(I've Been) Searchin' So Long - Leonid & Friends (Chicago cover)
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В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) - lead vocal
Igor Javad-Zade - drums
Sergey Kashirin - guitar, backing vocal
Vlad Senchillo - Rhodes piano, backing vocal
Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal
Andrey Zyl - trumpet
Maxim Likhachev - trombone
Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
Vasily Akimov - backing vocal
Rei Frometa - conga
Strings - Caro-Bass Orchestra
Andrey Dayneko & Kir Popov - video shooting
Special thanks to
CineLab SoundMix Studio
and
Senoval Studio
Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - вокал
Сергей Каширин - гитара, бэк-вокал
Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
Влад Сенчилло - Родес пиано, бэк-вокал
Андрей Зыль - труба
Максим Лихачев - тромбон
Олег Кудрявцев - саксофон
Василий Акимов - бэк-вокал
Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
Рей Фромета - конги
Струнные - Каро-Басс Оркестр
Андрей Дайнеко и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
Особая благодарность студиям
СинеЛаб СаундМикс
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Сеновал 
Видеоклипы
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My wife died at the sweet young age of 30. Today she would be 61.
Technology is amazing and all these years later this music still brings back so many wonderful memories. . . my wife and I were both teenagers when this song came out. Hang on to every moment in life. Soon they will be gone as we will be too. God bless everyone.
glad to see that music brings you pleasure after experiencing such a tragic event.
Hang in there, my good friend
May the lord continue to bring you peace if you ask him!!😊
So sorry for your loss
Prayers for you 💘
For now, L&F is the greatest band on the Earth!
And forever.
The next great soul band!
Maybe the best cover band covering Chicago, one of the Greatest Bands Ever! Don't forget, It's always much easier to cover than it is to create because the music score is already there for you and all you have to do is put together a great group of musicians and copy it. I applaud Leonid and Friends for doing that so brilliantly!
My favorites. :)
Music lovers, musicians playing music for music's sake. No costumes, no light show, no self-indulgence. A real gem.
yup
better believe it
An honest band in a dishonest time. Perfect!
They are incredible live!!!
Well said man. Goose bumps watching these fantastic musicians
I hope for their safety being from Ukraine and all.
Holy Moly... if you close your eyes, you'd swear it was Chicago in concert. What an excellent job you all did. Absolutely outstanding.
Omg❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Chicago could never play like this in concert.
@@billb410 Maybe even two Chicago together couldn’t
IKR!
sorry Chicago NEVER sounded this good.
I thought I would stop at the goosebumps but then the tears started to swell up.... I mean Please, DO NOT STOP recording Chicago songs. As a man in his 50's and almost a lifelong Chicago fan, from the city of Chicago and knowing almost all of Chicago's entire library, you folks are better than you can ever imagine....... bravo to you!
71st & Hermitage. You and I are one. They're GOOD! Saw TERRY KATH twice with Chicago in concert.
I admit. It was so well done, my eyes were tearing up too.
Chicago has been one of my #1 since I was 9, When my folks moved us to Florida from Chicago I had this AM radio that at some time at night I could Dial in WLS an d WCFL.
Couldn't get enough Motown and Pop tunes.
Funny how I remember that at 62 years old..
My dad was a machinist worked with Pete Cetera's dad also a Machinist.
The founding Members Of Styx lived a block away from my house in Roseland.
As young kids we would sit by the basement window at night and listen to them practice..
Never thought they would become anything as we had a lot of basement and garage bands in our neighborhood in 68 and 69.
Roseland was a great town to grow up in during the 60's.
Today?☢
Best comment for me thankyou
Saw them two weeks ago here in Corpus Christi Texas...always memorized by them
Can we all pause for just a moment, and simply acknowledge that Chicago wrote some of the greatest songs in all of modern music?
This happens to be one of them.
NO. This is little school girl music.
OneAndDone Yep James Pankow wrote a couple of real classics. And all the great brass arrangements!
Dmc you gotta be joking
Yes they have. Thank You, Thank You Chicago.
@@toddcuster3557 He's probably a rapper. They wouldn't know good music from excrement.
I never comment on videos, but these guys give me goosebumps. They take me back to 1975, listening to Chicago records with my dad. Priceless.
Can you imagine if they toured doing all the artists they've replicated?!? I wonder if they could BOSTON!😮😮😮
@@GdeMarco787Blood, Sweat and Tears
@@eltorocal
Close your eyes while you're listening to this song and you'd think it was Peter Cetera singing lead. The musicians in this band are beyond amazing and nail that Chicago sound to perfection.
