Computer Love (Kraftwerk song)

"Computer Love" (German version: "Computer Liebe") 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, it was released with the B-side "The Model". Originally it peaked at number 36 in July before it was re-released on 7 December 1981 with "The Model" promoted to a double A-side, 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.

"Computer Love"
Single by Kraftwerk
from the album Computer World
A-side"The Model"
Released29 June 1981
7 December 1981
(re-release)[1]
GenreSynth-pop
Length
  • 3:45 (single edit)
  • 7:15 (album version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kraftwerk singles chronology
"Pocket Calculator"
(1981)		 "Computer Love"
(1981)		 "The Model"
(1982)
"Computerliebe" redirects here. For the Paso Doble song, see Computerliebe (Die Module spielen verrückt).

The melody of "Computer Love" was later sampled in Coldplay's "Talk", taken from their third album X&Y (2005). Prior to release, lead singer Chris Martin asked Kraftwerk for approval.[2]

Charts
Chart performance for "Computer Love"
Chart (1981–1982) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[3]
Double A-side with "The Model"		1
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[4]13

References
  1. "BPI".
  2. Bain, Katie (6 May 2020). "From Miley Cyrus to Coldplay, 10 Surprising Songs That Sampled Kraftwerk". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  4. "Kraftwerk Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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