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Writing this after listening to the first minute of this song. Just blowing me away. Making Terry Kath guitar lead look easy!?!?!? Unbelievable!! Finest cover music I've ever heard.
@@bethvirginiaphillips4583 That's about how far we were. You'll be blown away. If You Tube doesn't kick me off by then let me know what you think of the show. Also Serge isn't with them anymore. Konstantin is the new lead guitarist. He's great, but I missed Serge vocal pairing with Sergey.
If I were a rich American billionaire, I'd pay for the band to fly back to the USA for a private concert, rent a big stadium, give away free tickets to all the TRUE Chicago fans, cater the event, host a meet and greet with the band after, hopefully get to jam with them a bit, and send them home with a nice paycheck. But, unfortunately, I'm not rich. (retired firefighter) So, I'm just relegated to watching their FABULOUS videos here on UA-cam. * sigh *
AND THAT is what money should be for. Like Jeff Bezos needs ANOTHER company?? what for ? hes already been beaten by Elon Musk and why ?? Musk LOVES his job
The brass are all perfect. And the drummer, tighter than bark on a tree. Lead guitar is ridiculously great. Really can’t get any better than this. Total perfection.
A 50 year fan of Chicago and I am just blown away. These guys are so good I have tears in my eyes. Perfectly executed with just a bit of their own touch. I absolutely love this. At 2:32 I about lost it they were so good.
The lead guitarist is absolutely incredible. Terry K. is smiling down on you sir. The rest of the musicians are A list pros of the highest caliber! Such a passionate vibe in their interpretations. Thank you so much Leonid and friends. You make our quarantine time so worthwhile.
Bloody hell. There are no words to say what I just heard. Simply one of the most incredible displays of musicianship and vocals I have ever heard. Love from Oklahoma USA!!!
NOBODY gives props to the bass player and drummer. BASS player is the boss and he IS the guy who is powering this whole thing. Drummer is IN the groove and GREAT! A++++++++++
Rob Kalar but thy are without a doubt! at least way better than Chicago after Cetera left! they are playing on Chicago from the 70’s level... Terry Kath’s spirit speaks Russian now!
@@mactek6033 They have more skill on their instruments. I wouldn't be surprised if all of them either play in orchestras, or are first-call studio musicians in Moscow, or if the vocalists are trained in opera. They might not be able to compose music like this; but if it can be written down they can play it, and Leonid is very good at writing it down, at getting every note correct and every detail of phrasing and dynamics right there on the page.
Today...these guys out Chicago Chicago. It is why we fans of L&F are excited about them. It is why original members of Chicago go and play with them. It is why Terry's daughter took the time to bring her Dads guitar to a show and allow Serge to hold it. It is why I passed on seeing the current band 20 minutes from my house and prefer to drive 6 hrs to see them. If you dont get it that is your choice. I'm good where I'm at with this group.
That must have been a great rush for Serge to be offered to hold that Iconic guitar, I'd love to have been there! In the documentary that Terry's daughter made, where they finally find the "Pig Nose" Telecaster, was amazing. Knowing that when touching it, that the last person to hold it was her Dad, was really touching!
You guys do incredible justice to Chicago's awesome music. I forgot how good this music made me feel. You're very talented musicians, and your passion and love for this great music comes through in spades.
I don’t care how much you practice you can never get all the nuances that these guys do. There must be something in their DNA that put them on this level musically. I didn’t think anyone would ever touch Terry Kath but I need to rethink that. And what a pleasant surprise to see some of these guys with a touch of gray hair. This is not a bunch of kids trying to copy a great band. They are truly paying tribute to CHICAGO.
One of the most important elements of the live Chicago experience is the playfulness of the horn section during the show. Its a vital element and these guys have nailed that part as well.
Most cover bands don't even touch Chicago, because of the complexity of their songs, plus the need for a 9 piece band. Not only do these guys tackle it, they do it with laser precision. I don't know if it could get any better than this!
I ABSOLUTELY agree with you on that! I don't even listen to cover bands but I heard these guys and I have to say That they are Perfect with every SINGLE song,and now I am a lifelong fan of them, the one cover band I can listen to and not get TIRED of😁👍✌❤🌹
I swear I get emotional watching this band. This is just other worldly. Never seen another guitarist play with that free flowing style Terry Kath had, but Sergey does. You think of the hours of practice it took to get such precision (by all the band members), these are just incredible achievements Leonid & Friends make time and time again.
