Dan Deșliu de pe aer", 1974). Starting in 1962 and particularly from 1970, he began to criticize the policies of the Romanian Communist Party, and as a result was placed under thorough surveillance by the Securitate secret police. In the 1980s, he turned toward open dissidence, repudiating his "revolutionary" past, quitting the party in 1980 and directly criticizing dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, whom he accused of behaving as if he were "the owner of Romania". In March 1989, he sent an open letter to Radio Free Europe decrying the domestic situation in his country, prompting his placement under house arrest. An excellent swimmer,
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