Shawn Mendes Marks 10th Anniversary of 'Mercy' with Live Performance Snippet from Montreal
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is commemorating the 10th anniversary of his popular song 'Mercy' by sharing a live performance snippet from Montreal. Mendes posted a video of his performance on Instagram, marking the milestone of the song's release.
'Mercy' was co-written by Mendes along with Ilsey Juber, Danny Parker, and Teddy Geiger, with production by Teddy Geiger and Jake Gosling. The song was initially released as a promotional single in August 2016 and later as the second single from Mendes's second studio album, Illuminate.
The music video for 'Mercy' showcases Mendes singing while alternating between scenes of him trapped in a submerged car and performing with instruments in a warehouse. Mendes rose to fame in 2013 through his song covers on a video-sharing platform, eventually catching the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, leading to a record deal.
Following the release of his self-titled debut EP in 2014 and debut studio album Handwritten in 2015, Mendes achieved significant success. 'Stitches' from his debut album topped the UK charts and reached the top 10 in the US and Canada. His second album, Illuminate, also debuted at number one in the US, featuring hit singles like 'Treat You Better' and 'There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back'.
In 2019, Mendes released 'Señorita', a collaboration with Camila Cabello, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Throughout his career, Mendes has received numerous accolades, including SOCAN awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, Juno Awards, iHeartRadio MMVAs, American Music Awards, and Grammy Award nominations.
Celebrating a decade of 'Mercy', Shawn Mendes continues to captivate audiences with his music and live performances, solidifying his status as a talented and acclaimed artist in the music industry.