Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Reign Me In' Ties with Wet Wet Wet's Record as UK's Longest-Running Number One

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2026-07-04 14:44 Music 10

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Reign Me In' Ties with Wet Wet Wet's Record as UK's Longest-Running Number One

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's track 'Reign Me In' has achieved a historic milestone by tying with Wet Wet Wet's record as the UK's longest-running Number One single.

The song, which first topped the charts in February 2026, has spent 15 non-consecutive weeks at number one, matching the 15-week run of Wet Wet Wet's 'Love Is All Around' from 1994.This achievement places 'Reign Me In' joint highest in UK Official Chart history for the most weeks at Number One by a British artist.

Additionally, the track holds the joint record for the most weeks in the Top Ten for any non-Christmas single, with 37 weeks, matching Harry Styles' 'As It Was'.

The song, originally from Fender's album 'People Watching', gained renewed popularity during his London Stadium gig, where he performed a collaborative rendition with Dean.The track also earned Fender his first Number One single and a BRIT Award for Song Of The Year.

The success of 'Reign Me In' underscores Fender's growing influence in the UK music scene, with his lyrical prowess praised by industry icons like Elton John.

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