Band Issues Global Product Recall for Its Biggest Hit

Yolanda Be Cool removes 'We No Speak Americano' from rotation

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Musicians have been experimenting with all sorts of inventive marketing tricks in recent years, and here's the latest—Australian pop duo Yolanda Be Cool, working with ad agency Gotham Inc., have announced an international product recall of their hit song "We No Speak Americano," as part of the marketing campaign for their new album, Ladies and Mentalmen. The reason is simple: "We No Speak Americano" was a giant megahit, reaching No. 1 in 16 countries and remaining on the charts in many places even after two and a half years.

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