Feelin' Stronger Every Day - Leonid & Friends (Chicago cover)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2018
  • »Становлюсь сильнее с каждым днем» - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы Чикаго)
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    В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kiev, Ukraine) - lead vocal
    Sergey Kashirin - guitar, backing vocal
    Igor Javad-Zade - drums
    Vlad Senchillo - Wurlitzer el. Piano, backing vocal
    Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal
    Vasily Akimov - backing vocal
    Andrey Zyl - trumpet
    Maxim Likhachev - trombone
    Oleg Kudryavtsev - tenor sax
    Vladimir Popov - baritone sax
    Valent Osinsky - recording
    Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to Vladimir Osinsky for the superb studio
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - вокал
    Сергей Каширин - гитара, бэк-вокал
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Влад Сенчилло - Wurlitzer эл-пиано, бэк-вокал
    Василий Акимов - бэк-вокал
    Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
    Андрей Зыль - труба
    Максим Лихачев - тромбон
    Олег Кудрявцев - тенор саксофон
    Владимир Попов - баритон саксофон
    Валентин Осинский - звукорежиссер
    Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность Володе Осинскому за великолепную студию!
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Комментарии • 3,4 тыс.

  • @user-gs9cg1jv7e
    @user-gs9cg1jv7e 4 месяца назад +115

    It’s 2024 and I assume nobody will see this comment, but I’m going to say I really love this band!

    • @gregc.9035
      @gregc.9035 2 месяца назад +6

      Hey I saw your comment today, and I love this band too! Nobody can cover a Chicago tune quite like Leonid & Friends

    • @morgunstyles7253
      @morgunstyles7253 2 месяца назад +3

      I see it. Me too for a couple of years

    • @markthebuilder9837
      @markthebuilder9837 Месяц назад +1

      I saw them in concert.They were great.

    • @kristentocki5002
      @kristentocki5002 Месяц назад +3

      Oh oh yeah

    • @TheoSmith249
      @TheoSmith249 Месяц назад +1

      I saw it too... and LOVE this band. Former trumpet player here.

  • @xarzu
    @xarzu 7 месяцев назад +59

    I love these people for making me happy.

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 7 месяцев назад

      Same here😂I listen to them every day and can’t wait to attend another of their awesome concerts 🔥🔥🔥👯‍♀️👯‍♀️🔥🌹🌹🌹💃🏽🕺🏽

    • @Meshellyne8
      @Meshellyne8 4 месяца назад

      Me too, catch them here in California ‼️

  • @jkpubl
    @jkpubl 4 месяца назад +32

    One of the best covers of any song I've heard. And the drummer is awesome.

    • @gears4358
      @gears4358 2 месяца назад

      He is a drumming machine.!!!

    • @bradleyjjohnson
      @bradleyjjohnson 24 дня назад +1

      The drummer is SO good. On every single song they play, he stands out. It's like having Hal Blaine in the studio.

  • @BrianSmith-nq3sz
    @BrianSmith-nq3sz Год назад +88

    I discovered Leonid & Friends by accident, what a joyous find.

  • @arniemax1
    @arniemax1 4 года назад +795

    Imagine. Singing in a foreign language, that you do not speak. Their phrasing, inflection is spot on. And the Guitarist. Killer. They all are Ace musicians. They don't coveer Chicago, they become 'Chicagovich', as it's written on signs in Moscow. A Joy to hear soemthing from Russia besides Putin, and Ukraine. These guys ain't gettin' rich. Do it for the love of playing.
    .I stumbled onto something so incredible

    • @PresidentGas1
      @PresidentGas1 4 года назад +34

      The lead singer is from Ukraine ......he's the only one not from Russia. I agree though ....... I grew up with Chicago and I can't go more than a few days without watching/listening to this ensemble. To realize they don't speak English and the leader/bassist had to dissect each instrument note by note to compose is beyond genius to me.

    • @hankreager244
      @hankreager244 4 года назад +31

      @@PresidentGas1 I love this group, they sound more like Chicago than Chicago does !!

    • @tacticalultimatum
      @tacticalultimatum 4 года назад +12

      They’re not native English speakers??!!

    • @PresidentGas1
      @PresidentGas1 4 года назад +12

      @@tacticalultimatum They can hardly speak English at all in fact.

    • @charliedee9276
      @charliedee9276 4 года назад +13

      1:43 Drummers wearing a cool Leonid and Friends shirt that says "Chicagovich" across the bottom.

  • @dannyray1959
    @dannyray1959 2 месяца назад +22

    This is what happens when you get the right caliber of musicians together

  • @rickdunivan335
    @rickdunivan335 24 дня назад +8

    Can’t get enough of this group from strings to horns to musicians to vocals and all percussion

  • @harrybaran2683
    @harrybaran2683 4 года назад +394

    Nobody ever mentions the keyboardist. That guy is always right on the money!!!

    • @GeeB1
      @GeeB1 3 года назад +5

      True...but, what about that handsome trumpet player? Mmmmmmm! 😃

    • @joshuaschadenfreude8910
      @joshuaschadenfreude8910 3 года назад +1

      VLAD but he is no longer with the band.

    • @emmaz.luedemann213
      @emmaz.luedemann213 3 года назад +2

      Absolutely amazing!!

    • @dannyrenkiewicz9551
      @dannyrenkiewicz9551 3 года назад +10

      Igor the drummer is awesome !!!

