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{{Short description|New Zealand-born singer}}
{{Other people |Mark Williams}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mark Williams
| name = Mark Williams
| image = Mark_Williams.jpg
| image = Mark_Williams.jpg
| caption = Mark Williams performing with [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]] in 2009.
| caption = Mark Williams performing with [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]] in 2009
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| origin = [[Dargaville]], [[Northland Region|Northland]], [[New Zealand]]
| origin = [[Dargaville]], New Zealand
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|08|21|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|08|21|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Northland Region|Northland]], [[New Zealand]]
| birth_place = [[Northland Region|Northland]], New Zealand
| genre = Rock<br/>pop<br />soul
| genre = Rock, pop, soul
| years_active = 1970–present
| years_active = 1970–present
| label = [[EMI Music]], [[Albert Productions]], [[CBS Records International|CBS Records]], Laneway Music
| label = {{hlist|[[EMI Music]]|[[Albert Productions]]|[[CBS Records International|CBS Records]]|Laneway Music}}
| associated_acts = The Face<br/>Boy Rocking<br/>[[Dragon (band)|Dragon]]
| associated_acts = The Face, Boy Rocking, [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]]
| website =
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'''Mark Williams''' (born 21 August 1954) is a New Zealand-born pop/soul singer with [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]] (RIANZ) number one hit singles, "Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life" (1975) and a [[cover version|cover]] of [[Buddy Holly]]'s "[[It Doesn't Matter Anymore]]" (1977) before he relocated to Australia later that year.<ref name="NZHist">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/timeline&new_date=27/6|title=Today in History 27 June 1975 Mark Williams hits No. 1|work=New Zealand History online|publisher=History Group of the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|accessdate=2010-02-05}}</ref><ref name=nz>{{cite web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams|title=charts.org.nz > Discography Mark Williams|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=2015-10-14}}</ref> His single, "[[Show No Mercy (Mark Williams song)|Show No Mercy]]" (1990) was a top ten hit in both countries.<ref name="AusCharts">{{cite web|url=http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams&titel=Show+No+Mercy&cat=s|title=Mark Williams – Show No Mercy|publisher=Hung Medien|work=Australian Charts Portal|accessdate=2010-02-05}}</ref> He has undertaken extensive touring in support of numerous Australian bands and worked in television, in 2006 he became the vocalist for the reformed New Zealand/Australian band, [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]].<ref name="NZHist"/>
'''Mark Williams''' (born 21 August 1954) is a New Zealand singer with [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]] (RIANZ) number one hit singles, "[[Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life]]" (1975) and a [[cover version|cover]] of [[Buddy Holly]]'s "[[It Doesn't Matter Anymore]]" (1977) before he relocated to Australia later that year.<ref name="NZHist">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/timeline&new_date=27/6|title=Today in History 27 June 1975 Mark Williams hits No. 1|work=New Zealand History online|publisher=History Group of the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|access-date=2010-02-05}}</ref><ref name=nz>{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams|title=charts.nz > Discography Mark Williams|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=2015-10-14}}</ref> His single, "[[Show No Mercy (Mark Williams song)|Show No Mercy]]" (1990) was a top ten hit in both countries.<ref name="AusCharts">{{cite web|url=http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams&titel=Show+No+Mercy&cat=s|title=Mark Williams – Show No Mercy|publisher=Hung Medien|work=Australian Charts Portal|access-date=2010-02-05}}</ref> He has undertaken extensive touring in support of numerous Australian bands and worked in television. In 2006 he became the vocalist for the reformed New Zealand band, [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]].<ref name="NZHist"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzonscreen.com/collection/dragon|title=The Dragon Collection |website=Nzonscreen.com|access-date=23 February 2022}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
===1954-1973: Early years===
===1954–1973: Early years===
Williams was born in [[Dargaville]], in the [[Northland Region|Northland]] region of [[New Zealand]]. At the age of 16 he formed a band called 'Face' with classmates. In September 1970, The Face went on to win the Northland heat of the National Battle of the Bands competition, and finishing third overall in the national grand final held in [[Auckland]].<ref name="Sergent">{{cite web|url=http://www.sergent.com.au/music/williamsm.html|title=Mark Williams|publisher=Sergent|accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref> In 1971, Face headed to Auckland where they got a gig at the [[Otahuhu]] Community Centre]] paying $20 a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/10182376/Flashback-Yesterday-was-the-beginning-of-his-life|title=Flashback: Yesterday was the beginning of his life|publisher=Stuff |date=21 June 2014|accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref>
Williams was born in [[Dargaville]], in the [[Northland Region|Northland]] region of [[New Zealand]]. At the age of 16 he formed a band called 'Face' with classmates. In September 1970, The Face went on to win the Northland heat of the National Battle of the Bands competition, and finishing third overall in the national grand final held in [[Auckland]].<ref name="Sergent">{{cite web|url=http://www.sergent.com.au/music/williamsm.html|title=Mark Williams|publisher=Sergent|access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref> In 1971, Face headed to Auckland where they got a gig at the [[Ōtāhuhu]] Community Centre paying $20 a week.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/10182376/Flashback-Yesterday-was-the-beginning-of-his-life|title=Flashback: Yesterday was the beginning of his life|publisher=Stuff |date=21 June 2014|access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref>


Lew Pryme of [[Impact (record label)|Impact Records]] was one of the judges in the competition and became their manager. The band were signed to [[Zodiac Records (New Zealand)|Zodiac Records]] and released the single "Hangin' Around"/"Mr Postman" a national tour followed. In 1973, Lew convinced Williams to leave Face and join a new television show called 'Free Ride'.
Lew Pryme of [[Impact (record label)|Impact Records]] was one of the judges in the competition and became their manager. The band were signed to [[Zodiac Records (New Zealand)|Zodiac Records]] and released the single "Hangin' Around"/"Mr Postman". A national tour followed. In 1973, Lew convinced Williams to leave Face and join a new television show called 'Free Ride'.


