L&F is the tribute band all others aspire to be. The talent assembled there is without equal with most of the members holding advanced degrees in their respective fields of study. Only 3 of them speak English at a conversational level. Chicago has never played in Russia not any of the countries that made up the Soviet Union so their music was not familiar to the musicians that make up the band aside from Leonid who headed up this project and presented them with the songs he wanted to cover. To do so, he had to transcribe the songs into sheet music for each individual instrument. This was a monumental undertaking. And he's done it over 40 times now and counting.
Chicagovich! These guys rock! Been watching thing for a year or two now, and I have the notifications turned on for whenever they release something new. They never disappoint.
Anyone who isn't able to appreciate the greatness of this group is someone who is either tone deaf or shouldn't be listening to excellent music. Her giving this a '7' is ludicrous, but she also wasn't impressed by the unbelievably great performance by 9 year old Angelina Jordan when she sang 'I'll Put A Spell On You'. I don't know why she even has a reaction site, unless she just feels it will let her make some money from some followers who just want their requests posted.
And she apparently has no knowledge of the fact Leonid had to transcribe the music from listening to Chicago because there is no sheet music from the band. Super talented producer (Leonid) musicians and vocalists gets a "7"? I saw them in Columbia, Tennessee on Oct 6th and they are the real deal.
Seen them twice …. Even better live. Friend request the band or individual members on FB and then will interact with them. The Band’s Manger is Leonid’s son and he’s truly friendly.
Also a very old Chicago fan.(My first album that I bought with money I earned from paper route was Chicago Transit Authority!) Cried like a baby the day I heard about Terry Kath. These gentlemen nail it and look like their having fun,please do more. From a fan in Ct.
Agree first saw CTA in 1968, and near a 100 times since. To the point where i really don’t need to see them live (don’t take that as i don’t like them anymore. I've seen virtually every rendition of them). Im planning on seeing Leonoid et al in FL this October. Im psyched!
They’ve done multiple covers of Chicago tunes and every one of them is just as good or better than this one. Look at the names in the credits at the end. It’s hard to believe they are Russian
Russian professional musicians known for their note for note / tone for tone covers of American bands of the 60's and 70's. A RUclips sensation known around the world for their tight covers.
Comparing the current youthful tribute band to the current older Chicago band is misplaced. As you should know, there's no replacing an original, especially when comparing apples to apples, ie, the original Chicago to the current Leonid & Friends. This tribute band is very good but there's no replacing Terry Kath and Peter Cetera.
These are all classically trained musicians who have blown millions of people away with, especially, their tribute songs to Chicago. Even the main lead singer, who was doing background singing here, is the closest you will ever find to Peter Cetera. Take the time to listen to their songs, especially the Peter Cetera led ones, and you will have to be impressed beyond belief. If you're not, then you're not a real Chicago follower.
These guys are so FREAKING INCREDIBLE !! Ive been listening to Chicago since the beginning and these guys sound so new, fresh and crisp its unreal !!! Love these guys !!! Please come to Kansas !!! Makes me feel like im back at Chicago's beginning !!!!!!✌✌✌❤
They also cover earth wind and fire. They did a song called September that is a must here. The respect they show to the music I grew up listening to is unbelievable. I found them on RUclips year or two ago and can’t get enough of them.
Have you discovered just how good these guys are? Have you ever heard of Terry Kath? Terry was a monster on guitar and the guy that plays his line seems to be Terry come back from the dead! This group is amazingly good! Listen to 25 or 6 to 4! It is mind blowing how good these guys are!
The key to appreciating Leonid & Friends is to first go watch a video of the song they are covering as done by Chicago or Earth Wind & Fire. It doesn't really matter what the song is. Then watch the Leonid & Friends video. There isn't a single one that isn't as good or better than the original. BTW - It has been a year since this video and despite saying you'd like to hear more of them you haven't posted anything. That alone tells me what you really thought.
I agree . You say you want to hear more but haven't given them another look. There's no way in hell that you can like Chicago and then give this a 7. If you're going to react then react but don't be a fake
Only I can Say they are fantastic wonderful incredible this song is fantastic I love all the songs of Chicago fantastic melody huuuuuuuauuuu you are fantastics Leonid and Friends by Óscar Alba Méndez from México
It should tell you something when you are viewing a video of a Russian cover band that has over 3 million views. If you listen to Chicago’s recording of a song and then listen to Leonid and friends do the same song I think you will be impressed. I saw them live twice last year when they toured the US and they were impressive.
