Sam Fender gets first ever number 1 with song released 35 weeks ago as new record set
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Sam Fender Breaks Record with First UK No.1 HitSam Fender’s duet 'Rein Me In' took 35 weeks to top UK charts, beating Ed Sheeran’s previous record of 22 weeks.
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- Sam Fender achieved his first UK number 1 single with the duet 'Rein Me In' featuring Olivia Dean.
- The track set a new record by spending 35 consecutive weeks in the top 40 before reaching the top spot.
- Originally a solo track on Fender’s third album 'People Watching,' the duet version was released after successful live performances.
- Fender is nominated for several Brit Awards including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for 'People Watching.'
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean reach number one after 35 weeks with Rein Me In: Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.
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