Dorus No Artist - Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd

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Review by Christopher E. Otwell

Album Review: Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd by Dorus No Artist Released in 1968 under the Honig label, Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd is a quirky little gem that defies easy categorization. This Dutch album blends genres like Non-Music, Pop, Folk, World, and Country into something that feels more like a promotional experiment than a traditional music release. And honestly? That’s what makes it so fascinating. One track that sticks out is “De Nachtwacht.” It’s not your typical pop song—more like an auditory postcard from another era. The use of Cor Steyn on organ gives it this eerie yet oddly comforting vibe, as if Rembrandt himself decided to drop by and jam for a bit. You can almost picture some late-night radio host playing this during a sleepy broadcast back in the day. There’s just something about its slow, deliberate pacing that pulls you in, even though you’re not entirely sure why. Then there’s “Mijn Grote Teen,” which has got to be one of the most delightfully weird titles ever. What starts off sounding like a lighthearted folk tune quickly spirals into unexpected territory. Is it funny? A little. Is it catchy? Absolutely. But beneath all the whimsy, there’s a sense of storytelling that keeps you hooked. Maybe it’s because we’ve all had moments where our big toe felt like the protagonist of the day. Or maybe I’m reading too much into it. Either way, it’s memorable. The album also features contributions from the Rijkspolitiekapel (on track A2), adding a layer of gravitas amidst the playful chaos. Honestly, how often do you get to hear a government band lending their talents to something so unconventional? Looking back at Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd, it’s hard not to smile at its sheer audacity. Was it trying to sell honey? Promote patriotism? Or just entertain bored listeners? Who knows—and maybe that’s the point. Albums like this remind us that music doesn’t always need to take itself seriously to leave an impression. Final thought: If someone told me this album inspired a generation of Dutch comedians, I wouldn’t bat an eye. It’s charmingly chaotic, unapologetically odd, and somehow still works. Oh, and if anyone finds out what “Pas Op, Ga Niet Over De Streep” actually means, let me know—I’m dying to understand.

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Artist: Dorus No Artist
Album: Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd
Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Me Auto
Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd
Mijn Grote Teen
Pas Op, Ga Niet Over De Streep
De Nachtwacht

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Catalog Numbers

  • 113 097 E
  • 113 080 E

Labels

Honig

Listen online

  • ouvir online
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lyssna på nätet
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM

Credits

RoleCredit
BandRijkspolitiekapel (tracks: A2)
OrganCor Steyn (tracks: A1)

Notes

  • Made in Holland
  • Free record if shop-owners bought 2 boxes of John Moir Soup.
  • B side is a game
  • Rules of the game are on the backside of sleeve

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): 113 097.1 E
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): 113 080.2 E
  • Matrix / Runout (A side): AA 113 080 1E 1 670
  • Matrix / Runout (B side): AA 113 080 2E 1 670

About Dorus No Artist

Dutch entertainer, born 23 October 1921 in Den Haag, Netherlands, died 26 February 1972 in Utrecht, Netherlands. He was most popular in the early days of Dutch television, from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s.

Real Name

    • Antoon Manders

Name Vars

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  • Tom Manders
  • Dorus (Tom Manders)
  • Tom 'Dorus' Manders
  • Tom (Dorus) Manders

Aliases

  • Tom Manders

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: In 1968, a quirky album called *Grote Honig Luisterwedstrijd* was released in the Netherlands. It wasn’t your typical music album—it was promotional and blended genres like pop, folk, and even non-music. One track featured the Rijkspolitiekapel, a band made up of police officers, while another showcased organist Cor Steyn. The album had some wild song titles too, like *Mijn Grote Teen* ("My Big Toe") and *Pas Op, Ga Niet Over De Streep* ("Watch Out, Don’t Cross the Line"). Definitely a weird but memorable piece of Dutch music history!