Released in 1984 as the lead single from her third studio album, Self Control , the song became a global phenomenon, reaching .
The track captures the edgy, nocturnal energy of the 80s club scene. Its lyrics describe a person losing themselves to the "flattery" of the night.
The song was originally recorded by Italian artist Raf . Interestingly, both versions were released in the same year, but Branigan's version, with its more aggressive, cinematic production, became the definitive international version.
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Directed by Oscar-winner William Friedkin ( The Exorcist ), the video was considered controversial for its time due to its dark, surreal imagery of a masked man representing the "night" entering Branigan's bedroom. Where to Listen and Download