When the television show "Happen Inn" finished in 1973, a new show emerged. It was called "Free Ride" and was hosted by Ray Columbus. Lew convinced Williams to leave the Face and pursue a solo career at the time the new show was being launched. Williams was well suited for the television role, which allowed him to perform in front of a national audience, gaining exposure. Late in 1974, Williams was signed to [[EMI Music]] by [[Alan Galbraith]].<ref name="Sergent"/>
When the television show "Happen Inn" finished in 1973, a new show emerged. It was called "Free Ride" and was hosted by Ray Columbus. In 1974 Lew convinced Williams to leave Face [which at that time featured John Parker on guitar, Mark Fitt on bass and Paul Dunningham on drums] to pursue a solo career as the new show "Free Ride" was being launched. After a national tour, Williams finally departed from "Face" in September of 1974. Williams was well suited for the television role, which allowed him to perform in front of a national audience, gaining exposure. Late in 1974, Williams was signed to [[EMI Music]] by [[Alan Galbraith (music producer)|Alan Galbraith]].<ref name="Sergent"/>


===1974-1977: New Zealand fame===
===1974–1977: New Zealand fame===
{{Main|Mark Williams (album)|Sweet Trials|Taking It All In Stride|Greatest Hits (Mark Williams album)}}
{{Main|Mark Williams (album)|Sweet Trials|Taking It All In Stride|Greatest Hits (Mark Williams album)}}
Late in 1974, Williams released his debut solo single, "Celebration"/"[[Let Love Come Between Us]]", but failed to chart. In May 1975, Williams released a song written by [[Vanda & Young]] titled "[[Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life]]". The song peaked at number 1 on the [[RIANZ|New Zealand Charts]] for 3 weeks. The fame stunned the young singer, Williams said “I didn't feel like I was ready for anything. There was constant touring, television, and recording, It was full on.“ <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/10182376/Flashback-Yesterday-was-the-beginning-of-his-life|title=Flashback: Yesterday was the beginning of his life|publisher=Stuff |date=21 June 2014|accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref> Williams' debut [[Mark Williams (album)|self-titled album]] was released in June and peaked at number 2. The album was certified gold.
Late in 1974, Williams released his debut solo single, "Celebration"/"[[Let Love Come Between Us]]", but failed to chart. In May 1975, Williams released a song written by [[Vanda & Young]] titled "[[Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life]]". The song peaked at number 1 on the [[RIANZ|New Zealand Charts]] for 3 weeks. The fame stunned the young singer and Williams said "I didn't feel like I was ready for anything. There was constant touring, television, and recording, it was full on."<ref name="auto"/> Williams' debut [[Mark Williams (album)|self-titled album]] was released in June and peaked at number 2. The album was certified gold.


In November 1975, Williams released "[[Sweet Wine (song)|Sweet Wine]]" which peaked at number 7 on the charts. Early in 1976, Lew Pryme took Williams on a promotional visit to Australia, upon their return to New Zealand, Pryme and Williams parted company. Williams' second album "[[Sweet Trials]]" was released in March 1976 and peaked at number 14. "[[If It Rains]]" was released and peaked at number 25.
In November 1975, Williams released "[[Sweet Wine (song)|Sweet Wine]]" which peaked at number 7 on the charts. Early in 1976, Lew Pryme took Williams on a promotional visit to Australia. Upon their return to New Zealand, Pryme and Williams parted company. Williams' second album "[[Sweet Trials]]" was released in March 1976 and peaked at number 14. "[[If It Rains]]" was released and peaked at number 25.


Late in 1976 the single "Taking It All in Stride" was released and peaked at number 14. Williams' third album, "[[Taking It All In Stride]]" was released in June 1977 and was certified gold. It contained the single "[[It Doesn't Matter Anymore]]" which peaked at number one, giving Williams his second chart topper. "[[A House for Sale]]" was released as the third and final single late in 1977, peaking at number 13.
Late in 1976 the single "Taking It All in Stride" was released and peaked at number 14. Williams' third album, "[[Taking It All In Stride]]" was released in June 1977 and was certified gold. It contained the single "[[It Doesn't Matter Anymore]]" which peaked at number one, giving Williams his second chart topper. "[[A House for Sale]]" was released as the third and final single late in 1977, peaking at number 13.


