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?

13. David Whitfield – "Cara Mia" (10 weeks)
David Whitfield’s "Cara Mia" spent 10 weeks at the top of the UK chart in 1954. This ballad became one of the biggest hits of the 1950s, showcasing Whitfield’s vocal talents alongside the orchestra of Mantovani, who helped produce the track. | National Jazz Archive/Heritage I

14. Dave & Central Cee – "Sprinter" (10 weeks)
Dave and Central Cee’s "Sprinter" made history as the longest-running UK rap Number 1, with 10 weeks at the top in 2023. This collaboration between two of the UK’s top MCs made waves in the UK rap scene, marking a new era of hip-hop dominance. | Getty Images