Spinning Wheel - Leonid & Friends (BS&T cover)

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  • @LeonidVorobyevandfriends
    @LeonidVorobyevandfriends  4 роки тому +71

    Hello friends!
    If you would like to help support the band during these uneasy times, please click on the link below.
    We appreciate all of your help and support!
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    • @Entertainlaw
      @Entertainlaw 4 роки тому +1

      Leonid - Since you've shown your love of BS&T, as well as the song Got To Get You Into My Life, have you thought of truly the BS&T version of it, instead of the EWF version? I think that you all would CRUSH it!

    • @michaelwood4614
      @michaelwood4614 3 роки тому +1

      Please look at covering some of the tracks from Child is Father to the Man, BS&T’s first (largely under appreciated) album. Have to get a Hammond B-3 but totally worth it!

    • @lisamilledge1014
      @lisamilledge1014 3 роки тому +2

      Love you guys!!! My friends saw you in ATL last year and totally enjoyed the show. They got me a tee-shirt for Christmas. Keep doing what you do. Much love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣

    • @vladimirprjevalski5565
      @vladimirprjevalski5565 2 роки тому

      BD

    • @1023theMrutube
      @1023theMrutube Рік тому

      ⁠l

  • @drew-shourd
    @drew-shourd 5 років тому +409

    ...as a 53 year old retired professional drummer, retired due to multiple back and feet surgeries...I gotta say that IGOR is an ANIMAL.....I really dig this cat, so smooth and right on point, without over doing any note.....Leonid and Friends is an awesome band and imo, Igor is the backbone....

    • @1BobsYourUncle
      @1BobsYourUncle 4 роки тому +23

      Wow, I was thinking the same thing as I was reading through the comments. He does a great job ✌🏻

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 4 роки тому +3

      Did you play with anyone we would know??

    • @rickicoughlan8299
      @rickicoughlan8299 2 роки тому

      Tight as hey!

    • @raymondrocha797
      @raymondrocha797 2 роки тому +1

      @@rickicoughlan8299
      Don't you mean heck?!

    • @garykrolik3647
      @garykrolik3647 2 роки тому +3

      Tight..very tight. So when something is different it stands out...Vehicle

  • @mousepd
    @mousepd 4 роки тому +230

    Absolute perfection
    As an American musician and lead singer in a cover-tune band. You guys take on songs that hardly any of us here in the states would dare to try. THIS song is one of them. The ever changing time signature, trumpet solo, ending. Even the bands that originally played these songs would have to be impressed. Free U.S. Citizenship for all of you!

    • @rockme1492
      @rockme1492 3 роки тому +2

      I am sorry but no one like Blood Sweet & Tears and Dave Clayton Thomas.

    • @gordonclark5440
      @gordonclark5440 2 роки тому +15

      @@rockme1492 DCT indeed had a unique voice, but the musicianship on this, especially the brass, is superior to BST.

    • @Wizardofgosz
      @Wizardofgosz 2 роки тому +4

      @@rockme1492 This is a much better performance.

    • @hawsug4614
      @hawsug4614 Рік тому

      What in the world makes you think they want to be US citizens? I guess that's typical American ethnocentrism.

    • @bachtube11
      @bachtube11 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely agree, they are as perfect as it can be!
      Could it get better?
      I think they should consider to work together with a (perfect) composer, who writes songs especially for theme, to allow them to get loose from making covers only.
      Anyway in the meantime I enjoy theyr perfect performance of coverversions.

  • @bobgolfs4432
    @bobgolfs4432 6 місяців тому +24

    Love the bit of Russian accent that comes through - speeening wheel! Makes it even more cool!

    • @patsaccaro9203
      @patsaccaro9203 День тому

      it ruins the song

    • @Cyberfender1
      @Cyberfender1 День тому

      @@patsaccaro9203 A reinterpretation if you will. They are keeping this great music alive. So cut them some slack, please. An American musician. It is a compliment to out musical past.

  • @scottcassin9279
    @scottcassin9279 9 місяців тому +30

    The fact that the vocalists in all these vids are probably singing phonetically is simply hard to comprehend. And the audio quality is WAY beyond you’d expect to find for such a thing. Fabulous job!

  • @birdtracs1863
    @birdtracs1863 5 років тому +173

    This drummer has incredible feel and dynamics. Smokin...

    • @RazbagLLC
      @RazbagLLC 4 роки тому +7

      I agree with you, the drummer is amazing. Not fancy or real technical but very solid and like you said "incredible feel and dynamics". He is really good!!! I love watching and listening to them. Possibly better than the original.

