An advertisement for the first-generation
Toyota Echo in Australia and New Zealand.[13][14][15]
The song has been used in three episodes of the
HBO series Silicon Valley, where it is sung karaoke by
Dinesh.
Other versions
In
Italy a well-known
cover version was made, with the title "Bandiera gialla" ("Yellow flag"), sung by
Gianni Pettenati and the theme song of a popular radio program of that era targeted to the young people.[16]
Jamaican reggae duo
Bob and Marcia had a Top 20 hit with their version, taking the song to UK #11 in July 1971.[17]
Cher also covered the song on her 1966 self-titled album.
In
France,
Sheila covered the song in French the same year, with the title "Le pipeau".