[2] In January 2024, following its use in the film Saltburn and its subsequent popularity on TikTok, "Murder on the Dancefloor" again reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ellis-Bextor's first top-10 appearance since 2007.

[3] In 1994, Gregg Alexander first wrote the song's hook and melody during a moment of frustration when his Ford Mustang would not start.

After disbanding the New Radicals in 1999, Alexander moved to Notting Hill in London[4] and met Ellis-Bextor, providing her with his unfinished demo.

The song is Ellis-Bextor's greatest hit internationally, reaching the top 10 in several European countries, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, as well as on the US Billboard Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

[9] It was a hit in Australia, peaking at number three, staying in the top 50 for 20 weeks, being accredited platinum by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and becoming the 12th-highest-selling single of 2002.

[17] The cover came in number 2 on triple J hottest 100 2014 The music video was directed by Sophie Muller,[1] and it centres around a dance competition which was inspired by the film They Shoot Horses Don't They?

Noticing that the lead judge (played by Colin Stinton) has a weak spot for beautiful women, Ellis-Bextor approaches him when he is alone and beguiles him.

The video concludes with the other dancers grudgingly applauding (before promptly deserting) Ellis-Bextor and her dance partner, as she happily clutches her cash prize and the golden shoes on the winner's podium.