Computer Love (Kraftwerk song)
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"Computer Love" | ||||
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Single by Kraftwerk | ||||
from the album Computer World | ||||
B-side | "The Model" | |||
Released | July 1981 | |||
Genre | Electronic | |||
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"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.
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]
Charts[]
Chart (1981–1982) | Peak position |
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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 |
References[]
- ^ Coldplay - Martin Sent Kraftwerk Begging Letter on contactmusic.com
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Kraftwerk Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
Categories:
- Kraftwerk songs
- 1981 singles
- 1981 songs
- Songs written by Karl Bartos
- Songs written by Ralf Hütter
- Songs written by Emil Schult
- EMI Records singles
- UK Singles Chart number-one singles
- 1980s song stubs
- Electronic song stubs