    • @MrJmwkdw
      @MrJmwkdw 3 года назад +4

      They are all spot on and excellent musicians, much 💘

  • @AsscensionJoy
    @AsscensionJoy 5 месяцев назад +27

    This is PERFECT!!! Everybody is SO good!! perfect!! and OMG SHE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!

  • @URGG1969
    @URGG1969 3 года назад +293

    WTF kind of sorcery is this?! How come I am just discovering these musical geniuses? I am totally blown away🤯🤯🤯

    • @lancekelly1003
      @lancekelly1003 2 года назад +3

      Bahahahaha...me too!

    • @deemavo
      @deemavo 2 года назад +7

      Have you seen their version of Steely Dan's My Old School? O. M. G.

    • @canadiantimberwolf1
      @canadiantimberwolf1 2 года назад +5

      Same here...I would love to see them play here in Toronto...wow

    • @MykeFord950
      @MykeFord950 2 года назад +5

      LoL@ wtf kind of sorcery is this?

    • @wellsaid9663
      @wellsaid9663 Год назад +5

      Awesome comment; "what kind of sorcery?" (LMAO at that) - but these cats are incredible!!!!

  • @oldguy9078
    @oldguy9078 2 года назад +288

    As an old, old, drummer myself let me just say you have a master drummer for your group.

  • @bryanwehmeyer
    @bryanwehmeyer 5 лет назад +374

    The more I listen, the more this drummer just blows my mind.

    • @rdeloges7957
      @rdeloges7957 4 года назад +10

      he is perfect.

    • @MurphyKargesBass
      @MurphyKargesBass 4 года назад +5

      RIGHT?

    • @willard2729
      @willard2729 4 года назад +8

      He is so good that it’s easy to take him for granted

    • @kevinbell6292
      @kevinbell6292 4 года назад +10

      He is badass..

    • @afceastfan
      @afceastfan 4 года назад +2

      Thumbs down from me on this performance. Great technical skill, but the bell is the key to the outro on this tune and for some reason the guy is allergic to it.

  • @ludgeromendonca3547
    @ludgeromendonca3547 5 лет назад +256

    WOW I am literally in tears here folks. The precision of this fantastic band is outstanding. Superbly done.

    • @lilycat1694
      @lilycat1694 4 года назад +1

      Ludgero Mendonca agree completely.

    • @kathykefalas701
      @kathykefalas701 4 года назад +1

      Ludgero Mendonca well said!!

    • @bibchr
      @bibchr 4 года назад +1

      Right there with you.

    • @pierresaint-laurent7927
      @pierresaint-laurent7927 4 года назад +7

      I cannot agree more. I have not been moved by a band like this in decades. This is truly unique, outstanding, a gem, a diamond

    • @donaldgoss8312
      @donaldgoss8312 4 года назад

      Outstanding! I agree!

  • @tonywand2909
    @tonywand2909 Год назад +161

    This band has become my drug of choice....in this upside down world we now live in, they not only right my ship but they elevate me to new highs of hope!
    God bless them all!

    • @dcs26205
      @dcs26205 Год назад +5

      Me, too! I come back time and time again to get my "fix."

    • @projecthealthy9862
      @projecthealthy9862 Год назад +4

      Well said! They bring me to tears with their talent and passion.

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe Год назад

      🙃

    • @victimmons240
      @victimmons240 Год назад +5

      I listen to them all the time!!

    • @dinerdashing
      @dinerdashing Год назад +1

      God bless them _and_ you. Be well and stay safe, Tony.
      "Unpopular the Movie" - Red Grace Media
      (Final Cut, 28:55)
      Free On RUclips

  • @andreawaterstreet3901
    @andreawaterstreet3901 3 года назад +89

    One of my favorite parts of watching and rewatching these videos is seeing how much sheer JOY these guys inspire in thousands upon thousands of commenters. And it’s because they themselves are playing these great songs out of joy. Not the music biz; not band politics: pure joy. Thank you thank you thank you!!

    • @Kirok2005
      @Kirok2005 3 года назад +2

      Totally agree. The JOY exudes from every pore!! Magical.

    • @PawtucketPatriot66
      @PawtucketPatriot66 Месяц назад

      Yeah, that's what I like best about them, their joyous energy just lifts me up every time.

  • @arcdrummer
    @arcdrummer 5 лет назад +1294

    Spectacular.
    Here's a group of 'Russians' who colluded to shut everyone else out of the running for the title of "Best Tribute Band"...
    Appreciation and gratitude from the United States!

    • @TheProfessorOfLife
      @TheProfessorOfLife 5 лет назад +37

      AWESOME response, arcdrummer! All of this "collusion" is turning out to be a GREAT thing! LMAO!

    • @Mjr._Kong
      @Mjr._Kong 5 лет назад +91

      MCGA -- Making Chicago Great Again!

    • @DarwinsChihuahua
      @DarwinsChihuahua 5 лет назад +3

      LOL

    • @canadianroot
      @canadianroot 5 лет назад +50

      They're really putin on a great show in this video. They're not rushin' it at all.

    • @SteelHorseRiders
      @SteelHorseRiders 5 лет назад +3

      LOL!

