He had three hits in the 1960s in the UK Singles Chart (notably "Tribute To Buddy Holly"). His first singles were produced by Joe Meek.
In the mid-1970s he returned to the charts in the Netherlands and Belgium, as pirate radio station Radio Mi Amigo played his new record material, released on Dutch record label Pink Elephant Records. "Don't Be Cruel" made #14 in the Dutch Top 40 in May, 1975. His next record, a remake of his 1960 debut song "Tribute to Buddy Holly", hit #2 in October of that same year. In 1977 a song "I'm A Rocker", released on Flemish record label Scramble Records (owned by Radio Mi Amigo DJ Norbert) failed to chart.
In the late 1970s he played Mr. Peters, the father of the two children in the TV version of the Worzel Gummidge books, along with Jon Pertwee and Una Stubbs. His character, Bert Spooner, replaced Trevor Bannister's Mr. Lucas in Are You Being Served? in 1981, and stayed until the end of the show's run in 1985.
In 1980, he had a chart success in the UK, with "The Sunshine Of Your Smile", a cover version of a romantic song written before the First World War and produced by Chas Hodges. In 1985, his song "Everyone's A Wally" was included as the b-side to the video game by Mikro-Gen of the same name. His most recent CD was About Time Two, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with The Crickets.
His most recent film work was acting in Julie and the Cadillacs (1999).
Don't You Think It's Time
Mike Berry Lyrics
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Where'd you think you're runnin' to
Hey, hey, baby
Don't you think it's time
Stars are shining
Up above the moon is bright
My heart's pinin' and
Time to hold you so tight
Huggin' and-a kissin' all through the night
Time to say I love you
Hey, hey, a-hey, hey
Wow, wow, baby
Can't you hear the church bells chime
They keep sayin'
Don't you think it's time
Time to hold you so tight
Huggin' and-a kissin' all through the night
Time to say I love you
Hey, hey, a-hey, hey
Wow, wow, baby
Can't you hear the church bells chime
They keep sayin'
Don't you think it's time
Hey, hey, baby
Where'd you think you're runnin' to
Hey, hey, baby
Don't you think it's time
Stars are shining
Up above the moon is bright
My heart's pinin' and
Don't you think it's time
Don't you think it's time
Don't you think it's time
In Mike Berry’s song, ‘Don’t You Think It’s Time’, the singer is pleading with his lover to stop running away and to realize that it’s time for them to be together. The stars are shining brightly, and the moon is illuminating the darkness of the night, and the singer’s heart is aching with love for his sweetheart. He believes it’s time for them to be together, to hold each other tightly, to kiss and hug each other through the night and confess their love for one another.
The church bells are ringing, indicating that it’s time for them to be together. The singer hears the bells ringing, and he wants his lover to hear them too. He’s afraid that if she doesn’t come to him soon, they’ll miss out on something special. He just wants her to realize that they belong together, and it’s time for them to start their journey together. The lyrics speak of a deep longing for love and the importance of seizing the moment before it’s too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, baby
Addressing the person he loves with affection
Where'd you think you're runnin' to
Asking where the person he loves is going and possibly trying to stop them from leaving
Don't you think it's time
Implying that it's time for a change or to take the next step in their relationship
Stars are shining
Describing the romantic setting of the night sky
Up above the moon is bright
Painting a picture of a beautiful full moon illuminating the night sky
My heart's pinin' and
Expressing his longing and desire for the person he loves
Don't you think it's time
Reiterating his belief that it's time to take their relationship to the next level
Time to hold you so tight
Expressing his desire to hold the person he loves and be physically close to them
Huggin' and-a kissin' all through the night
Describing the physical affection he wants to share throughout the whole night
Time to say I love you
Expressing his love to the person he loves
Wow, wow, baby
Showing his excitement and enthusiasm about being with the person he loves
Can't you hear the church bells chime
Suggesting that a wedding could be happening soon and they should take the next step in their relationship
They keep sayin'
The sound of the church bells symbolize a repeated message urging them to move forward in their relationship
Don't you think it's time
Reiterating his belief that it's time for them to take the next step in their relationship
Don't you think it's time
Continuing to express his belief that it's time to move their relationship forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONALD R. WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Walsh
Mike Berry is a true gentleman and a great singer
MindSight
I can't say I would buy this record now, even then! However, it is really great to listen to them and I love to see the record spin. Thanks a million for your time and effort.
Mike Berry
I agree, I actually disowned it when it came out, only owning up to it as it raced up the charts!
Mike Berry
Kaz Dziamka
Like your moniker.
MindSight
@Kaz Dziamka My sisters name is moniker.
RavenThom
@Mike Berry Mr. Spooner! I remember you, thank you
garethbramley1
Berry did some very nice songs. Great backing here by Ivor Raymonde.
Geoff M
A Buddy Holly type song. Great recording! Those where the days when you could actually listen to music!
Len Ashby
Mike and the crew playing at my 80th in January
Kate King
<3 this song