Alex Warren's 'Ordinary': A Record-Breaking Hit on the UK Charts
US singer Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary" has been dominating the UK charts for 12 weeks, making it the longest-running number one since Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" in 2017. The song, written by Warren for his wife, has garnered over 107 million streams in the UK, breaking a 70-year-old record for the most consecutive weeks at number one by a US artist.
Despite its impressive chart performance, "Ordinary" still has a way to go before it reaches the longest-running number ones of all time. Warren, known for his work with the Hype House TikTok collective, has seen his career skyrocket with the success of this heartfelt folk-pop ballad.
The song's widespread appeal has made it a popular choice for weddings, leading Warren's label to release a special Wedding Version. While "Ordinary" has become a crossover hit with broad generational appeal, changing media and music consumption habits have prevented it from becoming a universal phenomenon like chart-toppers of the past.
Despite the evolving landscape of the music industry, "Ordinary" has managed to maintain its chart-topping position by avoiding the fate of being demoted due to declining streaming figures. As the longest-running number one since chart rules were revised in 2017, the song continues to captivate audiences and solidify Alex Warren's status as a rising star in the music industry.