whose big hit was a song of such hope and optimism and in a world today when we see congress fighting and not able to agree on what day it is. we can use the rain bow condition. >> guest: orrin match and i have written songs together. he talks about his great friendship with ted kennedy and they were sitting in the congress and just yell at each other and ted kennedy would go to orrin. how did i do? there was an essence was that and you boil it all down it is love and service. i am the luckiest man in the world and gratitude fuels my life. i am a grateful man. and 21 years sober. >> me: wonderful. >> guest: yes. >> mike: congratulations. >> guest: and i am open about that. this is written with kenny arber for the nicest guy in