest-running number one single of all time by a British act,' cementing their place in UK chart history. Whether they can chase down Frankie Laine's all-time record will depend on the song's staying power in the weeks ahead.

BBCSam Fender and Olivia Dean make UK chart history with Rein Me In