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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” Sets New U.K. Chart Milestones
7/18/2026, 12:31:25 AM
Chart Milestone: 17 Weeks at No. 1
For the week dated July 17, 2024, “Rein Me In” logged its 17th week atop the U.K. Official Singles Chart, according to the Official Charts Company. The run makes the duet the second-longest-running No. 1 in chart history, behind only Frankie Laine’s 1953 hit “I Believe,” which spent 18 non-consecutive weeks at the summit. The achievement also eclipses Bryan Adams’ 1991 record of 16 weeks with “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” and surpasses Wet Wet Wet’s 1995 longest-run by a British act. Consequently, “Rein Me In” now holds the record for the longest-running No. 1 of the 2020s and of the 21st century overall.
Historical Context and Comparisons
The song’s ascent displaced Oasis’s “Wonderwall,” which returned to No. 2 after a resurgence tied to England’s World Cup campaign. The Official Charts Company notes “Wonderwall” as the biggest British single never to reach No. 1. “Rein Me In” also overtook Bryan Adams’ tie with Frankie Laine, moving from a shared second-place position to sole holder of the second-longest run.
Song Origin and Re-recording
“Rein Me In” originally appeared on Sam Fender’s album *People Watching*. For its single release, the track was rerecorded as a duet with Olivia Dean, a move that propelled it to chart dominance. The collaboration has been highlighted in industry coverage as a key factor in the song’s sustained streaming performance.
Official Recognition and Future Prospects
At the BRIT Awards 2026 in Manchester, Fender and Dean accepted the Song of the Year award from Mastercard for “Rein Me In.” Industry analysts note that the duo needs only two additional weeks—consecutive or not—to surpass Frankie Laine’s all-time record. As of the latest chart, the song remains at No. 1, leaving the record-breaking milestone within reach.