I just saw Chicago, September 27th at 2023. In Knoxville, the new lead singer is "the voice", Neal Donell..better than Peter!
@GetSwitchedOnKnoxville their current tenor Neil Donnell is the closest to Peter of the replacements, bit nothing matches Cetera from 67 to 85. This is the beat cover I've ever heard of the 70s Chicago
not better than Peter @@ChipEichelberger
you got a shit ton of well-deserved likes!
@@ChipEichelberger
Unbelievable. The talent in this band is off the charts,
I agree with you, I found them last year and first 30 seconds, I was amazed, such talented people, in every way, LOVE them all
Better than the original??? You could argue that...outstanding !!
Indeed!
The vocals are so perfect it's hard to believe it's real
I know, it doesn't get better than this!!
Praying for you Serge and your countrymen. Thank you all for being great ambassadors of music, and a positive influence on our world.
✌
@@richardkarch6132 Serge has his own RUclips channel..We need to get his subscriber count high
“In the Music Industry”, you have GOOD, BETTER, BEST. What happened to “PERFECT”? These guys are the epitome of perfection.
Well said
👏👏👏👏
It's so beautiful that they use real strings and real horns and woodwinds. That makes the experience so beautiful
It is impossible not to love these special people... their music, their friendship and their hearts for us fans is irreplaceable...
What a super job
You do know this is a cover band. Good job though.
Los mejores músicos ,!!! ustedes hacen los mejores covers.y a veces lo hacen mejor que los originales.reciban una felicitación de mi parte desde México,
Yes I know it is cover band but still ,cover or not excellent sound
When the earth heals from COV 19 and they can return to North America that will be a grand concert!
Instrumentally, vocally and the perfection of every recorded note. Leonid, the ability you have to engineer all this is nothing short of miraculous! We await every video as if we are small children at Christmas. Anyone who has ever doubted that this is one of the most talented groups that has ever graced our shores, knows nothing of music! All who know you are blessed with your talent, humanity and true love for people you've always displayed!!!🙏❤❤❤
Amen, brother. I love these guys and get goosebumps every time I hear their music. I am just a drummer but I know musicians must listen to this and truly admire the raw talent and years of perfecting each member's craft. Just incredible and I can't wait for each new performance.
Amen
❤️❤️❤️❤️
There is nothing more to be said - they are just brilliant.
Greetings from Germany
Steven Eaton...Yeah Dude!!! What he said!!!! I too await the next “Leonid and Friends” issuance like the proverbial “kid on Christmas Morning”!!!!
Good on Ya!!!
Keep showing the world how its done. Russians and Ukrainians singing American music in English. I live it. God bless you all
I love the age ranges too!!!
I’ve seem them in concert. I’ve listened over and over.
And STILL, after a long Friday, I put on headphones, crank it up and just let this music wash over me. It’s like church
I love watching a group of violinists SMILE while deeply immersed in the music.
Just pure joy.
The band borrowing the strings section from the local symphony is the icing on the cake.
Oh man. I did not know that!
You’re absolutely right, icing on the cake.
Would have loved to be a fly on the wall during that recording.
The energy! All that joy!
If I go to heaven when I die, this is what the angels will sound like. Pure awesomeness.
Replacing Peter Cetera's vocals in this song is a very tough thing to do but Serge Tiagnyriadno's vocals are killer! Great job by the entire crew! Kudos to everyone involved!
Serge sounds JUST LIKE Peter! It's incredible!
I agree.. this was perhaps the biggest surprise to me. reproducing the instrumentals is one thing, but they really nailed it with the voice.
100%
And considering their native language is Russian, to sound just like the original is even more incredible.
@@terryy6938 - I think Serge is Ukraine. At the time of this recording I think he was in Kyiv (Kiev) while most of the group was in Russia. Just a guess.
She has to be one of the most beautiful woman ive ever seen.. and what a voice..
I was just thinking that.
After having heard every song they've uploaded to RUclips, I consider this their signature performance. They are simply astoundingly good musicians and singers. I'm so glad they showed up in my feed.
I think After the Love Has Gone is their Apex, but this is a close second.
@@GeneCarter-cw7nd Another great performance! I can see why you'd choose "After the Love is Gone." I guess we'll have to call both songs #1.000 and #1.001.
agree but my old school is pretty fkn good. great band.
