Lewis Capaldi wins Official Charts Number 1 single with Survive
Capaldi performed a 35-minute set at the Pyramid stage, two years after struggling to manage his Tourette syndrome symptoms while singing on the same stage.
(Image: Yui Mok) Speaking to Official Charts, Capaldi thanked fans who had streamed and downloaded Survive, saying it 'really means the world'.
'I've been away for a little while, and to come back to this outpouring of love and support has been absolutely incredible.
'I can't thank everybody enough for all the kind words since Glastonbury – and now this.
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'It's been the best week of my life,' he said.
Speaking to the festival crowd on Saturday, he said: 'It's so good to be back. I'm not going to say much up here today, because if I do, I think I will probably start crying.
'But it's just amazing to be here with you all, and I can't thank you all enough for coming out and coming and seeing me.
'Second time's a charm on this one, everybody.
'It's just a short set today, but I just wanted to come and kind of finish what I couldn't finish the first time round.'
Introducing Survive at the festival, Capaldi became visibly emotional as he said: 'The last two years haven't been the best for me, it's been difficult at times.
'This has been my f****** goal, to get back here,' he added.
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He ended his performance with Somebody You Loved, the track that Glastonbury crowds helped him to sing when he struggled with his Tourette symptoms in 2023.
The condition causes you to make sudden, repetitive sounds or movements and while there is no cure, treatment can help manage the tics, according to the NHS website.
Capaldi has previously achieved six number one singles, but his latest – Survive – has scored the biggest opening week for a number one single so far this year.
He is set to embark on a tour later this year, with dates in Glasgow and Aberdeen.
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