Brother Beyond – History, Members, Songs & Albums
Brother Beyond
From: United Kingdom
Members: Nathan Moore, Carl Fysh, David White, Eg White
Years active: 1986–1991
Genres: Pop / Dance-Pop / New Jack Swing
Famous in: UK, Europe, Japan
Biggest hit: “The Harder I Try”
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The Story of Brother Beyond
Brother Beyond were a British pop group formed in London in 1986. The classic lineup consisted of Nathan Moore, Carl Fysh, David White, and Eg White. They emerged during the late 80s UK pop boom, blending dance-pop with emerging R&B and New Jack Swing influences.
The band initially struggled to find major commercial success, but everything changed when they began working with the legendary production team Stock Aitken Waterman. This collaboration transformed their sound and propelled them into the mainstream.
Their breakthrough came with the hit “The Harder I Try” in 1988, which reached the UK Top 3 and became their signature song. This was followed by other successful singles such as “He Ain’t No Competition” and “Can You Keep a Secret?”, cementing their place in late 80s pop culture.
Despite their popularity, internal changes and shifting musical trends led to their split in 1991. After the group ended, members pursued different creative paths, with Nathan Moore continuing in music and Eg White becoming a highly respected songwriter and producer for global artists.
Discography
Studio Albums
Get Even (1988) UK Albums Chart: #9
Trust (1989)
Singles
"I Should Have Lied" (1986) – UK #166
"How Many Times" (1987) – UK #62
"Chain-Gang Smile" (1987) – UK #57
"Can You Keep a Secret?" (1988) – UK #56
"The Harder I Try" (1988) – UK #2, Ireland #1, Top 10 across Europe, 14 weeks on UK chart
"He Ain’t No Competition" (1988) – UK #6, Top 10 hit
"Be My Twin" (1989) – UK #14
"Drive On" (1989) – UK #39
"When Will I See You Again" (1989) – UK #43
"Trust" (1990) – UK #53
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Members Social Media
Nathan Moore:
Instagram: @nathanmoore80s