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,[1] number 18 on the New Zealand Singles Chart[2] 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.
The Klaxons | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Belgium |
| Genres | Folk, world, country pop |
| Years active | 1983–1995 |
| Labels | Hispavox, Polydor, Disques Vogue, Telstar, CBS, Tonican |
| Past members | Jean Marie Troisfontaine Burt Blanca Roger Verbestel |
They have released two albums: 1984's Clap Clap Sound, and 1995's Woogie Boogie.
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Year | Title | Label | Charts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Clap Clap Sound
Track listing
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Hispavox | AUS #68[3] |
| 1995 | Woogie Boogie
Track listing
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Tonican |
Singles edit
| Year | Title | Label | Charts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | "Clap Clap Sound" / "Rippie Dance" | Polydor | NZ #18)[2] UK #43, AUS #45[3] |
| 1984 | "Kindertraum" / "Twist a Billy" | Disques Vogue | — |
| 1984 | "Rodeoliday" | Telstar | — |
References edit
- ^ "The Klaxons - The Clap Clap Sound". The Official Charts Company.
- ^ a b "The Klaxons - The Clap Clap Sound". charts.nz.
- ^ a b 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.
External links edit
- The Klaxons discography at Discogs
- The Klaxons discography at Rate Your Music
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