I am partial to 25 or 6 to 4. The guitarist nails it like Terry Kath, but they're all fantastic. Even the Carpenters song they do
These people are Musicians, playing real instruments and singing just through a mic, and not a computer. And even though its a cover, they are singing and playing there guts out. Its beautiful I wish I could see this band live. Keep up the Great work.
They do put on a good live show, I saw them last year at a beautiful outdoor venue in Decatur, Illinois
Keep in mind this is more than "just another tribute band." The lineup features some of the best musicians to come out of Russia and the former Soviet Republics. Each one, all of them, are classically trained. This is no garage band featuring the kid down the street. This is the result of 30-years of artistical freedom and expression in a country that repressed it for decades. This is the result of that freedom. They just kill it. Every single song. Every single cover is absolutely spot on. What a band!
Bill BIrd, I am in my mid 60's and played keyboards and percussion thru high school. Marching band, jazz band etc... Chicago was my Idol and I had transcribed there music at an early age so a group of us could get together and play Chicago music. This is a dream come true. ONLY REAL musicians with REAL talent and a REAL knowledge of music could do this. I have told everyone I know about this group. I have been listening since the FIRST DAY it showed up on RUclips. I once saw Chicago play in 1975 in Springfield Illinois and it was HORRIFYING. First concert I had every been to and a terrible memory. They BUTCHERED there music. Ever since then I ONLY listened to there studio albums. You are SPOT ON. Just SPOT ON.
@@pedrojulio5889 I know a little bit about music. Was in marching band but just as color guard. My instrument was my voice. Sang in choir, glee club etc. Never did anything big. Probably could have with more support. I'm 55 and grew up listening to Chicago. Always loved them but never heard they sucked live. But it makes a lot of sense. Takes good band rapport to pull this off. You can see they have it with the knowing smiles at each other, sideways glances. They know they are nailing it. So glad I found this channel.
@@kittykixbootie I thought about what I said and HOPE no one took it as a negative comment. Phil Collins concerts are ALWAYS done to perfection and others, but this is with a LOT of money and effort JUST for this reason. I am sure Chicago has done MANY or maybe even MOST concerts with perfection, but the one I heard was nothing short of HORRIFYING and at a younger age I was completely confused. The sound was terrible, they played most songs at high speed, and the singing was SO OFF KEY. It was probably just a bad gig for them?? Or maybe the provisions of the Illinois State fair was inadequate. But to say the least I only saw one more band, Boston in 1975 but IT was SO LOUD I had to leave. SOOOOO I stuck to studio Albums. There are SO many added harmonies or background sounds that can be achieved in the studio. I note that some bands live figured out ways around this. Toto ALWAYS sounds great even with the MANY different lineups they have had thru the years. Just thought of one more band. STIX from Chicago had JUST STARTED playing and they played in 1971?? in a little theatre in Canton Illinois. They were quite talented but I think it could have been interpreted as a earthquake it was SOOOOO LOUD!!! I think I had to leave that one also.
@@pedrojulio5889 you aren't wrong at all. Phil Collins was the first concert I went to and it was amazing. I have always been an avid concert goer and I can tell you off the top of my head who the pros are. Hall and Oates, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Sarah Maclachlan, Crosby, Stills and Nash. I'm sure there are some I'm forgetting. But there are some bands that just can't get it together live.
I went and listened to Chicago singing this song live after this and boy was it awful. I'm thinking that bands like this are the impetus behind RUclips removing comments from the catalog music on the platform because comments were disabled. If I'm able to, I will go back and share the video I'm talking about. The music industry would very much rather the public stay blissfully ignorant though.
Here it is ruclips.net/video/eJTXb_yqpfc/видео.html
OMG,OMG,OMG. THIS BAND AND SINGERS, KNOCKS EVERY COVER, OUT OF THE PARK.
An American gift to the world.
Bringing people together, one song at a time. SO well done.
No egos. No theatrics to sell the song. No idols. It is just the music front and center. We all go on an incredible ride!
Yes Dobe123, you hit the mark straight on! Your statement captures the "Magic" of L & F!!
There are only a few bands I would go out of my way to see and I believe I would travel to Russia to see this band.
In Russia this Band is practically unknown. It was founded more for the US market.
@@igorostrowski7712 ну это не Артур Пирожков, ясное дело. Но среди тех, кому НАДО - достаточно известная команда.
They were doing the county fair circuit a year or so ago. Got to see them for $15! Amazing!!!
Take me along, I too, have a crush on Ksenya.
@franz stockmann They were touring the west coast last fall, I saw them in November in Portland Oregon, they were absolutely brilliant to a sold out house.
