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).
What's The Matter
Mike Berry Lyrics
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What's the matter are you lonely too
What's the matter, what's the matter with you
Tears are falling baby please don't cry
I'm coming come and dry your eyes
What's the matter, what's the matter don't cry
Why did you say you want me near
What did I do what did I say
To make you act this way
What's the matter are you feeling blue
What's the matter are you lonely too
What's the matter, what's the matter with you
Why did you say you want me here
Why did you say you want me near
What did I do what did I say
To make you act this way
What's the matter are you feeling blue
What's the matter are you lonely too
What's the matter, what's the matter with you
Mike Berry’s song “What’s The Matter” is a classic breakup song that seems like a conversation between two lovers who are going through a rough patch in their relationship. The lyrics express concern towards the other person, asking them what’s wrong and what may have caused their feelings of loneliness and sadness. The first verse is directed towards the other person, asking if they are feeling blue and lonely as the singer is. The following lines convey the singer’s reassurance to their partner who is crying, promising to come and dry their tears. The second verse shares the singer’s confusion and bewilderment towards their partner’s mixed signals in wanting them near and pushing them away at the same time. The chorus repeats the earlier lines, reiterating the singer’s concern and questioning the other person's state of mind.
Through the song's lyrics, the singer is trying to obtain some sort of understanding and clarity about what might be going on with their partner. The words said in the song suggest that the singer is willing to work things out and reinstate their relationship's harmony. However, the song leaves the listener with an impression of the ambiguity of the situation's outcome. The song’s title “What’s The Matter” could also be perceived as a rhetorical question, not expecting a particular answer, but more so a reflection of the state of the unresolved situation.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the matter are you feeling blue
Are you feeling sad and down? What is troubling you?
What's the matter are you lonely too
Are you feeling isolated and alone? What is causing this loneliness?
What's the matter, what's the matter with you
What is the underlying issue or problem that is bothering you?
Tears are falling baby please don't cry
You are upset and crying, but I am here to comfort you and stop the tears.
I'm coming come and dry your eyes
I will be there soon to help you and make things better.
What's the matter, what's the matter don't cry
Let me help you and try to fix the problem, no need to cry.
Why did you say you want me here
Why did you express a desire for me to be present?
Why did you say you want me near
Why did you ask for my closeness and support?
What did I do what did I say
Did I do something wrong or say something hurtful?
To make you act this way
Did my actions or words cause this negative reaction from you?
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Written by: ADAMS, DAVE
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