Gen Z is discovering Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s hit “Homicide on the Dance Ground” 23 years on because of its placement within the viral movie, Saltburn.
Through the tune’s authentic run the observe by no means hit the #1 spot, as an alternative beat out by Daniel Bedingfield’s “Gotta Get Through This” in 2001. Now Ellis-Bextor might get a little bit of the Kate Bush therapy as Gen Z discovers the hit, sending it flying up Spotify charts with 340% curiosity because the film debuted on Prime Video for america.
The tune was used as a credit roll scene for the psychological thriller Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell. The ultimate scene of the film options full frontal nudity, with Barry Keoghan’s character Oliver Fast dancing nude to the tune. The ending of the movie sparked a number of discussions on social media—and renewed curiosity within the tune. Ellis-Bextor celebrated that curiosity on TikTok, the place she mirrors mentioned dance films whereas sporting a multi-colored sequined gown with antlers on her head.
“I actually cherished the film,” Ellis-Bextor advised Pink Information in November 2023. “It’s humorous as a result of everytime you get requested about having a tune contain din one thing, you all the time get a tiny synopsis or tough concept of placement. I simply thought it was sensible. It’s so superbly shot. The script is bouncy and enjoyable and sharp and witty, and you then get somebody dancing full frontal nude to my tune.”
The tune earned its most-ever world Spotify streams in a single day on New 12 months’s Eve. The observe acquired 1.5 million Spotify streams on December 31, 2023—a 340% improve in listenership in comparison with the identical day in 2022. The extra curiosity within the tune helped it earn its debut placement on the Spotify International Songs chart, round #130.
The official Saltburn playlist on Spotify additionally noticed its streams improve 250% globally because the movie dropped on Amazon Prime Video on December 22.