Other worldly, as in there is a touch of heaven here. God is very big and His tastes are also. I can see Him in the original songs. Even though most are about romantic love. There is an amazing Life in the frequencies, that touches a human’s heart. It’s a mystery. And when Leonid and his friends play them with such tangible Joy, it becomes even more powerful. God bless them. And you. I believe this is His desire.
You guys just KILLED IT again. Sergey never fails to impress and amaze me. Igor is a beast on the kit. And, Leonid, you just crushed Cetera's bass line. I mean blistered it. Kudos to the entire band. Stellar performance.
epigrenada Agree, the drummer is killin' it. This is my favorite Chicago song. I'm just an old fart now, but this sound takes me back all the way to high school. Thank you Leonid and Friends.
@@zagfan44 You and me both, and my sentiments exactly. Go see them when you can (we did in July, 2019), they are a great act, you won't be disappointed! :)
Danny Seraphine is not an easy drummer to copy. He definitely has a swing to his playing. This guy captures the feel as closely as it can be done. Excellent job.
This to me is why Chicago lost its "Chicago" feel. Jason Scheff is a great bass player ( stupendous bass player) but he and Danny were never locked in the way Jason and Tris became. And that rhythm section is awesome, but it is not the same feel as Cetera/Seraphine. Both great-but both VERY different!
Leonid and friends played 3 concerts in Los Angeles this past weekend, and Danny Seraphine sat in with them at one show and played several songs with the band. I'm hoping that videos of that memorable moment make it to the web.
Just sync'ed this with the original. You simply can't cover a song any better. These guys are totally off the charts awesome. That kid on the guitar is world class. Heck, they all are!
Serge Tiagniryadno has just the right sound to reproduce Peter Cetera's vocals. Not a cheap copy, but a faithful reproduction with his own flair. Nicely done! Sergey Kashirin kills it playing Kath's riffs. And the horn line!
Absolutely. Those notes he's hitting at the top of the range "to - GE -ther" are the infamous "high C" that's the benchmark for operatic tenors (Pavarotti was nicknamed the "king of the high Cs", and Meat Loaf brags about the high Cs he hits at the climax to "Bat Out Of Hell"). And Serge hits 'em like he could go several full tones higher without breaking a sweat!
Saw this Band in concert here in Myrtle Beach South Carolina Early earlier this year. They are so tight and so good it is absolutely incredible to see them live
I have listened to this several times and there are absolutely no flaws. These guys are Professionals. Danny Seraphine Chicago’s legendary Rock and Roll hall of fame drummer was only 21 years old when they laid this track down. Amazing!
Part of that has to do with modern recording equipment and techniques. (They actually use some of the same microphones though.) The musical performances are nearly identical to Chicago's original, but each instrument and voice is recorded and processed to maximize all of its dynamics, which was not possible in the early 70s, when things were limited by magnetic tape, track bouncing, track sharing, and prevailing recording customs of the day. A mix could be cleaned up and mastered, but today all that work can be done easily to each track, and each track can handle a MUCH wider range of dynamics (that's the difference between the softest sound you can hear above the background hiss and the loudest sound you can get before distortion). The net effect is a massive boost in clarity of every subtlety in the recording. IMO, it's a real treat to hear what Chicago might have sounded like if they had recorded in one of today's modern studios!
Ahahaha. I’m 64. And I can say the exact the same thing. I was in Jr. High when this was released . Then, I understood about 19% of the lyrics of this song which happens to be one of my favorite Chicago tunes of all time. I knew it was entitled “Question 67 & 68”….thanks to the ending lyrics and the DJs announcing the record, but the rest of this lovely song with that sizzling Serofim drum intro and Kath’s polar hot guitar insert, could’ve been sung in Romanian for all I knew. Well, 50-plus years later (jeez that was tough to type) I now know it was recorded in English, I loved this song. Still do. Terrific cover, Leo & company.
