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Every single performer, despite their astronomically high levels of musicianship and technical skill, plays in service of the song. No showboating. Really remarkable the amount of discipline and selflessness here.
Leonid, I will try to say this with as little idiom as possible to avoid mistranslation... You and your group of friends are without question the finest Chicago tribute act in the world. Every song you put out is a loving and precise tribute. As I've said elsewhere, you and your friends are playing this music more accurately and more faithfully to the original arrangement than the real Chicago currently is playing these songs. For them it is a job now; for you it is clearly love. As a musician myself, and one who grew up listening to and also performing this very music, it brings me great joy to hear each and every song. I am forcefully reminded of that youth when I listen to your band play these songs that I love so much. I am certain that if the real Chicago has seen these videos, they are extremely impressed. I sincerely hope that they contact you to congratulate you on the achievements you have put forth. Your passion in rendering these songs is inspirational.
Bam! You nailed Phil. I, too, am deeply touched by their tribute, inspiration and how they reflect perfectly the same feeling in the music. Its like they are echoing the same fresh joy we experienced from the old "Chicago." This is the bridge we are looking for, people.
Phil Traynor Damn, people age, with the exception to a very few, voices weaken with time and it all becomes just a job to them or a pastime if they are rich
I think this channel is the first time where everybody sings. They play the instruments, record, sweep the floor! But everyone could come out of blue and start singing. That's incredible! Every single person work togheter in a perfect ressonance. The quality of the music is very high, more than we could expect in all those videos i watch just now.
Insight into the burnout of the original Chicago. The lyrics, “same old show in a different town tonight” is key. They worked so hard for so many years they just got tired. God bless the original guys for their genius. God bless Leonid and Friends for carrying the torch of greatness.
Come on man, don't put aside jazz trained musicians. This guys are both. Jazz musicians are excellent; they can play classical music too. Classical musicians, often can only play classical.
Guys I’m an American’ But I’ll tell you what? You guys are beautiful’ You actually see what life is all about’ No hatreed just love’ I can hear it in your beautiful voices your not Russian your not American’ You are all people of God our maker’ Trust me this is good you are good in. Gods eyes’ No zaras no oppression! Just dam freedom umonst all of Gods creations’ In other words’ You are Gods creatures That only thrive in love not greed’ so in turn’ the way you play shows’ You want to live and enjoy everything there is on this planet’ Oh yea comming from a real American’ You guys kick Ass and show it too’
There's no doubt that every one of these people is an outrageously talented and gifted musician, their videos are amazing...but give kudos to Leonid...the guy who has to listen over and over to the Chicago tracks and break down every instrument, every vocal to get the end result so faithful and perfect...this is dedication that borders on insanity...and thank heaven for it...!
Roadster, thank you for recognizing this. What Leonid and his friends do is not in any way easy or simple…it is extraordinarily hard! Yet they do it with real dedication and passion to recreate the originals, and sometimes make appropriate improvements in them. There is true mastery happening here. Thanks to Leonid for your love of and dedication to the music, and ensuring the musical intention is heard. You’re bringing this great music to life for so many people…even those who lived during the “Chicago era”…in a way they can relate. So very well done! I appreciate your musicianship, your talent, and your dedication! I’d love to play with you guys! But alas, I’m a bass player…and you already have one of those, who’s damn good by the way,…oh well, please stay safe and productive dear friends from Russia…we in America love you very much.
The US Federal Drug Administration needs to put a warning label on your videos stating: Warning, extremely addicting. No known cure, antidote or treatment. 😎 I know because I can’t stop watching your fabulous work. I’m addicted. Love the band.
I'm limited to only half my brain is confused with what our leaders want us to believe I've never been a non believer of bullshit I do believe I've found my new favorite band so thanx much for the dreams of the world 🙏🏻
Ladies & gentlemen.... this is the first tribute band to sound EXACTLY like the original and in some instances.... better than the original. Unbelievable!!
I played this for a friend who is a big Chicago fan over Spotify. It is so spot on he actually thought it was Chicago until I told him otherwise. He has since checked L&F's other work and is dying to see them live one day.
All singers are spot on. Exactly like the band. I’ve heard so many try to sing cover & it sounds bad to hear. These singers sound exactly like the band.
This band is ridiculous they nail every song to perfection no flaws. Great there is no song they can’t make sound original. Bravo love this group 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
I'm totally serious: I'm not sure Ksena is human. Not just that she looks impossibly beautiful, but it's combined with such grace, talent, innocence and sincerity. My God.
