Sophie Ellis-Bextor has commented on the “spectacular”‘ revival of her track Murder on the Dancefloor.
The English singer’s 2001 track has returned to the charts after featuring in the comedy/thriller Saltburn, which was released in November.
The song appeared in the final scene of the film, which featured Barry Keoghan’s character, Oliver, dancing nude.
“It actually feels really magical. And if I’m honest, I don’t think I’ve completely processed it really,” Sophie, 44, told BBC News of the song’s sudden resurgence. “It’s extraordinary. It’s a song I’ve been singing for over 20 years, I still love singing it.”
The artist added, “I love the way people react when I do it live.”
Sophie also noted that she is pleased that her song, which peaked at number two in the charts in December 2001, has gained a new generation of listeners thanks to the film.
“But for new people to be discovering it, for it to be making new memories with people is kind of beautiful,” she said.
Although the singer knew the song would be used in the film, she never thought that it would re-enter the charts.
“One of the things I never prepared for is the fact that when you release anything into the world, any new music, it goes off and has its own journey,” she noted. “And you’re along for the ride a bit, it also goes places you’re not expecting to go.”
Sophie added, “So what’s happened with the song and how it’s got new people who weren’t even alive the first time it came out listening to it, it’s just spectacular.”