Retiens la nuit
Johnny Hallyday
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Retiens la nuit Pour nous deux jusqu'à la fin du monde Retiens la nuit Pour nos cœurs, dans sa course vagabonde Serre-moi fort Contre ton corps Il faut qu'à l'heure des folies Le grand amour Raye le jour Et nous fasse oublier la vie Retiens la nuit Avec toi elle paraît si belle Retiens la nuit Mon amour qu'elle devienne éternelle Pour le bonheur De nos deux cœurs Arrête le temps et les heures Je t'en supplie À l'infini Retiens la nuit Ne me demande pas d'où me vient ma tristesse Ne me demande rien tu ne comprendrais pas En découvrant l'amour je frôle la détresse En croyant au bonheur la peur entre en mes joies Retiens la nuit Pour nous deux jusqu'à la fin du monde Retiens la nuit Pour nos cœurs, dans sa course vagabonde Serre-moi fort Contre ton corps Il faut qu'à l'heure des folies Le grand amour Raye le jour Et nous fasse oublier la vie Retiens la nuit Avec toi elle paraît si belle Retiens la nuit Mon amour qu'elle devienne éternelle Pour le bonheur De nos deux cœurs Arrête le temps et les heures Je t'en supplie À l'infini Retiens la nuit Oh, je t'en supplie À l'infini Retiens la nuit
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Written by: Charles Aznavour, Georges Garvarentz
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Retiens la Nuit" is a song by French rock 'n roll singer Johnny Hallyday, also known for his passion for auto racing and being an icon of the French music scene.
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Release DateThe song was released in December 1961.
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Inspiration"Retiens la nuit" was inspired by the tragic young lovers of Hollywood cinema.
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Author and ComposerThe song's lyrics were penned by Charles Aznavour and music composed by Georges Garvarentz.
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Record SalesBy the end of the 1960s, the song had sold over 1,000,000 copies, making it a big commercial success.
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Cinema Appearance"Retiens la Nuit" made its way to the big screen when it was featured as the title track of a 1962 French film.
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LegacyHallyday often performed "Retiens la nuit" throughout his career, and it remains one of his most popular songs. It is considered a key component of French rock and cultural heritage.
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AwardsIn 1962, Johnny Hallyday won the prestigious "Gran Prix du Disque de l'Académie Charles Cros" award for the song.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Retiens la Nuit," including French singer and actress, Juliette Gréco.
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Music StyleThe song epitomized the French "yé-yé" style of the 1960s, which combined American rock music with unique French elements.
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Song MessageThe lyrics of "Retiens la Nuit" ask the night to hold on and postpone the arrival of dawn, a metaphor for a young couple wanting to extend their romantic moment.
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Major PerformancesJohnny Hallyday notably performed "Retiens la Nuit" during his 100th concert at the Palais des Sports in Paris in 1982.
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TributeFollowing Hallyday's death in 2017, "Retiens la Nuit" has been performed as a tribute to his outstanding contributions to French music.
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