  • @robertsilvis815
    @robertsilvis815 4 года назад +410

    I''m a 62 year old, who's been a Chicago fan from their beginning in 1970. My older Step-Sister gave me their first album, when they were still "Chicago Transit Authority", and I've loved them since. You guys... you guys...I'm speechless. If I wasn't watching the video, I'd swear I was listening to Chicago themselves. As a Tribute/ Cover band, that's as good as it gets. All I can say, is if you were to Come to my area, (after Covid-19 passes of course...), I'd gladly pay to see you perform live. Thank you for making a dreary morning bright.

    • @Snarkapotamus
      @Snarkapotamus 4 года назад +14

      I am the same age and have/had the same album and have been a fan ever since it first came out. I guess I'm going on half a century at this point..

    • @TPEvans
      @TPEvans 4 года назад +15

      One of my first eight track tapes - Chicago Transit Authority.

    • @blakegregory969
      @blakegregory969 4 года назад +11

      Me too. Incredible sound.

    • @jakobole
      @jakobole 4 года назад +7

      Same here 47 years old. "X" and what came before was a huge part of my childhood. Terry Kaths voice was a soothing experience in a chaotic world for a small mind.

    • @mensaskip
      @mensaskip 4 года назад +11

      I'm 65 and Chicago was the first concert I ever saw. They've always been special to me. I love these guys.

  • @ThisIsWar734
    @ThisIsWar734 5 месяцев назад +16

    Holy shit... Just HOLY SHIT!!!! 15 yr metal vocalist, raised with old school rock. Gma's gone, my old man is still alive... This is my favorite cover of this song, hands down. You all nailed it!!! I can't express enough, the nostalgia & joy your cover brought. Thank you so much!!!

  • @user-fb3vd8yn5i
    @user-fb3vd8yn5i Месяц назад +6

    Shows how amazing the original band Chicago was. To have a great ensemble like this performing your stuff, legendary.

  • @russe8914
    @russe8914 4 года назад +227

    First off, this is mixed to absolute perfection. What a band! Good Lord, this is perfect in every way. Every note. They play with joy and they clearly respect the music they are playing, you can hear it and see it on every member of the band. Well done!!

    • @alanjohnson911
      @alanjohnson911 2 года назад

      RTR!

    • @stephendanley1858
      @stephendanley1858 2 года назад +2

      Amen, RTR, and I can't believe I'm going to see them tomorrow night in a small south Georgia town. The week after I'll be in Title Town.

    • @russe8914
      @russe8914 2 года назад +1

      @@stephendanley1858 that's a great week brother! Enjoy the show. Just saw them in NYC. Terrific show, the energy was fantastic.

    • @metalmedic7211
      @metalmedic7211 2 года назад

      RTR from Al.

  • @onyourmarkphoto
    @onyourmarkphoto 4 года назад +703

    My doctor said I must watch this every day and it will cure anything.

  • @Diegocurt73
    @Diegocurt73 5 месяцев назад +24

    Wow, I’ve listened to all their songs on a playlist. Chicago is my favorite all-time and this band definitely did them justice! Respect!!!

  • @joetrolo7076
    @joetrolo7076 11 месяцев назад +20

    I think I've watched this song 40 times in two weeks

  • @perrymatherne2021
    @perrymatherne2021 5 лет назад +189

    Terry kath is definitely looking down & smiling upon you great guys

    • @jtonythejett1
      @jtonythejett1 4 года назад +3

      Totally agree....not to mention all of the "Chicago" fans still here! :-)

    • @judyblower8183
      @judyblower8183 4 года назад +5

      @@carrollshelby8690 Terry was high, drunk & tired. It was an accident.

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 4 года назад +2

      There’s nothing that ever said he intended to do it. Fact is, while it’s possible he was drunk or stoned at the time, surely in his mind he thought the chamber was empty.
      I doubt at all it was intentional. Ergo he is in heaven.

    • @chrisoxford4026
      @chrisoxford4026 3 года назад

      Definitely

  • @babongo
    @babongo 4 года назад +311

    Man, Serge on lead vocals has an incredible smoothness in a high register. I'd like to hear him cover some Boston tunes.

    • @thomast8539
      @thomast8539 4 года назад +11

      Maybe some Doobies and Triumph as well.

    • @daitos1955
      @daitos1955 4 года назад +13

      His name now is Sergetera...

    • @mrfseducationchannel5893
      @mrfseducationchannel5893 4 года назад +12

      babongo ‘More Than a Feeling’

    • @tracymarko1766
      @tracymarko1766 3 года назад +9

      Great tone and range....Cetera would be proud!

    • @stevegreiner3618
      @stevegreiner3618 3 года назад +3

      Tracy Marko Cetera has little room in his heart for anyone but Cetera

  • @davidcrook4119
    @davidcrook4119 4 месяца назад +15

    You ruskies do a great rendition of my favorite Chicago song. Well done 👏

  • @hanson2205
    @hanson2205 Год назад +37

    Ksenya Buzina is awesome vocals she rocks -)

    • @johnex3303
      @johnex3303 2 месяца назад +1

      And she is gorgeous 😊

  • @franklobo2780
    @franklobo2780 5 лет назад +43

    Three years ago, I fell in love with a Russian woman. I began to learn more about the culture, people and the country that I was raised and trained to hate or kill if needed. I served in the USAF in Berlin during the cold war. But these people are genuine, loving, family oriented and loyal. I found this band two weeks ago and needless to say, growing up in the 70's, EWF & Chicago were at the top of the charts. THANKS for this beautiful music and my Elena :)

    • @pierresaint-laurent7927
      @pierresaint-laurent7927 4 года назад +7

      Frank, my heart sings joy to you and your loved one! Let's have peace for once

  • @nicksepulvado
    @nicksepulvado 4 месяца назад +7

    after having been a musician and singer for well over 40 years I can honestly say this was absolute perfection, and could not have possibly been done any better.

