We May Never Love Like This Again

Maureen McGovern

About We May Never Love Like This Again

"We May Never Love Like This Again" is a song written by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn for the 1974 film, The Towering Inferno. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1974, and was performed by Maureen McGovern both for the film score and, briefly, in the film itself with McGovern portraying a singer. McGovern had performed a cover version of Kasha and Hirschhorn's song "The Morning After", which also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song two years earlier. Her recording of "We May Never Love Like This Again" was issued as a single with McGovern's rendition of "Wherever Love Takes Me", a song from the movie Gold which would compete with "We May Never Love Like This Again" for the Best Song Oscar, serving as B-side. "We May Never Love Like This Again" reached #83 on the Hot 100 in Billboard: the single afforded McGovern a major hit in Australia (#5). Due to her associations with two Oscar-winning songs McGovern recorded Academy Award Performance: And The Envelope, Please an album comprising Oscar-winning songs featuring "The Morning After" and "We May Never Love Like This Again". 


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2005
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We may never love like this again
Don't stop the flow
We can't let go

We may never love like this again
And touch the sky
Now we may try

So while we here
Let's give up all
We listed the dreams inside us
And set them free

Oh, while we here
Let's live a mark
There's a candle in the dark
It's here to guide us

We may never love like this again
But through the days
Beyond the highs
I'll see you
Reaching out to hold me
I don't know just
Where or when
Still I'm sure

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Maureen McGovern

Maureen Therese McGovern (born July 27, 1949) is an American singer and Broadway actress, well known for her premier renditions of the Oscar-winning songs "The Morning After" from the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure, and "We May Never Love Like This Again" from The Towering Inferno in 1974. more »

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Written by: JOEL HIRSCHHORN, AL KASHA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Attributes
"We May Never Love Like This Again" was released as a track of Maureen McGovern's album "Nice to Be Around" in 1974.
Noteworthy Recognition
This song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1974.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was featured in the 1974 disaster film, "The Towering Inferno," and plays a significant part in the movie's storyline.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "We May Never Love Like This Again" reached the No. 83 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriters
It was penned by songwriters Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn.
Significant Achievement
This song marked Maureen McGovern's second hit single after her rendition of "The Morning After,” which also won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
Genre Classification
The song is often classified in the genres of Pop and Adult Contemporary.
Live Performance
McGovern performed "We May Never Love Like This Again" live at the 47th Academy Awards.
Cover Versions
Due to its popularity, the song has been covered by various artists over the years. One of the notable cover versions includes that of the Shirley Bassey in 1975.
Album Contribution
The song's success contributed significantly to the success of McGovern's album "Nice to Be Around," which is one of her most recognized albums.
Musical Style
The song incorporates a soft, romantic arrangement that became a signature sound for Maureen McGovern.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its emotional depth and McGovern's emotive delivery, making it an enduring classic.
Legacy
Even after decades since its release, "We May Never Love Like This Again" remains one of Maureen McGovern's most recognized songs.
Cultural Impact
This song is often associated with disaster films of the '70s, particularly "The Towering Inferno," due to its inclusion in the film.

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