It was really difficult. So they pushed me to the limit. So you left again in 1983 and in 1984 went solo. Yes, I was very lucky. She was on tour and we could not make an appointment with her.
Some records are just magical.
I said, don't go waiting on Chaka, just let me put my lines in. I went on and put my lines on but they still wanted to wait on Chaka. It went on to quality control and the next thing I knew it was in the street. Then Chaka called and said 'I'm ready to do the song' but it was already a smash. I think my most productive time was when I was with the Temptations.