Sam Fender, Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' Sets U.K. No. 1 Record
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have set a new U.K. record for the longest run at No. 1 on the singles chart with their song "Rein Me In," which has spent 19 weeks atop the chart.
- This achievement breaks the previous record held for over 70 years by Frankie Laine's 1953 hit "I Believe," which spent 18 weeks at No. 1.
- "Rein Me In" first entered the U.K. singles chart in June 2025 and reached No. 1 in February, maintaining the top spot for 19 non-consecutive weeks despite interruptions by hits from Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift.
- The song has outlasted other major hits including Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai," the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, and Ella Langley's "Choosin’ Texas," which peaked at No. 3.
- In the U.S., "Rein Me In" currently ranks at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Olivia Dean has two top 10 U.S. hits with "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" and "Man I Need."
