: Directed by Academy Award-winner William Friedkin, the song's music video was initially considered too risqué for MTV due to its dark, seductive "creatures of the night" themes. The "All Night Fuji" Appearance
: The title track "Self Control" became one of the biggest international hits of all time, reaching #1 in countries like Austria, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The year 1984 was a defining one for Branigan, marked by the release of her third studio album, Self Control , on April 30.
: It was a cover of an English-language track released just months earlier by Italian singer Raf. Branigan's version, arranged by Harold Faltermeyer and Robbie Buchanan, remains the most globally recognized.