Computer Love (Kraftwerk song)
"Computer Love" (German version title: "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. The song, released on a double A-sided single along with "The Model", went on to become number one in 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 | ||||
| from the album Computer World | ||||
| B-side | "The Model" | |||
| Released | July 1981 | |||
| Format | 7-inch single | |||
| Genre | Synthpop | |||
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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 the German group for approval.[1]
Charts
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| UK Singles Chart | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 13 |
References
- Coldplay - Martin Sent Kraftwerk Begging Letter on contactmusic.com
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