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 4 роки тому +3

      That guy LOVES what he does

    • @jimevert7099
      @jimevert7099 4 роки тому +6

      The drummer is absolutely spot-on in every one of these tracks. He is the real all star among this group of stars. Just so solid

    • @Xix1326
      @Xix1326 4 роки тому +6

      It always starts with the drummer.

    • @neilmorrison6615
      @neilmorrison6615 4 роки тому +5

      The drummer kills!

  • @CaptainQueue
    @CaptainQueue 2 роки тому +83

    Lead trumpet player is a monster. Those original trumpet parts by the late Lew Soloff are insanely difficult and the trumpeter here played them flawlessly.

  • @route66photographers6
    @route66photographers6 2 роки тому +27

    I love Vasily Akimov's accent on this. It's completely changed how I will hear this song from now on.

  • @kelsocampbell1301
    @kelsocampbell1301 5 місяців тому +10

    I just saw that you guys are Russians...unbelievable...it goes to show that it is not all of our useless politicians, but artists and musicians like you great guys who make the world a much better place and provide a solution to all of our problems.

  • @jacquesmersereau4173
    @jacquesmersereau4173 Рік тому +43

    That trumpet solo is not for the faint of heart. WOW! Nailed it!

    • @tonyde52
      @tonyde52 Місяць тому

      That's Andrey Zyl.

  • @usp.4073
    @usp.4073 5 років тому +169

    I must say, I got chills when I heard you do this cover. I grew up in this era. I was listening to your Chicago covers, and they are great by the way. I said to my wife I bet they could do Blood Sweat and Tears really well. Then I found this. It brought teats to my eyes. Bravo!
    This American loves you!

    • @pierresaint-laurent7927
      @pierresaint-laurent7927 5 років тому +8

      You mean 'It brought tears to my eyes." Just saying

    • @brentdrafts2290
      @brentdrafts2290 4 роки тому +4

      I felt the same ans brought tears of happy memories to me too.

    • @OlegSidorenko1974
      @OlegSidorenko1974 4 роки тому +2

      @@pierresaint-laurent7927 Lol. The original wording would be factual with some of their videos though;-)

    • @rogerbeutler5671
      @rogerbeutler5671 4 роки тому +4

      USP .40, you may want to correct a spelling mistake. Agree with your thoughts

    • @thinkingoutloud6741
      @thinkingoutloud6741 4 роки тому +7

      Thank you for the spelling slip. It brought a surprise smile to my face. I enjoy those.

  • @jcmemerizing4984
    @jcmemerizing4984 5 років тому +210

    Nailed it! Trumpet solo was perfect!

    • @FO_Biggles
      @FO_Biggles 5 років тому +3

      Looking like he was going to pop a testicle, though.

    • @robertcooper6289
      @robertcooper6289 5 років тому +7

      FO Biggles I’ve been an amateur trumpet player most of my life. Over 40 years now playing. The upper register is a challenge for most of us. Andrey does a wonderful job. I think it is exciting to see a trumpet player pushing hard to the upper register like he does yet pulls it off with fantastic sound. Upper register playing on a brass instrument takes a tremendous amount of energy. More than most other instruments require. Your comment is correct. It does kind a look like that. LOL.

    • @FO_Biggles
      @FO_Biggles 5 років тому

      @@robertcooper6289 I have no doubt. & I'm pretty sure it wasn't going to cost him a testicle.

    • @georgeh372
      @georgeh372 5 років тому

      Biggles ass€>#=€?€€

    • @FO_Biggles
      @FO_Biggles 5 років тому

      @@georgeh372 What does "€>#=€?€€" mean?

  • @TraceyPruitt
    @TraceyPruitt 8 місяців тому +19

    When you listen to other cover bands that play some of the same songs, you realize just how accurate and polished these folks are. The sound engineering, the back up vocals, the spot on tempos, are all very good. Wouldn't be surprised if the OG guys asked to sit in on their OWN songs! Thanks for keeping these tunes alive.

  • @ashleythomson6935
    @ashleythomson6935 5 років тому +194

    As a trumpet player it is great to see the original Lew Soloff solo accurately played so well.. Not a lot can do that! RIP Lew!

    • @jim2lane
      @jim2lane 5 років тому +15

      But you can tell that he's reading it from a chart, so just as many props go to Leonid for being able to transpose it so accurately.

    • @barryanderson3910
      @barryanderson3910 5 років тому +8

      @ The lead singer of BS&T? David Clayton-Thomas? He's still around isn't he?

    • @jim2lane
      @jim2lane 5 років тому +3

      @@barryanderson3910 Indeed he is, and is now 77. Must be all that Canadian air! ;-)

    • @actormanic
      @actormanic 5 років тому +8

      @ I'm not a trumpet player, but I know very well who Lou Soloff was. Believe it or not, he had fans,....AND, David -Clayton Thomas (who wrote this song and sang lead on it) is still very much alive....and still singing quite well.

