carroll king, three dog night, you know, singing in bands and stuff that were mixed.nd singing all these different genres of music. so when i got into the band, i was the one that recommended doing the song "make it with you." "where have all the flowers gone." because that was the stuff i was hearing. >> and how did maurice and the guys look at you when you said yes to that. >> he was like yeah. and he was able to really house it in a way that was unique for earth, wind, and fire. >> um-hmm. so between the two of us, they didn't laugh at you when you first suggested it? >> no, not at all. >> what has it been like? we know that maurice stepped away from performing with the band. >> yeah 20 years ago. >> is it 20 years now? >> yeah. >> i would have lost a bet. i would not have come anywhere close if you asked. >> i know it's crazy. >> maurice stopped performing 20 years ago. >> yep. >> what is hahas it been like tk with a genius of his caliber all these years. >> it really set the stage for a work ethic that is totally off the charts. you know, so we cut our teeth real