With the Tragedy of War spreading & the wicked profiting from such destruction, Its so good to see what you all have accomplished. Continued prayers for Serg, and all of you. Keep playing & singing. Enjoy the Freedom God has granted every soul👍🙏♥️🛡️⚔️
71 years young, raised as a trumpet player, now rocking the bass, IGOR! The drummer in my band loves you! 8-)
After I fell out of my chair jamming, I got up and clicked the thumbs-up...... You guys are spectacular. THANK YOU FOR THE SONG!!!!
Right?!! Me too!!! My hair was just on fire at this performance!!!
@Wagner PD HA!
@Wagner PD Hahahaha....that's the sad part; I don't drink! Have no excuses....
RUclips says posted 7 min ago, it 315 am couldn’t sleep and saw this video. Popped it my earbuds and played the video. I won’t sleep now and neither will my wife I woke her up and said listen to this. What a beautiful cover all the memories come flooding back to that time of our life’s. We have enjoyed your music for a few years we missed you last summer when your toured the USA and that won’t happen again.
I've been a musician all of my considerably long life. I have never heard anything like these guys (and girls). Every one of them is top knotch. I have been listening for hours. I join others who have called for prayers for Ukraine. I cannot believe that, in the year 2023, the world is letting this carnage continue. What is wrong with us ?
NO CLUE
What does Ukraine have to do with it? 99% of them are Russian. If you want to pray for Ukraine, then go to the US government and ask not to send weapons.
War sucks
🎉so true!!!
We have turned our backs to God
Stop the war concert ,Leonid and Friends. Let us inform the planet know what we want. So much talent in one room, so much power for good. ❤
OMG, if I didn't see the name of this , I could of sworn it was Chicago, AMAZING ❤👍👍👍
Common experience--what my wife said a couple of years ago after I discovered Leonid & Friends. She was walking through the room and asked, "Where did you get all that Chicago stuff?"
Always a fan of Chicago, but these folks are better; far better ……..❤️
Better than the current Chicago lineup. This is more than a trubute. This is next generation Chicago.
Hello Dave!!
Have to disagree. Yes, they are younger, fresher, and bring that edge to the sound. However, heard the original band with Earth Wind and Fire live, and for guys in their 70's still bring it. I was amazed at the encore, after a 3 hour gig still brought the heat on '24 Or 6 To 4, with EW&F did a 15 minute version, Longnare and Pankow were still bringin' it.
@@perryparsons9960 I'm sorry bro, but Leonid and Co. is much, MUCH closer to prime Chicago than current Chicago.
Perry Parsons - Sorry, these guys are better!
@@ckalnicki not better just a fresh take on Chicago which we’ve heard done their way a million times. So that’s why some say their better. 🤔
Serge Tiagnyriadno is incredible. His vocal is as good as the original!
Probably better!
Not even close, to those who have ears.
@@johnr1294 especially if they are not English speaking eh?
@@johnr1294 hearing loss problems comes with age, just accept it.
An old timer here who listens every night to this amazing gift from God as tears trickle down my cheek in gratitude. Thank you Leonid & Friends for giving me new meaning and purpose to my life as I near the end.
God bless you now and always.
No es el final. Es el comienzo de una nueva vida, después de la vida. No sé cuál será tu orientación religiosa. Sea cual fuere, encomiénda tu alma y vé lo mas limpio que puedas, con todo tu corazón, al encuentro de, " por siempre vivo". Todo lo hermoso que vemos, hacemos y escuchamos como este maravilloso grupo de Leonid and Freinds, son regalos convertidos en dones dados a estas personas para nuestro deleite. Porque Él nos ama.🙏🌹
THE HARD PART OF WATCHING IS....STOPPING MYSELF FROM PLAYING IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER. JUST AWESTRUCK. I am 60 years old and have all the albums, grew up with Chicago. You guys are heaven sent!
“Love. To read everybody’s comments! We know what real music was all about!
Chicago themselves have never played this song as well as Leonid & Friends. This is the best I've heard the song since the original studio recording on Chicago VII. It's also one of Leonid's best productions. Stunning!
Careful. With Pete they were unstoppable.
@@thomasprovidenti8331 That's an opinion. Fair enough. But it takes nothing away from my comment; Chicago with or without Cetera never played this song this good live.
@@bubblehead78 7-8 guys in chicago. Not 15 or so like this. Give chicago 6 or 7 more pieces and it's over. With their current line up as well. Saw chicago live 25 times and trust me when I tell you, they are better.
