Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Achieve UK Number One After Record-Breaking Chart Run

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song 'Rein Me In' has finally reached the UK number one spot, setting a new record for the longest time to climb to the top of the charts.

20 Feb, 17:45 — 20 Feb, 18:44

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Why this matters

This story is significant because Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song 'Rein Me In' has broken a long-standing UK chart record, achieving the number one spot after an unprecedented 35-week climb. This feat surpasses a record held by Ed Sheeran since 2014, highlighting a unique trajectory for a hit song in the modern music industry.

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Sam FenderMusician, artist Olivia DeanMusician, artist Ed SheeranMusician, previous record holder BRIT AwardsMusic awards ceremony

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 20 Feb, 17:45|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 59m|Window: 59m

BBC20 Feb, 17:45First to report

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks

billboard20 Feb, 18:00

Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Hits No. 1 on U.K. Singles Chart Following Record-Breaking Climb

nme20 Feb, 18:44Latest update

Sam Fender breaks record to score first Number One single as Charli XCX tops UK album chart

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nme1d ago

Sam Fender breaks record to score first Number One single as Charli XCX tops UK album chart

Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' has beaten a record held by Ed Sheeran since 2014 The post Sam Fender breaks record to score first Number One single as Charli XCX tops UK album chart appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

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