===1978-1989: Australia and ''Life After Dark''===
===1978–1989: Australia and ''Life After Dark''===
{{Main|Life After Dark}}
{{Main|Life After Dark}}
By the end of 1977, Williams left New Zealand for Australia. Williams had found being a 'star' in New Zealand was not all fun. He said “The reaction was either absolute adoration or total disgust. Complete opposites. I was very scared of what it created. That’s one of the reasons I left New Zealand, because it was just too scary.” <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/mark-williams|title=Mark Williams Profile|publisher=audio culture|date=28 May 2013|accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref>
By the end of 1977, Williams left New Zealand for Australia. Williams had found being a 'star' in New Zealand was not all fun. He said "The reaction was either absolute adoration or total disgust. Complete opposites. I was very scared of what it created. That's one of the reasons I left New Zealand, because it was just too scary."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/mark-williams|title=Mark Williams Profile|publisher=audio culture|date=28 May 2013|access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref>


Record producer [[Alan Galbraith]] became the new manager of signed Williams to [[CBS Records International|CBS Records]] in Australia. He released the album ''[[Life After Dark]]'' in 1979, which failed to chart.
Record producer [[Alan Galbraith (music producer)|Alan Galbraith]] became the new manager of Williams who signed with [[CBS Records International|CBS Records]] in Australia. He released the album ''[[Life After Dark]]'' in 1979, which failed to chart.


During the 1980s, Williams established himself as a session singer in [[Sydney]] singing many radio and TV commercials and become a favoured back up vocalist on albums by major Australian talent including; [[Eurogliders]]' ''[[Absolutely (Eurogliders album)|Absolutely]]'', [[The Church (band)|The Church]]'s ''[[Heyday (The Church album)|Heyday]]'', [[Renée Geyer]]'s ''[[Live at the Basement (Renée Geyer album)|Live at the Basement]]'' and [[Jenny Morris (musician)|Jenny Morris]]'s ''[[Body and Soul (Jenny Morris album)|Body and Soul]]''. In 1985, Williams formed a band called 'Boy Rocking' with [[Harry Brus]] and Mark Punch. The group were signed to CBS and released two singles without success.
During the 1980s, Williams established himself as a session singer in [[Sydney]] singing many radio and TV commercials and become a favoured back up vocalist on albums by major Australian talent including; [[Eurogliders]]' ''[[Absolutely (Eurogliders album)|Absolutely]]'', [[The Church (band)|The Church]]'s ''[[Heyday (The Church album)|Heyday]]'', [[Renée Geyer]]'s ''[[Live at the Basement (Renée Geyer album)|Live at the Basement]]'' and [[Jenny Morris (musician)|Jenny Morris]]'s ''[[Body and Soul (Jenny Morris album)|Body and Soul]]''. In 1985, Williams formed a band called 'Boy Rocking' with [[Harry Brus]] and Mark Punch. The group were signed to CBS and released two singles without success.
In 1987, Williams recorded the "[[Home and Away (song)|Home and Away]]" theme song with [[Karen Boddington]], which was released as a single in 1988. In 1988, Williams tour with [[Ian Moss]] on the hugely successful 'Matchbook' tour.
In 1987, Williams recorded the "[[Home and Away (song)|Home and Away]]" theme song with [[Karen Boddington]], which was released as a single in 1988. In 1988, Williams toured with [[Ian Moss]] on the hugely successful 'Matchbook' tour.


===1990-2005: Australian fame and ''Mark Williams ZNZ''===
===1990–2005: Australian fame and ''Mark Williams ZNZ''===
{{Main|Mark Williams ZNZ|Mind over Matter (Mark Williams album)}}
{{anchor|Mind over Matter}}
In 1989, Williams attempted to re-launch his music career and signed to [[Albert Productions]].
{{Main|Mark Williams ZNZ}}
In 1989, Williams attempted to re-launch his music career and signed to [[Albert Productions]].


He began working on new material with [[Harry Vanda]] and [[George Young (rock musician)|George Young]] of [[The Easybeats]]. In May 1990, Williams released "[[Show No Mercy (song)|Show No Mercy]]" which peaked within the top ten in Australia and New Zealand. "Show No Mercy" was certified [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] platinum certification in Australia,<ref name=ryan>{{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia}}</ref> and was chosen to launch the 1990 [[New South Wales Rugby League]] [[grand final]]. The second single "[[Fix of Love]]" peaked at number 28 in Australia and Williams released his fifth studio album, ''[[Mark Williams ZNZ]]'' in August 1990.
He began working on new material with [[Harry Vanda]] and [[George Young (rock musician)|George Young]] of [[The Easybeats]]. In May 1990, Williams released "[[Show No Mercy (song)|Show No Mercy]]" which peaked within the top ten in Australia and New Zealand. "Show No Mercy" was certified [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] platinum certification in Australia,<ref name=ryan>{{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia}}</ref> and was chosen to launch the 1990 [[New South Wales Rugby League]] [[grand final]]. The second single "[[Fix of Love]]" peaked at number 28 in Australia and Williams released his fifth studio album, ''[[Mark Williams ZNZ]]'' in August 1990.


Williams recorded and released his sixth studio album, ''[[Mind over Matter (Mark Williams album)|Mind Over Matter]]'' in 1992, with none of the three singles released making the top 50.
Williams recorded and released his sixth studio album, ''Mind over Matter'' in 1992, with none of the three singles released making the top 50.
In 1993, Wiliams recorded a cover of "[[Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)|Time After Time]]" with [[Tara Morice]] for the [[Strictly Ballroom (soundtrack)|''Strictly Ballroom'' soundtrack]].
In 1993, Williams recorded a cover of "[[Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)|Time After Time]]" with [[Tara Morice]] for the [[Strictly Ballroom (soundtrack)|''Strictly Ballroom'' soundtrack]].


