The longest-running Number 1 ever on the UK Chart? It's a 2025 track

There's a new milestone in the history of the British charts. After 73 years, one of UK music's most prestigious records has fallen: "Rein Me In", performed by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean, has become the longest-running number one in the history of the Official Singles Chart, spending a total of 19 weeks at the top. The previous record belonged to Frankie Laine, who in 1953 spent 18 weeks at number one with "I Believe", a record that had stood unbeaten for over seven decades.

"Rein Me In" started out as a solo track by Sam Fender, included on his 2025 album "People Watching". The subsequent duet version with Olivia Dean, however, gave the song a new lease of life, turning it into a genuine phenomenon. After reaching the top of the British charts in February 2026, the single maintained extraordinary popularity thanks to streaming and public support, returning to number one several times over the following months.
Its run was further boosted by winning Song of the Year at the 2026 Brit Awards, helping to cement its success.

For Sam Fender, this marks his greatest achievement yet on the UK singles chart, while Olivia Dean confirms her status as one of the most beloved British artists of her generation. With a combined 19 weeks at the top, "Rein Me In" thus surpasses some of the most celebrated singles in the history of the British charts, including "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams and "Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet, officially cementing its place in British music history.

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