    • @barryanderson3910
      @barryanderson3910 5 років тому +1

      @@jim2lane Unfortunately, I'm getting old along with him. L&F are coming to my area in the fall. I haven't wanted to actually attend a concert this much for quite some time, but I'm now leery about driving moderate distances after dark, subjecting my ears to loud noises, and having more than one drink when I'm out. (Sigh.) :)

  • @Samuel-I
    @Samuel-I 4 роки тому +64

    Not putting aside any of their astounding artistic abilities, but what amazes me continuously is Igor on that kit.
    His performance on every cover is FLAWLESS.
    If you don't, or haven't ever played, you won't appreciate the sheer difficulty in matching so many different drummers style, tempo, and rhythm.
    He just does it.
    ARTISTRY

  • @ginnywilliams5115
    @ginnywilliams5115 5 років тому +280

    This was a flawless cover! More Blood, Sweat and Tears, please. Your Chicago covers are so amazing!

    • @TheAznative101
      @TheAznative101 5 років тому +8

      In the video Leonid and friends til now he mentions expanding his catalog..BS&Tt as well as EW&F

    • @paultaylor7082
      @paultaylor7082 5 років тому +8

      You Made Me So Very Happy, More and More, Lucrecia McEvil and many others to cover...

    • @polkhigh2317
      @polkhigh2317 5 років тому +8

      and when i die and vehicle from ides of march would be a great one

    • @Vinnybrain
      @Vinnybrain 5 років тому +5

      Was waiting for that ever-so-familiar Trumpet solo and WHAMM!! He NAILED IT LIKE A BOSS!!!
      More BST ?... they did a cover of "God Bless the Child" that's like 7 or 8 mins long that's just perfect for your guys!!
      Great Singer!... FABULOUS BAND!! LOVE YALL!!

    • @robertvanruyssevelt7159
      @robertvanruyssevelt7159 5 років тому +2

      @@Vinnybrain BS&T version of God Bless the Child is a masterpiece - ideal for L&F!!

  • @jameswilliamson4856
    @jameswilliamson4856 5 років тому +51

    So...
    I thought this was some Russians that got together for a jam session. I could not have been more wrong. Read the bios. These are ALL world class musicians! Every one of them! Keep up the great work!

  • @rogertracylouisemilyhazelp8376
    @rogertracylouisemilyhazelp8376 5 років тому +247

    What a great idea to cover Blood Sweat and Tears. Great fit for your band.

  • @wkmclennan161
    @wkmclennan161 6 місяців тому +8

    Greetings from Edmonton Albert Canada, Kyle McLennan Here. It has been a while. As a proud Canadian, I love that you have added the two bands that were Canada's answer to my beloved Chicago. Blood, Sweat & Tears & Lighthouse put a Canadian spin on the Jazz Rock Phenomenon. You are the only tribute band that is faithful to the vocals, instrumentation & skill of the original artists while making the music your own. The fact that you all had the incredible experience of playing for Chicago's Robert Lamm & getting his blessing & support was certainly a cherished memory that none of you will forget. Leonid & Friends just get better & better. Please do a tour of Canada. You have a lot of fans here.

  • @1490radioman
    @1490radioman 5 років тому +56

    The world’s greatest cover band...

  • @warriorwithin9310
    @warriorwithin9310 4 роки тому +15

    I came across this group about a year ago watching their version of EW&F's September song. They nailed it to a T. I grew in the 70's listening to groups like Chicago, EW&F, The Doobie Bro, The Eagles, The Commodores, Bar Kays, Rose Royce, Santana just to name a few. You can hear the instruments they used in every songs. And now what do we have? A lot of rubbish until this group came along. It's what music was meant to sound like. Don't stop the music guys.

  • @kennethmaese4622
    @kennethmaese4622 5 років тому +22

    Imagine being in a band where everyone absolutely grooves on each other but also absolutely get on well with each other and are having a blast as well.

  • @dan599
    @dan599 4 роки тому +20

    I never appreciated any of these songs until you guys covered them. No words can describe your talent.

  • @CreekyGuy
    @CreekyGuy 5 років тому +629

    Well done, gentlemen. You are doing more for east-west relations than all politicians put together.

    • @VegasPatriot
      @VegasPatriot 5 років тому +33

      Making Russia Great Again! 😆

    • @thedude4065
      @thedude4065 5 років тому +20

      ​@@VegasPatriot I lift my vodka glass in a toast to you, L & F

    • @osimnod
      @osimnod 5 років тому +23

      It's the new detente! Gorby is jealous. Trump ought to invite them to play at the Nationals stadium.