In 1999, [[EMI Music]] released another greatest hits compilation titled, ''[[The Very Best Of (Mark Williams album)|The Very Best Of]]''. Between 1999 and 2000, Williams worked as a vocal coach on the Australian ''[[Popstars]]'' series on the [[Seven Network]], including the female pop group [[Bardot (Australian band)|Bardot]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newzealandcds.com/products.asp?product_id=568|title=Very best of Mark Williams|publisher=New Zealand Records|accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref>
In 1999, [[EMI Music]] released another greatest hits compilation titled, ''[[The Very Best Of (Mark Williams album)|The Very Best Of]]''. Between 1999 and 2000, Williams worked as a vocal coach on the Australian ''[[Popstars]]'' series on the [[Seven Network]], including the female pop group [[Bardot (Australian band)|Bardot]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newzealandcds.com/products.asp?product_id=568|title=Very best of Mark Williams|publisher=New Zealand Records|access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref>


===2006-present: Dragon and New Zealand Music Hall of Fame===
===2006–present: Dragon and ROCKONZ Hall of Fame===
{{Main|Dragon (band)|New Zealand Music Hall of Fame}}
{{Main|Dragon (band)|New Zealand Music Hall of Fame}}
In 2006, Williams was asked by [[Todd Hunter]] of the New Zealand rock band [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]] to join.
In 2006, Williams was asked by [[Todd Hunter]] of the New Zealand rock band [[Dragon (band)|Dragon]] to join.
In a 2013 interview, Williams recalls “Todd [Hunter] gave me a call out of the blue, flew me over, sat me at the kitchen table and said ‘Hey, wanna join a rock and roll band?’”. Williams said he agreed instantly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rockclub40.ning.com/notes/Interview_with_MARK_WILLIAMS_%28DRAGON%29|title= Interview with MARK WILLIAMS (DRAGON)|publisher=rock club|date=12 January 2013|accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref> Since 2006, The band has toured Australia and New Zealand and has released four studio albums and two extended plays.
In a 2013 interview, Williams recalls "Todd [Hunter] gave me a call out of the blue, flew me over, sat me at the kitchen table and said 'Hey, wanna join a rock and roll band?'". Williams said he agreed instantly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rockclub40.ning.com/notes/Interview_with_MARK_WILLIAMS_%28DRAGON%29|title= Interview with MARK WILLIAMS (DRAGON)|publisher=rock club|date=12 January 2013|access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref> Since 2006, The band has toured Australia and New Zealand and has released four studio albums and two extended plays.


In 2010, Williams was inducted into the [[New Zealand Music Hall of Fame]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/dargaville-districts/3680499/Honour-for-Kiwi-singer|title= Honour for Kiwi singer|date=12 May 2010 |accessdate=28 June 2017}}</ref>
In 2010, Williams was inducted into the ROCKONZ Hall of Fame.<ref name="ROCKONZ">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/dargaville-districts/3680499/Honour-for-Kiwi-singer|title= Honour for Kiwi singer|date=12 May 2010 |access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref>

In 2024, Mark supported the Australian leg of the Boney M Farewell Tour.


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
|-
! rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" | Title
! rowspan="2" | Title
! rowspan="2" | Details
! rowspan="2" | Details
! colspan="2" | Peak chart<br>positions
! colspan="2" | Peak chart<br />positions
|-
|-
! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><ref name="nzchart">{{cite web|title=charts.org.nz > Mark Williams in New Zealand Charts|url=http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=9 September 2016}}</ref>
! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><br /><ref name="nzchart">{{cite web|title=charts.nz > Mark Williams in New Zealand Charts|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref>
! <small>[[ARIA Charts|AUS]]</small><ref name="auschart">Australian (ARIA) chart peaks:
! <small>[[ARIA Charts|AUS]]</small><br /><ref name="auschart">Australian (ARIA) chart peaks:
*Top 50 peaks: {{cite web|title=australian-charts.com > Mark Williams in Australian Charts|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=9 September 2016}}
*Top 50 peaks: {{cite web|title=australian-charts.com > Mark Williams in Australian Charts|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mark+Williams|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=9 September 2016}}
*Top 100 peaks to December 2010: {{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia}}</ref>
*Top 100 peaks to December 2010: {{cite Ryan|page=302}}
*Top 200 peaks{{cite web|url=https://www.bubblingdownunder.com/2022/01/week-commencing-28-january-1991.html|title=Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 28 January 1991|access-date=20 February 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Mark Williams (album)|Mark Williams]]''
| 1975
| ''[[Mark Williams (album)|Mark Williams]]''
|
|
* Released: June 1975
* Released: June 1975
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| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Sweet Trials]]''
| 1976
| ''[[Sweet Trials]]''
|
|
* Released: March 1976
* Released: March 1976
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| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Taking It All In Stride]]''
| 1977
| ''[[Taking It All In Stride]]''
|
|
* Released: June 1977
* Released: June 1977
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| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Life After Dark]]''
| 1979
| ''[[Life After Dark]]''
|
|
* Label: [[CBS Records International|CBS]]
* Label: [[CBS Records International|CBS]]
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| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Mark Williams ZNZ]]''
| 1990
| ''[[Mark Williams ZNZ]]''
|
|
* Released: August 1990
* Released: August 1990
* Label: CBS/[[Albert Productions]]
* Label: CBS/[[Albert Productions]]
* Catalogue: 466609
* Catalogue: 466609
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | 45
| align="center" | 45
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''Mind over Matter''
| 1992
| ''[[Mind over Matter (Mark Williams album)|Mind Over Matter]]''
|
|
* Released: June 1992
* Label: Albert Productions
* Label: Albert Productions
* Catalogue: 472211 2
* Catalogue: 472211
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | 133
|-
|-
|colspan="5" style="font-size:90%" align="center" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|colspan="5" style="font-size:90%" align="center" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}

