Sanie Cu Zurgдѓlдѓi - Maria Lдѓtдѓreи›u - Melodia Originala Here

Richard Stein eventually sued over the unauthorized use of his melody. Despite being unable to leave communist Romania to attend the trial in the United States, he ultimately won the case and was recognized as the rightful composer.

A popular cover by the Belgian group Vaya Con Dios . Richard Stein eventually sued over the unauthorized use

Stein originally wrote the song for the legendary Maria Tănase , but she refused to sing it, reportedly considering the song to be of "low quality" or too simple. but she refused to sing it

The version most people recognize as "original" today was recorded by folk singer in 1949 for Columbia Records . Lătărețu significantly altered the song by: Adding the famous chorus . Changing some of the original lyrics. Richard Stein eventually sued over the unauthorized use