  • @user-nx3fk6mv6q
    @user-nx3fk6mv6q 2 года назад +100

    Throw bottles at me through the interwebs if you must, but I think this version is way better than Chicago's. Plus. they make it look so easy and joyful!

    • @danielkokal8819
      @danielkokal8819 2 года назад +9

      its fun to watch people having such a blast while knocking this song out of the park.

    • @michaelthorpe1869
      @michaelthorpe1869 2 года назад +7

      way better, no but very good, as close to being Chicago without being Chicago

    • @jeffwilliams5364
      @jeffwilliams5364 2 года назад +3

      Better. Amazing. Fun. I am rocking my ass off to their music tonight... how have I never heard of these guys before?

    • @vg5157
      @vg5157 2 года назад +4

      I understand you, the thing is the sound system today is much,much better

    • @user-nx3fk6mv6q
      @user-nx3fk6mv6q Год назад

      @@vg5157 Absolutely true and a very valid point. I think these guys may sound better to me b/c they aren't taking themselves too seriously and are just having a good time.

  • @bigmac9940
    @bigmac9940 4 года назад +66

    I don't have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe how much I love this band! Just amazing.

  • @SASD209
    @SASD209 4 года назад +77

    holy shit, this is the best that I have ever seen

  • @bruceoldham1896
    @bruceoldham1896 2 года назад +24

    THIS IS WONDERFUL! What an amazing sound that takes us 73-year-olds back to our youth! Great band!

    • @Hettepop
      @Hettepop Месяц назад

      same here! I’m also 73 and been loving this band for 6 years now

  • @bigrobntexas1720
    @bigrobntexas1720 3 года назад +65

    At this point I'm wondering, How did you beautiful people with so much talent find each other to create what you have done, I'm truly in awe. You people are so good, I have no words

  • @newper
    @newper 5 лет назад +228

    This song is so good it is hard to decide who to compliment more... horns, drums, keyboard, vocals, guitar, bass, background vocals, wow. This is a perfect song.

    • @1200wpc
      @1200wpc 5 лет назад +7

      Saw them a few weeks ago. I had tears in my eyes they were so good. I may have to go to St. Pete in Dec. to see them again. Great musicians.

    • @adamgoodnature9009
      @adamgoodnature9009 4 года назад +6

      The horns just floor me every time.

    • @normpeterson7767
      @normpeterson7767 4 года назад +4

      Um ... the girl.

    • @tremayne3
      @tremayne3 4 года назад +4

      @@adamgoodnature9009 Horns...horns...the best !!!

    • @donnakreischer2243
      @donnakreischer2243 4 года назад +2

      Let's say drums!

  • @adamgoodnature9009
    @adamgoodnature9009 4 года назад +207

    Just about the coolest damn thing I have ever seen!

    • @Wildcat5181
      @Wildcat5181 4 года назад +1

      The coolest thing is they hardly speak English.

    • @Mandinka711
      @Mandinka711 4 года назад +5

      Watch their cover of 25 or 6 to 4. It'll blow your mind. I can't get over how good these guys are, I mean, it's perfect which when you consider that they're Russian makes it even more incredible.

    • @josephlove6269
      @josephlove6269 4 года назад +2

      Say that again

  • @auralfixxation6702
    @auralfixxation6702 3 года назад +122

    Dam, there just is not one weak element in this group of musicians. Bravo!!!!!!

    • @inmate24601
      @inmate24601 3 года назад +5

      My thoughts exactly. The technical proficiency and natural talent of every member of the group is spot on.

  • @jeffmilligan7030
    @jeffmilligan7030 3 года назад +43

    All the musicians are really really good but the drummer is exceptional!

  • @bibchr
    @bibchr 5 лет назад +244

    TEARS in my eyes, can't stop. Just an amazing, amazing job. Absolutely wonderful, Leonid. One "Like" isn't enough.

    • @doylesinclair4499
      @doylesinclair4499 5 лет назад +4

      Damn straight!

    • @petermetaxas9696
      @petermetaxas9696 5 лет назад +6

      ditto they are wonderful !!!!!!!!!

    • @jameswilliamson4856
      @jameswilliamson4856 5 лет назад +4

      I could not agree more...
      They are amazing...

    • @SantiagoTM1
      @SantiagoTM1 5 лет назад

      Mr. Phillips, sir what you felt in your heart of hearts while listening to this incredible group of true musicians. Proof that music, & played like this is universal. I don't if it's my American DNA, or the Weed & Whiskey kicking in as I listen to them just like U did Sir Phillips. Well written sir, indeed. BTY: It's a combination of my American DNA, & this Weed that I can't STOP Smoking! Try it like that.

    • @pierresaint-laurent7927
      @pierresaint-laurent7927 4 года назад +3

      YES, they drive us to tears. Hasn't happened to me in oh, decades. Can't believe I just found out about this diamond, this gem.