===Soundtracks===
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of soundtracks, with selected details
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Details
|-
|-
!scope="row"| ''[[Dancing Daze]]''<br />(by [[Jenny Morris (musician)|Jenny Morris]], [[Wendy Matthews]], Mark Williams, [[Marc Hunter]] & [[Jane Clifton]])
|
*Released: February 1986
*Formats: LP, Cassette
*Label: ABC Music <small>(RML 53191)</small>
|-
! scope="row"|''[[Illusion (musical)|Illusion]]''<br />(by Mark Williams, Wendy Matthews, [[Martin Armiger]] & [[Peter Blakeley]])
|
*Released: 1986<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://castalbums.org/recordings/Illusion-1986-Studio-Cast/9010|title=Illusion - 1986 Studio Cast|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Castalbums.org}}</ref>
*Label: [[ABC Commercial|ABC Music]] <small>(L 38529)</small>
*Formats: [[LP record|LP]]
|}
|}


===Live albums===
===Live albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of live albums, with selected details
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Details
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Live in New Zealand '75''
! rowspan="1" | Year
! rowspan="1" | Title
! rowspan="1" | Details
|-
| 2016
| ''Live in New Zealand '75''
|
|
* Released: 30 July 2016
* Released: 30 July 2016
* Label: Laneway Music
* Label: Laneway Music
|-
|}
|}


===Compilations===
===Compilations===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of compilations, with selected details
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Details
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Greatest Hits (Mark Williams album)|Greatest Hits]]''
! rowspan="1" | Year
! rowspan="1" | Title
! rowspan="1" | Details
|-
| 1977
| ''[[Greatest Hits (Mark Williams album)|Greatest Hits]]''
|
|
* Released: late 1977
* Released: Late 1977
* Label: [[EMI Music]]
* Label: [[EMI Music]]
* Catalogue: HSD 1064
* Catalogue: HSD 1064
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[The Very Best Of (Mark Williams album)|The Very Best of Mark Williams album]]''
| 1999
| ''[[The Very Best Of (Mark Williams album)|The Very Best of Mark Williams album]]''
|
|
* Released: 1999
* Released: 1999
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* Catalogue: 5233472
* Catalogue: 5233472
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''The Singles Collection''
| 2016
| ''The Singles Collection''
|
|
* Released: 30 July 2016
* Released: 30 July 2016
* Label: Laneway Music
* Label: Laneway Music
|-
|}
|}


