The Klaxons (Belgian Band / Clap Clap Sound)

The Klaxons were a Belgian accordion-based band founded by Burt Blanca who had a minor UK hit in 1983 with "Clap Clap Sound", which reached number 45 in the UK charts, number 18 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and number 1 on the South African Springbok Singles Charts. The track is considered to be a holiday favourite, and is often accompanied by a dance routine, involving clapping. They have released two albums: 1984's Clap Clap Sound, and 1995's Woogie Boogie. "The Klaxons - The Clap Clap Sound". The Official Charts Company. "The Klaxons - The Clap Clap Sound". charts.nz. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 168. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. The Klaxons discography at Discogs The Klaxons discography at Rate Your Music v t e