I just don't understand why videos of this musical quality aren't viewed more. The talent here is off the charts! Great job on all these Chicago songs!
It's due to the current culture. Newer generations -- in general, not as an absolute --are not entertained by craft in an age where nearly everything is about the superficial and fleeting. While you'll find more than a few examples of younger people who have found and like 'better' stuff, as evidenced in many RUclips comment sections, their numbers still seem relatively few. I believe that this overall condition will only trend downward, as seen by those of us with 'good taste' ; ] Thankfully, there *_is_* good new music, although a dense Indie market and home-brewed mass-production in this newest, ever-changing tech arena make it difficult to find the really magical stuff. Also, as always, there's no accounting for personal preference, and there's no ultimate arbiter of what's considered 'good'. That's my take on it. New audiences who would like this high-quality talent aren't well-served by what's left of The Recording Industry, and it's only by referral or some version of chance that they might encounter great classics and absolutely fabulous, reverent performances like what Leonid and Friends offer.
you are right. i think, it' s too good for the mainstream.
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Uncanny how accurate the vocals are. They capture the energy and spirit of some of the greatest rock ever written, recorded, or performed. I'm still having a hard time believing what I'm hearing. Cudos!
Very true, even though the vocals may not match perfectly as they're not the actual members of Chicago, the music itself is SPOT FREAKIN ON... every note of it.
You've got to be kidding me!!!! I saw The Beach Boys and Chicago do this live at the old Chicago Stadium in 1975 when I was 16 years old and watching you all do this gave me the same thrill I first experienced 41 years ago! Please know that what you all are doing are making alot of people happy!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!!....
Drove my grandmothers 1971 Dodge Polara. For some reason she had a 440 4 barrel put in it!!!!!!! Had a friggin blast!!!! Seems like it was in another lifetime now?? Oh well, with these guys bringing it back make me feel young again!!!!!................
Every time I hear this song I cry because it was one of my Mom’s favorite songs by Chicago. I can still remember her turning up the record when this song would come on. I cried a little harder tonight when I heard this amazing cover because you guys are so darn good. I know my Mom would have loved this. Well done.
I've listened to this many times but never made a comment. I agree with most of the other comments and have to say that although I loved Chicago, these guys sound even better. I love Leonid's bass on this one.
I have been a fan of the Chicago band since the early 70s. You sing their songs better than they do. It is a fact. I wish you success. (I'm 69, musician, Russia)
Thank you! I was going to ask which one was Leonid. I've been in three rock bands; thank goodness I didn't see these guys beforehand! Incredibly talented.
Listen and watch this, then go to the New Years Eve performance by Chicago and Beach Boys...where Terry Kath was all dressed up in a tux and looking like a million bucks. His vocal and Cetera's were matched perfectly by this band and thats flat out hard to do. And if this is not extraordinary enough, there is the gorgeous Ksenona making it even harder to not watch over and over. There aren't enough superlatives to describe Leonid & Friends. Stunning!
Y’all do know America Loves you all🤗Your taking such wonderful perfections in every single song you learn and play! That drives us to know you all as us🤗 Don’t ever stop Please’ You are great😉
Every song that you cover you sound better than the original artist! Every fine detail, every little embellishment, every single string, drum beat, and vocal is sheer magic! This song is absolutely phenomenally redone
For me, this song speaks to the countless number of people who are separated from loved ones during this terrible pandemic. I am sure many are wishing.
One thing about this group is their passion for this music that comes through loud and clear. With their orchestra that they use on other numbers the girls are all smiling big time and you can see and feel the joy they experience playing this music. This music was written during the cold war with Russia, unlike the crap being played today...These guys are wonderful, I would buy tickets to their show over the actual Group Chicago and their tickets are 10x cheaper on top of it and they are better then the pseudo group now that call themselves Chicago. Ksenona is truly a solo artist that has yet to be discovered. She speaks and sings 7 in languages, holds a degree in international finance and preforms like she does and is only 22 years old. The lead guitar player must be channeling Terry Kath as his riffs are flawless and to do what Kath did is not easy for anyone. The drummer is absolutely spot on in every beat. As a life long Chicago fan, one couldn't ask more from a cover band then this. Great Job guys!!!!!
