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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.

“Boom Boom” is a song written by John Lee Hooker and released on a 1962 single.

It has been covered by many acts including.

The Yardbirds on a 1963 single.

Mae West on her 1966 album “Way Out West”.

Tony Joe White on his 1970 album “Tony John White”.

Dr Feelgood on their 1975 album “Down By The Jetty”.

Leslie West on his 2003 album “Blues To Die For”.

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