Been following Leonid And Friends for several years now,and they are the closest thing to the original Chicago Transit Authority sound you're likely to hear,and yeah,being Russian hasn't hindered their sound one bit.
HOW GOOD WAS THAT THERE THE BEST COVER BAND I'VE EVER HEARD, BY THE WAT THAT SMILE OF YOURS IS CONTAGIOUS,Another cover they do of Chicago is beginnings its also fantastic
For a person that claims she knows Chicago, let me tell you the first 3 minute intro into this Masterpiece has your face grimacing as if you seem in pain. Hell, L&F are as good if not better than the OG. Stick to rap and stop drinking the sour wine before the fine wine......you are no music critic!
my favorite band! they are so talented, so polished. I love these guys ( most of all Ksenia. she is so talented and smart and gorgeous)but seriously I would give anything to meet them, some say better than the orginal. Spasibo!!!
It was obvious you couldn't really fully appreciate it. If you're not familiar with the original you won't notice that they cover Chicago's music note for note....
My wife and I saw them live in Charleston, SC a few years ago. They were every bit as good live as they are on video. If you ever get a chance to see them live, do it. You won't be sorry.
Please do your reaction of 25 or 6 to 4. Leonid & Friends’ video of that song really allows you to appreciate the brilliance of Sergey Kashirin (lead guitar - Terry Kath reincarnated) and Serge Tiagniryadno (tenor vocalist, who I think sings better than Peter Cetera). As a young teen, I loved Does Anybody Know What Time It Is, so hearing Leonid and Friends’ spot on version blew my mind, although you’re right, the song is the kind you’d hear by a band on a Saturday in the Park, but many of Chicago’s songs were like that. I liked the rabbit hole comment here concerning this remarkable Russian band. I fell in a few years ago and need a Leonid fix on occasion. I’m blown away each time I return. If you like Vikki Carr, you might also react to another member of Leonid’s band, Ksenia Buzina’s One Last Cry, an amazing cover of Brian McKnight’s 1993 hit. You can thank Leonid’s recording for me finding you. Looking at your list of videos, I’m guessing our tastes in music match. We’ll see.
My 5th grade (that was 1970, I'm old) teacher was friends with Chicago (originally Chicago Transit Authority). He mentioned they owned some mountain top somewhere, and I'm like, Who??? Other than being from Chicago, that's all I have. Stay You : )
You just hit upon the #1 Tribute Band in the world according to Billboard, that mighty LEONID & FRIENDS! I just subscribed to you because of your good taste!
@Maunalee listen Loeonid and Friends version of I'm a Man ... You can hear every instrument....Leonid is very interesting just checkout some of his interviews. They are fabulous
This group musically is spot on; so as an avid Chicago Fan, for almost 50 years, I am going to have to whole heartedly differ in my opinion, with yours.
This is not in my top 10 of Leonid's productions. Check out 25 or 6 to 4 or I'm A Man for something harder, Saturday in the Park or Call on Me for smoother, their cover of Earth Wind & Fire's September or Got to Get You Into My Life for 70s funk. My favourite is Old Days, where Serge, the Ukrainian high tenor, really shines. The rest of the band is Russian and based in Moscow. They have two albums out - Chicagovitch, and Chicagovitch II. All of them are really accomplished musicians and Leonid was a top music producer for Russian film & TV before he launched this little retirement project.
This gal has no appreciation for music at all. it's all about the clicks for this person and I gratitously just gave her a few, due to my being charitable. what a disengenous premise for a channel.
To NOT really appreciate what ‘Leonid & Friends’ IS, and what they HAVE and are reproducing, is to miss the entire point of music completely..seriously. These guys are AMAZINGLY talented...I’d say better than “Chicago” themselves. And to know these guys obviously speak more than 1 language, puts them (probably) in the top 5% of not just talented but smarter (as intelligent) demographic, IMO of course. The fact that they play their music AND RECORD IT LIVE IN THE STUDIO, is head & shoulders above ALL other artists today...