    • @avataratari
      @avataratari 5 років тому +33

      Art has always done more for people than politics. Because politicians need power, and people of art need joy.

    • @CreekyGuy
      @CreekyGuy 5 років тому +10

      @ - I disagree, Bonnie. These are intelligent men and women. They haven't been raised to be fools with no values and no moral rudder. What will happen is they will get a terrible idea of what real America is like, and they won't have experienced 'real' America. Maybe some of their good values will rub off on the loonies. Let's hope.

  • @anthonyblakely399
    @anthonyblakely399 Рік тому +7

    Wow!!! What a Great Cover!!! What a great Job guys!!!! I remember when this band Blood Sweat & Tears were formed and put out their Big hit "You Make Me So Very Happy." Heard it on the radio and fell in love with this group!!!! BS & T were the pioneers of Big Band Jazz Fusion Rock. n' Roll...............then came Chicago...........Tower of Power..........Earth Wind & Fire......but Blood Sweat & Tears made this sounds acceptable for the public to receive it...because the public at that time were enslave to The Beatles. Thank you guys for honoring Blood Sweat & Tears.

  • @amberfernandez6466
    @amberfernandez6466 5 років тому +40

    Igor playing like a boss. Keep on playing beautiful music people.

  • @Jim-wc3kz
    @Jim-wc3kz 6 місяців тому +4

    All of this is Fantastic. Great vocal by Vasily. Andrey Zyl is the REAL deal.

  • @cinematic35
    @cinematic35 5 років тому +36

    I can't imagine putting something that complicated together that matches the original near perfect. You guys are pure professionals and know your craft well!!!

  • @naknaksdadn572
    @naknaksdadn572 3 роки тому +30

    Blood, sweat and tears? Oh my y'all just blew my socks off!! Much love from Texas from one horn player to another!

  • @marksanzone4948
    @marksanzone4948 2 роки тому +5

    Lead singer maintains just a touch of a Russian accent to his perfect, tonal delivery...I can live with that!!

  • @robertkroberjr.157
    @robertkroberjr.157 5 років тому +16

    I can't get enough of this band! Much love from USA😇🙏❤️

  • @perryparsons9960
    @perryparsons9960 5 років тому +107

    One of the toughest trumpet solos ever, and your man NAILED IT! Great cover, and nice work on the penny whistle as well.

    • @markcutshall1658
      @markcutshall1658 4 роки тому +6

      Hats off to the late great Lou Soloff who soloed the horn with BS&T

    • @MrBassrazz
      @MrBassrazz 4 роки тому +5

      Simply incredible trumpet solo! Amazing band and production.

    • @michellerjackson5776
      @michellerjackson5776 4 роки тому +1

      Agree, well appreciated and God bless to the whole group. So awesome to see the show last summer at 4 Windsin New Buffalo..in tears most of the show 👌🔥🔥🔥

  • @mt.rushmore7916
    @mt.rushmore7916 5 років тому +2

    Back again to comment: Sunday mornings have really become a "Leonid" "thing" for me.....just can't get enough. Please, as already stated by so many, MORE Blood Sweat and Tears.....wow.....absolutely fantastic. Beautiful brotherhood....wish I was a part of it.

  • @robosborn2211
    @robosborn2211 5 років тому +85

    Wow ! Done with precision and excellence that's awesome.

  • @jfmaddocks
    @jfmaddocks 3 роки тому +47

    Absolutely brilliant cover! You knocked it out of the park!

  • @awhite2600
    @awhite2600 5 років тому +95

    As always - an absolutely perfect performance. Thank you!

  • @bodhi3643
    @bodhi3643 5 років тому +1

    YES!!!!Just purchased my tickets for 10/19 in Annapolis MD!!!! Finally made it to the mid-Atlantic! SO EXCITED. Ok, now to watch "I'm a Man" for the 1000th time!!!

  • @TheJorgSacul
    @TheJorgSacul 5 років тому +48

    So I'm playing this at my desk at work at lunchtime, pretty loud, and a coworker leans into my office-- "Blood, Sweat, and Tears, cool man, that sounds great!" :) Another triumph!

    • @PaintHerWhite
      @PaintHerWhite 5 років тому +1

      Don't be an asshole with your volume levels. Think of others.

    • @TheJorgSacul
      @TheJorgSacul 5 років тому +19

      whatever. I work in an area away from the main area of the office, on another floor, down the hall from a breakroom. And it was lunchtime. And you're not my supervisor. AND I'M GOING TO PLAY LEONID & FRIENDS!

    • @charlieknowlton7003
      @charlieknowlton7003 2 роки тому

      @@PaintHerWhite He WAS thinking of others.

