On this day back in 1992, a certain song was reigning atop of both the UK Singles Charts and the US Billboard Charts - and no, it’s not Bryan Adam’s UK chart epic either.
What is considered one of Whitney Houston’s definitive releases, her cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” still sat in the pole position on the UK single charts, heading into its sixth week at the top of the chart.
The song, which was used for the film “The Bodyguard” starring Houston alongside Kevin Costner, would end up spending 10 weeks at the top of the UK chart, finally being toppled in February 1993 by another nostalgic earworm, “No Limit” by 2 Unlimited.
The success of the song was even greater back in the United States, where it stayed upon the Billboard Top 200 for 14 weeks, before eventually succumbing to the overwhelming success of Disney’s “Aladdin” and the signature song from the film, “A Whole New World.”
But in terms of length of time at the top of both the UK and US singles charts, has anyone bettered Whitney Houston’s performance since the release of the song, or does she still hold somewhat of a record for her reign atop the charts both sides of the Atlantic between 1992 and 1993?

5. Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody" (14 weeks)
Queen's iconic anthem "Bohemian Rhapsody" spent 14 weeks at Number 1 across two separate runs, first in 1975 and later following Freddie Mercury's death in 1991. Its status as a UK classic is unchallenged, cementing its place as one of the nation's most beloved songs. | Getty Images

6. Ed Sheeran - "Shape of You" (14 weeks)
Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" enjoyed a 14-week reign at the top of the UK charts in 2017. Its catchy hook and commercial success made it one of the defining tracks of the decade, with Sheeran even competing with himself on the charts, as his other tracks also charted high. Sheeran's "Bad Habits" would also join the ranks of chart-toppers with a 11-week reign in 2021. | Submitted

7. Slim Whitman - "Rose Marie" (11 weeks)
Slim Whitman’s "Rose Marie" dominated the UK charts for 11 weeks in 1955, making it one of the most successful songs of the 1950s. Its success was so significant it held the record for longest reign until Bryan Adams came along in 1991. | Getty Images

8. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber – "Despacito" (11 weeks)
"Despacito" made history as the longest-running foreign-language song to top the UK charts, holding the top spot for 11 weeks in 2017. The remix featuring Justin Bieber helped boost its popularity internationally, making it a true chart titan. | Getty Images