WOW! WOW! WOW! This is surreal! I have never been this wowed by anything close to this. I loved Chicago back in the day and loved seeing them in concert. The version of the band today is nothing more than a cover. These guys are as close to the real thing. The younger generation take note. This is what music was like. The universal language of music allows us to enjoy great music. Russian or not, who cares. The universal language of great music will united all.
Dang, what ah Beautiful Band. Jus Fantastic. 1 song takes 4-5 times, 1/2hr plus to get thru bcoz i like to see & hear all the different great Artist playing their instruments every. Thank so very much guyz & girlz !
Born and raised in Chicago, grew up listening to Chicago, my Auntie knew the band, I never realized the musical genius and virtuosity of this band until I discovered these videos and rediscovered the love my generation has for Chicago’s music. I’m in awe of how closely these musicians can reproduce Chicago’s music. Music crosses all ethnicities, boundaries, political and geographical; these wonderful musicians are a true testament to that. Thank you for sharing your talent and love for my hometown band Chicago!
As a former pianist and saxophonist who played in a number of bands that played the music of Chicago, these guys are simply amazing! I'd give anything to relive that thrill again with Leonid and Friends! Simply astounding musicians!
Yet another perfect cover. no one ever comes close to capturing the energy and groove of the Chicago recording and yet you guys are perfect. Just awesome
I discovered this group in 2017 and I've been hooked ever since. It's always a rabbit hole I enter when I watch their videos. They are just as good live as in studio. I've see them live 5 times and each show just oozes good vibes and joy!!
The first Chicago Transit Authority song I ever heard, and you guys are so spot on you make it sound as fresh and vivid as it did in 1969. Thank you for keeping this great music alive for us Chicago fans and for the newer generations to discover and experience. Well done. Congratulations to each and every member of this wonderful band.
Well, the song is a bit confusing. But the accuracy of this recording is outstanding, as is the band. Great horns, great lead guitar (he's a freak), and a drummer that nails every smash. There's nothing about this video that I don't like. Well done, fellas.
Yes, particularly back in their early days some music critics dogged Chicago for their at times awkward lyrics, and this song is a good example. The words are a little convoluted and opaque, but ultimately the song works. IMO the arrangement, instrumentals, and overall execution make up for the clumsy words. The lyrical awkwardness may have had something to do with why it went nowhere on the charts (peaked at #71 on Billboard Hot 100) when originally released as a single ('69). However, it did much better (#24) when re-mixed and re-released a couple of years later ('71) after Chicago had begun to establish themselves as a brand and people were hungry for more of their material.
It says in your description of this video: "As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!" Well now you've went and created a spot for another band to do a video. When they finally come along one day, they will attempt to honor your musical mastery with a description that will read: "As a tribute to one of the greatest cover bands in the world!"
Love the way the trumpet player hits some high notes during the instrumental bridge that were not in the original. They add a dimension of intensity and energy. This is a great song extremely well done. Chicago should be proud to have originated and produced such wonderful music.
You heard that too? These guys really are topping the original... but mind you I will always love the original Chicago, BS&T and EW&F. But these guys bring something that amazes me every time I listen... and watch!!! How fun it is too watch all the performance of recording and the live shows. WOW!!!
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I will
Done!
Thank you for making such beautiful music
Que buenos covers de Chicago, tocan estupendo, Leonid que bien tocas el bass, mi papá y yo ya somos sus fans 👏👏👍👍
Love you all..The Band is the very Best I have heard on a LONG LONG TIME!!!
I am to a bassist and as a young teen in my day I bought almost every album Chicago made because of the bassist ❤❤❤
Not happy Sergey Kashirin is gone!
That guitarist kicks ass!
Igor on the drums is amazing. "The Rock" of the group.
Nailing Terry Kath's guitar parts in this song is nothing to sneeze at; these guys are first class musicians.
1 issue he is good but buy a fender strat, it wud sound more original
No doubt.
Honestly I have zero complaints here 😎
That young man blows my mind on that guitar. Chicago guitar player doesn't come close to Terry Kath.
Writing this after listening to the first minute of this song. Just blowing me away. Making Terry Kath guitar lead look easy!?!?!? Unbelievable!! Finest cover music I've ever heard.
I clicked on this link by mistake. One of the best mistakes I've made.
These guys could fit in with any first rate band in the world. To say they are merely a cover band is disrespectful. These people are magnificent.
absolutely
Well put!
