One of today’s most viral songs was released in 2001. It’s the Saltburn effect.
Where you love, hate, or are confused by the movie Saltburn, it’s become the most talked-about film of the last few months. I don’t care who you are. That graveyard scene is too weird and disturbing for words.
The story is set in 2006-07 and there are several party scenes featuring music of that period. One features this track by British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor. It was originally released in 2001.
Just like we saw with Stranger Things and Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” this is a case of a song being given a second life as a result of placement in a TV show or movie. Once people the film, they wanted to know more about this song. “Murder on the Dance Floor” is now at #1 on Spotify’s Viral 50-USA chart.
Sophie isn’t alone, either. “Perfect (Exceeder),” a 2006 track by Mason and Princess Superstar is also in Saltburn. It’s at #6 on the chart.