Maunalee...you are so cute and full of expression!! I wish you were a musician (somewhat) to appreciate this band. A 7? You're still cool, though. Check out more of their stuff and you'll see.
You're missing the entire point of Leonid & Friends. They have replicated actual STUDIO versions of many Chicago songs and done so with precison which no other cover has ever dreamed of doing. You may not be impressed but many in the industry, including Chicago, are Blown away by Leonid & Friends.
Who is this broad and what special musical abilities does she possess that would allow her to judge this performance at all! Leonid and Friends do their covers BETTER than the original artists! This definitely ranks as mind blowing! She on the other hand just blows!
Listen to Leonid and Friends do the Chicago cover of 25 or 6 to 4. It's better than the original X ten. (This band has toured the USA from Ukraine and Russia. They do every Chicago song. The band leader is called Leonid and his daughter sings in the band, she is the stunning Russian babe !! Greatest song ever is their 25 or 6 to 4 cover. Amazing !!!
You gave them a 7, wow! :-( ... They were at least a 10! They are, by far, the best cover tribute band in the world (by sheer statistics). The ignorant comments and the low grading is more than enough for me to never subscribe to your channel. Enuf said.
L&F is the tribute band all others aspire to be. The talent assembled there is without equal with most of the members holding advanced degrees in their respective fields of study. Only 3 of them speak English at a conversational level.
Chicago has never played in Russia not any of the countries that made up the Soviet Union so their music was not familiar to the musicians that make up the band aside from Leonid who headed up this project and presented them with the songs he wanted to cover. To do so, he had to transcribe the songs into sheet music for each individual instrument. This was a monumental undertaking. And he's done it over 40 times now and counting.
And she gives them a 7...sad.
Welcome to the leonid and friends rabbit hole, watch your step as you fall in
Oh so true
Amen to that I fell in a few months ago and still havent tried to get out . Their EWF videos are amazing
They are Russian and their covers are excellent - truly truly excellent
Wow...they cover Chicago...earth wind fire....BST...VEATKES....ETC
I fell down the rabbit hole with Leonid and Friends 👏👏😁
This band is absolutely awesome
Chicagovich! These guys rock! Been watching thing for a year or two now, and I have the notifications turned on for whenever they release something new. They never disappoint.
Correction
For a really-fun video, check out their version of "Street Player".
Original Chicago members love these guys!
Listen to the remake of 25 or 6 to 4. The guitar player is spot on with Terry Kath.
It's uncanny👈😁
Anyone who isn't able to appreciate the greatness of this group is someone
who is either tone deaf or shouldn't be listening to excellent music. Her giving
this a '7' is ludicrous, but she also wasn't impressed by the unbelievably great
performance by 9 year old Angelina Jordan when she sang 'I'll Put A Spell On
You'. I don't know why she even has a reaction site, unless she just feels it
will let her make some money from some followers who just want their requests
posted.
And she apparently has no knowledge of the fact Leonid had to transcribe the music from listening to Chicago because there is no sheet music from the band. Super talented producer (Leonid) musicians and vocalists gets a "7"? I saw them in Columbia, Tennessee on Oct 6th and they are the real deal.
Oh, man, Serge Kashirin totally channels Terry's soul on that one!!! He's incredible!
@@AmirFazadh If you're talking about the vocals it was Robert Lamm singing and he wrote the song.
Seen them twice …. Even better live. Friend request the band or individual members on FB and then will interact with them. The Band’s Manger is Leonid’s son and he’s truly friendly.
Also a very old Chicago fan.(My first album that I bought with money I earned from paper route was Chicago Transit Authority!) Cried like a baby the day I heard about Terry Kath. These gentlemen nail it and look like their having fun,please do more. From a fan in Ct.
Yes, me too....CTA....Chicago my first real rock band that I listened to all the time........
Agree first saw CTA in 1968, and near a 100 times since. To the point where i really don’t need to see them live (don’t take that as i don’t like them anymore. I've seen virtually every rendition of them). Im planning on seeing Leonoid et al in FL this October. Im psyched!
They’ve done multiple covers of Chicago tunes and every one of them is just as good or better than this one. Look at the names in the credits at the end. It’s hard to believe they are Russian
A "7" ? I saw them in concert and they are fabulous! They are one of the best cover bands in the world for sure.