  • @therealdandyhouse
    @therealdandyhouse 5 лет назад +219

    Leonid and Friends.... FOREVER! I can't even begin to get enough of the talent in this collection of the some of the world's best musicians! Salute!!! Igor!!

    • @hkyjim
      @hkyjim 5 лет назад +11

      You guys get stronger every day. Love this one, one of my favorites!

    • @daman589986
      @daman589986 5 лет назад +11

      I think your as good as the original, maybe better.

    • @azznbad1
      @azznbad1 5 лет назад +2

      Igor is da man!

    • @noelvillegas3924
      @noelvillegas3924 5 лет назад +1

      I love Chicago music very very much. Now I seen this guy from Russia these guys are awesome.

    • @yarasub
      @yarasub 5 лет назад +7

      you folks ae not new to me, spent hours watching your video's...My wife had liver cancer and she passed away on Nov.25, 2018. The hardest pain and loss i have ever felt;
      tonight is the FIRST time I have felt happiness .......thank you for posting your video's

  • @kellyem33
    @kellyem33 23 дня назад +4

    The thing that really moves is their love of music. So inspiring!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 22 дня назад

      That n their smiles and energy!! They’re a smorgasbord of awesomeness 😍

  • @LostAndFound316
    @LostAndFound316 10 месяцев назад +9

    This is the best cover band on the planet. No...wait...this is the best band on the planet.

  • @radstorm
    @radstorm 5 лет назад +90

    Salute to the brass and woodwind guys in the band too. Let's face it.. without them even Chicago would have never been Chicago :o)

  • @berfraju
    @berfraju Год назад +25

    The best Chicago cover band ever! Just amazing!

  • @Bmore41030
    @Bmore41030 7 дней назад +1

    I’m a 34 young dude and I love Chicago especially this song and cover ❤️

  • @georgeford3687
    @georgeford3687 5 месяцев назад +9

    ok, I've seen them do Beginnings and now this, my 2 favorite Chicago songs, I can die happy.

  • @davidhavemann9303
    @davidhavemann9303 4 года назад +70

    Just saw them in Sacramento. Mind blown. I love to see their tours expanding and for them to get all of the recognition they deserve. Damn. Every one of them is an incredible musician.

    • @tremayne3
      @tremayne3 4 года назад +4

      Shit...I did not know they were here.....shit !!!!!!

    • @geoffgravett9619
      @geoffgravett9619 4 года назад

      When the COVID-19 thing is over I will travel a great distance to see them.

    • @osimnod
      @osimnod 3 года назад +1

      How did I not know they were in Sac-town? Bummed that I missed them.

    • @roughrider1568
      @roughrider1568 3 года назад

      I got 6 tickets (for me and friends) for 2021.

    • @armandobarajas9900
      @armandobarajas9900 2 года назад

      I hope they come back to Sacramento again - I will not miss them again.

  • @wa1zlv
    @wa1zlv 5 лет назад +47

    You guys have a ton of love here in the states. Keep on doing what you're doing!

  • @kenhanson4015
    @kenhanson4015 Год назад +18

    It's fun to watch Leonid, anchoring and binding everyone together with that thick bass line. The obvious excitement and pure joy on his face when everything is going just right, and he knows it.

  • @flatulentcow4920
    @flatulentcow4920 Год назад +19

    I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Leonid & Friends “Live” twice. They put on an amazing performance and are spot-on on every song. I never got to see Chicago live but after seeing Leonid & Friends, I feel like I have. They are awesome!

  • @crossfiretrading3667
    @crossfiretrading3667 5 лет назад +6

    You know it is going to be a great day when you see a new Leonid and Friends video pop up!

  • @polarbear2579
    @polarbear2579 5 лет назад +224

    Playing the notes letter-perfect is one thing - and this band does that well, indeed. But, they capture the high spirit, the great joy of the original performance, too, which is something the current iteration of Chicago has a hard time doing. A real delight to listen to and enjoy.

    • @cmd871
      @cmd871 5 лет назад +2

      well put!!!!!

    • @stavrophotography
      @stavrophotography 5 лет назад +2

      I would be honored to perform with them!

    • @billjensen401
      @billjensen401 5 лет назад +5

      Well put. Current iteration sadly plays their great songs with little enthusiasm.

    • @xblackcatx1312
      @xblackcatx1312 5 лет назад +1

      Polar Bear yep. Technique, with soul and feel.

    • @matte6352
      @matte6352 5 лет назад

      To be fair, this really isn’t a happy song. That’s the whole point of the juxtaposition of an upbeat song, with really downbeat lyrics.

  • @robertfantazo4751
    @robertfantazo4751 3 года назад +42

    These guys are so freaking good. I'm loving Chicago all over again.

  • @tommyal4359
    @tommyal4359 8 месяцев назад +15

    You guys are Killing It!!! Hats off to the whole production!

  • @vicodumb
    @vicodumb 4 года назад +62

    The musical talent, the sound engineering, and the dedication to "get it right" leave me speechless. Quickly run out of adjectives of praise for these ladies and gentlemen. May your abilities take you all to new heights you never dreamed of!

  • @bethvirginiaphillips4583
    @bethvirginiaphillips4583 4 года назад +20

    THE BEST THING I'VE HEARD IN THIRTY YEARS.