Unbelivable perfection. I cannot believe this has been on RUclips for 5 years and only just come across it in 2022. I am on youtube many hours a day and this is my music. Why its not been offered before is beyond me. I am addicted to Leonid and friends and keep listening to same songs over and over. Wishing you were here, If you leave me now, Hard habit to break, You're the inspiration, In the Stone and Aint no body are stunning, but everything you do is perfection. I have a very precise musical ear and you are almost indistinguishable from original and given choice, i'd choose your recording as it sounds so much better than my records. Thank you dear friend's 👍🥰
Tears to my eyes. So fantastic! I can't stop watching. The sound is flawless and the performances, well, I've paid a lot of money to see groups that can't hold a candle to you guys! Thank you!!!!!!!
I was born in 67 and grew up with Pink Floyd, Genesis, Supertramp . . . but never really listened to Chicago for some reason. I'm 51 and honestly just listening to these songs for the first time today because of you. Wow, just wow, did I miss some great music growing up. Hope you guys are around for my next 50 and the start of my new Chicago journey.
The cool thing about Chicago was that they had the ability to really rock out with the best of 'em but at the same time create some the most emotionally beautiful mellow music ever recorded, like this song. Not many bands could do both like Chicago could. The early seventies was their best period. Greatest Hits and Chicago V are a good place to start. By the eighties they had pretty much cheezed out and many of their original fans had lost interest in them. If that's the Chicago you first heard they were nothing like the early seventies version. Still waiting for Leonid to do "Dialogue 1 & 2" and "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long".
@@GhenamMr That is it, exactly. It wasn't until I found their underplayed older classics that I fell in love with them in the late 80s, then rediscovered them about 5 years ago.
How this man was able to assemble such a group of accomplished , note perfect , singers and musicians is astounding . The remaining members of Chicago transit authority ,should be humbled by this profound tribute .
Oh my goodness! I started listening to Chicago Transit Authority when I was in high school. The work that was put in here to make those sounds is intense! Thank you for the joy that I have gotten from all of you!!
I'm 62 now- but I cut my teeth musically in a Chicago tribute band in college- (a bass player). You guys make me realize how good these songs are with modern instruments and recording equipment. The bass is so much better sounding! You're awesome! Thanks!
The funny thing is only one of those guys look old enough to have heard them on the radio. Just another bit of proof 70's music was the best pop music period.
God, you guys take me back to a place in time I wish I could revisit all over again. You all sound so incredible. I close my eyes, and drift back in time. Chicago’s music is simply the best. Great sound, great lyrics. Thank you guys.
I will say this is thee best harmony I’ve ever heard in any genre. Aside from the lyrics, it’s what makes this song. The harmony is 2nd to none. Especially at the 3:48 minute where it appears that they role into the next measure from whole notes with a 1/4 or 1/8 note. Ingenious and spectacular! It happens again at the 3:56 minute as well. Something you never hear anywhere else.
Just off the charts! Perfect musicianship, wonderful vocals, and ALL of your faces reflect the beauty that emanates from Ksenia - like the planets shine from the light of the sun.
I know I’m late to the party having just found you on RUclips. I am a life long fan of Chicago and you guys are the absolute best tribute band I have ever heard. Just awesome. The number of quality lead vocals you have is amazing ..and to think, English is your second language. Blessed with talent.
This song means a lot to me since I was a little boy about 6 years old the radio was always playing in the background at home and I was going through a lot of abuse and this song would play on the radio and means a lot to me and would hit my heart. I'm not sure what I was wishing for back then.... maybe love and care I'm sure. But this song still has impact to this day. But I'm a musician also and used songwriting as a outlet, but you ladies and gentlemen are just incredible at your art and this cover and all of them are the very best and I thank you for doing such a service to an important song that brings me back to a time of self reflection and has a meaning to my heart and even though it was the worst parts of my life, I would not take it back God used it for good to shape my life. God bless your families and friends and you...❤🙏
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I tell everybody, "See this beautiful blonde lady? Shes my new girlfriend, Ksenia................she just doesnt know it yet!!!! " lol. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Outstanding job!!! Love all your videos!
This is the first I've seen Leonid on lead vocal, great job!!!
OMG 😭😭 this is Priceless Perfection !!
@@kevinshiley9061 I can't believe what I'm seeing n hearing!! Seriously stunning 😍😍😍🤩🤩😍😍
Every single performer, despite their astronomically high levels of musicianship and technical skill, plays in service of the song. No showboating. Really remarkable the amount of discipline and selflessness here.