I got to see them live last year. Incredible show. They should be playing bigger venues just like Australian Pink Floyd does.
@@censorshipsucks9493 I am going to see them in May in upstate New York....we have seats only four rows back from the stage. I'm in heaven!
@@bethvirginiaphillips4583 That's about how far we were. You'll be blown away. If You Tube doesn't kick me off by then let me know what you think of the show. Also Serge isn't with them anymore. Konstantin is the new lead guitarist. He's great, but I missed Serge vocal pairing with Sergey.
If I were a rich American billionaire, I'd pay for the band to fly back to the USA for a private concert, rent a big stadium, give away free tickets to all the TRUE Chicago fans, cater the event, host a meet and greet with the band after, hopefully get to jam with them a bit, and send them home with a nice paycheck. But, unfortunately, I'm not rich. (retired firefighter) So, I'm just relegated to watching their FABULOUS videos here on UA-cam. * sigh *
AND THAT is what money should be for. Like Jeff Bezos needs ANOTHER company?? what for ? hes already been beaten by Elon Musk and why ??
Musk LOVES his job
I feel the same way.... a bad time to be broke!!!
And call the concert "The Real Russian Collusion"!
I'll pitch in a few bucks to help
@@jonathanhelm9545 maybe do a crowd funding thing? True Chicago fans only, of course? 👍
I’m just stunned and in awe. They sound amazing on headphones. Another insane tribute to my favorite band. 🫡
The wonderful voice of Serge Tiagniryadno amazes me every single time I hear it.
The brass are all perfect. And the drummer, tighter than bark on a tree. Lead guitar is ridiculously great. Really can’t get any better than this. Total perfection.
The only way to get better than this is Chicago themselves.
Hoy los escuche por primera vez. Quedé sorprendida. Que profesionales, melodías hermosas que nunca pasan de moda.
A 50 year fan of Chicago and I am just blown away. These guys are so good I have tears in my eyes. Perfectly executed with just a bit of their own touch. I absolutely love this. At 2:32 I about lost it they were so good.
Agreed! I just listened to that section several times and am blown away by the horns, especially the trumpet player.
Absolutely!!!
Indeed and that is the beginning of my favorite sequence of this classic. They nailed it!
IGOR is a drumming MONSTER.
Igor is the best!
🥁😎🥁
He hit that drum opening perfectly!
These early songs are my favorite!
The lead guitarist is absolutely incredible. Terry K. is smiling down on you sir. The rest of the musicians are A list pros of the highest caliber! Such a passionate vibe in their interpretations. Thank you so much Leonid and friends. You make our quarantine time so worthwhile.
He's more than "channeling" Kath.
Agreed. He absolutely nails Terry's parts. But then, so does everyone else in the band. That horn section is just scary good.
What an awesome review… The passion… Mind blowing
@@petec9686 HORNS - yes! They need to tour in the US!! ♥️♥️
@@Laura-gg1dt They are! I have tickets for their Oct. 19th show in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Bloody hell. There are no words to say what I just heard. Simply one of the most incredible displays of musicianship and vocals I have ever heard. Love from Oklahoma USA!!!
D Robinson.......Jan. 25, 2021 - I agree 100%. Texas USA
Yup! Love from Kansas, USA !
Darren, u a Brit?
I'm a Okie as well! Seeing Chicago 5 decades ago in OKC! Most popular band.
Man, these dudes do Chicago fantastically!!!!
And from British Columbia, Canada!❤❤❤
NOBODY gives props to the bass player and drummer. BASS player is the boss and he IS the guy who is powering this whole thing. Drummer is IN the groove and GREAT! A++++++++++
Damn Right!!!
Trust me ...we know! Amazing. Every single musician is killing it. The drummer is outstanding. Just found this band yesterday. Mind blown. 🎵😊
That's ok Peter Cetera is rarely mentioned when people talk about great bassist's but as a bassist myself both Leonid & Cetera are great bass players.
I honestly think I've watched this more than 100 times now. Seriously.
Me too - damn they’re so addictive. 👏👏👏👏💪
Me too. This is my favorite Chicago song and my favorite Leonid and Friends cover.
This song is literally helping me get through the Pandemic.
Me too
All the musicians are tight, tight, tight. Amazing, simply amazing.
