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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' Resurges with 'Saltburn' Feature

The 2001 single hits No. 2 on the charts and debuts on the US Hot 100, sparking a TikTok trend and marking a milestone in Ellis-Bextor's career.

  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001 single 'Murder on the Dancefloor' has surged back to popularity, reaching No. 2 on the charts, thanks to its feature in the film 'Saltburn'.
  • The song's resurgence has sparked a TikTok trend, with the song's hashtag garnering over 92.2 million views and featuring in more than 418,000 videos.
  • 'Murder on the Dancefloor' made its US Hot 100 debut at No. 98, marking a significant milestone in Ellis-Bextor's career.
  • The film 'Saltburn' has found a widespread audience among Gen Z, despite divisive reviews, with its music-video-style set-pieces resonating with the audience.
  • Ellis-Bextor is currently working on a more dance-oriented album, capitalizing on the renewed interest in her music.
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