Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Single of the Decade
The collaboration has spent 16 weeks at the top, surpassing Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' and tying Drake's 'One Dance' for the century's longest run.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's collaboration "Rein Me In" is now the longest-running No. 1 single of the 2020s in the United Kingdom, according to a report from Billboard.
The track has earned 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart. This milestone means it has surpassed Alex Warren's "Ordinary," which notched 13 weeks last year. 1 in the 21st century.
How Did the Song Get Its Start?
The song's journey began as a live debut. Fender first performed it with Dean during his headline show at London Stadium in June 2025. A studio version of their collaboration was released two weeks later. Richard O'Donovan, head of A&R at Polydor, told Billboard U.K. that "having these two extraordinary UK artists together on a track created so much fan excitement." He noted the live footage from that stadium show "exploded online and took the song to a new level."
What Other Success Has It Seen?
Beyond its chart dominance, "Rein Me In" has collected major awards. In February, it earned the BRIT Awards' publicly-voted Song of the Year prize, which Fender and Dean accepted in Manchester. The track also gave Fender his first career No. 1 single. It currently sits at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, as of July 2026.
The song's sustained popularity underscores a remarkable turnaround for British pop music on the global stage, built from a single stadium performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the song's original chart peak when it was first released?
When the revamped collaboration was first released in mid-2025, "Rein Me In" initially hit No. 6 on the U.K. Singles Chart. It later settled in the mid-teens before breaking into the top 10 in November and eventually reaching the No. 1 spot.
Did Olivia Dean write her part on the song?
Yes. When Sam Fender sent her his album, Dean picked "Rein Me In" and provided an original second verse for the collaboration. She co-wrote her verse with songwriter Max Wolfgang.
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