Leonid and Friends and the Musical Box doing early Genesis are the premier cover bands in the world.
They rate more than a 7!
If that is the 7 what the hell is a 10
Russian professional musicians known for their note for note / tone for tone covers of American bands of the 60's and 70's. A RUclips sensation known around the world for their tight covers.
They are fantastic, hope you watch some more of their videos!
These guys are friggin amazing. Going to see them next October
These ppls are fantastic musicians and singers 👏😁😁👍😍
I saw them in 2019 and they put on a great performance.
See you in FL!
L&F is the best cover band in the world.
They are Russian, they cover Chicago better than the current Chicago touring.
Comparing the current youthful tribute band to the current older Chicago band is misplaced. As you should know, there's no replacing an original, especially when comparing apples to apples, ie, the original Chicago to the current Leonid & Friends. This tribute band is very good but there's no replacing Terry Kath and Peter Cetera.
Immeasurably.
Immeasurably.
@@briantakashima1018 both bands n singers are fantastic 🥰😍
@@briantakashima1018 some of the guys in Leonid and Friends are anything buy youthful. Look at Leonid, look at the drummer, piano player.
"I'm a man" and "Hanky Panky/Lifesaver" are a couple of my faves by this band....They are BETTER then the original band.
They do Earth Wind and Fire, with many more musicians. Perfect harmonies
Fantasy is just outrageously good. I think this reviewer missed the mark.
The music I grew up on was priceless and these people show nothing but respect in their versions.
My Gosh; I have heard covers and I have heard covers, but this has got to be one of the best....what a tribute to Chicago!
The real Chicago band... LOVES that Leonid and his band are bringing their music back.... and KILLING IT !!!!
These are all classically trained musicians who have blown millions of people away
with, especially, their tribute songs to Chicago. Even the main lead singer, who was
doing background singing here, is the closest you will ever find to Peter Cetera.
Take the time to listen to their songs, especially the Peter Cetera led ones, and you
will have to be impressed beyond belief. If you're not, then you're not a real Chicago
follower.
Your 7 has like 3.3 million views now. Seen them, they are better than the touring Chicago now.
These guys are so FREAKING INCREDIBLE !! Ive been listening to Chicago since the beginning and these guys sound so new, fresh and crisp its unreal !!! Love these guys !!! Please come to Kansas !!! Makes me feel like im back at Chicago's beginning !!!!!!✌✌✌❤
They also cover earth wind and fire. They did a song called September that is a must here. The respect they show to the music I grew up listening to is unbelievable. I found them on RUclips year or two ago and can’t get enough of them.
Have you discovered just how good these guys are? Have you ever heard of Terry Kath? Terry was a monster on guitar and the guy that plays his line seems to be Terry come back from the dead! This group is amazingly good! Listen to 25 or 6 to 4! It is mind blowing how good these guys are!
she doesnt thiink they are that good.
The key to appreciating Leonid & Friends is to first go watch a video of the song they are covering as done by Chicago or Earth Wind & Fire. It doesn't really matter what the song is. Then watch the Leonid & Friends video. There isn't a single one that isn't as good or better than the original. BTW - It has been a year since this video and despite saying you'd like to hear more of them you haven't posted anything. That alone tells me what you really thought.
I agree . You say you want to hear more but haven't given them another look. There's no way in hell that you can like Chicago and then give this a 7. If you're going to react then react but don't be a fake
Listen to their song close my eyes!!!!
I WOULD RATE THIS COVER AN 11
Awesome! I love the original Chicago album. I wore mine out along with Blood, Sweat and Tears. Great job Leonid and Friends.
Only I can Say they are fantastic wonderful incredible this song is fantastic I love all the songs of Chicago fantastic melody huuuuuuuauuuu you are fantastics Leonid and Friends by Óscar Alba Méndez from México
It should tell you something when you are viewing a video of a Russian cover band that has over 3 million views. If you listen to Chicago’s recording of a song and then listen to Leonid and friends do the same song I think you will be impressed. I saw them live twice last year when they toured the US and they were impressive.
Been following Leonid And Friends for several years now,and they are the closest thing to the original Chicago Transit Authority sound you're likely to hear,and yeah,being Russian hasn't hindered their sound one bit.
all their covers are so good.