I agree.
@@bubblehead78 I grew up with Chicago music and I agree with you, not just this song but all other Chicago songs covered by L&F, they're great... both live & studio recordings
Russia and Ukraine working together to make something beautiful instead of warring. It can be done. Prayers to Serge, Leonid and all Russians and Ukrainians - Let Peace Prevail.
Amen
This a Russian, Moscow based band
I like the idea that the violinists are having such a great time while they are playing. The strings really add some power to the performance. This must be quite a switch from playing Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Rachmaninoff. God's creation is so talented. I pray that the war will soon end and that both Ukrainians & Russians can return to peaceful endeavors.
From a lifetime Chicago Admirer , and having heard them live , this Cover is
OFF THE CHARTS..!
You people are all amazing..!
Thank you for bringing tears of joy to my eyes once again...🙏
Totally agree...my exact feelings
Best cover band in the WORLD !
This is the reason why rock and roll lives on
. Great rendition.
I can’t stop watching these guys, it blows my mind how good they are.
Saw them at Penns Peak two years ago. They open up with "Make Me Smile" Unreal.
And English is not even their first language...
Me to i keep watching!! Im 59 years old so i grew up listening to chicago in the 70s these guys ate just awesome
The best concert I ever saw in my life was Chicago with Terry Kath in 1977 at The Capital Center in Largo, MD/Suburban DC. That year I saw Muddy Waters, Beatlemania, The Stones, Springsteen. Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple, Foreigner, Peter Frampton. Bachmann-Turner Overdrive. Crosby, Stills & Nash, Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles, even The Osmonds were great live. There will never be live shows like that again.
Oh yes the Capital center, saw many a concert there.
This song is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. I am 60 years old and this song brings back memories. ❤😊
It's beautiful, and the memories too.
Chicago would be honored at the quality of this performance! Well done!
Serge, absolutely crushing it in a foreign language. Amazing. If Serge starts covering Boston songs, look out.
Oh gosh, I'm not ready!!! That would be amazing!
😎 Bring it on 🎼🎸🎶
Just want to share my happiness that this really outstanding crew of musicians have chosen our studio for recording, mixing and filming those incredible covers. We're so happy to help them make their work look and sound like no one does. Needless to say they're among the most welcomed people at our facility. And great kudos to Leonid for his relentless efforts to give that great music a second life.
God bless your work.
How blessed you were to have this opportunity. Congratulations for an excellent mix!
love this band saw them on LI last year....outstanding
@@toddkerchner9221 all mixes are done by Leonid himself
You guys do nice work, very precise... an old roadie from the 70s
My favorite Chicago tune from the very first time I heard the very first note. Righteous work from everyone in the band. Ukraine forever.
We are now in an era where fantastic popular music can be treated like classical music and superb musicians can reproduce it with very high-quality and perhaps better performance and audio. That is what is happening here. Tribute to the original and to these folks. Russians and Ukrainians excel at the classical tradition.
This took me from tears to chills! Not a cover, but a complete resurrection of the greatness Chicago was in the 70's. So much talent & discipline went into this, I'm in awe. Respect! ☑️💯
@#TEAM TRUMP Way to go.
You hit it!!! Spot on. Chicago Music was "Instrumental in my getting married to my beautiful wife....back in the '70's. This cut definitely brought back some great memories.
I went from chills to tears, what a great rendition of this number from my senior year in high school.
Resurrection... Excellent description of what this is.
Bru my brother, spot on. Having a bad day came here for entertainment. This rocked my world. Old Chicago and this group nailed it !!!!!!
The only "cover" band in history that reinterprets, improves upon and outperforms the original every single time! WOW!
@Carlton Cotter I couldn't have said it better myself it is better than the
Original 👍👌😊
Let us not all forget that old, great music is still being covered today. For instance, there are a tremendous amount of people that will pay big amounts of cold, hard cash to sit in an auditorium to hear songs that were created many hundreds of years ago, such as Bach and the like. Good music is good music, no matter the time, era, or if it's a cover or not -- period.
I don't know about that - I mean it's the same arrangement, soundscape, mix and balance throughout, and I don't know what about it is actually better (listen to them back to back - are they more in tune for example?) but the joy is in being able to continue to enjoy this music played expertly by musicians of similar calibre to the original bands.
Not true. But it’s a really good cover.
If you wish to compare, do so with both bands in their (original) studio recordings. No doubt, Leonid & Friends are great and they worked hard at it to come closer to the original than any other tribute band, but there is no replacing an original, especially Terry Kath and Peter Cetera.
