Berri (singer)
Encyclopedia
Berri is an English
singer, best known for her 1995 hit single
, The Sunshine After the Rain, which was originally a hit for Elkie Brooks
, reaching number 10 in 1977 under the original title Sunshine after the Rain.
The Sunshine After the Rain was released twice, peaking at number 26 in the UK Singles Chart
in December 1994, and, after a remix
, at number four in August 1995. For the first release, the credits were to 'New Atlantic
/U4EA featuring Berri'. Berri got full credit on the second release, which was the 45th biggest selling UK
single
of 1995. Her follow-up single, "Shine Like a Star", peaked at number 20 in December 1995. An album
, About Time, was also released in 1995.
Afterwards, she worked with a number of bands
, including Degrassi, hailing from Tooting Bec
. She is now Mrs Robbins, and in 2009 recorded session vocals for Leeds-based pop songwriters Etcetera Songs.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
singer, best known for her 1995 hit single
Hit single
A hit single is a recorded song or instrumental released as a single that has become very popular. Although it is sometimes used to describe any widely-played or big-selling song, the term "hit" is usually reserved for a single that has appeared in an official music chart through repeated radio...
, The Sunshine After the Rain, which was originally a hit for Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks is an English singer, formerly a vocalist with Vinegar Joe, and later a solo artist. Elkie has been nominated twice for Brit Awards' top female singer. She is known for her powerful husky voice...
, reaching number 10 in 1977 under the original title Sunshine after the Rain.
The Sunshine After the Rain was released twice, peaking at number 26 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in December 1994, and, after a remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, at number four in August 1995. For the first release, the credits were to 'New Atlantic
New Atlantic
New Atlantic were an early 1990s British rave band from Southport, Merseyside. They were made up of Richard Lloyd and Cameron Saunders, and best known for their UK #12 hit "I Know" in March 1992. The CD single of "I Know" contained an alternate mix, which was performed by the group onstage on the...
/U4EA featuring Berri'. Berri got full credit on the second release, which was the 45th biggest selling UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
of 1995. Her follow-up single, "Shine Like a Star", peaked at number 20 in December 1995. An album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, About Time, was also released in 1995.
Afterwards, she worked with a number of bands
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
, including Degrassi, hailing from Tooting Bec
Tooting Bec
Tooting Bec is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth in south London.It is named after Bec Abbey in Normandy, which was given land in this area after the Norman Conquest. Saint Anselm, the second Abbot of Bec, is reputed to have been a visitor to Tooting Bec long before he succeeded...
. She is now Mrs Robbins, and in 2009 recorded session vocals for Leeds-based pop songwriters Etcetera Songs.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 1994 | "The Sunshine After the Rain" (New Atlantic/U4EA featuring Berri) |
— | 26 | Single-only |
| 1995 | "The Sunshine After the Rain" | 12 | 4 | About Time |
| "Shine Like a Star" | — | 20 |