HOW GOOD WAS THAT THERE THE BEST COVER BAND I'VE EVER HEARD, BY THE WAT THAT SMILE OF YOURS IS CONTAGIOUS,Another cover they do of Chicago is beginnings its also fantastic
Leonid and Friends are amazing, they are just this good LIVE too.
I will find out for the first time in October!
I am the biggest Chicago fan out there,there music has been the soundtrack of my Life..These guys are the new Chicago and I Love them…..
Amazing song and hope to keep the drive alive in Birmingham in April- live !!!
I been loving they music for years
So coincidental! I just heard of these guys last week, and now here you are reacting to them!
For a person that claims she knows Chicago, let me tell you the first 3 minute intro into this Masterpiece has your face grimacing as if you seem in pain. Hell, L&F are as good if not better than the OG.
Stick to rap and stop drinking the sour wine before the fine wine......you are no music critic!
Maunalee always looks like that when she's really concentrating. Her daughter does the same.
She doesn't know music,look at how many subscribers she has.........go meditate
Like many … looking for the $$
@@WoefulMinion And it's the wrong face.
Poll Question:
What shocks you more ?
A. How great this performance was OR
B. This reactor rating this a 7.
Reply A or B
Serge sings his part from Kyiv the rest of the group is in Moscow. They have toured the US several times.
These guys are absolutely fantastic. They do an Earth Wind and Fire cover that's also superb.
my favorite band! they are so talented, so polished. I love these guys ( most of all Ksenia. she is so talented and smart and gorgeous)but seriously I would give anything to meet them, some say better than the orginal. Spasibo!!!
It was obvious you couldn't really fully appreciate it. If you're not familiar with the original you won't notice that they cover Chicago's music note for note....
The iconic Kath guitar solo in 25/6/4 is almost identical to the album. To this old school Chicago fanatic, I am really impressed.
They also do an excellent rendition of September, by Earth wind and fire!
As well as spinning wheel by blood sweat and tears
I thought they were great. Sounded just like the original. It was a feel good kind of thing. Gave me a smile and so does your energy! 🙏
My wife and I saw them live in Charleston, SC a few years ago. They were every bit as good live as they are on video. If you ever get a chance to see them live, do it. You won't be sorry.
And BTW, Leonid is the older gentleman playing the bass. All of the others are his friends.
Igor, the drummer, has timing so precise rumor has it that atomic clocks are set based on him.
Serge, the vocalist in the studio with the purple background, is in Ukraine, all of the others are in Russia. Moscow, I think.
These guys are so much better than some daytime band in a market.
These guys are great!!!
These guys are just plain dope,i love listening to them!
They are mind blowing!
See them live if you get a chance...they are spectacular.
Leonid & Friends the best cover Band who sound better than the Originals I mean it you going to Hera this !!! God bless you guys always!!!
This band is awesome-you have to react to Street Player
Ever thought of getting a new headset?
Please do your reaction of 25 or 6 to 4. Leonid & Friends’ video of that song really allows you to appreciate the brilliance of Sergey Kashirin (lead guitar - Terry Kath reincarnated) and Serge Tiagniryadno (tenor vocalist, who I think sings better than Peter Cetera). As a young teen, I loved Does Anybody Know What Time It Is, so hearing Leonid and Friends’ spot on version blew my mind, although you’re right, the song is the kind you’d hear by a band on a Saturday in the Park, but many of Chicago’s songs were like that. I liked the rabbit hole comment here concerning this remarkable Russian band. I fell in a few years ago and need a Leonid fix on occasion. I’m blown away each time I return. If you like Vikki Carr, you might also react to another member of Leonid’s band, Ksenia Buzina’s One Last Cry, an amazing cover of Brian McKnight’s 1993 hit. You can thank Leonid’s recording for me finding you. Looking at your list of videos, I’m guessing our tastes in music match. We’ll see.
My 5th grade (that was 1970, I'm old) teacher was friends with Chicago (originally Chicago Transit Authority). He mentioned they owned some mountain top somewhere, and I'm like, Who??? Other than being from Chicago, that's all I have. Stay You : )
I love when she frowns when Ser does the high Cetera pitches. 💘
I love this band!!! Listen to " My Old School".
