The 1978 hit by Dee D. Jackson is a cult classic of the "Space Disco" era, a short-lived but visually spectacular subgenre that blended futuristic sci-fi aesthetics with classic disco beats. The Story Behind the Song
: The song features robotic backing vocals provided by Jimmy McShane , who later became famous as the frontman of Baltimora ("Tarzan Boy"). Automatic Lover (Original)
Watch the original 1978 music video to see the iconic robot performance that defined the space disco era: The 1978 hit by Dee D