  • @Joesfosterdogs
    @Joesfosterdogs 4 роки тому +2

    ENDLESS talent in this band...they cover every nuance of every song...lead vocals for days...drummer is a magic man...so clean...studio perfection every tune...these cover tunes simply are compositions we will never hear again.

  • @ericcodebot4762
    @ericcodebot4762 5 років тому +40

    This band has grand spirit. Keep it coming! Thank you!

    • @mbolduc
      @mbolduc 5 років тому +3

      They look like a fun bunch. I want to party with Vasiliy

  • @jkaanta8555
    @jkaanta8555 3 роки тому +8

    I laughed aloud when Serge suddenly showed up playing recorder! Made my day.
    Beautiful rendition of a complex, amazing song. Thank you for making this and sharing it with the world!

  • @randalallen4020
    @randalallen4020 5 років тому +40

    BS&T is a perfect fit with L&F! Well done!

  • @jessereyes7009
    @jessereyes7009 5 років тому +2

    Leonid and friends are an awesome band. Respect and admiration every time people tune in you tube.

  • @betsareoff
    @betsareoff 2 роки тому +10

    I saw this band live a couple of years ago. One of the best live bands I have ever seen. Amazing in every respect.

  • @bonbi3
    @bonbi3 3 роки тому +5

    Vasily's vocals are powerful and very attractive.
    Maxim's trombone is always the best,
    and Sergey's guitar is a must have for this band.

  • @jim2lane
    @jim2lane 5 років тому +38

    Yeah, there is just as much fertile material in the BS&T catalog for this amazing band to mine for gold!

  • @godbluffvdgg
    @godbluffvdgg 5 років тому +1

    Vasily's accent is awesome to hear while he belts out these overtly American words...Seeing these guys do such a great job with a complex piece is inspiring

  • @JoseAntonioDuclaud
    @JoseAntonioDuclaud 5 років тому +64

    Leonid & Friends; great work! Now you have to do your own version of "You've made me so very happy". There is no use in fighting this!.....might as well start working on it!!

    • @timshafer4598
      @timshafer4598 5 років тому +15

      Imagine them tearing up Lucretia McEvil.

    • @doylesinclair4499
      @doylesinclair4499 5 років тому +1

      @@timshafer4598 That's the first thing I thought a year or so ago when I heard they were working on some BST songs. I can't wait for it~

    • @casparuskruger4807
      @casparuskruger4807 5 років тому +1

      They don't "have to do" anything. Let them do what they want to do.

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito 5 років тому

      Brenda Holloway!

  • @Penske2312
    @Penske2312 3 роки тому +33

    Damn I love these guys!! They’re top notch on every song they cover!!!

  • @KC-ro7zp
    @KC-ro7zp 5 років тому +23

    You've Made Us So Very Happy!🎶❤. Well done with joy , fun and tons of talent ! Great Post. Thank You Leonid and Friends

    • @mickeygelerstein8083
      @mickeygelerstein8083 5 років тому +2

      "You've Made Us So Very Happy!" (great and brainiest comment!!)

    • @KC-ro7zp
      @KC-ro7zp 5 років тому

      @@mickeygelerstein8083 Thanks Mickey!

  • @dontforget2020
    @dontforget2020 Рік тому +3

    More badassery by that drummer!!

  • @gorotciv
    @gorotciv 4 роки тому +29

    You guys are amazing!! I am a big fan of Chicago...it’s just like listening to the original band.Thank you for keeping this music alive.

    • @gsk5161
      @gsk5161 3 роки тому +2

      That would be Blood Sweat and Tears.

  • @ruariwilson9696
    @ruariwilson9696 4 роки тому +20

    Absolutely brilliant - Andrey, you capture the spirit and style of Lew Soloff's trumpet playing - thank you

  • @SomeBass4U
    @SomeBass4U 4 роки тому +32

    Would love to hear you feature some Tower of Power music when you move on to covering other bands. You have helped bring an enlightenment
    to younger fans who never heard of Chicago, truly (as you say) one of the greatest bands of all time. Still, Chicago is much more well-known than TOP, and you could introduce A LOT more people to their music.
    Use the power of your popularity here to help spread the word and help continue the (ongoing) legacy of ANOTHER well-deserving, jazzy, horn-driven, groove-laden American treasure.
    : )

    • @SoundzAlive1
      @SoundzAlive1 2 роки тому

      Here Leonid & Friends doing TOP. enjoy
      ua-cam.com/video/8jNxuzX6UsA/v-deo.html
      André in Sydney

    • @paultaurone5634
      @paultaurone5634 2 роки тому +1

      Tower of what? ---- Only one of the top rock/pop/jazz/funk bands on the planet!!! Who is hip??? They are hip!!!

