‘Take that, Marti Pellow!’ Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In beats Wet Wet Wet’s UK chart record
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have set a new record for a British act at the top of the UK singles chart with their duet 'Rein Me In'. The song has spent 16 weeks at number one, surpassing the previous record held by Wet Wet Wet.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in UK music history, highlighting the enduring popularity of chart-topping duets.
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean at the Brit awards in February, winning song of the year for Rein Me In. Photograph: Shirlaine Forrest/Redferns Sam Fender and Olivia Dean at the Brit awards in February, winning song of the year for Rein Me In. Photograph: Shirlaine Forrest/Redferns UK charts ‘Take that, Marti Pellow!’ Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In beats Wet Wet Wet’s UK chart record Duetting pair spend 16th week at No 1, a record for a British artist – but they’ll need 19 weeks to beat Frankie Laine’s all-time record from 1953
The article is a straightforward report on music chart statistics.
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