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

If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of *A Minecraft Movie*, you likely recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance of the song "Lava Chicken" during a pivotal lava chicken scene about halfway through the film. Black, portraying the character Steve, delivers this catchy tune as Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Despite its brief 34-second duration, "Lava Chicken" has taken the internet by storm, spreading rapidly across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark on the UK's official chart, debuting at No. 21 and becoming the shortest song ever to chart. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) noted, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the impact of digital platforms on music popularity.

Jack Black is no newcomer to the world of viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ballad 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 had debuted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006 as part of Tenacious D.

Other notably 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 clocks in at 86 seconds.

Beyond "Lava Chicken," *A Minecraft Movie* has generated significant buzz online. Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have gone viral on platforms like TikTok, further fueling the film's popularity.

For more insights into *A Minecraft Movie*, check out details on how the film's team utilized a private server for their gameplay. The movie has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie to date.