Retiens la nuit

"Retiens la nuit" is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday from his 1961 studio album Salut les copains. It was also released as an EP (in late 1961 or early 1962) and as a single.

"Retiens la nuit"
Single by Johnny Hallyday
from the album Salut les copains
ReleasedDecember 1961 (1961-12)
RecordedNovember 1961 (1961-11)
Length2:57
LabelPhilips
Composer(s)Georges Garvarentz
Lyricist(s)Charles Aznavour
Producer(s)Lee Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday singles chronology
"Viens danser le twist"
(1961)		 "Retiens la nuit" / "Ya ya twist"
(1961)		 "Serre la main d'un fou"
(1962)
Music video
"Retiens la nuit" (French TV, 1961) on YouTube

Composition and writing

The song was written by Charles Aznavour and composed by Georges Garvarentz.[1]

Commercial performance

In France the single spent nine weeks at no. 1 on the singles sales chart (in March–May 1962).[2]

Track listing

7" single Philips 372 946 PF (1961, France etc.)

A. "Retiens la nuit"
B. "Sam'di soir"[3]

7" EP Philips 432.739 BE (1962, France etc.)

A1. "Retiens la nuit" (2:54)
A2. "Sam'di soir" (3:00)
B1. "Ya ya twist" (2:27)
B2. "La faute au twist" (1:50)[4][5]

Cover versions

The song has been covered by Charles Aznavour.

References
  1. Daniel Ichbiah. 50 ans de chansons françaises. Daniel Ichbiah. pp. 1–. ISBN 979-10-91410-16-8.
  2. "Retiens la nuit - Johnny Hallyday - Hit-Parade.net". Hit-Parade.net.
  3. "Johnny Hallyday - Retiens La Nuit at Discogs". Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  4. "ultratop.be - Johnny Hallyday - Retiens la nuit". Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  5. "Johnny Hallyday - Retiens La Nuit at Discogs". Retrieved 2017-11-11.
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