FC Steaua București in European football League semi-final against Benfica (1987–88) and one more Champions League final in 1989, which was lost 4–0 in to the Milan side of Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit and Frank Rijkaard. During these last years of the Communist regime in Romania, dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu's son Valentin was involved in the life of the team. Even though a controversial character, Valentin Ceaușescu admitted in a recent interview he had done nothing else than to protect his favourite team from Dinamo București's sphere of influence, ensured by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Though contested by some, their five-year winning streak in the
Once a Day single, which peaked at #67 on the "Billboard" Pop Chart. Chicano artist, Trini Lopez recorded the song in 1968 for his country album, "Welcome to Trini Country." In November 1969, country artist, Lynn Anderson released an album of country cover versions entitled, "Songs That Made Country Girls Famous," which included a version of "Once a Day." Dean Martin recorded a Traditional Pop version of the song, which was released on his 1970 album, "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." In 1986, Australian Rock band, The Triffids recorded "Once a Day" for their album, "In the Pines." Punk Rock artist, Mike