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).
Tribute to Buddy Holly
Mike Berry Lyrics
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Snow was snowing
Wing was blowing
When the world said goodbye buddy
But still I know
That up in heaven
Woahhh
Yeahhh
We'll always, remember
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash in 1959,
But his songs will always be remembered, always.
Woahhh
Yeahhh
We'll always, remember
Buddy
Snow was snowing
Wing was blowing
When the world said goodbye buddy
But still I know
That up in heaven
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Woahhh
Yeahhh
Woahhh
Yeahhh
The lyrics to Mike Berry's song "Tribute to Buddy Holly" express a deep sense of loss at the passing of the rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly. The song describes a wintry scene, with snow falling and the wind blowing, as the world said goodbye to Buddy. But in spite of this, the song suggests that Buddy's music will live on forever, and that he is still singing and performing up in heaven.
There is a sense of nostalgia and melancholy throughout this song, as if the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that Buddy is gone, but also celebrating the legacy that he left behind. The repeated use of the phrases "Woahh yeahh" and "We'll always remember Buddy Holly" emphasize the enduring impact that his music had on the world.
Overall, "Tribute to Buddy Holly" is a heartfelt tribute to a legendary musician, and a reminder that his music will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Woahh yeahh
Expressing a deep sentiment of appreciation towards legendary musician Buddy Holly.
Snow was snowing
Describing the harsh winter weather conditions at the time of Buddy Holly's untimely death.
Wing was blowing
Indicating the strong winds that may have affected the plane's navigation which led to the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly.
When the world said goodbye buddy
Referring to the sadness and despair felt by fans across the world after the tragic passing of Buddy Holly.
But still I know
Despite the tragedy, the singer knows that Buddy Holly's memory will live on through his music.
That up in heaven
A metaphorical representation of the singer's belief that Buddy Holly's spirit is present in the afterlife.
Is where we'll hear him sing again
Through the singer's art, audiences will continue to hear Buddy Holly's music being played and enjoyed.
We'll always, remember
Pledging the listener's commitment to keeping the memory of Buddy Holly and his music alive.
Buddy Holly
The subject of the song and the icon being celebrated in the lyrics.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEOFFREY GODDARD
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Danny Vegas
Love this song, and what a great live version, whos singing was underated, in my opinion. Thanks Mike Berry.
Cornucopia
What a song, what a voice! Love it!
Faithful Forever
Mike Berry has a great voice. He should have been much more famous.
Son Of Ugly
Still bloody got it aint he? I'm amazed he still sounds/sounded this good. Made my day, and I'm only 31 lol. Never to young for an education. Bravo x
Sten Ekedahl
The most popular group in Sweden in the early sixties, Hep Stars, had a huge hit with this song in the mid sixties. The keyboard player in this group would ten years later be world famous. His name is Benny Andersson, and was one of the four members of the supergroup ABBA.
Todd Kimmell
Learned it from the BOMPS compilation of early British Rock. Love it!
Tarquin45
Always liked Mike and bought several of his 45's including this one plus 'My Little Baby', 'What's The Matter' and 'Don't You Think It's Time.' One of the few singers who can still sing even in his 70's.
les reed
Still a good-looking, talented guy!
David Taylor
Desert Magazine article, November 1940, has this ballad being written on a "soft toned old rosewood piano" in a stone house of an Indian trader at Ganado, Arizona in the Navajo Nation sometime around the turn of the last century.
surfinwax58 wilson
Great pre-Beatle song with Joe Meek production in 1961. An underrated singer from those days.