The track spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Official Charts, breaking a record set by Frankie Laine's I Believe in 1953. Via social media, the pub thanked Sam for his visit and said that he was welcome back anytime. "We had a very familiar Geordie face visit us at The Millstone on Saturday (August 8)," the pub said on Facebook. "The one and only Sam Fender popped in for a few drinks, and didn't just stop there. "Thanks for popping in, Sam; you're welcome back anytime.