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Ik Ben Zo Bang / Opa, Waarom Zijn Je Ogen Zo Rood

De Zingende Tramconductrice

Artist: De Zingende Tramconductrice
Label: Artone
Catalog number: DR 25172
Format: 7" · 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1963
Genre: Pop

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This 1963 single by De Zingende Tramconductrice reflects the charming, localized tradition of Dutch novelty recordings that often captured the humor and social character of urban life. As a product of the Artone label, it serves as a piece of mid-century Dutch pop culture that remains a curious artifact for collectors interested in the unique, often idiosyncratic figures of the era's regional music scene.

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Released in 1963 on the Artone label, this single is a quintessential example of the Dutch novelty music scene that thrived in the mid-twentieth century. The performer, De Zingende Tramconductrice—translating to 'The Singing Tram Conductress'—was a persona adopted by Dutch singer Martha van der Voort. During this era, the Dutch music industry frequently utilized charming, localized archetypes to create lighthearted, humorous records that would appeal to the working-class audience frequenting radio shows and regional music halls.

The record features a classic two-sided production style typical of the period, pairing a sentimental or cautionary narrative on the A-side with a whimsical, often slightly surreal counterpoint on the B-side. The design and sound reflect the aesthetic of early 1960s light entertainment in the Netherlands, characterized by simple, catchy arrangements designed to highlight the performer's character. While the song is now regarded as a nostalgic curiosity, it serves as a historical document of the regional folk-pop influences that preceded the widespread emergence of the Dutch beat movement.

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