If you’ve recently visited a cinema to watch A Minecraft Movie, you'll likely recall Jack Black’s memorable performance as Steve, singing the catchy "Lava Chicken" song about halfway through the film. This brief 34-second tune, which humorously celebrates a chicken cooking after falling into lava, has quickly gone viral on social media, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has debuted at No. 21 on the UK’s official chart, marking it as the shortest song ever to achieve such a feat. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) notes, "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," from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a 95-second romantic ballad to Princess Peach, not only became a viral sensation but also landed on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked Black's first solo entry on the chart, following his earlier success with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006, which debuted at No. 78.
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.
Beyond the song, A Minecraft Movie itself has generated significant buzz. Clips of enthusiastic cinemagoers, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have spread like wildfire on platforms like TikTok. Additionally, the film has surpassed $700 million at the worldwide box office and is on track to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever. The movie's production team also utilized a private Minecraft server during the film's creation, adding a unique layer of authenticity to the project.
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