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The Klaxons (Belgian band)

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article The Klaxons (Belgian band), available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 29 November 2025
The Klaxons
Company typeMusic group
IndustryMusic
FounderBurt Blanca
ProductsMusic albums and singles

The Klaxons were a Belgian group centered around the accordion, established by Burt Blanca. They are best remembered for their 1983 modest UK charting single "Clap Clap Sound," which peaked at number 45 in the United Kingdom, reached position 18 in New Zealand, and secured the top spot on South Africa's Springbok Singles Charts. This song continues to be a popular seasonal tune, frequently paired with a clapping dance performance.

Their discography includes two albums: Clap Clap Sound released in 1984 and Woogie Boogie issued in 1995.

Studio albums

Year Title Label Charts
1984 Clap Clap Sound
Track listing
  1. "Clap-Clap Sound" – 2:56
  2. "Rodeoliday" – 1:55
  3. "Three Fontains" – 3:23
  4. "Da-Da-Da" – 3:15
  5. "La Paloma" – 3:47
  6. "Kisses" – 2:42
  7. "Funny Drummer March" – 2:45
  8. "Rippiedance" – 2:35
  9. "Kindertraum" – 2:01
  10. "Run Around" – 2:47
  11. "Mad Postman" – 2:50
  12. "Twist A Billy" – 3:05
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1995 Woogie Boogie
Track listing
  1. "Klaxecho (Boogie Woogie)"
  2. "Gretel"
  3. "Cassiopee"
  4. "Fiesta de la playa"
  5. "Flyin' Tomohawk"
  6. "The Sound of Paris"
  7. "How Do You Do"
  8. "Funny Bird"
  9. "Chicago Avenue"
  10. "Only For You"
  11. "The Cow Cow Square Dance"
  12. "Tyrololohiday"
  13. "Padischa Polka"
  14. "The Buzzers"
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Singles

Year Title Label Charts
1983 "Clap Clap Sound" / "Rippie Dance" Polydor NZ #18, UK #43, AUS #45
1984 "Kindertraum" / "Twist a Billy" Disques Vogue —
1984 "Rodeoliday" Telstar —
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