Show No Mercy (Mark Williams song)

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“Show no Mercy”
“Show no Mercy” cover
Single by Mark Williams
from the album Mark Williams ZNZ
B-side "You're So Cool"
Released 1990
Format 7", CD, cassette
Genre Pop
Rock
Label CBS Australia
Producer Alan Galbraith

Show no Mercy is a single taken from the 1990 album Mark Williams ZNZ by Mark Williams. It proved to be the most successful Australian song of his career, reaching number 9 on the Australian charts. It also went platinum and was chosen to launch the 1990 Rugby League Grand Final.

[edit] Music video

The accompanying music video received heavy National airplay in Australia and featured high contrast black and white footage of Mark singing in a white room with silhouetted dancers in a backdrop of giant close ups of metal chain sections.

[edit] Legacy

Even today, the song continues to be recognised as an inspirational song and is still used by many as a motivational anthem. It consistently features as a staple track on Australian Football League and National Rugby League CD compilations.