"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.
The song was written by Charles Aznavour and composed by Georges Garvarentz.
The song has been covered by Charles Aznavour.