"Computer Love" is a song performed by American funk band Zapp, issued as the fourth and final single from their fourth studio album ''

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''. Featuring vocals by Shirley Murdock and Charlie Wilson and written by Murdock, Zapp Band leader

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and his brother Larry Troutman, the single peaked at number 8 on the '' Billboard'' R&B chart in 1986.

Background

In an interview with Wilson, the song's idea was presented to him by Troutman, during a particular phone call around 3 am. A music video was also discussed between Roger and Charlie for the single. However, this did not come to fruition, due to opposition from the label that Wilson was signed to at the time. The fact that both singers were from rival bands played a hand in the opposition as well. However, the two maintained their close friendship, and would perform often the song together on stage.

Chart positions

Cover versions

In 1989,

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did a cover of this song on her third album, ''Sweet Surrender''.

Samples

Lil' Kim sampled the song for her 2009 single "

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References

External links

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Computer Love: How Charlie Wilson & Roger Troutman created the idea and it became a reality
1985 songs 1986 singles Song recordings produced by Roger Troutman Songs written by Shirley Murdock Songs written by Larry Troutman Songs written by Roger Troutman Warner Records singles Zapp (band) songs {{1980s-R&B-song-stub