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Retiens la nuit

Retiens la nuit

1961 single by Johnny Hallyday

"Retiens la nuit" ("Hold back the night") is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday from his 1961 studio album Salut les copains. It was also released as an EP in February 1962 and as a single two months prior. The song was also featured in the 1962 French comedy-drama anthology film "Les parisiennes", which starred Hallyday.

Quick Facts Single by Johnny Hallyday, from the album Salut les copains ...

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-inch single Philips 372 946 PF (1961, France etc.)

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

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