Me too!
I think there are exactly two people in the history of mankind who could sing this song, and one of them is named Serge Tiagniryadno.
Outstanding mic technique.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! This band should be recognized worldwide. They are absolutely amazing! Wow!!!
How can a cover band be better than the original???!!! Every note and instrument right on. Thank you guys for fabulous entertainment.
Rob Kalar but thy are without a doubt! at least way better than Chicago after Cetera left! they are playing on Chicago from the 70’s level... Terry Kath’s spirit speaks Russian now!
They don't have the added distraction of money, booze, drugs, egos, and girls throwing their panties into the horn section.
@@mactek6033 They have more skill on their instruments. I wouldn't be surprised if all of them either play in orchestras, or are first-call studio musicians in Moscow, or if the vocalists are trained in opera. They might not be able to compose music like this; but if it can be written down they can play it, and Leonid is very good at writing it down, at getting every note correct and every detail of phrasing and dynamics right there on the page.
Please stop with the better than chicago bullshit
@@ethanreed8400 Better than Chicago post Kath and Cetera for sure... sorry to say but it's true.
The drummer is a goddamn drumming MONSTER. Totally insiring amount of skill.
Igor!
The guitarist isn't chopped liver either.
I saw him live and he did a crazy drum solo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And he don't break a sweat!!!!
Alleged to be the third best in Russia the top guy must be Awesome
I haven't heard anything as good as this band since the original band of Chicago.
Brings back memories when I was young and healthy.
Mark, Please stop reminding me when I was young! I'm too old now!
Mark B
This is way 👍 awesome! Blowing my mind!!!
I forgot how great CTA actually was and how much I loved their older music until I watched these videos
Today...these guys out Chicago Chicago. It is why we fans of L&F are excited about them.
It is why original members of Chicago go and play with them. It is why Terry's daughter took the time to bring her Dads guitar to a show and allow Serge to hold it. It is why I passed on seeing the current band 20 minutes from my house and prefer to drive 6 hrs to see them. If you dont get it that is your choice. I'm good where I'm at with this group.
That must have been a great rush for Serge to be offered to hold that Iconic guitar, I'd love to have been there! In the documentary that Terry's daughter made, where they finally find the "Pig Nose" Telecaster, was amazing. Knowing that when touching it, that the last person to hold it was her Dad, was really touching!
No matter how many times I listen to this band I am always astounded by how they take these songs and make them their own.
So very beautiful ❤ Serge we love and miss your smiling face n beautiful voice❤❤❤❤❤
Can’t wait to see Leonid and Friends this your of 2024✨🌹🔥🔥🌹✨✨🌹
You guys do incredible justice to Chicago's awesome music. I forgot how good this music made me feel. You're very talented musicians, and your passion and love for this great music comes through in spades.
^^^ This!!!!!
100% the truth
Couldn’t have said it better.
Don, I hear Chicago last Summer and they didn't do this. My God, this is good.
THANK YOU, so much for recreating a great piece of music!!!
There's a band called Chicago that does a cover of this song
LOL !!!
I got a great laugh out of your response. Right!
Isn't that the truth!!
😂
I think we're all aware of that.
How about the fact that Leonid transcribed every bit of these arrangements himself. Talk about brilliance!
Indeed! And probably conducted the rehearsals, too . . Brilliant!
He’s a musical genius! This entire “band” kicks my ass. Fantastic!!
@@TheGjg52 Yup, yup, yup -- exceptional on every instrument/voice!
My understanding is he did it all by ear. Every single part. Incredible
I don’t care how much you practice you can never get all the nuances that these guys do. There must be something in their DNA that put them on this level musically. I didn’t think anyone would ever touch Terry Kath but I need to rethink that. And what a pleasant surprise to see some of these guys with a touch of gray hair. This is not a bunch of kids trying to copy a great band. They are truly paying tribute to CHICAGO.
Horn section sends chills down my spine! Outstanding ❤️❤️
One of the most important elements of the live Chicago experience is the playfulness of the horn section during the show. Its a vital element and these guys have nailed that part as well.
Most cover bands don't even touch Chicago, because of the complexity of their songs, plus the need for a 9 piece band. Not only do these guys tackle it, they do it with laser precision. I don't know if it could get any better than this!
