Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original.

Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original, let us know in the comments which is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them.

“The Boys Are Back In Town” is a song written by Phil Lynott and first released as a 1976 single.

It has been covered by several acts including:

Bon Jovi on the 1989 charity album “Stairway To Heaven/Highway To Hell”.

The Cardigans as the B-Side to their 1995 single “Hey! Get Out Of My Way”.

Happy Mondays released their take as a 1999 single.

Atlanta Rhythm Section on their 2007 album “Anthology – Greatest & Latest”.

Molly Hatchet on their 2009 album “Southern Rock Masters”.

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