That's what musicianship is.
Wow better than the original
Their sheer love of the music is so evident.
They are very good, but they are playing the arrangements very close to the originals, that's how these songs were originally designed and performed
Better than original today.
Leonid, I will try to say this with as little idiom as possible to avoid mistranslation... You and your group of friends are without question the finest Chicago tribute act in the world. Every song you put out is a loving and precise tribute. As I've said elsewhere, you and your friends are playing this music more accurately and more faithfully to the original arrangement than the real Chicago currently is playing these songs. For them it is a job now; for you it is clearly love. As a musician myself, and one who grew up listening to and also performing this very music, it brings me great joy to hear each and every song. I am forcefully reminded of that youth when I listen to your band play these songs that I love so much. I am certain that if the real Chicago has seen these videos, they are extremely impressed. I sincerely hope that they contact you to congratulate you on the achievements you have put forth. Your passion in rendering these songs is inspirational.
I have to agree.
Bam! You nailed Phil. I, too, am deeply touched by their tribute, inspiration and how they reflect perfectly the same feeling in the music. Its like they are echoing the same fresh joy we experienced from the old "Chicago." This is the bridge we are looking for, people.
agree completely, as a bass player that has played Chicago. they are flawless. vocals are off the hook.
Phil Traynor Damn, people age, with the exception to a very few, voices weaken with time and it all becomes just a job to them or a pastime if they are rich
I agree, this band is fantastic, awesome job all around 👏
Let's hear it for the drummer -- the mighty engine driving this incredible group !
I was just going to say the same thing! He is incredible.
Luv watching and hearing him play 🤗🤗
👍👍👍👍
I think this channel is the first time where everybody sings. They play the instruments, record, sweep the floor! But everyone could come out of blue and start singing. That's incredible! Every single person work togheter in a perfect ressonance. The quality of the music is very high, more than we could expect in all those videos i watch just now.
Insight into the burnout of the original Chicago. The lyrics, “same old show in a different town tonight” is key. They worked so hard for so many years they just got tired. God bless the original guys for their genius. God bless Leonid and Friends for carrying the torch of greatness.
I can think of a lot of jobs that are worse. Like a roofer or brick layer, or about 90% of other jobs out there.
She's absolutely beautiful, great band in every way
That drummer..he is, perfect on every song. Hats off sir
Igor
Amen! Smooth as silk!
Dan
He’s money in the bank
perfection
So funny but, the more of Leonid and Friends videos I watch, the more I enjoy watching Igor. Solid performer!
This ladies and gentlemen are what classically trained musicians can produce!
Because they still teach music in Russia and most of Europe. Just like I was taught!! I sang choir at 6 yrs old.
Raw perfection❤️💕🥰👏👏👏👏
Come on man, don't put aside jazz trained musicians. This guys are both. Jazz musicians are excellent; they can play classical music too. Classical musicians, often can only play classical.
@@superjoseco7279 jazz training starts with classical training. It just takes a different direction at the point where the student begins to “get it.”
Soviet scool. No mingeling with a robish
Guys I’m an American’ But I’ll tell you what? You guys are beautiful’ You actually see what life is all about’ No hatreed just love’ I can hear it in your beautiful voices your not Russian your not American’ You are all people of God our maker’ Trust me this is good you are good in. Gods eyes’ No zaras no oppression! Just dam freedom umonst all of Gods creations’ In other words’ You are Gods creatures That only thrive in love not greed’ so in turn’ the way you play shows’ You want to live and enjoy everything there is on this planet’ Oh yea comming from a real American’ You guys kick Ass and show it too’
Agreed100 ❤❤❤❤
There's no doubt that every one of these people is an outrageously talented and gifted musician, their videos are amazing...but give kudos to Leonid...the guy who has to listen over and over to the Chicago tracks and break down every instrument, every vocal to get the end result so faithful and perfect...this is dedication that borders on insanity...and thank heaven for it...!
Roadster, thank you for recognizing this. What Leonid and his friends do is not in any way easy or simple…it is extraordinarily hard! Yet they do it with real dedication and passion to recreate the originals, and sometimes make appropriate improvements in them. There is true mastery happening here. Thanks to Leonid for your love of and dedication to the music, and ensuring the musical intention is heard. You’re bringing this great music to life for so many people…even those who lived during the “Chicago era”…in a way they can relate. So very well done! I appreciate your musicianship, your talent, and your dedication! I’d love to play with you guys! But alas, I’m a bass player…and you already have one of those, who’s damn good by the way,…oh well, please stay safe and productive dear friends from Russia…we in America love you very much.