I ABSOLUTELY agree with you on that! I don't even listen to cover bands but I heard these guys and I have to say That they are Perfect with every SINGLE song,and now I am a lifelong fan of them, the one cover band I can listen to and not get TIRED of😁👍✌❤🌹
I'd pay to see them , unlike the current Chicago!!
@@jhot2477 Please take your personal problems elsewhere
Terry Kath was an amazing guitar player, but Kashirin adds a guitar muscularity to this music that brings the whole thing to a much higher level.
@@sheilasams9515 I tried to listen for any variation from the original, I can't hear any. These people are truly amazing!
I swear I get emotional watching this band. This is just other worldly. Never seen another guitarist play with that free flowing style Terry Kath had, but Sergey does. You think of the hours of practice it took to get such precision (by all the band members), these are just incredible achievements Leonid & Friends make time and time again.
@@user-hs1ee9zu3j No sir/ma'am, you most definitely ARE NOT the only one ! !
I've seriously cried tears of pure joy off n on for several years watching these wonderfully talented musicians n Singer's! Fantastic 😂
Me too. I am moved to tears listening to them.
So do I 😁their songs fill me with Joy ♥️
Other worldly, as in there is a touch of heaven here. God is very big and His tastes are also. I can see Him in the original songs. Even though most are about romantic love. There is an amazing Life in the frequencies, that touches a human’s heart. It’s a mystery. And when Leonid and his friends play them with such tangible Joy, it becomes even more powerful. God bless them. And you. I believe this is His desire.
My favorite Chicago song. The bridge is my favorite part! THE NAILED IT!❤
Terry Kath would be proud of how well you covered him RIP
SOOOO much of God given talent! That drummer is badass! They all are!
God he's a brilliant vocalist.
You guys just KILLED IT again. Sergey never fails to impress and amaze me. Igor is a beast on the kit. And, Leonid, you just crushed Cetera's bass line. I mean blistered it. Kudos to the entire band. Stellar performance.
epigrenada Agree, the drummer is killin' it. This is my favorite Chicago song. I'm just an old fart now, but this sound takes me back all the way to high school. Thank you Leonid and Friends.
Totally a majestic piece. The arrangement, mix, and superb musicianship is world class.
@@zagfan44 You and me both, and my sentiments exactly. Go see them when you can (we did in July, 2019), they are a great act, you won't be disappointed! :)
Danny Seraphine is not an easy drummer to copy. He definitely has a swing to his playing. This guy captures the feel as closely as it can be done. Excellent job.
This to me is why Chicago lost its "Chicago" feel. Jason Scheff is a great bass player ( stupendous bass player) but he and Danny were never locked in the way Jason and Tris became. And that rhythm section is awesome, but it is not the same feel as Cetera/Seraphine. Both great-but both VERY different!
Leonid and friends played 3 concerts in Los Angeles this past weekend, and Danny Seraphine sat in with them at one show and played several songs with the band. I'm hoping that videos of that memorable moment make it to the web.
@@joe_d1352 Here is the link to Seraphine sitting in. ua-cam.com/video/9K8twHqAABQ/v-deo.html
Igor!
I am a studio drummer myself from the US and this guy is as good as I have ever seen anywhere!
I feel like a mysterious stranger found this song for me, and identified its name. Whoever you are, thank you.
The lead guitarist is ON FIRE in this one!
Donna, you're are so right. We have people from around the world that we need to discover. And not think that we are better then them.👍
He's doing Terry proud, that's for sure!
My God! Wow! Is this for real? The Return of Chicago, Russian Style! I guess you guys may know that you are the #1 Tribute Band in the World.
The drummer looks so relaxed.. He looks like he could do this in his sleep
He was asleep...
I know you never mean to be funny when saying that the drummer could do it asleep but gave such big laught indeed quiet hilarious.thanks
And maybe fix your fridge
Just sync'ed this with the original.
You simply can't cover a song any better. These guys are totally off the charts awesome. That kid on the guitar is world class. Heck, they all are!
Awesome
Damn……damn……I cannot stop watching these people!!
These guys NEED to tour the US.
AGREED!
They do a good job with the original song .