  • @leesteiner9700
    @leesteiner9700 5 років тому +13

    That Russky accent makes that trippy song even trippier!

  • @fishmansplace5511
    @fishmansplace5511 4 роки тому +22

    Amazing! First heard these guys about 2 yrs ago & was blown away. Every cover done to perfection!

  • @danylomdebwa8539
    @danylomdebwa8539 8 місяців тому +1

    Comme tout ce que j'ai eu le bonheur d'écouter de votre groupe, ce morceau de Blood Sweat and Tears est joué avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme et de précision. On dirait que c'est vous qui l'avez composé ! Inutile de vous dire que chaque membre du groupe maîtrise son instrument à la perfection. Il y a d'autres chansons de BS&T que j'aimerais vous voir jouer et je sais qu'un jour j'aurai la bonne surprise de vous les voir jouer.

  • @thomaskeating7539
    @thomaskeating7539 4 роки тому +5

    To compound all the tragedy and loss during this pandemic, all the human lives, all the suffering? it's that these amazing guys are stopped in their tracks making everyone happy touring, and getting the rewards they deserve. Tough times. At least many of us can stay home, listen to them, and be astounded. Rock on Leonid and all of your incredibly talented friends.

  • @MattGranz
    @MattGranz 2 роки тому +3

    Any song featuring Igor is an immediate favorite!! The guy hits all the right notes with charisma and punch!!

  • @johnparker1290
    @johnparker1290 5 років тому +15

    Andre - an amazing performance. That high note gave me chills - amazing job!!!

  • @marshamercer876
    @marshamercer876 5 років тому +30

    I knew vasily would be great singing this song.

  • @williambeck6364
    @williambeck6364 5 років тому +33

    I've been waiting for this (BS&T)! Bravo gents!!!
    Andrey knocks the Lew Soloff solo out of the park.
    Vasily nails the vocal.

  • @admiralcapn
    @admiralcapn 4 роки тому +17

    Please cover "You make me so very happy" and/or "Sing a Song" - I just love watching you guys have so much fun making music!

  • @Gruuvin1
    @Gruuvin1 5 років тому +59

    And YES! Please consider "You Made Me So Very Happy"

    •  5 років тому +1

      Echoed..And When I Die...they'll be one less child to carry on to carry on...ya ya....hahahha

    • @barryanderson3910
      @barryanderson3910 5 років тому

      Lucretia MacEvil, More and More, Somethin' Comin' On

    • @Gruuvin1
      @Gruuvin1 5 років тому +1

      I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

  • @kelsocampbell1301
    @kelsocampbell1301 5 місяців тому +4

    You guys fuckin' nailed it, man! Lead trumpet player is really wonderful! thanks guys!!!

  • @rogertracylouisemilyhazelp8376
    @rogertracylouisemilyhazelp8376 5 років тому +84

    Give The Beatles Got to get you into my life a try. Great horn section

    • @guymerritt4860
      @guymerritt4860 5 років тому +13

      Great suggestion.....Earth Wind and Fired did it...

    • @GDawg2K2
      @GDawg2K2 5 років тому +4

      Great Track.. I was in a band with a horn section for years. That tune was ALWAYS, a hit..

    • @allennance949
      @allennance949 5 років тому +1

      Chicago also did it as the first encore song during their mid 70s shows. Saw them 3 consecutive years in Greensboro N.C.

    • @lindaperkins4521
      @lindaperkins4521 5 років тому

      ew&f nailed it!!!!!!!

    • @MrJerry160
      @MrJerry160 5 років тому

      BST did it too

  • @douglascollins6133
    @douglascollins6133 4 роки тому +1

    Trumpet solo.....Outstanding...damn!!

  • @bluesaddict101
    @bluesaddict101 5 років тому +14

    I've been a BS&T fan since the beginning and this is GREAT! The trumpet solo is perfection!! Thanks to all of you :)

  • @МихаилПожарский-б5б
    @МихаилПожарский-б5б 2 місяці тому

    Великолепно ! Ничуть не уступает оригиналу. Молодцы ребятки, вернули на пол-века назад в лучшие годы . Спасибо .

  • @jazzmaninusa
    @jazzmaninusa 5 років тому +37

    I think the covers are better than the originals. Crazy! Good job! Well done!

    • @davidbarker50
      @davidbarker50 4 роки тому +2

      I agree! The continent of Chopin, Bach, Beethoven et al., evidently left a history of superlative, uniquely disciplined and professional musicians...