Simply perfection in every way
That is an awesome talent. The guy’s transcriptions are spot on.
@@johnshifflett396 I think.you meant to say the "Cetera Era"??
This is just about my most favorite song they covered.
The US Federal Drug Administration needs to put a warning label on your videos stating: Warning, extremely addicting. No known cure, antidote or treatment. 😎
I know because I can’t stop watching your fabulous work. I’m addicted. Love the band.
I'm limited to only half my brain is confused with what our leaders want us to believe I've never been a non believer of bullshit I do believe I've found my new favorite band so thanx much for the dreams of the world 🙏🏻
Infectious!
Ha ha ha ha 👌
You've summed it up, John. Magical, delightful, uplifting. And Leonid's voice!
YOU are a mind reader ;)
Ladies & gentlemen.... this is the first tribute band to sound EXACTLY like the original and in some instances.... better than the original. Unbelievable!!
I have to agree...😊
Totally agree, Beatles next?
agree😀
Better !
Agreed100 ❤️
I played this for a friend who is a big Chicago fan over Spotify. It is so spot on he actually thought it was Chicago until I told him otherwise. He has since checked L&F's other work and is dying to see them live one day.
That's exactly what I was thinking - close your eyes while listening and you can't really tell the difference between this and the original!
I am now a Leonid & Friends ‘binge’ watcher!!!
arguably the best chicago cover band on the planet as well as others, what a great group, i really enjoy their music
All singers are spot on. Exactly like the band. I’ve heard so many try to sing cover & it sounds bad to hear. These singers sound exactly like the band.
Not many people realize that when Chicago did the original, it took the Beach Boys on backing vocals as well. That makes this more incredible!!!
many people knew that, at least most chicago fans did
Six part harmony
BeachAgo!
But, no more Terry, Carl Dean, or Dennis Carl Wilson.
steve
@@lewisb73, and Beach Boys fans.
steve
This band is ridiculous they nail every song to perfection no flaws. Great there is no song they can’t make sound original. Bravo love this group 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
I'm totally serious: I'm not sure Ksena is human. Not just that she looks impossibly beautiful, but it's combined with such grace, talent, innocence and sincerity. My God.
It’s great to see her before she got all that work done. This is one of their earliest YT videos, and yes she is extremely beautiful. Was?
Dude, that same thought occurred to me!
She is absolutely stunning! And speaks 7 different languages.
Well your comments are so clear...it must be true, Ksenona is pretty good
Ksenona I believe it is....yes, gorgeous and....she can sing.
Man, the harmonies give me chills. So haunting.
I just don't understand why videos of this musical quality aren't viewed more. The talent here is off the charts! Great job on all these Chicago songs!
They link right off their web page. RUclips does not show the "like" button. I do agree with you... they are wonderful.
I come back and listen to them all time time. I rather listen to them than the real Chicago.
They're friggin awesome!!!
It's due to the current culture. Newer generations -- in general, not as an absolute --are not entertained by craft in an age where nearly everything is about the superficial and fleeting. While you'll find more than a few examples of younger people who have found and like 'better' stuff, as evidenced in many RUclips comment sections, their numbers still seem relatively few. I believe that this overall condition will only trend downward, as seen by those of us with 'good taste' ; ] Thankfully, there *_is_* good new music, although a dense Indie market and home-brewed mass-production in this newest, ever-changing tech arena make it difficult to find the really magical stuff.
Also, as always, there's no accounting for personal preference, and there's no ultimate arbiter of what's considered 'good'.
That's my take on it. New audiences who would like this high-quality talent aren't well-served by what's left of The Recording Industry, and it's only by referral or some version of chance that they might encounter great classics and absolutely fabulous, reverent performances like what Leonid and Friends offer.
you are right. i think, it' s too good for the mainstream.
Uncanny how accurate the vocals are. They capture the energy and spirit of some of the greatest rock ever written, recorded, or performed. I'm still having a hard time believing what I'm hearing. Cudos!
Mark Klein Best part is when they speak it is with deep Russian accent! Watched some interviews. How they memorize that is crazy
Very true, even though the vocals may not match perfectly as they're not the actual members of Chicago, the music itself is SPOT FREAKIN ON... every note of it.
