[1][2] "The Last Thing on My Mind" was covered by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton and released as their debut duet single on October 30, 1967, by RCA Victor.
Billboard gave a positive review of the single, which said that Wagoner and Parton's "initial outing should be a giant."
"[3] In another positive review, Cashbox called the single "a very effective updating of the contemporary folk ditty," with "an appealing blending of voices" which "makes this a good bet for big chart honors.
"[4] "The Last Thing on My Mind" debuted at number 70 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
The song was nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards in the Best Country Solo Performance category.