"Computer Love" (German version: "Computerliebe") is a song by the German electronic band Kraftwerk. It was released in 1981 on the studio album Computer World and as a single in the same year. In the UK, the song originally peaked at number 36 before it was released on 7 November 1981 as a double A-side single with "The Model", after which it went on to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song was re-arranged and re-recorded for the band's 1991 studio album The Mix.
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Single by Kraftwerk | ||||
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B-side | "The Model" | |||
Released | July 1981 (1981-07) | |||
Genre | Synth-pop | |||
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The melody of "Computer Love" was later used in Coldplay's song "Talk" on the album X&Y. Prior to release, Coldplay singer Chris Martin asked Kraftwerk for approval.[1]
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UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 36 |
UK Singles (OCC)[3] Double A-side with "The Model" |
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US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[4] | 13 |
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