"Dancing On My Own" by Robyn has returned to the UK Official Singles Chart Top 40 at No. 35 — its first Top 40 appearance in more than 16 years, according to the Official Charts Company. In mid-October 2026, the Swedish pop anthem is back in the national chart conversation, proving that some songs never really leave the dancefloor.
The comeback has been powered by the song's prominence in Netflix's streaming hit Voicemails From Isabelle, the 2026 romantic comedy starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson. After the track underscored a standout moment in the film, a surge in streaming and renewed airplay carried the 2010 classic straight back into the Top 40.
The Chart Comeback
The Official Charts Company lists the single's return at No. 35 — its first visit to the UK Top 40 in over a decade and a half. Music Week reports that the run was re-ignited by the Netflix placement, with the track climbing from No. 46 to No. 35 on 9,824 sales in the tracked week.
It lands in the middle of a fiercely contested chart week: Jamie Miller's 'Babydoll' battles Taylor Swift and Sienna Spiro for UK No. 1 while Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' holds UK No. 1 for a third week.
Why Now: Netflix's 'Voicemails From Isabelle'
Netflix's 2026 rom-com Voicemails From Isabelle stars Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, and its soundtrack lists Dancing On My Own - Robyn as track 1 (ok.co.uk; thetab.com). The placement has introduced the song to a new generation of viewers, who have driven it up streaming charts and, in turn, the Official Singles Chart.
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The Song's Legacy
Released in 2010, the single peaked at No. 8 on the UK chart and featured on Robyn's acclaimed Body Talk series (Body Talk Pt. 1). The Swedish pop star — born Robin Carlsson — built the song around a paradox she has spoken about often: the loneliness of being surrounded by people in a crowded club, a theme she has said ran heavily through the Body Talk era.
Its afterlife has been just as remarkable. Calum Scott's stripped-back 2016 piano-ballad cover became a global hit, cementing the song as a modern standard. Long-delayed chart stories are having a moment: Dominic Fike's 'Babydoll' reaches the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 years after its first release.
Watch the Official Video
Revisit the official music video for the track below.
The video was directed by Max Vitali, premiering via Robyn's Vimeo on 21 May 2010 before its YouTube release on 28 May 2010, per Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is "Dancing On My Own" charting again?
The song's prominent placement in Netflix's 2026 rom-com Voicemails From Isabelle sparked a streaming surge that carried it back into the UK Top 40 at No. 35.
When was it originally released?
It was released as a single in 2010, peaking at No. 8 in the UK, and featured on Robyn's Body Talk Pt. 1.
What is "Voicemails From Isabelle"?
A 2026 Netflix romantic comedy starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, whose soundtrack lists Dancing On My Own - Robyn as its opening track.
Who covered the song?
Calum Scott's 2016 piano-ballad version became a global hit, introducing the song to a whole new audience.
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