  • @bendems9140
    @bendems9140 Год назад +5

    Hello it s really good
    I m french and i love chicago
    The spirit is real and i think listen chicago
    Goid job

  • @mikestoolnail4700
    @mikestoolnail4700 3 года назад +10

    There is Igor, in his headphones, drumming perfectly. As always.

  • @jackflash5659
    @jackflash5659 5 лет назад +101

    Wow! This is my favorite Chicago song and you guys nailed it! Love how you were true to the original recording with sampling of the Rolling Stones "We Love You", "Let's Spend the Night Together" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash" @ 2:46.

    • @johnorabone6112
      @johnorabone6112 5 лет назад

      BFD. HAVE THESE COPYCATS CREATED ANY ORIGINAL MUSIC THAT IS AS GREAT OR DO THEY JUST USURP THE GREATNESS OF OTHERS?

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 4 года назад +4

      When you can play Chicago’s music as well as the original band on the original recording, you might be able to say that. Until then take a nap dude.
      I’ve tried playing Chicago’s stuff. It takes years of practice to just be mediocre at best.
      You’ve obviously never picked up an instrument in your life. Have no appreciation for serious musicianship and talent.
      So your opinion means nothing.

    • @tixximmi1
      @tixximmi1 4 года назад +1

      Dweezil Zappa may just beat them. But they sound better than Chicago.

    • @TS-ev1bl
      @TS-ev1bl 4 года назад +2

      @@johnorabone6112 Wanna know how it's obvious you're not a musician? Btw, lots of professional musicians - most of them, in fact - play music they did not write themselves and get rich and famous doing it.

    • @mensaskip
      @mensaskip 4 года назад +1

      I'm with you, Jack. I think they're fantastic. Plus, they have Ksenia.

  • @gregfeil2574
    @gregfeil2574 5 лет назад +9

    If I were an actual member of Chicago I’m not sure how I’d react to hearing this group. On the one hand I’d be incredibly impressed and while I wouldn’t necessarily feel threatened by them my ego might have a tough time praising them for how good they are. I drop dead every time I hear them.

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 4 года назад +1

      Well, Danny Seraphine actually caught on to Leonid and Friends, and let his ex-band know about them. They proceeded to link a few of these videos to their official website which is really how LAF started making inroads to America then getting the demand for a USA tour. In fact, Danny actually sat in for Igor on drums for a couple tracks including Anybody Know What Time It Is on one of the shows. Not sure what the rest of the band that tours as Chicago thinks of these cats, but Danny himself is of 100% approval. He sat in ice cold and nailed it. You could tell the rest of the band was beside themselves, smiling at him like a 12 year old school girl while THE Danny Seraphine is playing drums in THEIR cover band. Don't forget, Leonid is focused on the first 5 albums, the albums that made Chicago the icons they are. For them, Danny might as well be Paul McCartney.
      On a side note, if there was ever a reason for Chicago to let bygones be bygones and bring Danny back in to the band HE started, THAT'S it.

  • @fineart10
    @fineart10 10 месяцев назад +24

    Must to recognize that This band Is simply stunning..... A real pleasure they revive the Chicago music.....

  • @michaelligue3842
    @michaelligue3842 2 года назад +15

    As a Chicagoan that is a life long Chicago fan , I congratulate you , what a great performance .

  • @chemguy1
    @chemguy1 Год назад +19

    This without a doubt the best cover band on the net ,awesome

  • @TheMessMaker111
    @TheMessMaker111 5 лет назад +30

    All 15 of you are incredible! Please keep going. We want more.

    • @johnorabone6112
      @johnorabone6112 5 лет назад

      NO WE DON'T . WE HAVE THE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS BY THE ORIGINAL ARTISTS TO LISTEN TO. WHY LISTEN TO COPYCATS WHO HAVE NO ORIGINALITY OF THEIR OWN ?

    • @amb2745
      @amb2745 5 лет назад +3

      @@johnorabone6112 Your posts have lost their originality too..Why listen to what you have to say when you do nothing but cut and paste??

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 4 года назад

      @@johnorabone6112 Why listen to copycats? Because they're the best goddamned Chicago copycats on the planet that not even the REAL Chicago can copy!!!

  • @sahacking
    @sahacking 5 лет назад +141

    You guys aren't just a great cover band. You're one of the best bands ever.

  • @sallybyler3068
    @sallybyler3068 Год назад +12

    Love this group. They are beyond talented.

  • @johnex3303
    @johnex3303 2 месяца назад +4

    They're killin it. I'm happy that we have an opportunity to listen to this band live.

  • @johng4041
    @johng4041 5 лет назад +14

    I saw them in Los Angeles on 1-12. Even got a photo with Ksenya - I was not leaving without that. Their US tour is over but I'm sure they'll be back. These guys are better than you can imagine and I've seen Chicago twice. They travel with just three guys on brass - the younger guys - and it's as tight as Chicago or what's in these videos. I told Leonid to add a couple of Bill Champlin songs - I don't think he understood me, but God love him because he really nails it on these songs. Vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums everything. Even added a nice little brass arrangement to Color My World. You have to see these guys. Chicago charges $100 for meet and greet photos but these guys did it for free. Excellent.

    • @macedindu829
      @macedindu829 5 лет назад +3

      >Even got a photo with Ksenya - I was not leaving without that.
      Oh, you bastard! ;)

  • @stuart8663
    @stuart8663 5 лет назад +133

    Igor!!!!!! You are the tightest drummer I have watched in decades. Fantastic!!! Come tour Australia!

