United Kingdom, July 13 -- James Brolin fell in love with Barbra Streisand on their first-ever date.

The 84-year-old actor began dating the 83-year-old star in 1996, and James has recalled being wowed by her honest approach to life and love.

Speaking to People, James shared: "That night was something. It was like somebody called and said, 'Would you be interested in a date with her?' And what I said was, 'I like what she says between songs,' and I was a real nut for women singers - especially jazz and bar singers and romantic singers at the time. So that got my interest.

"I had been out of a marriage for three years and really saying, 'Who needs that again?' But we both agreed to go. We're on our way and halfway there, we both picked u...