Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Make Chart History with “Rein Me In”

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have officially etched their names into British music history, as their collaboration “Rein Me In” becomes the longest-running Number 1 single by a British act of all time.

The track has now spent an incredible 16 weeks at the top of the UK Official Singles Chart, surpassing a record that stood unchallenged for over three decades. The previous benchmark was set by Wet Wet Wet’s “Love Is All Around,” which dominated the chart for 15 consecutive weeks back in 1994.

Originally released in 2025 as part of Fender’s People Watching era, “Rein Me In” found a new life when Olivia Dean joined the track, transforming it into a powerful duet. The pairing of Fender’s raw, emotional song writing with Dean’s soulful delivery struck a chord with listeners across the UK, propelling the song to sustained chart dominance.

Unlike some past chart-toppers, the success of “Rein Me In” hasn’t relied on a single uninterrupted run. Instead, the song has repeatedly returned to Number 1, demonstrating remarkable staying power in an era heavily influenced by streaming trends and fast-moving releases.

The achievement doesn’t just rewrite British chart history—it places Fender and Dean among the most successful acts ever to top the UK charts. Their 16-week tally matches the legendary run of Bryan Adams’ (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, although that track still holds the record for the longest consecutive stint at Number 1.

Only one record now stands above them in overall UK chart history: Frankie Laine’s “I Believe,” which spent an astonishing 18 weeks at Number 1 back in 1953.

Beyond the numbers, “Rein Me In” has become a defining song of its era—earning major accolades including Song of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards and cementing both artists as leading voices in modern British music.

For Sam Fender and Olivia Dean, this milestone is more than just a record—it’s proof of a song that truly connected. And with its continued popularity, the question now isn’t just how long it can last at Number 1… but whether it can go even further and claim the all-time record outright.