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Computer Love (Zapp song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Computer Love
| cover = Zappcomputerlove.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Zapp featuring Shirley Murdock and Charlie Wilson
| album = The New Zapp IV U
| released =
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = R&B. synth-pop, electro
| length =
| label = Warner Bros.
| writer =
*Shirley Murdock
*Roger Troutman
*Larry Troutman
| producer = Roger Troutman
| chronology = Zapp
| prev_title = Itchin' for Your Twitchin'
| prev_year = 1986
| next_title = Ooh Baby Baby
| next_year = 1989
| misc =
}}
'"Computer Love"' is a song performed by American funk band Zapp, issued as the fourth and final single from their fourth studio album 'The New Zapp IV U'. Featuring vocals by Shirley Murdock and Charlie Wilson and written by Murdock, Zapp Band leader Roger Troutman 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, Janet Kay did a cover of this song on her third album, 'Sweet Surrender'.
Samples
"Computer Love" has been sampled on the following songs:
*"I Found it in You" by Ashanti from her 2005 compilation album 'Collectables by Ashanti'
*"In the Hood (Remix) featuring Mookie" by Donell Jones from his 1996 album 'My Heart'
*"Wanna Make Love" by Blackstreet from their eponymous solo debut album
*"Thug Passion" by 2Pac feat Dramacydal (aka Outlawz) and Jewell from the album 'All Eyez On Me'
*"Love" by Eric B. from the album 'Eric B.'
*"Download" by Lil' Kim feat T-Pain and Charlie Wilson
*"Reminisce" by Blazin' Squad
*Temptations by 2Pac from the album 'Me Against the World'
*"Piru Love" by Bloods & Crips from the album 'Bangin' on Wax'
*"I Get Around" by 2Pac featuring Shock-G and Money-B from the album 'Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.'
*"Love Thru the Computer" by Gucci Mane featuring Justin Bieber from the album 'Delusions of Grandeur'
*"Hold Me" by Brian McKnight from the album 'Anytime'
*"Something New" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Ty Dolla Sign from the album 'Rolling Papers 2'
*"Bad Habits" by Usher
*"Tasty Love" by Sean Levert of the group LeVert from the album 'The Other Side'
*"Stuck." by Durand Bernarr and Ari Lennox from the album 'Dur&'
*"Stars Align" by Majid Jordan feat. Drake
*"U 2 Luv" by Ne-Yo and Jeremih
References
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