You've got to be kidding me!!!! I saw The Beach Boys and Chicago do this live at the old Chicago Stadium in 1975 when I was 16 years old and watching you all do this gave me the same thrill I first experienced 41 years ago! Please know that what you all are doing are making alot of people happy!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!!....
Uhh... Thank you, Gregory! To be continued!
Gregory Crnkovic I was at that show!! Loved it then, and these guys are great too! Nailed it!
Drove my grandmothers 1971 Dodge Polara. For some reason she had a 440 4 barrel put in it!!!!!!! Had a friggin blast!!!! Seems like it was in another lifetime now?? Oh well, with these guys bringing it back make me feel young again!!!!!................
I saw the same show but it was at the Oakland colliseum, called "Day on the green". Great show. I think Bob Seger opened.
And we all got sand in our shoes. Anaheim Stadium 1975
the band is completely and totally awesome! but on a side note, that girl is the most beautiful person i have ever seen!
Incredibly talented group of musicians
She is....whomever she is....the most...BEautiful singer of ALL TIME. It's absolutely unreal how perfect her face is.
MONSTER band... SO glad I found them. As a lifelong Chicago fan, I wholeheartedly approve.
Wow!!! It doesn’t get any better than that! What a beautiful rendition of this classic Chicago hit. Outstanding performance by all! 🎤🎸🎶👏
Every time I hear this song I cry because it was one of my Mom’s favorite songs by Chicago. I can still remember her turning up the record when this song would come on. I cried a little harder tonight when I heard this amazing cover because you guys are so darn good. I know my Mom would have loved this. Well done.
I've listened to this many times but never made a comment. I agree with most of the other comments and have to say that although I loved Chicago, these guys sound even better. I love Leonid's bass on this one.
I'm binge watching. Each one is better then the last.
Best over dose you can hope for!
Same!
I think the same !!!! ha ha ha!!!
Me also, days on end,
Love, love, love this song!
Graduated from High School in 1974 when this song came out. One of my favorites! Brings back a lot of memories. Must go to a concert!
Also graduated HS in '74. Saw Chicago for my first concert on June 13, 1973 and the opening act was some guy name Bruce Springsteen...
Close your eyes and you are hearing Chicago. Fantastic cover.
Just a amazingly seriously talented group of people. They surprise me each time I listen to them.
All that musical wonderfulness AND Andy Warhol on the backing vocals.
LOL... It's the hair... Vlad is such a sweet and lovely person!
I thought that was Andy on the higher notes..HAHAHAHA!!!!
that's a ridiculous comment.
Wow, Leonid can sing too!
I have been a fan of the Chicago band since the early 70s. You sing their songs better than they do. It is a fact. I wish you success. (I'm 69, musician, Russia)
I'm American and I agree!! Leonid is awesome
Leonid, this was so special with you singing the lead!
Thank you! I was going to ask which one was Leonid. I've been in three rock bands; thank goodness I didn't see these guys beforehand! Incredibly talented.
Nice lead vocal
Listen and watch this, then go to the New Years Eve performance by Chicago and Beach Boys...where Terry Kath was all dressed up in a tux and looking like a million bucks. His vocal and Cetera's were matched perfectly by this band and thats flat out hard to do. And if this is not extraordinary enough, there is the gorgeous Ksenona making it even harder to not watch over and over. There aren't enough superlatives to describe Leonid & Friends. Stunning!
A beauty with a BEAUIFUL VOICE !
ted cichanowicz that video from New Year’s Eve is how I like to remember Terry. RIP to the heart ❤️ of Chicago
I've commented on these videos a lot: not sure I've acknowledged the excellent drummer.
Igor is a monster
Y’all do know America Loves you all🤗Your taking such wonderful perfections in every single song you learn and play! That drives us to know you all as us🤗 Don’t ever stop Please’ You are great😉
Every song that you cover you sound better than the original artist! Every fine detail, every little embellishment, every single string, drum beat, and vocal is sheer magic! This song is absolutely phenomenally redone
For me, this song speaks to the countless number of people who are separated from loved ones during this terrible pandemic. I am sure many are wishing.
One thing about this group is their passion for this music that comes through loud and clear. With their orchestra that they use on other numbers the girls are all smiling big time and you can see and feel the joy they experience playing this music. This music was written during the cold war with Russia, unlike the crap being played today...These guys are wonderful, I would buy tickets to their show over the actual Group Chicago and their tickets are 10x cheaper on top of it and they are better then the pseudo group now that call themselves Chicago.
