AI beschrijving: "Self Control (Original)" by Raf is a synth-pop song released in 1984 on the Carrere Records label. Key contributors to the track include Raf (Raffaele Riefoli) as the lead vocalist and co-writer, alongside Giancarlo Bigazzi and Steve Piccolo. The song gained significant popularity and historical significance as it was later covered by Laura Branigan in 1984, becoming a major worldwide hit. Raf's original version remains a notable example of the synth-pop genre in the 1980s, showcasing the distinct Italian disco and electronic music influences of the time.