I am 65 and I just found my siblings! Given up at birth for adoption…I’ve been searching for so long…now I know my life has meaning! 🎉
Good👍!!!
😢❤️🙏
Awesome! 😊
His voice is Magical. Just perfection. Amazing!
One of the greatest cover songs ever made, how in the heck is this possible.
When God all things are possible
A whole lot of extraordinary talent is how.
Yes yes yes yes yes!!!
They're fantastic, and bring in as many great musicians as needed to play ALL the overdubs, all the little studio embellishments as needed. Fantastic band.
Pure talent - all of them!
That moment when it’s so great that you sit in silence in tears.
Well said.
Very well said!
Yes.
The only thing missing at the end of your re-created song videos, are the standing ovations. You all truly deserve it.
True😂 they deserve many standing ovations
Damn, if this doesn't bring chills. Not only do we see superb singing and musicianship here, but I am once again reminded how INCREDIBLE Chicago was back in the day. Such an amazing composition, rendered faithfully by Leonid‘s and Friends! Well done!
Totally agree..excellent all around!!
Barry Seymour Well said.
EVERY song hits me with a wave of emotions that I had forgotten .... everything is so perfect!!
Chills exactly! Wow.
Well put!!!!.....this group is so great you have to reflect on the original in absolute awe...
I am 67 and from Chicago, You guys remain the best band I have EVER heard.
Better than Chicago?
@@BeatlesCentricUniverse I really think so. I know Chicago was great, but they took a major hit when Kath died in '78. What's so amazing to me is how incredible every member of Leonid & Friends is, especially when you consider that English isn't their primary language. Peter Cetera was an amazing singer for sure, but there are many singers in L & F who are as good as you will ever hear.
@@BeatlesCentricUniverse Лол
The original song is really beautiful , and this song make's it even more beautiful , how every musian and vocals were all prescise , not a single beat was missed. When the song was over I gave them a standing ovation.❤
Holy cow! Chicago just got an upgrade! Oh my word, they are amazing! Chicago is my all time favorite band, hands down and these guys took me back to the good ole days!
Dear Russian friends .... WOW!!!!!!! I know the word "wow" is over-used a bit nowadays, but it truly applies here. The musicianship, attention to detail, and talent here is breath-taking and amazing! Dare I say this is better than the original? Almost beyond words FANTASTIC once again Leonid and Friends. You hit a grand slam home run once again. I had been requesting this song, so THANKS from USA for finally doing it. You are awesome!!!!!!! America loves you!!!!!!!
The music of “ Chicago “ was not only groundbreaking, it was a reflection of the city itself during the sixties and seventies. Clear, common, and positive themes. No esoteric crap. Core talent and imagination, great arrangement, dynamic sound. Like the people and the City of Chicago. Leonid and Friends not only pay tribute to the band, they pay to the City also.
@James Cory liberal ideology happened
@@vaeagle1 da Komrad! Putintrump2020! Making Mother Russia Great again!
Used to be called "The City that Works". Now it's just a city that's run by jerks.
I've been a fan of Chicago's for year's, and I hate to say this......
Y'all absolutely NAILED IT!!!!!
Better than the original......
Tour the states, I'll pay to watch.
I just came across you all. This is utter magic
Yes! Amazing.
Are you freaking kidding me? This is, without a doubt, the most talented group of musicians on the planet. Just ... wow.
Bear in mind that they are doing songs that were written and performed by the " greatest musicians " on the planet 45 years ago.
That might be going a bit(way) to far!lol
@@russellmclatchey4162 I’ve seen Chicago several times, as far back as ‘74. They were great songwriters and arrangers, and phenomenal musicians. But these guys are better musicians, hands-down.
Hell yah❤️
You need to watch the “Lexington Lab Band” do Chicago too.
And the hits just keep on coming...
A little bit of Tom Cruise... Movie: A Few Good Men... Perfect comment.
This band is amazing. Thinking of Serge and the band. Praying for Ukraine.
i feel i can do anything great in the world after listening and watching this performance! My imagination soars!
As a Chicago fan who wore out 2 cassettes of this album and knows every note, counter melody, bass line and drum fill, this is absolutely fantastic.
Yeah, it's exactly right ... Every note, they absolutely capture every nuance of the original.
i wore out 4 8 tracks.these guys are great
They were the 1st concert I ever saw in 1977 ! This was sweet !