===Singles===
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions
|-
! rowspan="2" width="1em" | Year
! rowspan="2" | Title
! rowspan="2" | Title
! rowspan="2" width="1em" | Year
! colspan="3" | Peak chart positions
! colspan="3" | Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2" | Album
! rowspan="2" | Album
|-
|-
! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><ref name="nzchart"/>
! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><br /><ref name="nzchart"/>
! <small>[[ARIA Charts|AUS]]</small><ref name="auschart"/>
! <small>[[ARIA Charts|AUS]]</small><br /><ref name="auschart"/>
! <small>[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25626/karen-boddington-and-mark-williams/|title=Official Charts > Karen Boddington & Mark Williams|publisher=[[Official Charts Company|The Official UK Charts Company]]|accessdate=23 March 2016}}</ref>
! <small>[[UK Singles Chart|UK]]</small><br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25626/karen-boddington-and-mark-williams/|title=Official Charts > Karen Boddington & Mark Williams|publisher=[[Official Charts Company|The Official UK Charts Company]]|access-date=23 March 2016}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Celebration"
| 1974
| 1974
| "Celebration"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
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| rowspan="2" | ''[[Mark Williams (album)|Mark Williams]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Mark Williams (album)|Mark Williams]]''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "[[Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life]]"
| rowspan="2" | 1975
| rowspan="2" | 1975
| "[[Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life]]"
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| "[[Sweet Wine (song)|Sweet Wine]]"
! scope="row" | "[[Sweet Wine (song)|Sweet Wine]]"
| align="center" | 7
| align="center" | 7
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
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| rowspan="2" | ''[[Sweet Trials]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Sweet Trials]]''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "[[If It Rains]]"
| rowspan="2" | 1976
| rowspan="2" | 1976
| "[[If It Rains]]"
| align="center" | 25
| align="center" | 25
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| "[[Taking It All in Stride (song)|Taking It All in Stride]]"
! scope="row" | "[[Taking It All in Stride (song)|Taking It All in Stride]]"
| align="center" | 14
| align="center" | 14
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
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| rowspan="3" | ''[[Taking It All In Stride]]''
| rowspan="3" | ''[[Taking It All In Stride]]''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "[[It Doesn't Matter Anymore]]"
| rowspan="2" | 1977
| rowspan="2" | 1977
| "[[It Doesn't Matter Anymore]]"
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| "[[A House for Sale]]"
! scope="row" | "[[A House for Sale]]"
| align="center" | 13
| align="center" | 13
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Wanna Give You My Love"
| 1978
| 1978
| "Wanna Give You My Love"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
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| rowspan="3" | ''[[Life After Dark]]''
| rowspan="3" | ''[[Life After Dark]]''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "I Don't Want You Anymore"
| 1979
| 1979
| "I Don't Want You Anymore"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Throw Me a Line"
| 1980
| 1980
| "Throw Me a Line"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Christmas Is a Lucky Time"
| 1985
| 1985
| "Christmas is a Lucky Time"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| {{n/a|Non-album single}}
| {{Non-album single}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Might Have Been"<small>(with [[Jenny Morris (musician)|Jenny Morris]] and [[Wendy Matthews]])</small>
| 1986
| 1986
| "Might Have Been"<small>(with [[Jenny Morris (musician)|Jenny Morris]] and [[Wendy Matthews]])</small>
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
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| ''[[Dancing Daze]]'' (soundtrack)
| ''[[Dancing Daze]]'' (soundtrack)
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "K.1.W.1." <small>(with Malcolm McCallum)</small>
| 1988
| 1988
| "K.1.W.1." <small>(with Malcolm McCallum)</small>
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| {{n/a|Non-album single}}
| rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "[[Home and Away (song)|Home and Away]]" <small>(as Mark Williams and [[Karen Boddington]])</small>
| 1989
| 1989
| "[[Home and Away (song)|Home and Away]]" <small>(as Mark Williams and [[Karen Boddington]])</small>
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | 73
| align="center" | 73
| {{n/a|Non-album single}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "[[Show No Mercy (Mark Williams song)|Show No Mercy]]"
| rowspan="2" | 1990
| rowspan="2" | 1990
| "[[Show No Mercy (Mark Williams song)|Show No Mercy]]"
| align="center" | 9
| align="center" | 9
| align="center" | 8
| align="center" | 8
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| rowspan="3" | ''[[Mark Williams ZNZ]]''
| rowspan="3" | ''[[Mark Williams ZNZ]]''
|-
|-
| "[[Fix of Love]]"
! scope="row" | "[[Fix of Love]]"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | 28
| align="center" | 28
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Spell Is Broken"
| 1991
| 1991
| "Spell Is Broken"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | 115
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "We Can Dream"
| rowspan="2" | 1992
| rowspan="2" | 1992
| "We Can Dream"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | 95
| align="center" | 95
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| ''[[Mind Over Matter (Mark Williams album)|Mind Over Matter]]''
| ''Mind over Matter''
|-
|-
| "[[Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)#Cover versions|Time After Time]]" <small>(as Mark Williams & [[Tara Morice]])</small>
! scope="row" | "[[Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)#Cover versions|Time After Time]]" <small>(as Mark Williams & [[Tara Morice]])</small>
| align="center" | 18
| align="center" | 18
| align="center" | 82
| align="center" | 82
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| ''[[Strictly Ballroom (soundtrack)|Strictly Ballroom]]''
| ''[[Strictly Ballroom (soundtrack)|Strictly Ballroom]]''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Slow Dance"
| rowspan="3" | 1993
| rowspan="3" | 1993
| "Slow Dance"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| rowspan="2" | ''Mind Over Matter''
| rowspan="2" | ''Mind over Matter''
|-
|-
| "I Can't Help You Anymore"
! scope="row" | "I Can't Help You Anymore"
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| "Feel for the Night" <small> (German release) </small>
! scope="row" | "Feel for the Night" <small> (German release) </small>
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
| align="center" | —
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|-
|-
|colspan="6" style="font-size:90%" align="center" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|colspan="6" style="font-size:90%" align="center" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|-
|}
|}


==Awards==
==Awards==
*1975 – NZ Music Awards Top Recording Artist
===New Zealand Music Awards===
The [[New Zealand Music Awards]] are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in [[music in New Zealand|New Zealand music]] and have been presented annually since 1965.
*1975 – [[Variety Artists Club of New Zealand]] Golden Microphone for Performer of the Year

*2010 – Inducted into the New Zealand Rock Hall of Fame
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | 1975 || Mark Williams || Artist of the Year || {{won}} || rowspan="8" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusicawards.nz/award-history/|title=Aotearoa Music Awards|website=aotearoamusicawards.nz|access-date=18 August 2021}}</ref>
|-
| Mark Williams || Male artist of the Year || {{won}}
|-
| Alan Galbraith for "Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life" by Mark Williams || Producer of the Year || {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="5" | 1976 || Mark Williams || Male artist of the Year || {{won}}
|-
| ''Sweet Trials'' || Album of the Year || {{nom}}
|-
| David Frazer for "Taking It All in Stride" by Mark Williams || Arranger of the Year || {{won}}
|-
| Peter Hitchcock for "Taking It All in Stride" by Mark Williams || Engineer of the Year || {{won}}
|-
| Alan Galbraith for "Taking It All in Stride" by Mark Williams || Producer of the Year || {{won}}
|-
{{end}}

===ROCKONZ Hall of Fame===
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2010 || Mark Williams || ROCKONZ Hall of Fame|| {{yes2|inducted}} || <ref name="ROCKONZ"/>
|-
{{end}}

===Variety Artists Club of New Zealand===
The [[Variety Artists Club of New Zealand]] (VAC) is a non-for-profit organisation and show business club. It was founded in 1966 and became an incorporated society in 1972. Each year the VAC presents prestigious awards to those involved with the entertainment industry.

{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 1975 || Mark Williams || Golden Microphone for Performer of the Year|| {{won}} ||
|-
{{end}}


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 14:51, 21 August 2024

For other people named Mark Williams, see Mark Williams (disambiguation).

