Steve's Lava Chicken: Shortest Song to Hit UK Charts

If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you might recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of the song "Lava Chicken" during a pivotal lava chicken moment about halfway through the film. Playing the character Steve, Black delivers this catchy tune while Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Despite its mere 34-second duration, "Lava Chicken" has captured the internet's attention, going viral on social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, setting a record as the shortest song ever to chart. The UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, commented, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music success.

Jack Black is no stranger to creating viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only went viral but also landed on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked the first time Black's solo work reached this prestigious chart, following his earlier success with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny," which debuted at No. 78 in 2006.

Other notable short songs that have charted include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from the 2007 Simpsons Movie and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which clocked in at 86 seconds.

The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly across platforms like TikTok, further amplifying the film's cultural impact.

For more on A Minecraft Movie, we delve into the behind-the-scenes stories, such as the movie team's use of a private Minecraft server for their creative process. The film has already surpassed $700 million at the worldwide box office and is on track to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.