Indeed
First they need to tour the WORLD then maybe drop in on the US :-)
I TOTALLY AGREE......WHO ARE THESE GUYS.....I AM A BIG FAN OF CHCAGO/EW&F....I WOULD NOT MISS IF THEY TOUR THE USA.....
These men are like a good book, once you start to listen, you just can't stop.
This reminds me of the Chicago I saw at the first Toronto Pop Festival in June 1969. I would see Leonid's band anytime.
Grandi.. forse quasi come i Chicago... !!!
Serge Tiagniryadno has just the right sound to reproduce Peter Cetera's vocals. Not a cheap copy, but a faithful reproduction with his own flair. Nicely done!
Sergey Kashirin kills it playing Kath's riffs. And the horn line!
Everytime😁👍
Absolutely. Those notes he's hitting at the top of the range "to - GE -ther" are the infamous "high C" that's the benchmark for operatic tenors (Pavarotti was nicknamed the "king of the high Cs", and Meat Loaf brags about the high Cs he hits at the climax to "Bat Out Of Hell"). And Serge hits 'em like he could go several full tones higher without breaking a sweat!
And Igor on drums tops 'em all. (been a drummer for 38 yrs.)
Yes, And still he's got his own.
Omg! I didn't know it was even possible to do! MUCH respect!!!
To say that these musicians are good is almost an impertinence, they are galactic, the crème de la crème in their field, incomparable...
Saw this Band in concert here in Myrtle Beach South Carolina Early earlier this year. They are so tight and so good it is absolutely incredible to see them live
Agreed100 saw them last night and they were out of this world entertaining and talented
WOW! Serge as Peter Cetera in this song, can't be done any better! ANOTHER great
effort by this band!
This is Chicago But Polished.Chicago at The Next level. Chicago With Perfection, Any Questions??
I have listened to this several times and there are absolutely no flaws. These guys are Professionals. Danny Seraphine Chicago’s legendary Rock and Roll hall of fame drummer was only 21 years old when they laid this track down. Amazing!
I love this lead vocalists interpretation of this song. This is one of the best music playlists on UA-cam!
ha ha, too good ! The better song I heard since long time. Thanks L&F !
I am completely blown away 🤯🤯🤯
Greetings from Anadarko, Oklahoma.
Your music is pure joy. You not only perform, but one can see the fun you all have in doing so. AHOE MY BROTHERS
It's scary how I can finally understand lyrics after over 50 years when THESE guys sing them!
Me too.
Part of that has to do with modern recording equipment and techniques. (They actually use some of the same microphones though.) The musical performances are nearly identical to Chicago's original, but each instrument and voice is recorded and processed to maximize all of its dynamics, which was not possible in the early 70s, when things were limited by magnetic tape, track bouncing, track sharing, and prevailing recording customs of the day. A mix could be cleaned up and mastered, but today all that work can be done easily to each track, and each track can handle a MUCH wider range of dynamics (that's the difference between the softest sound you can hear above the background hiss and the loudest sound you can get before distortion). The net effect is a massive boost in clarity of every subtlety in the recording.
IMO, it's a real treat to hear what Chicago might have sounded like if they had recorded in one of today's modern studios!
LOL - that's a great comment!! And I agree!!😂
Ahahaha. I’m 64. And I can say the exact the same thing.
I was in Jr. High when this was released . Then, I understood about 19% of the lyrics of this song which happens to be one of my favorite Chicago tunes of all time. I knew it was entitled “Question 67 & 68”….thanks to the ending lyrics and the DJs announcing the record, but the rest of this lovely song with that sizzling Serofim drum intro and Kath’s polar hot guitar insert, could’ve been sung in Romanian for all I knew.
Well, 50-plus years later (jeez that was tough to type) I now know it was recorded in English, I loved this song. Still do.
Terrific cover, Leo & company.
I'd go see this band every weekend if I could. I saw them in Los Angeles and it was the best concert experience I ever had.
I always love the brass section intro just before the first verse
A tribute to one of the greatest cover bands in the world. Or, to be more accurate, a great band, without qualification. Terrific.
WOW! WOW! WOW! This is surreal! I have never been this wowed by anything close to this. I loved Chicago back in the day and loved seeing them in concert. The version of the band today is nothing more than a cover. These guys are as close to the real thing. The younger generation take note. This is what music was like. The universal language of music allows us to enjoy great music. Russian or not, who cares. The universal language of great music will united all.
