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Fender, Dean Break 73-Year UK #1 Record

8/1/2026

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Fender & Dean Break Record

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s single “Rein Me In” spent 19 weeks at UK number 1, breaking a 73-year record.
The track entered the chart in June 2025, climbed 35 weeks and hit number 1 in February 2026, the longest rise ever.
The song won Song of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards and set the longest Top 40 streak in chart history.

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Fender Tops Charts

The duet released in June 2025 reached number 1 in February 2026.
Fender credited Dean for adding a new verse that gave the song a softer, reflective tone.
Dean said she wrote the verse from a female viewpoint.
Fender promoted the track on Instagram as “Spam Fender,” offering a digital download with instrumental for 59p.

History

Historical Context

In 1977 Paul McCartney’s Wings topped the UK Singles Chart with “Mull of Kintyre,” holding number 1 for nine weeks and becoming the first record to sell over two million copies (2.09 million). The 2026 ascent of Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In,” needing 35 weeks to reach number 1, shows streaming stretches chart climbs. Official Charts Company is reviewing weighting rules.

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Fender & Dean Break Record

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s single “Rein Me In” spent 19 weeks at UK number 1, breaking a 73-year record.
The track entered the chart in June 2025, climbed 35 weeks and hit number 1 in February 2026, the longest rise ever.
The song won Song of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards and set the longest Top 40 streak in chart history.

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