Only a 7? They sound better than any lineup of Chicago since Terry Kath died.I give them a 9.9
ils sont super super wowwwwwwils sont des tops tops
The best Chicago band ever!!! All Russian/ Ukrainian. Such great talent!!
Saw Chicago in 1978..awesome..these guys are better!
You just hit upon the #1 Tribute Band in the world according to Billboard, that mighty LEONID & FRIENDS! I just subscribed to you because of your good taste!
💞😲💞🤗🎼💞 Hell YEAH, Brilliant 💯💖, My Dam Favorite Song ..... YESS Go L&F
@Maunalee listen Loeonid and Friends version of I'm a Man ... You can hear every instrument....Leonid is very interesting just checkout some of his interviews. They are fabulous
Saw them at MGM Northfield, wow!
I love music but hate her reaction.
This group musically is spot on; so as an avid Chicago Fan, for almost 50 years, I am going to have to whole heartedly differ in my opinion, with yours.
The back story is great too.
Spread the word - who bothers with Chicago any more when we've got these?
You're a Chicago fan so, now I'm a big fan of yours.
Great!! Old guys still got it!!!!
This is not in my top 10 of Leonid's productions. Check out 25 or 6 to 4 or I'm A Man for something harder, Saturday in the Park or Call on Me for smoother, their cover of Earth Wind & Fire's September or Got to Get You Into My Life for 70s funk. My favourite is Old Days, where Serge, the Ukrainian high tenor, really shines. The rest of the band is Russian and based in Moscow. They have two albums out - Chicagovitch, and Chicagovitch II. All of them are really accomplished musicians and Leonid was a top music producer for Russian film & TV before he launched this little retirement project.
You've got to be kidding with a 7 rating. They deserve much more than that.
This gal has no appreciation for music at all. it's all about the clicks for this person and I gratitously just gave her a few, due to my being charitable. what a disengenous premise for a channel.
What heck was that little insert at 5:35?
Better than 7
Same score I gave you. :-)
To NOT really appreciate what ‘Leonid & Friends’ IS, and what they HAVE and are reproducing, is to miss the entire point of music completely..seriously. These guys are AMAZINGLY talented...I’d say better than “Chicago” themselves. And to know these guys obviously speak more than 1 language, puts them (probably) in the top 5% of not just talented but smarter (as intelligent) demographic, IMO of course. The fact that they play their music AND RECORD IT LIVE IN THE STUDIO, is head & shoulders above ALL other artists today...
You’re giving them at seven?? You need to rethink your decision. These guys are spot on. Last time I watch any of your videos.
Seven??? Have you lost your mind?! These guys are perfection! I certainly won't be subscribing! See ya!
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They sound exactly the same as Chicago .
A 7?
Maunalee...you are so cute and full of expression!! I wish you were a musician (somewhat) to appreciate this band. A 7? You're still cool, though. Check out more of their stuff and you'll see.
These are the best musicians in Russia, and Ukraine. They do Chicago better than Chicago does it, now adays.
If you call that at 7, can you please tell me what song you would consider a 10.
I suggest you listen to more of their music. I think 7 seems a little low for the great musician ship.
A 7 really get a hearing test
You're missing the entire point of Leonid & Friends. They have replicated actual STUDIO versions of many Chicago songs and done so with precison which no other cover has ever dreamed of doing. You may not be impressed but many in the industry, including Chicago, are Blown away by Leonid & Friends.
Who is this broad and what special musical abilities does she possess that would allow her to judge this performance at all! Leonid and Friends do their covers BETTER than the original artists! This definitely ranks as mind blowing! She on the other hand just blows!
She didn’t know the song
Listen to Leonid and Friends do the Chicago cover of 25 or 6 to 4. It's better than the original X ten. (This band has toured the USA from Ukraine and Russia. They do every Chicago song. The band leader is called Leonid and his daughter sings in the band, she is the stunning Russian babe !! Greatest song ever is their 25 or 6 to 4 cover. Amazing !!!
10 !!!!
This is a strong thread....
You gave them a 7, wow! :-( ... They were at least a 10! They are, by far, the best cover tribute band in the world (by sheer statistics). The ignorant comments and the low grading is more than enough for me to never subscribe to your channel. Enuf said.