  • @leefreed2060
    @leefreed2060 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love the Chicago covers that you do, but this, this has to be my favorite. I grew up on blood sweat and tears as a child and now is a 55 year old man I still listen to blood sweat and tears

  • @Sabre2165
    @Sabre2165 5 років тому +8

    Замечательно! Энергия и энтузиазм, которые вы вкладываете в свою музыку, делают ее такой радостью! Спасибо от одного из ваших многочисленных друзей в Америке.

  • @michaeltoney9250
    @michaeltoney9250 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome! The bombastic music of the past, Blood Sweat and Tears, perfect expression!

  • @patdogggg
    @patdogggg 5 років тому +17

    Vasily: "Huh!" Love it!

  • @mpc2706
    @mpc2706 7 місяців тому +1

    Mi favorita lejos..... la interpretacion es suprema. Blood, Sweat & Tears es considerada una de las "Big Bands". Para mí en esa categoría está tambien Leonid & Frinds. Mis respetos.

  • @YHWHWIKI
    @YHWHWIKI Рік тому +5

    Wow.. compared to the original... this is a millennial band-no one has done it like this... drums, the flute pipe, the "Hut" at the 1:55 minute mark.. the brass fantastique and fantasico voice! Shalom! Love the song

  • @MiguelArcangel12
    @MiguelArcangel12 5 років тому +1

    I'm in tears. This is my favorite song from my favorite band. So forgotten and underrated. Blood, Sweat and Tears forever! Thank you Leonid & Friends for doing this wonderful and faithful interpretation of this song! Love and blessings from Portland, OR USA.

  • @timdoog42
    @timdoog42 5 років тому +10

    I love Blood ,Sweat and Tears. Great job as always especially to Vasily.Nice Lead vocal

  • @jerryumfress9030
    @jerryumfress9030 2 роки тому +1

    BST and David Clayton Thomas didn't just play great music, but they performed a visual experience for all to enjoy. I first heard them in 1969, and Leonid and Friends have recreated the best cover I've ever heard...Bravo!

    • @eldergeektromeo9868
      @eldergeektromeo9868 5 місяців тому

      Moved to Vancouver in April of 1969. The guy who hired me, Freddie, gave me my chance, with this song playing through his Trusonic speakers! What an experience. And, Thank You, Freddie! I know you have passed on, however, there is no one in the industry....in the universe....that is kinder, more loving than you. Will always love you, brother, whereever you are now.

  • @MactheMike
    @MactheMike 5 років тому +19

    Outrageous.
    David Clayton Thomas.
    👍🎶🎵

  • @innovativepro
    @innovativepro 5 років тому

    Saw Leonid & Friends in concert last night! FABULOUS! See them if you can touring the USA. What a concert! So personable and talented!

  • @thedude4065
    @thedude4065 5 років тому +6

    Yes ... YES YES ... so happy to see Leonid & Friends ... tackle some of Blood Sweat & Tears' music. Do MORE !!

  • @rockhead1428
    @rockhead1428 4 роки тому +1

    I CANNOT stop watching & listening to this group! Since I ‘discovered’ them, here on UA-cam, 2 weeks ago I’ve played their entire catalog over & over (& over ...). As both a vocalist & horn player growing up in the ‘60s & ‘70’s in America I was obsessed with the great horn bands like Chicago; Blood Sweat & Tears; Earth, Wind & Fire, et. al.. I marvel at the exquisite musicianship displayed by all of these immensely talented people and only wish I could could ‘sit in’ with them!
    Leonid’s ability to cipher these tracks - BY EAR - is reminiscent of the scene in ‘Amadeus’ (movie about Mozart) where Mozart hears Salieri’s march played once by the Emperor Joseph II ... which leads to Mozart sitting down and playing it and then running many variations off with ease.
    Okay, back to the present from my obscure movie reference ... Leonid & Friends musicianship, obvious passion and enjoyment of playing keystone music from my youth has brought tremendous joy to me in what has been (like so many I suspect) one of the most difficult years of my 60 year-old life! (2020)
    I am a disabled Veteran living in chronic pain and fatigue from Parkinson’s disease. My medical providers encouraged me to return to my musical & artistic youthful endeavors for ‘Neuroplasticity’ ... and it’s been one of the most effective means of pushing back on chronic pain and keeps me from falling into the twin abyss of dopamine deficiency induced Anxiety & Depression.
    I, however, hit a very rough spot, 3 months ago and stopped painting and playing my music. That is ...
    UNTIL I heard Leonid & Friend’s opening riffs of Chicago’s “Make Me Smile”. ... which, in a profound way they did!
    Thank you so very much to all of you in Leonid & Friends for returning music, joy and hope back into my life!

  • @pacificcoastpiper3949
    @pacificcoastpiper3949 4 роки тому +5

    You rock Vasily!! Remember that! A lot of people love hearing you guys have fun!!