Ksenona is truly a solo artist that has yet to be discovered. She speaks and sings 7 in languages, holds a degree in international finance and preforms like she does and is only 22 years old.
The lead guitar player must be channeling Terry Kath as his riffs are flawless and to do what Kath did is not easy for anyone.
The drummer is absolutely spot on in every beat. As a life long Chicago fan, one couldn't ask more from a cover band then this. Great Job guys!!!!!
As a musician and a recording engineer, I have to say that this sounds very very good. This is high quality stuff.
I have to agree, the sound is right up there with the performance.
Unbelivable perfection. I cannot believe this has been on RUclips for 5 years and only just come across it in 2022. I am on youtube many hours a day and this is my music. Why its not been offered before is beyond me. I am addicted to Leonid and friends and keep listening to same songs over and over. Wishing you were here, If you leave me now, Hard habit to break, You're the inspiration, In the Stone and Aint no body are stunning, but everything you do is perfection. I have a very precise musical ear and you are almost indistinguishable from original and given choice, i'd choose your recording as it sounds so much better than my records. Thank you dear friend's 👍🥰
They are incredible to say the least. Glad you find Leonid and Friends.
Feel the same
Identical to the original.They have accomplished the impossible.................................................
Love Leonid, and the joy he’s given to all of us by pursuing his dream.
As of now, this video has been viewed more than 10,500 times and I think I am responsible for at least 1,500 of them. Terrific!
Michele Anderson Coming up on 500,000. Not too bad!
1.8 million now
👍😂I’ve been sharing their covers of these beautiful songs everywhere ❤
Tears to my eyes. So fantastic! I can't stop watching. The sound is flawless and the performances, well, I've paid a lot of money to see groups that can't hold a candle to you guys! Thank you!!!!!!!
Thanks from the USA...words fail me.
publié il y a 8 ans...Comment ai je pu passer à côté de ce groupe ? c'est le meilleur de tous les groupes actuellement
That was simply magnificent. The vocals are impeccable and the musicianship is second to none. A triumph in every aspect!
Bravo! Absolutely fantastic. Not only the performance, but also the sound engineering/mixing. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Yes the sound engineering is epic. Outstanding quality indeed.
I was born in 67 and grew up with Pink Floyd, Genesis, Supertramp . . . but never really listened to Chicago for some reason. I'm 51 and honestly just listening to these songs for the first time today because of you. Wow, just wow, did I miss some great music growing up. Hope you guys are around for my next 50 and the start of my new Chicago journey.
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If you recently discovered Chicago, you have so much discovery remaining. The 60's and 70's had musical artists that were beyond belief.
The cool thing about Chicago was that they had the ability to really rock out with the best of 'em but at the same time create some the most emotionally beautiful mellow music ever recorded, like this song. Not many bands could do both like Chicago could. The early seventies was their best period. Greatest Hits and Chicago V are a good place to start. By the eighties they had pretty much cheezed out and many of their original fans had lost interest in them. If that's the Chicago you first heard they were nothing like the early seventies version. Still waiting for Leonid to do "Dialogue 1 & 2" and "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long".
@@GhenamMr That is it, exactly. It wasn't until I found their underplayed older classics that I fell in love with them in the late 80s, then rediscovered them about 5 years ago.
We are the same age. Chicago hooked me on top 40 am radio in the 70s. I'm wondering how you could miss them played on the radio with heavy rotation
How this man was able to assemble such a group of accomplished , note perfect , singers and musicians is astounding . The remaining members of Chicago transit authority ,should be humbled by this profound tribute .
Oh my goodness! I started listening to Chicago Transit Authority when I was in high school. The work that was put in here to make those sounds is intense! Thank you for the joy that I have gotten from all of you!!
I really love the songs that Leonid signs on!!
2 Thumbs up for Leonid & Friends simply AMAZING!
Ksenona is so pretty :) lovely voice too
In my opinion all the member of this band not only play the instruments but their voices are also beautiful. This is amazing💖💖💖💖
Leonid & Friends, You guys are KILLER!!!!! Incredible sound, impeccable execution! You gotta keep doing' this! Please keep going!!!!!
...indeed !!!
So beautiful a song, I have tears. Thank you all. Leonid, your voice is especially perfect for this song.
I like this better than the original. All in sync, so beautiful.
