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

If you're one of the many who recently enjoyed the cinematic experience of *A Minecraft Movie*, you might vividly recall Jack Black's brief yet memorable performance during the "lava chicken" scene about halfway through the film. In his role as Steve, Black delivers a catchy tune titled "Lava Chicken" as Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. This amusing 34-second song has quickly captured the hearts of fans and spread like wildfire across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark by debuting at No. 21 on the UK's official chart, claiming the title of the shortest song ever to chart. The UK's digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, noted, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the significant role digital platforms play in music trends today.

Jack Black is no newcomer to the world of viral video game songs. His 95-second romantic ballad "Peaches," sung and co-written by Black for Bowser in *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, impressively entered the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement marked the first time a song from Black's solo career made it onto the list, following his earlier debut at No. 78 with Tenacious D's 2006 hit "The Pick of Destiny."

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

The viral success of *A Minecraft Movie* doesn't stop at "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic fans, some even bringing live chickens to screenings, have circulated widely on platforms like TikTok, adding to the film's cultural impact.

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