If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of A Minecraft Movie, you're likely familiar with Jack Black's catchy and brief tune, "Lava Chicken," which he performs as Steve during a memorable lava chicken scene about halfway through the film. This 34-second song, sung as Jason Momoa and others watch a chicken being cooked by falling lava, has taken social media by storm.
Surprisingly, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, marking it as the shortest song to ever 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 viral video game songs. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, also made waves by landing on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked Black's first solo entry on the chart, following his earlier appearance at No. 78 with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006.
Other notably short songs that have charted 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 A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread rapidly on platforms like TikTok.
For more on A Minecraft Movie, check out details on the private server used by the movie's team. The film has already grossed over $700 million worldwide and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie to date.