Mark Williams
Mark Williams performing with Dragon in 2009
Mark Williams performing with Dragon in 2009
Background information
Born (1954-08-21) 21 August 1954 (age 70)
Northland, New Zealand
OriginDargaville, New Zealand
GenresRock, pop, soul
Years active1970–present
Labels

Mark Williams (born 21 August 1954) is a New Zealand singer with Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) number one hit singles, "Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life" (1975) and a cover of Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (1977) before he relocated to Australia later that year.[1][2] His single, "Show No Mercy" (1990) was a top ten hit in both countries.[3] He has undertaken extensive touring in support of numerous Australian bands and worked in television. In 2006 he became the vocalist for the reformed New Zealand band, Dragon.[1][4]

Biography

[edit]

1954–1973: Early years

[edit]

Williams was born in Dargaville, in the Northland region of New Zealand. At the age of 16 he formed a band called 'Face' with classmates. In September 1970, The Face went on to win the Northland heat of the National Battle of the Bands competition, and finishing third overall in the national grand final held in Auckland.[5] In 1971, Face headed to Auckland where they got a gig at the Ōtāhuhu Community Centre paying $20 a week.[6]

Lew Pryme of Impact Records was one of the judges in the competition and became their manager. The band were signed to Zodiac Records and released the single "Hangin' Around"/"Mr Postman". A national tour followed. In 1973, Lew convinced Williams to leave Face and join a new television show called 'Free Ride'.

When the television show "Happen Inn" finished in 1973, a new show emerged. It was called "Free Ride" and was hosted by Ray Columbus. In 1974 Lew convinced Williams to leave Face [which at that time featured John Parker on guitar, Mark Fitt on bass and Paul Dunningham on drums] to pursue a solo career as the new show "Free Ride" was being launched. After a national tour, Williams finally departed from "Face" in September of 1974. Williams was well suited for the television role, which allowed him to perform in front of a national audience, gaining exposure. Late in 1974, Williams was signed to EMI Music by Alan Galbraith.[5]

1974–1977: New Zealand fame

[edit]
Main articles: Mark Williams (album), Sweet Trials, Taking It All In Stride, and Greatest Hits (Mark Williams album)

Late in 1974, Williams released his debut solo single, "Celebration"/"Let Love Come Between Us", but failed to chart. In May 1975, Williams released a song written by Vanda & Young titled "Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life". The song peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand Charts for 3 weeks. The fame stunned the young singer and Williams said "I didn't feel like I was ready for anything. There was constant touring, television, and recording, it was full on."[6] Williams' debut self-titled album was released in June and peaked at number 2. The album was certified gold.

In November 1975, Williams released "Sweet Wine" which peaked at number 7 on the charts. Early in 1976, Lew Pryme took Williams on a promotional visit to Australia. Upon their return to New Zealand, Pryme and Williams parted company. Williams' second album "Sweet Trials" was released in March 1976 and peaked at number 14. "If It Rains" was released and peaked at number 25.

Late in 1976 the single "Taking It All in Stride" was released and peaked at number 14. Williams' third album, "Taking It All In Stride" was released in June 1977 and was certified gold. It contained the single "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" which peaked at number one, giving Williams his second chart topper. "A House for Sale" was released as the third and final single late in 1977, peaking at number 13.

1978–1989: Australia and Life After Dark

[edit]
Main article: Life After Dark

By the end of 1977, Williams left New Zealand for Australia. Williams had found being a 'star' in New Zealand was not all fun. He said "The reaction was either absolute adoration or total disgust. Complete opposites. I was very scared of what it created. That's one of the reasons I left New Zealand, because it was just too scary."[7]

Record producer Alan Galbraith became the new manager of Williams who signed with CBS Records in Australia. He released the album Life After Dark in 1979, which failed to chart.

During the 1980s, Williams established himself as a session singer in Sydney singing many radio and TV commercials and become a favoured back up vocalist on albums by major Australian talent including; Eurogliders' Absolutely, The Church's Heyday, Renée Geyer's Live at the Basement and Jenny Morris's Body and Soul. In 1985, Williams formed a band called 'Boy Rocking' with Harry Brus and Mark Punch. The group were signed to CBS and released two singles without success. In 1987, Williams recorded the "Home and Away" theme song with Karen Boddington, which was released as a single in 1988. In 1988, Williams toured with Ian Moss on the hugely successful 'Matchbook' tour.

1990–2005: Australian fame and Mark Williams ZNZ

[edit]

Main article: Mark Williams ZNZ

In 1989, Williams attempted to re-launch his music career and signed to Albert Productions.

He began working on new material with Harry Vanda and George Young of The Easybeats. In May 1990, Williams released "Show No Mercy" which peaked within the top ten in Australia and New Zealand. "Show No Mercy" was certified ARIA platinum certification in Australia,[8] and was chosen to launch the 1990 New South Wales Rugby League grand final. The second single "Fix of Love" peaked at number 28 in Australia and Williams released his fifth studio album, Mark Williams ZNZ in August 1990.

Williams recorded and released his sixth studio album, Mind over Matter in 1992, with none of the three singles released making the top 50. In 1993, Williams recorded a cover of "Time After Time" with Tara Morice for the Strictly Ballroom soundtrack.

In 1999, EMI Music released another greatest hits compilation titled, The Very Best Of. Between 1999 and 2000, Williams worked as a vocal coach on the Australian Popstars series on the Seven Network, including the female pop group Bardot.[9]

2006–present: Dragon and ROCKONZ Hall of Fame

[edit]
Main articles: Dragon (band) and New Zealand Music Hall of Fame

In 2006, Williams was asked by Todd Hunter of the New Zealand rock band Dragon to join. In a 2013 interview, Williams recalls "Todd [Hunter] gave me a call out of the blue, flew me over, sat me at the kitchen table and said 'Hey, wanna join a rock and roll band?'". Williams said he agreed instantly.[10] Since 2006, The band has toured Australia and New Zealand and has released four studio albums and two extended plays.

