SONG OF THE YEAR. The traditional TF1 ceremony, “The song of the year”, saw Amir acclaimed by the public with his song “Retina”.
The essential
- The winner of The song of the year 2022“Retina” by Amir, was, as every year, chosen by TF1 viewers, who voted during the evening.
- The song of the year was back on TF1, this Saturday June 04, 2022, from 9:10 p.m..
- This year, the ceremony presented by Nikos Aliagas took place on the beaches of Mourillon, Toulon.
- 13 songs were in competition for the title of Song of the year 2022succeeding Florant Pagny and Patrick Fiori, winners last year with the song I go.
- Throughout the evening, the artists in competition performed on the stage of The song of the yearto defend their title.
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00:58 – 14 complaints filed for “GHB shots”
END OF LIVE – Despite posts from the authorities explaining that searches were being carried out at the entrance to the fan zone, 14 complaints were filed for GHB shots by spectators who went to “The Song of the Year” according to the public prosecutor of Toulon to BFMTV. A security guard was hospitalized after a suspected sting and two people were taken into custody. An investigation was entrusted to the departmental security of the Toulon police station.
00:31 – Where are we on the list of Song of the Year winners?
Amir and Kendji Girac have, since this evening, the same number of titles classified as “Song of the Year”. Kendji Girac won the 2015, 2016 and 2018 editions. Amir, in addition to being the winner of this 2022 edition, had already won the Song of the Year 2017 and 2019. Behind them, Christophe Maé has two titles. The rest of the winners won only one title.
04/06/22 – 23:55 – Learn more about the winning song, “Retina”, by Amir
“Retina” was created by Amir to pay tribute to his wife, Lital. The couple married in 2014. The title was released in 2021 in a reissue of his latest album “Ressources”. And the one whose life he shares, Lital, seems to have appreciated this tribute, to the point of coming out of the shadows to interpret a few lyrics of the song on TF1 with her husband this June 4.
04/06/22 – 11:42 p.m. – Ridsa, Christophe Willem and Hyphen Hyphen on stage
After Amir’s song, “Retina”, named Song of the Year 2022, the artist Ridsa performs the title “Santa Maria” then Christophe Willem sings “PS: Je t’aime”, song written by Slimane. “Too Young” is then performed by Hyphen Hyphen.
06/04/22 – 11:32 p.m. – Amir, winner of the Song of the Year!
Amir is named the big winner of the Song of the Year 2022 with his title “Retina” which he performed tonight in duet with his wife, Lital, which obviously brought him luck! He succeeds Florent Pagny and Patrick Fiori.
04/06/22 – 23:22 – Bigflo & Oli back for a second title and historic Songs of the Year
Bigflo & Oli came back on stage to warm up the room before announcing the winner of Song of the Year and blowing up the audience. The Toulouse duo are more successful than during their first title. Nikos Aliagas then broadcasts a history of the 18 songs that won the title of Song of the Year, a nostalgic dive for sure. Among the former winners, Zaz, Yannick Noah, Garou or even Christophe Maé.
04/06/22 – 23:12 – Mentissa in competition with “Et Bam”
Former finalist of The Voice and candidate of Vianney, Mentissa performs “Et Bam”, a song written by Vianney himself for his protege. The singer plays on emotion, a certain discrepancy with the title of Jul which was broadcast just before!
04/06/22 – 23:06 – Jul sings a duplex title!
Jul, who could not be present due to a concert at the Vélodrome on June 4, still wanted to do a duplex title live from the stadium. Jul sings “Superstar” in front of a packed Velodrome!
06/04/22 – 10:53 p.m. – Claudio Capéo pays tribute “to all the mothers in the world” with “Mamma”
Claudio Capéo, who has participated in this title five times, is competing for Song of the Year with “Mamma”. This title is taken from an album in homage to his Italian roots. In piano-strings-voice, Claudio Capéo moves the audience with his song. Internet users are not left out and hail a “touching” performance.
06/04/22 – 10:47 p.m. – Slimane, out of competition but still on stage!
Slimane, who is not in the running for the title, nevertheless came to the Song of the Year to interpret “The Recipe”. A single which announces its future disc, in solo this time, after having met a great success with Vitaa. His third album is expected shortly!
04/06/22 – 22:43 – Yanns, star of TikTok, launches with “Clic Clic Pan Pan”
Yanns, who became known on TikTok, is in competition with “Clic Clic Pan Pan” which is “80% of love”. The gesture that goes with the title is mimed in the audience. It looks like the young singer has always performed in front of such an impressive audience. He challenges the audience and makes them repeat his chorus.
04/06/22 – 10:36 p.m. – The show’s record holder, Kendji Girac, launches with “Conquistador”
Kendji Girac, who has won the title of Song of the Year three times, is this year in competition with “Conquistador”. He is in any case to conquer a fourth trophy with a love song “magnificent, a solar story” according to the artist himself. Accompanied by his guitar, Kendji Girac entertains the public in Toulon while a couple of dancers perform Latin dances in the background, a perfect illustration of the title.
04/06/22 – 22:24 – La Zarra sings “You will go away”
Quebec artist La Zarra performs “Tu t’en iras”, a melancholy song about “men who leave” and the end of love. The singer impresses with a sculptural red outfit with a hat of the same color, very imposing! “The public is so beautiful”, greets the singer before retiring.
04/06/22 – 22:20 – Internet users moved by the surprise appearance of Amir’s wife, Lital
On social networks, Internet users are very touched by the surprise appearance of Amir’s wife, Lital. They salute the love that shines through between the two spouses and are obviously moved by the looks exchanged between the two as much as they are impressed by Lital’s singing talents.
06/04/22 – 10:18 p.m. – Keen’V and a title “full of positivity”
Keen’V makes his appearance with the title “Outété”, a title about people who have not been there during the difficult times which he nevertheless defines as “full of positivity”. A subject not so light but on a heady music. The singer clearly wasn’t downcast by this era given his energy on stage.
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Learn more
It was Amir who won the title of The Song of the Year 2022 with “Retina”. It was “I’m going”, a duet of Florent Pagny and Patrick Fiori, who won the victory in 2021. The two singers and their song were crowned Saturday June 5, 2021, at the end of a gala evening on TF1, marked by a sumptuous scenography: and for good reason, the production had adorned the Château de Chambord, already sublime, with fireworks, water jets and other impressive light effects.
Monday May 30, a few days before the big evening of The song of the yearTF1 unveiled the list of nominees for the trophy for this 2022 edition. 13 songs were in competition:
- To the life we lead – Jeremy Frerot
- best life – Nappies
- Click Click Pan Pan – Yanns
- Conquistador – Kendji Girac
- Dodo – Tayc
- And Bam – Lying
- The last day of disco – Juliette Armanet
- Free – Angela
- mom – Claudio Capeo
- outsummer – Keen’v
- Retina – Amir
- sweetly – Soolking
- you will go away – La Zarra
Throughout the evening, many artists performed on the stage of The song of the yearnamely: Amir, Angèle, Juliette Armanet, Bigflo & Oli, Claudio Capeo, Jérémy Frérot, Kendji Girac, Hyphen Hyphen, Jul en duplex, Keen’V, Kungs, La Zarra, Naps, Soolking, or even Tayc.
The winner of The song of the year 2022 was, as every year, nominated by TF1 viewers. Once again, the public was able to vote throughout the grand gala evening hosted by Nikos Aliagas, from the start of the program at 9:10 p.m. until the winner’s name was revealed at the end of the show. , around midnight.