Britney Spears Makes Chart Comeback with 'Scary' in the UK

Britney Spears Makes Chart Comeback with 'Scary' in the UK

Britney Spears, despite her ongoing break from the music industry, has managed to achieve chart success with a previously unreleased song in the United Kingdom. The pop star, who had previously expressed reluctance to return to music, has seen her record label release forgotten tracks from her back catalog, delighting both dedicated fans and new listeners. One of her latest hits, "Scary," has made its debut on two UK charts, marking a significant achievement for the Grammy-winning artist.

"Scary" has entered the Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 57 and the Official Singles Sales chart at No. 59 in the UK. The former chart focuses on top performers on platforms like iTunes and Amazon, while the latter includes physical purchases like CDs, vinyl, and cassettes in addition to digital downloads. This success with "Scary" represents Spears's first new hit on both charts since the release of "Selfish" in February 2024, which narrowly missed the top 10 positions.

It has been a few years since Britney Spears last appeared on these UK charts with new material. Her collaboration with Elton John on "Hold Me Closer" in early fall 2022 and the hit song "Cold Heart" with Dua Lipa preceded her recent success with "Scary." Fans have embraced these new releases, appreciating the stylistically appropriate music from the iconic singer.

With "Scary," Britney Spears has now accumulated 26 placements on the Official Singles Downloads chart and achieved her milestone tenth win on the Official Singles Sales list. Her journey on these charts began in 2004 with "My Prerogative" and "Toxic" on the downloads-only chart, followed by her first appearance on the Official Singles Sales chart in 2015 with "Everytime." The enduring popularity of Spears's music is evident in her consistent presence on these UK rankings.