The lyric from Thin Lizzy's 'The Boys Are Back in Town' finishes with the word 'town.' The repeated title phrase functions as the chorus and announces the return of the song's central group of characters.
Thin Lizzy released the song in 1976 on the album 'Jailbreak.' The band recorded it in London, and the song became one of its defining hard-rock tracks. Its twin-guitar sound, associated with guitarists Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, helped establish the recording's enduring identity.
A common mistake is to credit the song to a later cover artist because it has been used extensively in films, commercials, and sports promotions. The original hit recording is by Thin Lizzy, an Irish rock band led by bassist and singer Phil Lynott. The single reached the top ten in several countries and later became closely associated with reunion celebrations and team entrances.