@@Herefornow-571 seems to get even better Everytime I hear this n I've listened to this numerous times this past year 😁👍💯💕❤️
Not to mention the 8 tracks that never worked.
I've watched this track over a dozen times in 48 hours. I'll be back another a hundred times again. Man, what a great performance of a complex piece involving all kinds of unique vocal and instrumental voices. This group has led a much needed and welcome Chicago revival. Thank you!
Funny thing is that if I wanted to hear this song again, I'd pick this cover over the original. I'm sure others would as well.
Everyone involved is fabulously talented. Nothing beats everyone altogether and all at once. The audio production quality is in the golden zone. You can hear every nuance. Kudos to you.
I always come back to this vid. And it always makes me cry. There is truth and rawness and longing.
Me too. Every time!
Excellent musicianship combined with outstanding artistry, and showmanship. Please keep up the good work!
There has to be Some kind of "AWARDS" for you guys ! Excellent sound. "YOU GOT A FAN IN ME "
I found your group accidentally as a Chicago fan, I am totally mesmerized by your perfection and talent. We are traveling across the country just to see you live. You are awesome 😀
I'm just blown away by the talent these musicians have. Almost like being transported back in time!
Been listening to this song for 45 years, and this is the first time I have heard every lyric clearly. My favorite Chicago song. For the last two years I have shouted "Searchin'" at my computer with every song you have done previously!! "One Fine Morning" by Lighthouse.
Scott Melligan , Pretty Lady by Lighthouse too !
@@joed3433 One Fine Morning absolutely.
100% what Scott said. This the clearest I have ever heard this song done, and it's just gorgeous. And another vote for "One Fine Morning"!
I'm still hoping for Gonna Fly Now. I'm sure Leonid will not disappoint.
That’s funny I just started to grooving to Lighthouse this week! 👍👍
Sounds exactly like Chicago in the 70's. So much better than the Chicago band of today, Spot on!
World class musicians! Absolutely brilliant! ✌️❤️ 🇺🇲
I'm simply amazed. Are you kidding me!! Imagine the natural high in that studio
This is by far and away the most talented group of musicians and vocalists ever put together. Leonid, I'm sure it is all due to your talent in every area of music and your love of what you do. It just doesn't get any better than this anytime, anywhere, past present or future. The joy everyone in the group shows during every song is a true dedication to their love of music and of the man who put them all together.You should be very proud Leonid as well as each and everyone associated with "LEONID AND FRIENDS"...SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!!
This band literally brings tears to my eyes. Their musicianship and passion for their craft shows through their play and touches my heart. What talent and professionalism is amazing. Thank You and God Bless - You all are an inspiration. 👍🙏🎵🎶
Stan Sanders...same here. I'm sitting here bawling like a baby. These guys are AMAZING.
SERGE !!!! PRAYING FOR YOUR SAFTY WHAT A BEAUTIFUL KIND SOUL WITH A VOICE THAT MAKES GROWN MEN CRY
These guys are amazing!! Everything they do sounds exactly like Chicago. What an excellent tribute to one of the best and historic bands ever!! You make Chicago fans happy!!
Serge's vocals were simply perfect. Best he's ever done. This whole thing is mind-blowing. You people are a world-class act. Also, your recording brought such tears to some people's eyes that they accidentally hit the thumbs-down button when they were aiming for the thumbs-up button.
I concur about Serge's vocals here. This is a stunning performance across the board. Done "old school" with everyone except Serge in the studio together.
Big thumbs up all around.
@@rhsilverberg he's amazing!!!
Wait one minute. Are you telling me these guys aren’t American. Whoa. They are fantastic. I am an African American who grew up idolizing Chicago. I even learned to play the trumpet because of these guys. I went to school for music. These guys are ummmm should I say it. Yes, I shall. The $#It. Bravo bravo
Russians at that glad you like them they are awesome
in Mother Russia... CHICAGO.. plays the musicians! LOL!! Great aren't they???
This explains why they’re just mimicking Chicago and not doing anything creative with it.
@@boobsax You might want to check their next video...they actually improved that song.
@@boobsax ...changing some iconic songs ruins them....I've seen it many times where a band wants to do their own thing with a classic & destroy it...if you were a musician you would know that but probably are just a wanna be.
By luck I happened to run across this while surfing through RUclips videos. Struck gold. One of my absolute favorite songs from my favorite band when I was growing up. Beautiful arrangement, vocals and feel. In terms of a cover for this particular song, I can't imagine one of higher quality. Thank you.
I can’t help it…I just keep coming back. You are all masters of your art. Congratulations and THANK YOU!
