Steve's Lava Chicken: Shortest Song Hits UK Chart

If you’ve recently enjoyed a cinematic trip to see A Minecraft Movie, you're likely familiar with Jack Black’s brief yet impactful song celebrating the "lava chicken" moment, which occurs about halfway through the film. In the movie, Black, portraying the character Steve, sings a catchy tune called "Lava Chicken" as Jason Momoa and other characters watch a chicken meet its fiery end in a pool of lava. Despite its brevity at just 34 seconds, this song has quickly gone viral on social media.

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 Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) noted, "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," highlighting the evolving dynamics of music charts in the digital age.

Jack Black is no newcomer to the world of viral video game songs. His performance of "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, not only became a sensation but also marked his first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Previously, Black charted at No. 78 with "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006 as part of the band Tenacious D.

Other notably short songs that have charted include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie in 2007, lasting 64 seconds, and Liam Lynch’s 2002 punk hit "United States of Whatever," which runs for 86 seconds.

The viral success of A Minecraft Movie extends beyond "Lava Chicken." Clips of enthusiastic moviegoers have spread rapidly across platforms like TikTok, with some even bringing live chickens to screenings, adding to the film's unique buzz.

For more on A Minecraft Movie, we delve into how the film’s team utilized a private Minecraft server during production. The movie has already surpassed $700 million at the global box office and is poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.