Computer Love
Kraftwerk
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Computer love Computer love Another lonely night Stare at the TV screen I don't know what to do I need a rendezvous Computer love Computer love I call this number For a data date I don't know what to do I need a rendezvous Computer love Computer love
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Written by: Karl Bartos, Ralf Huetter, Emil Schult
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Computer Love" by Kraftwerk was released in 1981.
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AlbumThe song is featured on the band's eigth studio album, "Computer World".
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GenreLike most of Kraftwerk's music, "Computer Love" is in the genre of electronic and synthpop.
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Charts"Computer Love" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique Instrument UseThe song features the use of a musical instrument called a vocoder which alters the voice to give it a robotic sound, a characteristic feature of Kraftwerk's music.
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Coldplay ControversyThe band Coldplay used the main riff from "Computer Love" in their song "Talk". Originally they did this without permission, however Kraftwerk later gave them permission to use it.
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SamplesThe song has been sampled in many others, including "Digital Love" by Daft Punk as well as "I Blame Coco" by Coco Sumner.
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LanguageLike many of Kraftwerk's songs, "Computer Love" is sung in both German and English.
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Live Performances"Computer Love" has been frequently performed during Kraftwerk's live shows and is often joined with their songs "The Model" and "The Man-Machine".
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ThemeThe song deals with themes of loneliness and longing in the age of technology, a topic that remains relevant even today.
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Side BWhen "Computer Love" was released as a single, its B-side was the classic Kraftwerk track, "The Model," which ended up overshadowing "Computer Love" by reaching number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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LegacyDespite not being one of Kraftwerk's biggest hits at the time, "Computer Love" has gone on to be greatly influential in the world of electronic music, signifying the band's lasting legacy.
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Modern RelevanceThe song's exploration of love in the digital age is even more relevant today, in the era of online dating and social media, than it was at the time of its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Computer Love" reflects the song's theme, featuring footage of computers and other technology from the late 70s and early 80s.
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TourDuring Kraftwerk's 2018 tour, the group performed "Computer Love" with 3D visuals that engaged the audience in a unique experience, reflecting their innovative and creative approach to music.
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