My brother and I saw L&F at Sony Hall in NY. Traveled over 400 miles round trip for the best Chicago music since the 70s. Talented musicians, great vocalists. What an amazing show!
Great video to welcome these amazing musicians to the U.S.A......I was at the 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival when Chicago made their first big impact to the public.....Leonid and Friends is bringing back their music with the excitement and energy that makes the songs come alive....played the way we remember the albums sounded.....amazing.....I wish them the best.....and thanks Chicago for all the great music you created.
I grew up with Chicago, our little high school band played many Chicago songs. These good people have brought back the memories of those days. What talent. Now, if only Leonid, and friends could come to the east coast around the Charlotte area of North Carolina. I wouldn't miss that concert.
Good luck to you all, didn’t realize how great A band Chicago was until I saw your videos, just took it for granted because there was so much great music in those days, fantastic job you are doing.
Thank you for sharing your video for those of us who were unable to be there. BUT ... once they come to VA ... I am so there! Love this group brining a healthier and more vibrant version of the music I have loved for so many years.
I feel so lucky to have found these guys. I loved the original band and these guys from Moscow are amazing! This is the kind of Russian collusion I'm looking for!! Not that BS stuff in DC. I'm in OKC and scored some tickets to the Kansas City concert in Nov 2021. Can't wait!!
I have been a hard core fan of Chicago since the 70's and you guys are beyond amazing! If the remaining members of Chicago are paying attention they will try to assimilate you all and let you carry the torch! Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!!
The reason these Russkies resonate so deeply in American souls is because back in the day, Chicago's black vinyl albums were play until they turned light gray, and every song was firmly embedded in our brain stems - note for freakin' note. That said, live Chicago concerts were also treats, but because these gifted musicians were also able to riff, they often improvised and pushed each classic number into more of a jazz excursion, but they weren't like the studio versions. Now that the children of the '60s grow older and more reflective, they seek to re-establish connections with their youth via studio versions of Chicago. In a classic example of how capitalism rewards those who fill niches with goods or services people just can't do without, Leonid & Friends serves up hot renditions of classic Chicago songs using charts that are written as close to the originals as possible. The result is that awesome studio sound that we all grew up on. Their exceptional musical chops don't hurt, either It's not surprising that Leonid & Friends' space on the Chicago web page has more hits than the original Chicago. People simply want to hear more of what they listened to years ago as it was originally created. Only in a free market could Russian musicians serve up classic rock music to satisfy American fans who cherish studio versions of Chicago hits and make a boatload of money in the process. Brilliant. Karl Marx, eat your heart out.
How Chicago used to be before they wanted to sing pop songs. This recreates the great era with fun and fine musicianship while the real Chicago produce a Christmas album!
The guys need to come back to the USA!! Have you ever heard of Branson, MO? It is the "little vegas" of the USA. I could see Leonid & Friends having great success with a run there. The people WILL come to them!!! And this is where a lot of their audience lives!! They have great venues and I could not help but think what a great fit they would be. Please pass on the message! Thank you!! traveloffice.org/book/branson-shows/
Hola buen día Leonid & Friends, Ojalá haya algún empresario que los pudiera traer a México y a diferentes estados de la república, me gustaría saludarlos y escucharlos, Saludos a todos, Saludos Román
You got to see them when they still had the best lineup! But I think I like this band better in the studio than I would live. I'm too critical of the sound and the way they just line up across the stage looks kind of cheesy. Don't get me wrong I think they are fantastic and I'm sure you enjoyed it a lot!
My brother and I saw L&F at Sony Hall in NY. Traveled over 400 miles round trip for the best Chicago music since the 70s. Talented musicians, great vocalists. What an amazing show!
Great video to welcome these amazing musicians to the U.S.A......I was at the 1969 Atlanta Pop Festival when Chicago made their first big impact to the public.....Leonid and Friends is bringing back their music with the excitement and energy that makes the songs come alive....played the way we remember the albums sounded.....amazing.....I wish them the best.....and thanks Chicago for all the great music you created.
Большое спасибо! Вы великолепны!👏👏👏👍
This is Leonid & Friends best lineup, get chills listening to them! No more chills without Serge and Sergey.
Love love love LOVE THIS BAND AND THESE PEOPLE!!!
Thats was fantastic. I cant wait to see them this coming November (2024). Thanks for posting this. Seeing this makes me love them even more.
Best show ever! We had such a blast. I am seeing them again in STL in October:)
I grew up with Chicago, our little high school band played many Chicago songs. These good people have brought back the memories of those days. What talent. Now, if only Leonid, and friends could come to the east coast around the Charlotte area of North Carolina. I wouldn't miss that concert.
Thanks a lot for this lovely documentation of your concert weekend with Leonid and friends!
Hello from Moscow! Thank you so much for PR!!!
Good luck to you all, didn’t realize how great A band Chicago was until I saw your videos, just took it for granted because there was so much great music in those days, fantastic job you are doing.
Ksenia b. Una delle più belle donne come la sua voce.
Thank you for sharing your video for those of us who were unable to be there. BUT ... once they come to VA ... I am so there! Love this group brining a healthier and more vibrant version of the music I have loved for so many years.
