"It only felt right that we played it for the first time in America with the man himself": Olivia Dean puts Sam Fender in the Lollapalooza spotlight as he joins her to sing the song that's just broken a long-standing UK chart record

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History was made last Friday as Sam Fender and Olivia Dean broke a record that had stood for 73 years. Sam Fender, Olivia Dean - Rein Me In (Official Video) - YouTube Watch OnHow important the number one slot in the singles chart is these days is open to debate. Not that that’s any concern to Fender and Dean, who are naturally celebrating what is a historic achievement. Sam Fender & Olivia Dean perform “Rein Me In” at Lollapalooza, marking the first time the song has been played live in the US. To smash that record, Rein Me In would need to remain at the top for another 11 weeks.