If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you might recall the brief yet memorable moment when Jack Black, in his role as Steve, sings the catchy tune "Lava Chicken." This 34-second song, which humorously celebrates a chicken meeting its fiery fate in lava, has taken social media by storm and even debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart. Remarkably, it's now the shortest song to ever chart, highlighting how streaming and virality are transforming the music industry, according to the UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA.
Jack Black is no newcomer to creating viral hits from video game movies. His performance of "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach in *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, not only charmed audiences but also landed on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first solo entry on the chart. Previously, Black achieved chart success with Tenacious D's 2006 song "The Pick of Destiny," which debuted at No. 78.Other notably short songs that have made their mark on the charts include the 64-second "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007 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 impact. The film has also seen enthusiastic fans sharing clips on platforms like TikTok, with some even bringing live chickens to screenings, adding to the movie's unique buzz.
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