Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001 song 'Murder on the Dancefloor' has resurged in popularity after being featured in the 'Saltburn' soundtrack. The song has re-entered the Top 10 on the British charts and risen to #2 on the Official UK Singles Chart. Ellis-Bextor expressed surprise and gratitude for the song's renewed success, attributing it to a new generation embracing the song. The singer will also release the hit single on vinyl for the first time.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor will release her hit single "Murder on the Dancefloor" on vinyl for the first time. https://t.co/mLA3ZZ7SQN
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was given a "synopsis" of how her song Murder on the Dancefloor would be used in Saltburn: "I knew that a character from the film would be dancing to it with no clothes on... And I actually just thought, 'I think I have to see that.'" https://t.co/GXxHvD35rO
Dave Grohl loved Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ before it was a viral hit in ‘Saltburn’ READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/OqJK8YVRk3 https://t.co/wTnuoOkR9z
Exactly 22 years ago to the day, #MurderOnTheDancefloor hit #2 on the UK charts and now, it’s back! It’s just a wild and glorious adventure to see another generation embrace the song and show off their dance moves. THANK YOU SO MUCH! https://t.co/gXRMDBESqF
“Murder On The Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor rises to #2 on the Official UK Singles Chart, matching its 2001 peak. https://t.co/5FMORmgQwa
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Talks ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ Success In ‘Saltburn’ https://t.co/5eZFIbAhbc by @jeffconway
Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her way to burn that God damn house right down #TheTraitors https://t.co/UxKe8Bloup
‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor saw the film sandwiched between her mother and teenage son. https://t.co/5R3gQnjL7T
The “Saltburn” soundtrack has elicited such potent nostalgia that it catapulted Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s 2001 neo-disco hit, “Murder on the Dancefloor,” used in a crucial scene, back into the Top 10 on the British charts. https://t.co/TlBTlsHkFn
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Thinks ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Hitting the Hot 100 Is ‘Actually Bonkers’ (@StephenRDaw - @billboard) https://t.co/Bcpiq8IGfY