    • @MichaelJay9412
      @MichaelJay9412 5 лет назад +19

      The man has the timing of an expensive Swiss watch!

    • @stuart8663
      @stuart8663 5 лет назад +8

      Michael, i'm quoting that! Brilliant!

    • @ImixSpb
      @ImixSpb 5 лет назад +6

      He plays drums from age 7. Really cool skills!

    • @stuart8663
      @stuart8663 5 лет назад +8

      It shows! A craftsman!

    • @markmilliron6811
      @markmilliron6811 5 лет назад +9

      Drives it like a freight train! Brilliant playing.

  • @couerl
    @couerl Год назад +8

    That woman is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. You are all very good, thank you!

    • @jeffboonie3903
      @jeffboonie3903 Год назад +3

      She is definitely the diamond in the gold nugget pile

    • @johnschaefer2238
      @johnschaefer2238 5 месяцев назад +2

      Couerl you are dead on Ksenia is not only easy on the eyes her voice is easy on the ears! Wonderful band!

  • @donaldwalls1488
    @donaldwalls1488 3 года назад +15

    The entire group is amazing. So much talent.

  • @deanm375
    @deanm375 5 лет назад +163

    Thank you guys for posting this today. I lost a lifelong friend to cancer earlier today and your performance brought me a moment of solace.

    • @NabichtStudios
      @NabichtStudios 5 лет назад +6

      Dean M my prayers are with you. My wife currently has terminal cancer. It really hurts.

    • @deanm375
      @deanm375 5 лет назад +2

      Thank you Slaterguy.

    • @deanm375
      @deanm375 5 лет назад +7

      treasure every moment you have with her. I will pray for you both .

    • @stephenlennartz3466
      @stephenlennartz3466 5 лет назад +7

      Dean and Slaterguy--prayers to both of you and your families from St. Louis.

    • @K3Flyguy
      @K3Flyguy 5 лет назад +3

      Be there, done that, have the scars mentality and physically to show for it. This is one of the things that does help. If there is any consolation to what we deal with when these things happen it must be how it makes one realize just precious the seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and years actually are. I now spend very little time with TV, or doing things others think I should do. I live life to a much fuller degree than before. I often wonder what both my dad James and my best buddy Gary would do, or how would he handle this. Yes, I am feeling stronger everyday, and I am so thankful for Chicago's song regardless of who plays it. I send Prayers, positive energies, and good will to all those going through something like this. Love all of you.

  • @scottjanz9007
    @scottjanz9007 4 года назад +157

    Throw some creds to Vlad Senchillo on piano! He doesn't get mentioned much, but an essential member of this band.

  • @user-vo9my4zl7o
    @user-vo9my4zl7o 5 месяцев назад +4

    I can't get over the phenomenal drummer! Amazing!

  • @Underdog77
    @Underdog77 2 года назад +5

    When I first heard this song on the radio as a kid, I was so moved, I recorded it on my Radio Shack tape recorder and walked the neighborhood playing it full volume. I felt everyone needed to hear this.

  • @lynnturman8157
    @lynnturman8157 5 лет назад +17

    Chicago pushed the envelope as much as the Beatles & the Beach Boys when it came to innovative & experimental rock music. Great job!

  • @stever.747
    @stever.747 5 лет назад +27

    Damn! Just, Damn! Got a Russian Neil Peart on drums, kid on guitar got serious chops, great harmonies, horns are tight as hell, and just extraordinary musicianship from everyone. After seeing only 5 or 6 songs I bought both albums. Incredible!

  • @leefreed2060
    @leefreed2060 Год назад +16

    My favorite Chicago song ever. And naturally, you all knocked it out of the park. Awesome.

  • @bigmacola9
    @bigmacola9 2 года назад +11

    Chicago should be thrilled that these guys are bringing this amazing music to the world, so good that my hip-hop loving son is blown away

    • @almoemason
      @almoemason 2 года назад

      Problem with that is, they are not bying Chicago's records, they're buying Leonid and Friends' records.

    • @brrjohnson8131
      @brrjohnson8131 Год назад +1

      The cut these songs with Chicago's blessings.

  • @rickdean2141
    @rickdean2141 5 лет назад +11

    One thing I really like is that everyone in the band is listed at the end of the videos. There is no one person who gets all the credit. Nicely done.

  • @leehanson1416
    @leehanson1416 5 лет назад +27

    I had never recognized the "Jumpin' Jack Flash" reference. Outstanding job.

    • @pierresaint-laurent7927
      @pierresaint-laurent7927 4 года назад +1

      HAHAHA! GOTTA LOVE IT RIGHT?

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 4 года назад

      That was on the original recording, but barely audible unless you have a high end surround sound system or isolate the guitar track

  • @SmooothShifter
    @SmooothShifter Год назад +77

    It was very profound to me as I was going through different covers and drum covers of this song to see Russians and Ukrainians singing together.
    Let's hope we get back there and my wish for all of you is to end this madness so we can all sing again.
    Thank you for the excellent cover.

