Jack Black’s ‘Minecraft’ Song ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ Makes Unusual History

Jack Black probably had a feeling that A Minecraft Movie would be a major success when he signed on. After all, he’s built a career on blockbuster comedies, and video game adaptations are often huge at the box office. What the actor and musician may not have anticipated, though, is that the project would also produce a charting single, and a historic one at that.

“Steve’s Lava Chicken” isn’t just another silly song in a family-friendly flick. It’s a legitimate hit in the United Kingdom, and it’s already made history in an unexpected way.

“Steve’s Lava Chicken” Breaks a Chart Record

The ridiculous tune, which Black performs multiple times throughout A Minecraft Movie, is now the shortest top 40 hit in U.K. history. According to the Official Charts Company, “Steve’s Lava Chicken” clocks in at just 34 seconds. That’s two seconds shorter than the previous record holder: “Ladies’ Bras” by Jonny Trunk and Wisbey, which ran 36 seconds. That cut peaked at No. 27 back in 2007.

Jack Black’s Song Rockets Into the Top 40

In its latest frame, “Steve’s Lava Chicken” leaps from No. 77 to No. 21 on the Official Singles chart, the U.K.’s main tally of the most-consumed songs in the nation. That’s a serious jump, especially for a track this short. And it’s not just performing well on that one roster, either.

Over on the Official Singles Downloads chart, the tune bolts from No. 57 to No. 34, breaking into the top 40 for the first time. It also appears on the Official Streaming roster, debuting at No. 39.

The only ranking where the track slips is the Official Singles Sales chart. On that tally, the tune dips slightly from No. 59 to No. 67. But even that drop feels like it could be temporary, as excitement around the film and its breakout musical moment continues to grow.

A Chart Smash From a Box Office Giant

The surprise success of “Steve’s Lava Chicken” can’t be separated from the massive appeal of A Minecraft Movie. The film recently passed $700 million at the global box office, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. With families continuing to pack into theaters to catch the long-awaited video game adaptation, the song’s visibility is growing, and it could continue to rise on the charts for the next few weeks.