Steve's Lava Chicken: Minecraft Movie Song Hits UK Chart

If you've recently enjoyed the cinematic adventure of *A Minecraft Movie*, you'll surely recall the memorable moment when Jack Black, in his role as Steve, delivers a brief yet impactful performance with the song "Lava Chicken." This catchy tune, which lasts just 34 seconds, plays during a scene where Jason Momoa and other characters witness a chicken being cooked by falling lava. Despite its brevity, "Lava Chicken" has swiftly captured the attention of audiences, spreading like wildfire across social media platforms.

Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made a significant impact on the music charts, debuting at No. 21 on the UK's official chart. This achievement marks it as the shortest song ever to chart, a testament to the power of streaming and viral content in today's music industry. According to the UK’s digital entertainment and retail association, ERA, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits."

Jack Black is no newcomer to the phenomenon of viral video game songs. His previous work, "Peaches" from *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach which he both sang and co-wrote, also achieved notable success by reaching the Billboard Hot 100. This was 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 short songs that have made their mark on the charts include "Spider Pig" from the 2007 *Simpsons Movie*, which clocks in at 64 seconds, and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," lasting 86 seconds.

The viral success of "Lava Chicken" is just one part of the broader phenomenon surrounding *A Minecraft Movie*. The film has sparked enthusiastic reactions from audiences, with some fans even bringing live chickens to screenings, as captured in viral clips on platforms like TikTok.

For more insights into *A Minecraft Movie*, we can explore how the movie's team utilized a private server for their own gameplay experiences. The film has also achieved significant box office success, surpassing $700 million worldwide and poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time.