Johnny Mathis & Jane Olivor’s Duet of ‘The Last Time I Felt Like This’ Still Melts Hearts Decades Later
A timeless love song and an unforgettable performance — Johnny Mathis and Jane Olivor’s duet of “The Last Time I Felt Like This” remains one of the most emotionally rich and romantic ballads ever recorded.
Originally written for the 1978 romantic drama Same Time, Next Year, the song features music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the same Oscar-winning team behind countless film classics. It was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
But it was the angelic pairing of Mathis’s velvet voice and Olivor’s rich, emotional tone that brought the lyrics to life.
Performed with breathtaking sincerity, the duet paints the picture of two souls rediscovering love. The soft harmonies, the swelling strings, the quiet intensity — all of it combines to deliver a musical moment so intimate, it’s like eavesdropping on a heart-to-heart.
Decades later, the song continues to strike a chord with fans around the world, proving that true love — and great music — never go out of style.