You’re never too old to be dragged somewhere in the name of family bonding.

On Nov. 3, Earth, Wind and Fire came to town. I’m not sure how many people under 40 were aware of that fact, but my family went.

As I walked toward the Fox Theatre, the first thing to come to my attention was boobs. Lots of them. I found myself surrounded by middle-aged women stuffed into dresses meant for someone half their age.

I’m not saying women who are up in their years aren’t sexy, but I was not feeling the AARP Gone Wild vibe. Once I adjusted to having another woman’s breasts in my face every other second, I realized that this concert was like every other family gathering I’d ever been to.

There was a lot of beer flowing, laughing and hugging and old school music. Although at $40 to $65 for a seat, it was a little pricier than a backyard barbecue.

I’m sure many people my age grew up with their parents listening to ’70s R&B music, but the only people who seemed close to my 22 years were my cousin, his girlfriend and a 12-year-old boy.

This concert occurred at the tail end of a personally bad week, so my mood was in the toilet so to speak. Sitting in the dark interior of the Fox was all I could do to not roll my eyes and act like a petulant kid while listening to the jazzy acid trip intro of the first song.

Out came three original members of the group – Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Verdine White. All of them should be charged with rhinestone abuse for their fashion choices, but as soon as the up-tempo “Shining Star” came on, my mood began to improve.

A part of me did dig their synchronized struts and Verdine White’s black silk and red fringe pants with matching red-heeled boots.

The group really looked like they were having fun, enjoying themselves and transferring that energy to the crowd. I finally understood why every seat in the house was sold. By the time “Boogey Wonderland” was playing, I was shaking my ass like an idiot.

Songs like “Let’s Groove Tonight” and “Lover’s Holiday,” complete with several slow hip thrusts by Bailey, turned the mood to getting down, and I don’t mean dancing.

An audience member gave the hip-happy singer a note during a song transition that he looked over briefly before responding, “You want to do what to me? Are you sure?” I’m sure he finishes every show knowing he still has his sexual mojo.

While nothing puts me in a frisky mood quite like a romantic oldie, thinking about my parents and sex at the same time was a little creepy.

Fortunately, I was in such a good mood I didn’t mind that much. The next time my parents insist something will be fun, I think I’ll trust them.

Despite my reservations, Earth, Wind and Fire can definitely still put on a solid show.