The year 1958 unleashed a myriad of opportunities for Tony. His popularity blossomed, and offers came from several directions.
A German talent scout and producer with Ariola, Werner Mertin, came to visit Tony at his home in Kuurne, West Flanders. Mertin had in hand a proposal from Ariola Records. Tony signed on with Ariola, but not exclusively, so he was able to also record with other record companies. Tony left Polydor for this new potential of a larger audience reach. With Polydor, he recorded songs in Flemish for audiences in Belgium and the Netherlands. With Ariola, Tony sang all his songs in German, reaching audiences in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg.