Leonid & Friends "25 or 6 to 4" Live in Norwalk, CT - June 14, 2023

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 15 июн 2023
  • Leonid & Friends on tour from Russia perform the Chicago hit “25 or 6 to 4”. Recorded live at The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut on June 14, 2023. Please leave your thoughts and comments and compare this performance to the original (or current) Chicago band.
  • ВидеоклипыВидеоклипы

Комментарии • 603

  • @davidlavi55
    @davidlavi55 7 месяцев назад +13

    Music is flawless and the vocals are superb! Thank you!

  • @chazpattillo9116
    @chazpattillo9116 2 дня назад

    Sounded great, very well done!

  • @joebarrera9741
    @joebarrera9741 11 месяцев назад +10

    Thank you for honoring what I consider one of the best songs of all time

    • @Electricmanscott
      @Electricmanscott 10 месяцев назад

      I'm sure they are happy to have your endorsement.

  • @vagabond7883
    @vagabond7883 11 месяцев назад +28

    Terry Kath never got much credit for his guitar master-pieces! He was one of the finest American guitarists who created the rock-jazz genre. Shame he died so young and unfortunately after his death Chicago began shifting towards slower Peter Cetera ballads. This Russian/Ukranian band is just awesome!

    • @petegregory517
      @petegregory517 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hendrix's favorite guitarist.

    • @billfitzmaurice3837
      @billfitzmaurice3837 4 месяца назад

      One of them. He also thought the world of Billy Gibbons. Chicago was his favorite band, though.@@petegregory517

  • @jimcowan2736
    @jimcowan2736 2 месяца назад +4

    Wow, wow, wow. What a band. Saw the original play this in 1972 and never thought I'd hear it played as well again (and maybe this version is just that little bit better).The 'new' guitar player brings back memories of seeing Terry Kath play this. These Guys (and Gal) are fantastic. Let's hope some dopey touring agency has the foresight to see the value in L&F and bring them to Australia.

  • @garygartside5280
    @garygartside5280 11 месяцев назад +33

    Great solo, I think Terry would appreciate you and the band, GREAT JOB !!!!!

  • @ggillespie94
    @ggillespie94 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love Leonid and Friends

  • @danielomalley4394
    @danielomalley4394 11 месяцев назад +139

    Excellent rendition of a major classic! I’m old enough to remember the original from way back then. Chicago would be proud of your performance!

    • @61RdlyKryk79
      @61RdlyKryk79 10 месяцев назад +5

      Yes. I too grew up in the 70's and remember hearing it on my parents RCA console stereo.

  • @FrankJ.-ni2wu
    @FrankJ.-ni2wu 28 дней назад

    Michael & Roman, great job on vocals filling in for Serge & Sergey. Sounds impeccably the same, Ivan on the drums, excellent guitarist , Ivan the best and beautiful Ksenia.

  • @tonyn152
    @tonyn152 8 месяцев назад +9

    I have watched every RUclips video they put out, and they are excellent! Been a Chicago band fan for many years and they do Chicago proud. Some of the best musicians I've seen.

  • @tennwilcox8663
    @tennwilcox8663 11 месяцев назад +3

    Uckin Fay! That was Tight. No slackers here.

  • @allanfranklin9615
    @allanfranklin9615 7 месяцев назад +1

    Just keep on rockin! There is NO music of today's generation that even comes close to this. These guys are great.

  • @viniciozelaya1265
    @viniciozelaya1265 11 месяцев назад +2

    Terry Kat...quedo bien representado en la tierra...y disfrutando desde el cielo...😊

  • @disco8891
    @disco8891 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love these guys keeping Chicago music alive..............I remember when i was younger there were so many musical influencers, like Beatles, Stones......etc................... but only Chicago caught my ear and my musical heart..... these guys keep my heart beating....god bless Chicago .... god bless Leonid & Friends

  • @bobparsonsartist564
    @bobparsonsartist564 11 месяцев назад +19

    Tone and fit...perfect! A proper tribute to Terry Kath.

  • @7kidchaos
    @7kidchaos 11 месяцев назад +33

    Best copycat band I have ever heard. But you gotta give Chicago credit for the musical genius and perseverance of having written and produced that incredible library of songs to begin with. One can’t argue with selling 150,000,000 records over 55 years.

    • @74bshs
      @74bshs 11 месяцев назад +4

      Indeed... But at least there are performers that can do this, with impeccable replication, even after 50+ years. That's what makes L&F so great. Rock on, guys (and Ksenia)! :)

    • @peevee605
      @peevee605 11 месяцев назад +2

      You can also give the remanding members the award for having a revolving door of members bigger than Whitesnake and Rainbow together.

    • @jimlavallee4418
      @jimlavallee4418 11 месяцев назад +3

      I have seen Chicago live about 65 times since 1991 and there have been a handful, where a replacement had to perform. How many people tour with Leonid? When they are on the road in 2023, the line-up looks it it has a number of different faces. How many people are considered “members”? Great job!

    • @randallamirante3112
      @randallamirante3112 8 месяцев назад

      Hello I am from Chicago and grew up in the late 60's and 70's listening to my hometown band..but this cover band was awesome

  • @bettypruitt7582
    @bettypruitt7582 11 месяцев назад +141

    One of my fav Chicago songs. Language of music is universal. These guys are fluent & they rock!! Love the horn work.

    • @robtgoldstein
      @robtgoldstein 11 месяцев назад +7

      Definitely the best Chicago song and one of the top rock and roll songs ever

    • @bulbabulba7190
      @bulbabulba7190 8 месяцев назад +4

      GOOD JOB !!!!!!

  • @preciousmisfits5134
    @preciousmisfits5134 11 месяцев назад +8

    Enjoyed your outstanding performance!! My favorite Chicago tune, brought back memories!

  • @jeffbair9069
    @jeffbair9069 11 месяцев назад +37

    I have just one word, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!! You guys rock!!!! Horn section is ON POINT!!!!!!!

  • @MSMFD324
    @MSMFD324 6 месяцев назад

    I wish I had come across your videos before then. I totally would have gone to this show! Hope you come back to CT soon!

  • @krash66
    @krash66 11 месяцев назад +19

    Fantastic Cover!! From back in the day when Chicago was great and Terry Kath was still alive! Well done by all!

  • @rufusfields942
    @rufusfields942 11 месяцев назад +26

    I saw Chicago live in 1972. They are still in my Top 5 bands. Great rendition!!!!

  • @phillippowell4216
    @phillippowell4216 11 месяцев назад +3

    It’s 4:30 am, cold, and I was down. I fired up the ole PC, and Leonid & Friends thumbnails appeared. Naturally, one must click on it, and now after a dose of ‘’25 or 6 to 4,’’ I am powered up and ready to work. Thank you, Leonid and Friends. What gave me that extra lift was to see the same drummer I saw way back when I saw you all the first time, he is an awesome yet subtle power. It is also uplifting to witness the love and respect that exists between everyone on stage, it is one reason why the sound is super tight, yet funk’in lose in both the recordings from the studio and live space. Hats Off to your passion and artistry. Keep it up, you will save the world. Thanks again.

  • @vk88864
    @vk88864 6 месяцев назад +2

    I love how the vocalists take a step back to give the musicians the limelight they deserve. You can see they all respect each other’s talents.

  • @Clearinsound
    @Clearinsound 11 месяцев назад +2

    Dude you nailed the Guitar Solo.. Bravo.....

  • @squireca
    @squireca 11 месяцев назад

    awesome as usual you all

  • @susitaras1506
    @susitaras1506 7 месяцев назад

    Your spirit awesome

  • @user-cb6kf4nn8r
    @user-cb6kf4nn8r 3 месяца назад

    中学生の頃、廃車から外してきたカーラジオから❗シカゴ、夢中で聴いてました

  • @barrysmith9407
    @barrysmith9407 10 месяцев назад +4

    Even with the lineup changes stellar cover

    • @yeahsure8323
      @yeahsure8323 4 месяца назад +1

      Not the solo….solo was done way better with other guy and original to the memory of Kath this was just meh

  • @jeffreywendt446
    @jeffreywendt446 7 месяцев назад

    So dis-appointed to find out I missed you guys in Minneapolis last week.

  • @questfortruth665
    @questfortruth665 11 месяцев назад +33

    Sounds great!! I was a roadie for "Chicago Transit Authority" when they released this song! This was my favorite song of the night!

    • @-Stop-it
      @-Stop-it 11 месяцев назад +1

      If only they could have kept this high energy vibe going.

    • @questfortruth665
      @questfortruth665 11 месяцев назад

      @@-Stop-it Yeah, for sure! It was the horns that got to me. 😄

  • @franklinpeck177
    @franklinpeck177 11 месяцев назад +1

    Playing Great...While having Fun, at the Same Time. Now that's the way it Should Be!🎶♥️🎵

  • @larpingtonboogecke
    @larpingtonboogecke 7 месяцев назад +2

    Outstanding ❤❤❤. More Chicago songs please!!

  • @realbogus
    @realbogus 11 месяцев назад +2

    Peace and love through the common language of music. Keep it up!!!!

  • @JoeG322
    @JoeG322 11 месяцев назад +14

    been following these guys for years, they are fantastic.

  • @rodneycaupp5962
    @rodneycaupp5962 11 месяцев назад +1

    OK... Jesus these folks rock CHICAGO

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 11 месяцев назад +10

    Love you guys - thanks for keeping great music alive!

  • @fohponomalama5065
    @fohponomalama5065 4 месяца назад +2

    I used to play Chicago in my apartment when I attended college in the early 70's all the time! These guys are as good as the original, plus they have Ksenia Buzina to expand their repertoire. Great great group!

  • @p.s.6021
    @p.s.6021 4 месяца назад +1

    Very good job for all 😋👌💖🎁✨💃🕺🥰🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @trailrunner919
    @trailrunner919 11 месяцев назад +24

    Absolutely, hands down, the best cover of this Chicago classic...these guys are masters of their craft!!!

    • @keithburchart6419
      @keithburchart6419 11 месяцев назад

      An excellent cover for sure. If you have a chance, check out Lexington Lab Band.

    • @trailrunner919
      @trailrunner919 11 месяцев назад

      @@keithburchart6419Thanks... know them well...have watched most of their videos and they are one of the best cover bands ever!

  • @F21012013R
    @F21012013R 6 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent! Would love to see you performing in the Netherlands.

  • @markpowers5907
    @markpowers5907 11 месяцев назад +1

    Chicagovich !!
    мы тебя любим !!

  • @speedo1105
    @speedo1105 11 месяцев назад +5

    i'm a huge chicago fan and this so memorable..............well done.

  • @ralphonofrio1518
    @ralphonofrio1518 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great to see you guys in my state of Connecticut....Enjoy the stay...Great band!!

  • @sean9522
    @sean9522 10 месяцев назад +3

    These guys are SUPERB

  • @MrChewy63
    @MrChewy63 10 месяцев назад +6

    Been following this group for years on YT….amazing likeness of the real thing….That guitar solo is amazing!

  • @randywiller7985
    @randywiller7985 11 месяцев назад +6

    I saw them in the Wisconsin Dells last year. They were great. I would go to see them again.

  • @roxannefebuary6823
    @roxannefebuary6823 3 месяца назад +1

    They are excellent.

  • @rubenzamorano5194
    @rubenzamorano5194 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ksenia:
    Hermoza.
    Divina.
    Bellisima.
    Voz de angel😇😇😇

  • @timanderson5723
    @timanderson5723 11 месяцев назад +107

    This has got to be the best cover of this song I have ever seen.

    • @stevef2624
      @stevef2624 11 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed. If you heard this come on and weren't watching it you might be fooled it wasn't Chicago performing live somewhere.

    • @tjnies
      @tjnies 11 месяцев назад +2

      I agree, but Chicago / Terry Kath never once played the song as it was recorded. So there's no reference.

  • @davidharrick469
    @davidharrick469 11 месяцев назад +12

    This was a fantastic cover of that song, my hat's off to these guy's and gal. It's great to see that the old Norwalk theater is still being used. I saw many a movie at that location as a young child.

  • @bradbyron3620
    @bradbyron3620 10 месяцев назад +1

    Saw this band not too long ago in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. They were absolutely fantastic.

  • @mikebunner3498
    @mikebunner3498 6 месяцев назад

    A great cover you ALL.... Chicago was SO big back in the day!!! BIG......... You all did it perfect!!!!!! THANKS..........

  • @sarge-T.O.
    @sarge-T.O. 3 месяца назад

    Great rendition of a killer song. Leonid, your friends need suits.

  • @bruceallen2736
    @bruceallen2736 11 месяцев назад

    Wow, wow, wow, your Chauffuer J Bruce, Hollywood North ( Vancouver ) 🇨🇦

  • @jamesaldrich2425
    @jamesaldrich2425 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow. Great voice on a bastard of a song to sing. Songs like this make vocalists cower in fear. Very well done. I've taught voice for over 30 years and this is an exceptional version of the song.
    Major props too for your lead guitarist doing his best to duplicate Terry Kath's incredible picking. Admirable job...one that very few take on...for good reason. He's obviously listened to the master and paid rightful homage to the solo and the man.

  • @davidlawrence5
    @davidlawrence5 11 месяцев назад +19

    Excellent lead vocal! It's a tough one to sing so kudos.

  • @scottshand8559
    @scottshand8559 11 месяцев назад +9

    Very, very well done! Great performance by all!

  • @scottlanin
    @scottlanin 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing cover.

  • @froilanvaldez4350
    @froilanvaldez4350 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great!!!!!

  • @divebobber
    @divebobber 7 месяцев назад

    Freakin' amazing!!!!

  • @PRDoctor
    @PRDoctor 8 месяцев назад

    Spot-on.

  • @dodgers12341000
    @dodgers12341000 10 месяцев назад +1

    can't wait to see you in California

  • @Wickenden1969
    @Wickenden1969 11 месяцев назад

    Brilliant !

  • @patriciaellis4848
    @patriciaellis4848 11 месяцев назад

    WOW WOW WOW!!

  • @Pecator00
    @Pecator00 9 месяцев назад +41

    Damn!!! All I can say is Damn!!! I am a total snob. No one can do Chicago properly. And don't even try to imitate Kath!!!! Impossible. I admit I finally stand corrected. WOW!!! Everyone performed exquisitely. Unbelievable. Come to Chicago or Milwaukee and I will be your biggest fan!!!!! Thank you for this!

    • @RubyBandUSA
      @RubyBandUSA 9 месяцев назад +5

      Dude, coming from you that is saying a lot.

    • @RaVenDaWn999
      @RaVenDaWn999 8 месяцев назад +2

      What you said and awesome it is!

    • @polyscroll
      @polyscroll 7 месяцев назад +5

      You should listen to their studio recording.
      Their previous lead guitarist (Sergey) was PHENOMENAL! (no offense to their current lead)

    • @RaVenDaWn999
      @RaVenDaWn999 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@polyscroll I just hit the subscribe key. Haven't yet listened to studio materials- and now really looking forward. That Leonid and Friends can do such a bad-azz Chicago (Transit Authority?) is enough, the vocals, the brass and especially Kath's work, such as he was Jimi Hendrix's favorite (along with Dick Dale) is a great endorsement. Thank you. If you put any links by my name, I will be listening with a grateful intensity. Rock on! ~RaVen~

    • @MrHEMIII
      @MrHEMIII 7 месяцев назад

      This one is great but compare it to this one:
      ruclips.net/video/9_torOTK5qc/видео.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends

  • @David-hm9ic
    @David-hm9ic 11 месяцев назад +1

    Chicago has to be flattered!

  • @jchborg90277
    @jchborg90277 11 месяцев назад

    Superb!

  • @robertbruce6998
    @robertbruce6998 11 месяцев назад +2

    Y’all are awsome. I’m a huge Chicago fan since 1974. You rocked it. Best cover ever!!!!

  • @birdssurfshed
    @birdssurfshed 11 месяцев назад

    Damn fine job by all!!

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc 11 месяцев назад +39

    The joy of performing this music is obvious in the musicians. I mean how can anyone not have fun with it?

  • @bene_chino
    @bene_chino 11 месяцев назад

    Killin’ the axe‼️😮

  • @williamschlipf9585
    @williamschlipf9585 11 месяцев назад

    Wow. Just wow.

  • @brucemason2685
    @brucemason2685 11 месяцев назад

    Out fu@#king standing‼️❗️

  • @marcjohnson8371
    @marcjohnson8371 4 месяца назад

    Great Cover !

  • @backgroundsounds8529
    @backgroundsounds8529 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent!!!

  • @bobbailey5072
    @bobbailey5072 11 месяцев назад +10

    Great all around! Loved the horns and harmonies ❤

  • @markko52
    @markko52 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just amazing!!!!

  • @Fontenayfrench
    @Fontenayfrench 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic

  • @grogman1911
    @grogman1911 11 месяцев назад +10

    It's hard to beat the original CTA. Very nice cover. 🤗

  • @roro5150
    @roro5150 11 месяцев назад +5

    Great band. Superbly talented group

  • @MrFarkosh
    @MrFarkosh 11 месяцев назад +1

    Saw “L & F’s” at Jergel’s near Pittsburgh, PA a month ago. Same energy and precision.
    Pray for peace.