You are the best Chicago tribute band I've ever heard. Just Fantastic!
I'm a second generation professional musician and have followed Chicago since '72. Your band sounds BETTER than Chicago. Keep it up!!!
Brings me back to 1974 all over again spectacular work guys Dyakuyu
Loved the way they performed without any personal egos
Grew up with Chicago one of the best bands in the world and a great job by you guys.
Just cannot believe you can pull this off with perfect english being Russian. Love you people, from an ex patriot American in Greece !!!
I'm 62 now- but I cut my teeth musically in a Chicago tribute band in college- (a bass player). You guys make me realize how good these songs are with modern instruments and recording equipment. The bass is so much better sounding! You're awesome! Thanks!
If beauty was a minute this would be an hour. Love love love this great group of musicians ❤️🥰
Without a doubt the best Chicago cover band in the world bar none ..... you guys are unbelievable .
CHICAGO enlisted the Beach Boys to cover the vocal harmonies on this song. Lenoid and Friends covered it amazingly well, with no help!
Ksenona may be the most beautiful looking girl I've ever seen. Jessica Alba would be jealous! Great job as usual!
She is deliciously pretty..! :)
Well she's Russian... nothing can beat Russian beauty.
True. East European women are the loveliest in the world.
@@TheRanhughes There always has to be one...
Heck... how would we know? Americans have been told for years that Michelle Obama is the most beautiful woman in the world.
I normally dislike cover bands but I am a FAN OF YOURS FOR LIFE👍✌❤🌹
Wow, nice vocals. I was wondering for a moment who was going to sing the song. Good job.
RIP Terry.
The funny thing is only one of those guys look old enough to have heard them on the radio. Just another bit of proof 70's music was the best pop music period.
God, you guys take me back to a place in time I wish I could revisit all over again. You all sound so incredible. I close my eyes, and drift back in time. Chicago’s music is simply the best. Great sound, great lyrics. Thank you guys.
Music - the universal language....(the mix on the drums is fantastic!!)....🥰
Thank you for your attention to detail. The quality of your music shows it.
These guys are awesome, especially the guy with the long hair who sings later in the song. Now he has some serious chops!
What can I say?
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!
I will say this is thee best harmony I’ve ever heard in any genre. Aside from the lyrics, it’s what makes this song. The harmony is 2nd to none. Especially at the 3:48 minute where it appears that they role into the next measure from whole notes with a 1/4 or 1/8 note. Ingenious and spectacular! It happens again at the 3:56 minute as well. Something you never hear anywhere else.
Wow. Just wow... You guys really get Chicago. A rarity...
Just off the charts! Perfect musicianship, wonderful vocals, and ALL of your faces reflect the beauty that emanates from Ksenia - like the planets shine from the light of the sun.
The talent here is Phenomenal, unparalleled, and the greatest compliment to Chicago!
Are you kidding me? These guys are the bomb. Best cover band I ever heard. No one even close
Best cover band ever..close your eyes ..you cant tell the difference..love it
Yep they’re all fabulous 😂❤
These are some of the best musicians in the world. I hope they are getting all the credit and money they deserve. Perfection.
I know I’m late to the party having just found you on RUclips. I am a life long fan of Chicago and you guys are the absolute best tribute band I have ever heard. Just awesome. The number of quality lead vocals you have is amazing ..and to think, English is your second language. Blessed with talent.
You did better then me. I just got Here!
*Absolutely PERFECT!* _....and lots of Ksenia Buzina 'eye candy'._
This song means a lot to me since I was a little boy about 6 years old the radio was always playing in the background at home and I was going through a lot of abuse and this song would play on the radio and means a lot to me and would hit my heart. I'm not sure what I was wishing for back then.... maybe love and care I'm sure. But this song still has impact to this day. But I'm a musician also and used songwriting as a outlet, but you ladies and gentlemen are just incredible at your art and this cover and all of them are the very best and I thank you for doing such a service to an important song that brings me back to a time of self reflection and has a meaning to my heart and even though it was the worst parts of my life, I would not take it back God used it for good to shape my life. God bless your families and friends and you...❤🙏
Can't help getting back over and over again to your videos - well player!
And Ksenia is a beauty
They sound so phenomenal and are a joy to watch!
Can't wait for a Leonid & Friends World Tour!!!
Backing vocals and harmonies are nuts. Totally amazing. Wow.
....and Ms. Buzina is an absolute knock out!