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

If you've recently ventured into a cinema to watch A Minecraft Movie, you'll likely recall Jack Black's memorable, albeit brief, performance of the song "Lava Chicken" about halfway through the film. In his role as Steve, Black delivers this catchy tune as 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 across various 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, noted, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music charts.

Jack Black is no stranger to the phenomenon of viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only charted on the Billboard Hot 100 but also marked Black's first solo entry on the list. Before that, he charted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006 as part of Tenacious D.

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

The viral success of "Lava Chicken" is just one aspect of A Minecraft Movie's widespread appeal. Clips of enthusiastic moviegoers, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly on platforms like TikTok.

For more on A Minecraft Movie, delve into how the film's team utilized a private server for their gameplay. The movie has already surpassed $700 million at the worldwide box office and is on track to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.