    • @beenaplumber8379
      @beenaplumber8379 Год назад +7

      I recall reading they were from four countries at this time. The third was Belarus, and I don't remember the 4th. But then Serge left to fight for Ukraine (man I hope he's ok), so it was back to three countries. I think the parting was friendly. The situation while this lineup was together was a political mess, and a band that stood above it. Serge had to follow his conscience. I think everyone understood that. I don't know where these guys are now, but when the war broke out, they were in the middle of a US tour, and they continued that tour.

    • @slumdogpreacher6964
      @slumdogpreacher6964 Год назад

      It's the Dirty Politicians that get our young men fighting each other for THEIR RICHES AND POWER!
      As Eisenhauer said years ago; "Beware of the Military Industrial Complex!" CHEERS!

    • @joyceromano9424
      @joyceromano9424 11 месяцев назад

      That's because all the people are terrific...it's our governments that suck. Theirs and ours.

    • @tomperkins5657
      @tomperkins5657 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@beenaplumber8379 I thought it was Serge. Heartbreaking. Damn Putin.

    • @Tomas-to9kz
      @Tomas-to9kz 11 месяцев назад

      Their related like Scots and Irish, like Iroquois and Huron...

  • @dougtravis5582
    @dougtravis5582 3 года назад +5

    As a musician for over 40 years now, my only words are incredible................

  • @raymar3163
    @raymar3163 4 года назад +8

    Kudos to Chicago for writing some of the greatest music of the last 50 years. But even the mighty Chicago can't match Leonid and Friends in terms of emotion, energy, passion and joy when performing these classics live. Thank you Leonid and Friends, thank you!

  • @6690698
    @6690698 4 года назад +14

    Oh dear Lord! Is it true, can it be? Is this better than the original? YES!!!! AWESOME!

  • @1752werner
    @1752werner 7 месяцев назад +3

    They say they cover these songs and they put on an exceptional musical show, lots of Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire

  • @user-pb8zd5ji6t
    @user-pb8zd5ji6t 2 года назад +9

    I listen to this and other of thier music ♥️♥️♥️ it does make my day 🌺🥰🌹 May you all be safe !

  • @craigmiller5876
    @craigmiller5876 4 года назад +30

    I just have to say that this is simply the best cover of a Chicago song I have ever heard. Absolutely mind blowing. It really made my day! I am so happy to see that today’s musicians can appreciate the incredible songwriting talent of Chicago and do it justice. This cover is every bit as good as the original. 🤩

  • @hiramlofton9464
    @hiramlofton9464 5 лет назад +9

    I was a radio DJ back in the 1960's. Working my way through college. I stayed in radio over 50 years part time.
    Chicago was one of my favorites. Damn! You guys are so talented. May God bless you.

  • @RavenSky1013
    @RavenSky1013 10 месяцев назад +4

    My favorite Leonid singer. Don't lose this guy!!!

  • @jimratliff2753
    @jimratliff2753 3 года назад +14

    It is hard to believe this band. I really think they have fine tuned the original CHICAGO tunes. I have seen them in person in California (Nov 2019) and words do not describe the talent and sound here. Magnificent and out of this world come to mind! ENJOY!

  • @canadianroot
    @canadianroot 5 лет назад +76

    These guys hit it out of the park each and every time. Ksenia is so easy on the eyes, too. Be still, my beating heart!!!

    • @bibchr
      @bibchr 5 лет назад +2

      It's "Ksenona," and have you seen this?
      goo.gl/iyYhRx

    • @bibchr
      @bibchr 5 лет назад +2

      Oops. I guess it says "Ksenia" here and "Ksenona" there. Not speaking Russian...no clue. Sorry. Anyway, enjoy the video. (c:

    • @trevorward85043
      @trevorward85043 5 лет назад +2

      You're both right! From her about section on RUclips:
      Official Channel of Ksenia Buzina | Ksenona

    • @philinwhiterock
      @philinwhiterock 5 лет назад +8

      Ksenia is her given name and Ksenona is her stage name. She's from Leonid's home town called Chita which is in Siberia east of Lake Baikal near the Mongolian border. They have both come to Moscow and established world class careers. When they make their North American tour next year they will likely make musical history from Russia with love.

    • @trevorward85043
      @trevorward85043 5 лет назад

      Have they published any tour information yet?

  • @chickenman515
    @chickenman515 5 лет назад +119

    I've watched several of these videos. These cats are pretty freaking incredible. I have seen several bands cover music, but none quite like this. Bravo.

  • @sustainf
    @sustainf 3 года назад +4

    Who says there isn’t hope for humankind? First, we land on the moon, then we summit Mt. Everest and now this MIRACLE! Perfection!

  • @chet328
    @chet328 Год назад +5

    They are unbelievably good. GO BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!

  • @robochop65
    @robochop65 5 лет назад +28

    As usual Igor kicking ass on the drum kit!

  • @directpressure3026
    @directpressure3026 5 лет назад +33

    Best I've Ever heard. Great work. Also, for the 13 dislikes, Who hurt you people?

  • @obiobiwan9268
    @obiobiwan9268 7 месяцев назад +7

    I'll bet I've listened/watched Chicago's video of this 30 times in the last week. You guys killed it. I'm beyond words.

  • @rick2267
    @rick2267 2 года назад +6

    Guys like Serge and Peter Cetera are fortunate enough to have been blessed by God with their awesome, unique voices.

  • @josephemmerling5860
    @josephemmerling5860 4 года назад +11

    Peter from 35 years ago! Wow that brass! The drummer! All the strings! You are all amazing!