| Computer Love | |
| Cover: | Kraftwerk Computer Love single cover.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Kraftwerk |
| Album: | Computer World |
| A-Side: | The Model |
| Released: | 29 June 1981 7 December 1981 (re-release)[1] |
| Genre: | Synth-pop |
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| Chronology: | Kraftwerk |
| Prev Title: | Pocket Calculator |
| Prev Year: | 1981 |
| Next Title: | The Model |
| Next Year: | 1982 |
"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.
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]