In 2010, Williams was inducted into the ROCKONZ Hall of Fame.[11]

In 2024, Mark supported the Australian leg of the Boney M Farewell Tour.

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ
[12] 		AUS
[13]
Mark Williams
  • Released: June 1975
  • Label: EMI Music
  • Catalogue: HSD 1040
 2 —
Sweet Trials
  • Released: March 1976
  • Label: EMI Music
  • Catalogue: HSD 1046
 14 —
Taking It All In Stride
  • Released: June 1977
  • Label: EMI Music
  • Catalogue: HSD 1055
 14 —
Life After Dark
  • Label: CBS
  • Catalogue: SBP 237330
 — —
Mark Williams ZNZ — 45
Mind over Matter
  • Released: June 1992
  • Label: Albert Productions
  • Catalogue: 472211
 — 133
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Soundtracks

[edit]
List of soundtracks, with selected details
Title Details
Dancing Daze
(by Jenny Morris, Wendy Matthews, Mark Williams, Marc Hunter & Jane Clifton)
  • Released: February 1986
  • Formats: LP, Cassette
  • Label: ABC Music (RML 53191)
Illusion
(by Mark Williams, Wendy Matthews, Martin Armiger & Peter Blakeley)

Live albums

[edit]
List of live albums, with selected details
Title Details
Live in New Zealand '75
  • Released: 30 July 2016
  • Label: Laneway Music

Compilations

[edit]
List of compilations, with selected details
Title Details
Greatest Hits
  • Released: Late 1977
  • Label: EMI Music
  • Catalogue: HSD 1064
The Very Best of Mark Williams album
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: EMI Music
  • Catalogue: 5233472
The Singles Collection
  • Released: 30 July 2016
  • Label: Laneway Music

Singles

[edit]
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
[12] 		AUS
[13] 		UK
[15]
"Celebration" 1974 — — — Mark Williams
"Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life" 1975 1 — —
"Sweet Wine" 7 — — Sweet Trials
"If It Rains" 1976 25 — —
"Taking It All in Stride" 14 — — Taking It All In Stride
"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" 1977 1 — —
"A House for Sale" 13 — —
"Wanna Give You My Love" 1978 — — — Life After Dark
"I Don't Want You Anymore" 1979 — — —
"Throw Me a Line" 1980 — — —
"Christmas Is a Lucky Time" 1985 — — — Non-album single
"Might Have Been"(with Jenny Morris and Wendy Matthews) 1986 — — — Dancing Daze (soundtrack)
"K.1.W.1." (with Malcolm McCallum) 1988 — — — Non-album singles
"Home and Away" (as Mark Williams and Karen Boddington) 1989 — — 73
"Show No Mercy" 1990 9 8 — Mark Williams ZNZ
"Fix of Love" — 28 —
"Spell Is Broken" 1991 — 115 —
"We Can Dream" 1992 — 95 — Mind over Matter
"Time After Time" (as Mark Williams & Tara Morice) 18 82 — Strictly Ballroom
"Slow Dance" 1993 — — — Mind over Matter
"I Can't Help You Anymore" — — —
"Feel for the Night" (German release) — — — Mark Williams ZNZ
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

[edit]

New Zealand Music Awards

[edit]

The New Zealand Music Awards are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1975 Mark Williams Artist of the Year Won [16]
Mark Williams Male artist of the Year Won
Alan Galbraith for "Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life" by Mark Williams Producer of the Year Won
1976 Mark Williams Male artist of the Year Won
Sweet Trials Album of the Year Nominated
David Frazer for "Taking It All in Stride" by Mark Williams Arranger of the Year Won
Peter Hitchcock for "Taking It All in Stride" by Mark Williams Engineer of the Year Won
Alan Galbraith for "Taking It All in Stride" by Mark Williams Producer of the Year Won

ROCKONZ Hall of Fame

[edit]
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2010 Mark Williams ROCKONZ Hall of Fame inducted [11]

Variety Artists Club of New Zealand

[edit]

The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand (VAC) is a non-for-profit organisation and show business club. It was founded in 1966 and became an incorporated society in 1972. Each year the VAC presents prestigious awards to those involved with the entertainment industry.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1975 Mark Williams Golden Microphone for Performer of the Year Won
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Today in History 27 June 1975 Mark Williams hits No. 1". New Zealand History online. History Group of the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
  2. ^ "charts.nz > Discography Mark Williams". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Mark Williams – Show No Mercy". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
  4. ^ "The Dragon Collection". Nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Mark Williams". Sergent. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Flashback: Yesterday was the beginning of his life". Stuff. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Mark Williams Profile". audio culture. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  8. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  9. ^ "Very best of Mark Williams". New Zealand Records. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Interview with MARK WILLIAMS (DRAGON)". rock club. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Honour for Kiwi singer". 12 May 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  12. ^ a b "charts.nz > Mark Williams in New Zealand Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  13. ^ a b Australian (ARIA) chart peaks:
  14. ^ "Illusion - 1986 Studio Cast". Castalbums.org. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  15. ^ "Official Charts > Karen Boddington & Mark Williams". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  16. ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards". aotearoamusicawards.nz. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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