The song is driven by a snare drum, tambourine and hand clap rhythm. If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Instead, the ensemble creates rhythm for people to dance, sing, clap, or work to. If you all clap your hands and believe it! But I couldn't clap along to hallelujah. The guests clap and whistle, although Don seems unimpressed. Simon collaborates with the Italian electronic dance music artist Clap! Simon collaborated with the Italian electronic dance music artist Clap! The crowd responded with slow hand clap. "If we all hate Pakis, clap your hands". Suddenly, the grave opens with a clap of thunder. Then, they bow, clap, and stand while silently offering a prayer. He played on Lulu's 1971 single "Everybody Clap", written by Maurice Gibb and Billy Lawrie. Kris Moyes won best video for Sia's video for "Clap Your Hands". "O clap your hands", for choir and organ or orchestra in 1973.