Peter, Bjorn and John: Influences

For Peter Bjorn and John, a beguiling melody always leads the way. It's the common factor in the songs that shaped the band, from the sumptuous soul reveries of Billy Paul to the masterful ‘60s pop of The Beatles and The Beach Boys. Dress it up in scratchy art rock (“Be My Wife”), off-kilter indie (“A Girl Like You”) or warm disco (“Everybody Dance”); there's always a killer tune to the fore.