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 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.

Composition and writing

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

Commercial performance

In France the single spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the singles sales chart.

Track listing

7-inch single Philips 372 946 PF
'''7-inch EP Philips 432.739 BE'''

Cover versions

The song has been covered by Charles Aznavour.