Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s collaboration “Rein Me In” has set a new benchmark in U.K. chart history, securing its 16th consecutive week at No. 1 and becoming the longest-running No. 1 single by a British act. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Wet Wet Wet’s “Love Is All Around,” which spent 15 weeks at the top in 1994, and ties with Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” as the second-longest-running No. 1 single in Official U.K. Singles Chart history, behind Frankie Laine’s “I Believe” (18 weeks in 1953). The milestone marks a significant chapter in the song’s journey, which began over a year earlier. “Rein Me In” first appeared on Fender’s Mercury Prize-winning 2025 album People Watching and was later remixed with a new verse from Dean in 2025. The collaboration, which initially took 35 weeks to climb to No. 1, set a record for the longest ascent to the chart summit. Its eventual success in February 2026 was celebrated with a public-voted song of the year win at the 2026 BRIT Awards. Fender expressed his excitement about the record-breaking run, calling it “ridiculous” and highlighting the song’s universal appeal. He credited Olivia Dean’s contribution for expanding the track’s narrative, making it resonate with a broader audience. “There’s two sides to the story,” he said, adding that the song’s infectious energy has made it a “banger” that “officially” deserves its status. The achievement was also praised by industry figures. Ben Mortimer, president of Polydor Label Group (Fender’s label), emphasized the song’s rare quality and the team’s dedication to its growth. “Watching it build has been incredibly rewarding,” he said, noting that sustained success requires both talented artists and a committed team. Jo Charrington, president of Capitol U.K.#brit_awards #olivia_dean #rein_me_in #british_act #sam_fender
Get the SocialGraphs app from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.socialgraphs.app&hl=en_IN Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Make UK Chart History with Rein Me In Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have set a new UK chart record with their song Rein Me In, which became the longest-running number one single by a British act. The track spent 16 weeks at the top of the UK charts, surpassing Wet Wet Wet’s Love Is All Around (1994) and matching Bryan Adams’ (Everything I Do) I Do It For You for the longest-running number one by a non-Christmas single. The achievement marks the first number one for Fender and the second for Dean, who previously charted with her single Man I Need. The duet, a remix of Fender’s original track from his third solo album, was released in June of the previous year. Fender described the song’s chart success as “ridiculous” and called it “an excuse to party.” He praised Olivia Dean’s contribution, stating that her reinterpretation added an “alternative narrative” that made the song more universally relatable. “There’s two sides to the story,” Fender said, highlighting the track’s dual perspective on the end of a relationship. He also called the song a “toe tapper” and a “banger,” emphasizing its catchy, emotionally resonant appeal. Dean credited Fender for the song’s foundation but acknowledged the collaborative effort that brought it to life. The pair’s partnership helped the track achieve additional milestones, including the longest consecutive run in the UK top 40 and the most weeks in the UK top 10 for a non-Christmas single.#olivia_dean #sam_fender #rein_me_in #uk_charts #british_act https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn94rdz3e59o
