Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals hilarious questions she is requested

Her 2001 hit Murder On The Dancefloor has clattered again into the charts because of the success of edgy thriller Saltburn. 

And Sophie Ellis-Bextor seems to be nothing wanting perplexed by the newfound success of the observe, as she appeared on Lorraine on Friday morning. 

The singer, 44, revealed she has been requested ‘how she got here up with the music for the film’ – earlier than having to elucidate the music is in actual fact 22 years outdated. 

The hit film stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant and is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell.

And within the final scene of the movie, Barry’s character Oliver dances round a mansion completely bare, whereas the music performs within the background – one thing Sophie revealed she watched along with her son Sonny, 19. 

Sophie Ellis-Bextor revealed the hilarious and clueless questions she has been requested about Murder On The Dancefloor after Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn landed the 2001 observe again in charts

In the final scene of the movie, Barry Keoghan’s character Oliver dances round a mansion completely bare, whereas the music performs within the background

The singer, 44, revealed she has been requested ‘how she got here up with the music for the film’ – earlier than having to elucidate the music is in actual fact 22 years outdated

Sophie detailed how she was approached whereas attending the premiere for the movie in November, saying: ‘They invited me and [husband] Richard to DJ and I sung at the party and people asked, “How did you come up with the song for the movie”…

‘I was like, “No you don’t perceive it’s a really outdated music of mine having a brand new journey”.’

She additionally revealed she watched the saucy movie along with her son and her well-known mom Janet Ellis – a lot to Sonny’s dismay: ‘I did feel for my son sat between my mum and his grandma having to watch the film’.

Earlier this week, Sophie managed to climb to the highest of Spotify charts within the United States after her hit music featured within the Amazon film.

Fans have obsessed over the brand new film on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter, main Sophie’s Platinum-certified music to shoot up the charts.

Sophie shared along with her followers the good information, thanking viewers for taking part in the music again and again because the film was launched. Sharing an image of the album on X, previously often known as Twitter, she wrote: ‘xxxxxx thankyou!’

The movie follows an apparently working-class Oxford University scholar from Merseyside, performed by Barry, 31, who turns into infatuated with upper-class scholar Felix, performed by Jacob, 26.

The music’s second run at chart success comes after Sophie carried out her personal model of the Saltburn ending scene to have fun New Year’s Eve on Sunday.

Sophie detailed how she was approached whereas attending the premiere for the movie in November, saying: ‘They invited me and [husband] Richard to DJ and I sung on the celebration and other people requested, “How did you come up with the song for the movie”’

She regarded unimaginable in a multicoloured sequin gown as she kicked and writhed her means down the steps in time to the music in a TikTok video.

Sophie spoke with Pink News in November about her music getting used within the movie, saying: ‘I actually cherished the film.

‘It’s humorous as a result of everytime you get requested about having a music concerned in one thing, you at all times get a tiny synopsis or tough thought of placement. I simply thought it was good. It’s so superbly shot.

The script is bouncy and enjoyable and sharp and witty, and then you definately get somebody dancing full frontal nude to my music. I can not watch for extra folks to see it. It’s fairly an surprising second.’

Fans have obsessed over the brand new film on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter, main Sophie’s Platinum-certified music to shoot up the charts

Saltburn has been nominated for 2 Golden Globe awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for Barry and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Drama for Rosamund.

Rosamund, 44, performs Felix’s mom. This nomination is her fourth and, if she wins, it will likely be her second Golden Globe, whereas Richard, 66, portrays Felix’s father.

Barry, who hails from Ireland, first garnered main consideration within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s movie Eternals (2021).

He was nominated for a Golden Globe and received a BAFTA for his position in tragicomedy The Banshees Of Inisherin (2023).

Jacob was best-known for his position in raunchy drama Euphoria earlier than receiving essential acclaim for taking part in Elvis Presley within the biopic Priscilla (2023).