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- ↑ Ultratop Tony (BE) - Free Like A Bird
- ↑ Billboard October 9, 1976 Page 59 Billboard Hits Of The World, Holland
- ↑ ultratop.be Tony Servi & Corina - My Love
- ↑ ultratop.be Tony Servi & Corina - Mijn avontuur
- ↑ Belgovision.com 26.07.06 - Tony Servi covers Ben Cramer's De oude muzikant
- ↑ Nieuwsblad.be 20/06/2012 Schlagerfestival op Wetterse Topdagen door Peter Dirix
- ↑ Discogs Tony, Tony Servi Discography
- ↑ Discogs Tony Servi Discography, Singles & EPs
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