  • @Bigskyguy56
    @Bigskyguy56 4 роки тому +1

    Superb .. You gentlemen have succeeded... where politicians FAILED. This is how good relations between our 2 great nations and formed & cemented.
    Thank you for your dedication to great music & its faithful renditions.

  • @robertwest8121
    @robertwest8121 4 роки тому +5

    The whole group!! Have to say Igor is a monster!!

  • @prreith
    @prreith 5 років тому +2

    Hats off to entire band, especially that trumpet player, WELL DONE. I'm listening, jamming along, along then it finally hits me "oh no, the trumpet solo..." As a former player myself, those are really hard notes to hit, especially right at the beginning.

  • @WiseGuy5674
    @WiseGuy5674 5 років тому +257

    I would love to hear you guys cover the Ides of March song “Vehicle”

    • @MannyRosa
      @MannyRosa 5 років тому +2

      I 100% agree. That is such a great song!

    • @nymigny
      @nymigny 5 років тому +6

      Yes, please cover Vehicle. By the way, saw you at Ashbury Lanes last Tuesday. Really great show!

    • @enriquerodriguez8781
      @enriquerodriguez8781 5 років тому

      Ike te estoy mandado un mensaje

    • @jamescleveland
      @jamescleveland 5 років тому +1

      You know it.

    • @dspreis
      @dspreis 5 років тому +2

      YES! Vehicle would be amazing!

  • @markking1960
    @markking1960 Рік тому +2

    Can’t say enough good stuff about this group! Love and appreciate their talent and willingness to share it with the masses!

  • @barbaralynch3015
    @barbaralynch3015 5 років тому +7

    Fantastic no matter what group you cover!! You guys just have to do "One Fine Morning" by Lighthouse. It was a hit here in the States in the '70s. It's very Chicago-like. Please!!!! You would nail that, no problem!

    • @rhm5158
      @rhm5158 5 років тому

      That would be a most excellent cover!!!!

    • @barbaralynch3015
      @barbaralynch3015 5 років тому

      @@rhm5158 - Oh yeah!!!

  • @butchzamora
    @butchzamora 4 місяці тому +1

    I have a lot of respect for this band. They are so tight and on point. Not to mention everybody in the band are handsome.

  • @eric.vice.01
    @eric.vice.01 5 років тому +4

    Is there was ever a song more perfectly suited for Vasily, I don't know what it is.

  • @franciscocardona5505
    @franciscocardona5505 4 роки тому +2

    really a great interpretation: excellent trumpets, saxophones, trombone, pianists, a great voice, paying tribute to a great group BS&T cover, my admiration to you for being from another country and speaking English very well, great musicians all of you, congratulations!

  • @dttprice
    @dttprice 5 років тому +11

    Wow! Excellent! I can’t believe how much Vasily sounds like David Clayton Thomas! Great work, guys!

  • @hawsug4614
    @hawsug4614 Рік тому +1

    They're all pretty amazing, but that drummer is still my favourite. As powerful as a locomotive and deadly accurate. Love him on every video.

  • @2zxodcfm
    @2zxodcfm 5 років тому +17

    Magnificent. An overstatement? Nope. Credit where credit is due.

  • @WSS_the_OG
    @WSS_the_OG Рік тому +2

    Vasily's a pretty terrific vocalist. What a band!

  • @themask1817
    @themask1817 5 років тому +20

    PLEASE do a tribute to Steely Dan and cover Dirty Work. All of you guys are amazing. I'm overjoyed to have come across this band.

    • @Vinnybrain
      @Vinnybrain 5 років тому +2

      Theres a cover band here in northern California by the name of. AJa Vu that just Tears Up some Steely Dan.... you gotta catch their show. .all of them top shelf musicians like L&F... these guys are one of the Best Cover Bands EVER!
      OH... someone posted that the it thought David Clayton Thomas had passed.... nope.
      Hes 77. .. and I'd bet he'd be happy to sit In a set of two with L&F.... consummate professionals he and this band are )
      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clayton-Thomas

  • @wilr.4121
    @wilr.4121 4 роки тому

    Our former adversaries ROCK just as hard as we do. You guys are AWESOME. Keep 'em coming, Leonid!!!

  • @rpryce2140
    @rpryce2140 5 років тому +23

    I know I'm not the only one, but I thought from day 1 that Vasily would do a great job with David Clayton Thomas licks, and the band would be FAB with BS&T.
    Whaddya know! I was right!!

    • @danielcarter491
      @danielcarter491 5 років тому +1

      Vasily does a fantastic job!

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 4 роки тому

      @@danielcarter491 he's the singer of this cover? If so, he's my favorite member of the band