't Zijn Zotten Die Werken / 't Moest Mor Zo Goe Ni Zijn

Released in 1967 on the Polydor label, this single is a quintessential example of the volksmuziek or folk-pop genre popular in Flanders during the mid-20th century. Stafke Fabri, a beloved figure in the Antwerp music scene, was known for his humorous, tongue-in-cheek songs that resonated with the working-class sentiment of the era. The title, 't Zijn Zotten Die Werken (It's the fools who work), reflects the lighthearted and often cheeky critique of social habits that defined Fabri’s lyrical style during this period.

The production captures the transition of traditional cabaret-style performance into the burgeoning pop-music market of Belgium in the 1960s. Designed for the jukebox and local radio circuit, the record showcases Fabri’s signature rhythmic delivery and accordion-led arrangements. While it served primarily as a regional hit intended to provide comedic relief to a domestic audience, it remains a recognized artifact of Belgian cultural history, preserving the authentic, dialect-heavy vernacular that characterized the entertainment landscape of post-war Antwerp.