Computer Love (Kraftwerk song)

"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.

"Computer Love"
Single by Kraftwerk
from the album Computer World
B-side"The Model"
ReleasedJuly 1981 (1981-07)
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 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 performance for "Computer Love"
Chart (1981–1982) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 36
UK Singles (OCC)[3]
Double A-side with "The Model"		 1
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[4] 13

References
  1. Coldplay - Martin Sent Kraftwerk Begging Letter on contactmusic.com
  2. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  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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