I feel so lucky to have found these guys. I loved the original band and these guys from Moscow are amazing! This is the kind of Russian collusion I'm looking for!! Not that BS stuff in DC. I'm in OKC and scored some tickets to the Kansas City concert in Nov 2021. Can't wait!!
I have been a hard core fan of Chicago since the 70's and you guys are beyond amazing! If the remaining members of Chicago are paying attention they will try to assimilate you all and let you carry the torch! Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!!
Collusion simply the finest interpretation of Chicago Music ( including the original) band.
My favourites,
Nice job...........wish I could have been there. They are some super talented musicians.
Seen all their videos and think they are very good, i give them an A+😀
I'm not sure they would know what that is. Russia uses a grading system of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best.
Hello from Nizhnii` Novgorod, Russia. We love you.
Love this group.
Leonid & Friends, bienvenidos América. Saludos.
The reason these Russkies resonate so deeply in American souls is because back in the day, Chicago's black vinyl albums were play until they turned light gray, and every song was firmly embedded in our brain stems - note for freakin' note. That said, live Chicago concerts were also treats, but because these gifted musicians were also able to riff, they often improvised and pushed each classic number into more of a jazz excursion, but they weren't like the studio versions. Now that the children of the '60s grow older and more reflective, they seek to re-establish connections with their youth via studio versions of Chicago. In a classic example of how capitalism rewards those who fill niches with goods or services people just can't do without, Leonid & Friends serves up hot renditions of classic Chicago songs using charts that are written as close to the originals as possible. The result is that awesome studio sound that we all grew up on. Their exceptional musical chops don't hurt, either It's not surprising that Leonid & Friends' space on the Chicago web page has more hits than the original Chicago. People simply want to hear more of what they listened to years ago as it was originally created. Only in a free market could Russian musicians serve up classic rock music to satisfy American fans who cherish studio versions of Chicago hits and make a boatload of money in the process. Brilliant. Karl Marx, eat your heart out.
Those two women in the car are very attractive.
Thanks soo much for posting. I enjoyed this vicariously thru your efforts, dear lady. Regards.
Thanks for sharing such positive vibes! Nice video, Meghan! Hello from Sochi!..;)
Thanks so much!!! Hello Hello!
Thank you very much.
What a concert! And got to meet the band!
Mi hermano bailaba con deprimido tenía 14 y yo 12 me gusta toda su música grande chicago
1:15 ❤this is favorite cover music band, they are amizing.😊 friends
Best cover band ever
Jesteście wspaniali, pozdrowienia z Polski!
Welcome my friend ..Enjoy..Play what you Love..
Great montage!!!
Lovely video, great feeling - you are a real big fan of "The Chicago - Univerce", including Leonid & Friend!
Loooooove you guys❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks! Was such a fun night!!!
How Chicago used to be before they wanted to sing pop songs. This recreates the great era with fun and fine musicianship while the real Chicago produce a Christmas album!
You guys are amazing. When can we expect a cover of aquarius, the old 5th dimension tune?
MISSED IT! DAMNNNNNNNNNNN!
So happy to see the band so happy!!
so talanted
Magnificent
Cool video. Wish it was longer.
sitting right behind you 1 row in from the buffet and close to the end isle.
This is awesome! I handle PR for the band and would love with your permission to post this to their facebook page and to the tour Facebook group.
yes! Of Course!!! Would be honored! We traveled all the way from St. Louis just to see you guys and it was AMAZING!!!
The guys need to come back to the USA!! Have you ever heard of Branson, MO? It is the "little vegas" of the USA. I could see Leonid & Friends having great success with a run there. The people WILL come to them!!! And this is where a lot of their audience lives!! They have great venues and I could not help but think what a great fit they would be. Please pass on the message! Thank you!! traveloffice.org/book/branson-shows/
Scott Schwebke J
Hola buen día Leonid & Friends, Ojalá haya algún empresario que los pudiera traer a México y a diferentes estados de la república, me gustaría saludarlos y escucharlos, Saludos a todos, Saludos Román
When are you coming to Sacramento California!
Yeahh
KESE NINA !!!! ❤️❤️❤️
are you guys coming to Calgary?
And Vancouver!
Man when are you guyz going to concert here in Hawaii
When are you guys coming to DC
You got to see them when they still had the best lineup! But I think I like this band better in the studio than I would live. I'm too critical of the sound and the way they just line up across the stage looks kind of cheesy. Don't get me wrong I think they are fantastic and I'm sure you enjoyed it a lot!
Did you know thatKsenia speaks 8 languages, Russian, Chinese, French, Armenian, English, Bulgerian, + and is an accumplished actor.
Better than Chicago sans Peter Cetera. Plain and simple. Love this band.
I was at that show!
The basis of World Peace.
I found you a couple years ago, I apologize if I took advantage of our relationship, you've changed, Please Don't Leave Me😊
Вот ненормальные: в Америку поехали гастролировать, да ещё -с чужими песнями.
Hey! You're name is Leonid just like the guy in the band!
Silly Video