I keep coming back too
WHAT THE HECK DID I JUST LISTEN TO????
Oh my word...UNBELIEVABLE...the last minute I nearly had an out of body experience!!!
...& I am speaking as a major die hard CHICAGO fan !!
This Canadian greatgrmother thx you !!!
Sent it to my brother(another super fan)..
He gave you the highest compliment...He said "Dang Russians" ...believe me that's high praise !!!
You should see them in concert! They are truly amazing musicians. And their story is just as amazing. All the music had to be transposed by ear to paper! They couldn't get the sheet music in Russia! I feel grateful to have seen them twice last year in Minnesota!
THERE IS A MAIL ORDER BRIDE WITH YOU TUBE CHANNELL
@@steveg5382 I have read every word/every website that tells their story and passed it on...amazing amazing !!
@@steveg5382
So so so JEALOUS!!!!!
Well that was crazy good!!
Understatement ! Made choke up !
@@jamesarriola6056 killer vocals!
Just love how everyones face is smiling LOVE U GUYS 1st time hearing you!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!
For this to give you chill bumps when you listen to it and its not chicago. You know this group is on point.
They’ve done it again!
The harmony between Serge and Ksenia's vocals on this song is almost beyond words - stunning, amazing, incredible, and then Sergey's backing vocals as well - WOW!
They literally sound just like the record. Such a good performance.
What makes it more amazing for me is that, if I'm not mistaken, Serge is in isolation in Kiev and the rest of the group is in Moscow. That is some top level artistry right there to make it sound so seamless.
AMAZING !!
Yes! It’s perfect. 10/10.
WOW! This is an incredible performance. What a band and the singers are awesome. Russian, yet with perfect English. I am blown away by the energy and performance.
That drummer is an animal, he’s extremely clean with all of his rolls. He’s the kind of drummer that Fagen & Becker would have used, I’m sure.
Yeah and he has that great seventies tone. Dampened down and dry and in your face. It sits in the mix nicely.
Kind of a lot like DANNY SERAPHINE! Hmmm? :)
Speaking of which . . . How about some steely dan?
@@johndraper3608 LOVE me some Dan!
Shooter McGavin Kid Charlamaine
HOLY SMOKES, that was AMAZING! I got chills just in the first 15 seconds of the song, I could tell this was going to be a great version of the song. So true to the original, but with the clarity and perfect mix that can only be achieved now in the digital era. You guys pulled off an amazing accomplishment with this song. I think it just may be your best yet. If you ever come to perform on the west coast of the United States, I'm going to make a point of flying to whatever city you're in and enjoying seeing you do this in person. But even if that never happens, you brought four and a half minutes of joy to my life today by being able to see you do this flawless performance in the studio. Thank you!
Imagine my surprise when I checked your upcoming tour dates and found that you'll be performing in Sacramento, California, four months from now. I wonder if that will end up getting cancelled due to Covid-19. I hope not! I see that decent seats are still available, too. Wow. My world has really been rocked this morning!
I saw L&F perform on stage in Seattle in November 2019. It was outstanding!!
Simply terrific!
@@gregsalo950 did you notice the drummer is wearing a Seattle Mariners cap in this video? Chances are very good he picked that up during their visit to the PNW.
@@JimZim L&F has put out a revised schedule due to COVID. Check their website. You'll probably have to wait until early Dec '21.
True talent! No machines helping voices. Just amazing!
The girl singing background is an angel descended from heaven, absolutely gorgeous, and has a hell of a voice! Im in love!
Yes, and so tasteful. Class.
She is Ksenia Buzina and yes she is an angel. Check out her solo work on YT she is an incredible artist in her own right
@@PeteHathaway Thx
you are not the only one!!!!!
This performance is emotionally overwhelming. The strings, the horns, and especially the singing -- Every part of this rendition is perfect! I love this version even more than Chicago's original.
I know! Didn't think that was possible! Chicago has been one of my favorite bands for ever!
no not better...just different...Original Chicago has more emotion,,,both versions are great but nothing will ever beat the original song yb original band with origianl emotion...just one raving Chicago fan's opinion
I never thought I would ever think the same. If someone had said that before I saw this I probably want to punch them.
Yes, emotionally overwhelming is a perfect way to describe. I can't stop listening to it.
Lump in the throat stuff..I listen to this often...my go to song
Serge was really inspired on this one, he sounded great!!
Exactly ... he hit it out of the park.
👍 agree
Beautiful and beyond amazing