Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have reached a new peak in the British music charts. Their hit "Rein Me In" has officially overtaken Bryan Adams to hold the record for the longest-running number one single.
Surpassing Bryan Adams' 16-week 1991 streak
The duo's success marks a significant shift in the landscape of the Official Singles Chart. According to the report, "Rein Me In" has spent 17 weeks at the top, finally overtaking Bryan Adams' 1991 anthem "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You," which held the record with 16 consecutive weeks. This achievement was celebrated by Official Charts Interim Co-Managing Directors Becca Monahan and Chris Austin, who noted the rarity of such enduring chart dominance.
This milestone is particularly notable as it comes during a period of high competition from seasonal anthems. Despite the presence of various World Cup tracks climbing the rankings, the collaboration between Fender and Dean has maintained its grip on the summit.
Chasing Frankie Laine's 1953 record
The record-breaking run for Sam Fender and Olivia Dean is far from over. The single is currently just one week away from matching the all-time record held by Frankie Laine for his 1953 hit "I Believe." If the song maintains its momentum for another two weeks, it will claim the title for the most weeks spent at number one in history.
The longevity of this track echoes the era of classic pop, where single hits could dominate the airwaves for months on end. as the report states, few chart records have stood the test of time quite like this one,highlighting the cultural weight of the achievement.
Mick Jagger's praise for the People Watching era
The cultural impact of Sam Fender's work has even caught the attention of rock royallty. Mick Jagger recently expressed his admiration for Fender's People Watching album, describing it as "stunning" in an interview with NME. Jagger specifically hiighlighted the "lyrically interesting" nature of Fender's songwriting, a sentiment that aligns with how Fender himself describes the success of "Rein Me In."
Fender has credited Olivia Dean for bringing an "alternative narrative" to the track, which he believes helped the song achieve universal appeal. the report notes that Jagger has been listening to Fender's tunes recently, noting that the singer's ability to craft strong choruses is a vital part of his pop-oriented success.
Can Shakira and Burna Boy disrupt the streak?
While Fender and Dean hold the summit, several factors could threaten their dominance in the coming weeks. The official FIFA World Cup 2026 single, "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy, has broken into the top five for the first time, signaling a potential shift in listener interest. Additionally, the report mentions that Dutch dance duo ANOTR has seen a rise with "Talk To You ft. 54 Ultra," moving up 10 places to number four.
The presence of Oasis' "Wonderwall" at number two also adds pressure to the top spot. although "Wonderwall" remains the biggest British single never to have reached number one—having shifted 5.6 million chart units—its surge as a tournament anthem keeps the chart environment highly volatile.
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