  • @peterrimel8170
    @peterrimel8170 11 месяцев назад +17

    This is easily the best cover of this song I ever heard.

    • @MrHEMIII
      @MrHEMIII 7 месяцев назад

      THis one is great but check this one out!!
      ruclips.net/video/9_torOTK5qc/видео.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends

    • @Ron-ku8nd
      @Ron-ku8nd 7 месяцев назад

      Check out their studio version of this. It’s crazy good.

  • @roryoconnor861
    @roryoconnor861 11 месяцев назад

    Brilliant.

  • @sideswiped6874
    @sideswiped6874 11 месяцев назад +1

    wow, that was, just great! just great. I have been listening to that song for a long time now. thanks for posting it!

  • @flounder31
    @flounder31 11 месяцев назад +8

    I was skeptical - such an iconic hit, with Terry's monster guitar solo - they did it justice!! Nicely done.

  • @davidstephens3884
    @davidstephens3884 9 месяцев назад +23

    I saw Chicago in 1973 and 1976 (original lineup) and I've seen Leonid & Friends 6 times and they never cease to disappoint! Great bunch of talented musicians they are!

    • @thomasmunoz4331
      @thomasmunoz4331 8 месяцев назад +1

      Wish they had the Tower of Power there with them! 🎺🎺🎺🎺

    • @michaelanderson2881
      @michaelanderson2881 8 месяцев назад +2

      They never cease to disappoint? What?

    • @davetn1
      @davetn1 8 месяцев назад

      @@michaelanderson2881 should read "they never disappoint" Won't let me go back and edit.

    • @atozzerotoninedude
      @atozzerotoninedude 7 месяцев назад +1

      He meant to say "and they never amaze me!"

  • @ElizabethArchambault
    @ElizabethArchambault 11 месяцев назад +5

    Beautifully done. Looks like they had a blast

  • @brucemoore463
    @brucemoore463 5 месяцев назад

    Bravo 👏

  • @Romans219
    @Romans219 11 месяцев назад +27

    Being a professional drummer for many moons I absolutely love everything about that band.😊

  • @guyrandom8518
    @guyrandom8518 8 месяцев назад

    Wow awesome cover

  • @yodamutt
    @yodamutt 9 месяцев назад +8

    Vocals are even better than current Chicago. Chicago instruments still better, but not by much. Love this!

  • @timeomyside
    @timeomyside 11 месяцев назад +8

    I saw Chicago in’72 and these musicians knock it out of the park!

  • @rainhard5850
    @rainhard5850 2 месяца назад +1

    Xsenia and the Drummer - Souverän!

  • @michaelmellon6851
    @michaelmellon6851 11 месяцев назад +6

    I love this band. I wish I could have seen them in person.

    • @tomsurber2293
      @tomsurber2293 10 месяцев назад +1

      You still can. They tour a lot.

  • @josephburns9819
    @josephburns9819 11 месяцев назад +1

    I saw 25 or 6 to 4 and had to listen. I have heard of this band before but never heard them. Great Cover! You earned my appreciation! Will listen to more. Thanks, all…

  • @boonsoongnamkam
    @boonsoongnamkam 11 месяцев назад

    excellence show.

  • @flowerofheaven70
    @flowerofheaven70 11 месяцев назад +2

    Love the energy of this band, amazing cover

  • @Louisvillebilly
    @Louisvillebilly 11 месяцев назад +26

    Wow...those vocals...this was nothing less than brilliant !!!!! 10 outta 10

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod 11 месяцев назад +106

    Hard to believe they could do this as good as the first rendition about 4 years ago with different musicians but they did it. Imagine an American band trying to perform songs in Russian - and doing it to perfection.

    • @cortexmarketing
      @cortexmarketing 11 месяцев назад

      Some are the same

    • @ivanavdulov
      @ivanavdulov 11 месяцев назад +2

      Они все из России

    • @jeffreyrigby2387
      @jeffreyrigby2387 11 месяцев назад +1

      What Russian songs? Anything in particular?

    • @osimnod
      @osimnod 11 месяцев назад +2

      @jeffreyrigby2387 Nothing that immediately cones to mind but I'm sure if you Google "Russian rock groups of the 1960's and 1970s," you might find some worthy examples.

    • @mikeberg5003
      @mikeberg5003 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@cortexmarketing Not knocking anyone but the original guitarist was on another level.