"Mercy" is a song by American rock band Dave Matthews Band. Written by frontman Dave Matthews, it was released as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album Away from the World on July 16, 2012.[1]
| "Mercy" | ||||
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| Single by Dave Matthews Band | ||||
| from the album Away from the World | ||||
| B-side | "Gaucho" | |||
| Released | July 16, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:28 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dave Matthews | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Lillywhite | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mercy" on YouTube | ||||
Release
editDave Matthews debuted "Mercy" solo on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on April 24, 2012,[2] and Dave Matthews Band released the studio version on July 16, 2012.[3]
It was performed during Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief by Matthews himself in 2017 and also during the March for Our Lives in Seattle, Washington in 2018.[4]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[5] | 73 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 95 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 30 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[8] | 98 |
References
edit- ^ Amazon single - Mercy
- ^ "New Dave Matthews Band song 'Mercy' debuts on Fallon". DMBnews.net. Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
- ^ "New DMB single 'Mercy' due July 16". DMBnews.net. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
- ^ "Dave Matthews and Brandi Carlile Perform at Seattle's March For Our Lives Event". www.jambands.com. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
- ^ "Dave Matthews Band Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ "Dave Matthews Band Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ "Dave Matthews Band Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
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