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

If you've recently ventured into a cinema to watch *A Minecraft Movie*, you'll likely recall Jack Black's memorable, albeit brief, performance in the song "Lava Chicken." As Steve, Black serenades the audience during a humorous scene where Jason Momoa and other characters watch a chicken meet its fiery fate in lava. This 34-second track has quickly gone viral across social media platforms, capturing the hearts of fans everywhere.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made its mark on the UK's official chart, debuting at No. 21. This feat makes it the shortest song ever to chart in the UK. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) commented on this phenomenon, noting that, "Streaming and virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the power of digital platforms in today's music industry.

Jack Black is no newcomer to the viral video game song scene. His previous hit, "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ballad to Princess Peach from *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, also saw success, landing on the Billboard Hot 100. This was Black's first solo entry on the chart since his 2006 song "The Pick of Destiny" with Tenacious D, 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 "Lava Chicken," *A Minecraft Movie* has sparked a viral sensation on platforms like TikTok, with enthusiastic fans even bringing live chickens to screenings. The film's cultural impact doesn't stop there; it has grossed over $700 million worldwide and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever. Additionally, the movie's team had their own private server for playing Minecraft, adding an insider's touch to the production.