WOW. Hard to sing and play this classic. Singers and horns crushed it. Sergey is the most talented a singer and guitarist as I have ever heard.
Beautiful voices ❤
Just listen to those horns, vocals, lyrics .... Please, someone show me ANY band today that even comes close to the genius that is Chicago.
Dang, what ah Beautiful Band. Jus Fantastic. 1 song takes 4-5 times, 1/2hr plus to get thru bcoz i like to see & hear all the different great Artist playing their instruments every. Thank so very much guyz & girlz !
Excellent musicians
This guys are great
Born and raised in Chicago, grew up listening to Chicago, my Auntie knew the band, I never realized the musical genius and virtuosity of this band until I discovered these videos and rediscovered the love my generation has for Chicago’s music. I’m in awe of how closely these musicians can reproduce Chicago’s music. Music crosses all ethnicities, boundaries, political and geographical; these wonderful musicians are a true testament to that. Thank you for sharing your talent and love for my hometown band Chicago!
As a former pianist and saxophonist who played in a number of bands that played the music of Chicago, these guys are simply amazing! I'd give anything to relive that thrill again with Leonid and Friends! Simply astounding musicians!
Yet another perfect cover. no one ever comes close to capturing the energy and groove of the Chicago recording and yet you guys are perfect. Just awesome
I discovered this group in 2017 and I've been hooked ever since. It's always a rabbit hole I enter when I watch their videos. They are just as good live as in studio. I've see them live 5 times and each show just oozes good vibes and joy!!
WONDERFUL PERFORMENCE, MAKE ME DANCE
The first Chicago Transit Authority song I ever heard, and you guys are so spot on you make it sound as fresh and vivid as it did in 1969. Thank you for keeping this great music alive for us Chicago fans and for the newer generations to discover and experience. Well done. Congratulations to each and every member of this wonderful band.
How could anyone dislike this? This is amazing
I cannot say enough good things about this band. It's like the skies opened up and the rock and roll God's smiled down upon them
Happiness increased by 100%.
WONDERRFUL
I hope Serge doesn't do a Peter Cetera and decide to cut his hair and start writing ballads with David Foster.
Please just keep making music. I love your dedication. I just love this
Well, the song is a bit confusing. But the accuracy of this recording is outstanding, as is the band. Great horns, great lead guitar (he's a freak), and a drummer that nails every smash. There's nothing about this video that I don't like. Well done, fellas.
Yes, particularly back in their early days some music critics dogged Chicago for their at times awkward lyrics, and this song is a good example. The words are a little convoluted and opaque, but ultimately the song works. IMO the arrangement, instrumentals, and overall execution make up for the clumsy words. The lyrical awkwardness may have had something to do with why it went nowhere on the charts (peaked at #71 on Billboard Hot 100) when originally released as a single ('69). However, it did much better (#24) when re-mixed and re-released a couple of years later ('71) after Chicago had begun to establish themselves as a brand and people were hungry for more of their material.
Most excellent gentleman, you guys are the best of the best ❣️🎶👌😎
Can't wait for a Leonid & Friends World Tour!!!
I'd love to see them in a small club where the horns fill the place. Like CTA did at the Whiskey...
Mark Habeck i would go for sure!!
I need to renew my passport and just go there. It would be worth it.
Eddie Melikian Me too. Especially given tge fact i am a Kievborn
No but Chicago new tour
Igor you're the man!
Yes!
This music played by these guys is the solution to world peace. Awesome!!!!!!!
perfection
It says in your description of this video: "As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!" Well now you've went and created a spot for another band to do a video. When they finally come along one day, they will attempt to honor your musical mastery with a description that will read: "As a tribute to one of the greatest cover bands in the world!"
Wow, just Wow. Total Chicagoholic here. I can’t stop watching these guys. Bravo
What’s really amazing is that the lead singer was in a different studio in a different city, and they mixed him in. Phenomenal job of sound editing.
Love the way the trumpet player hits some high notes during the instrumental bridge that were not in the original. They add a dimension of intensity and energy. This is a great song extremely well done. Chicago should be proud to have originated and produced such wonderful music.
You heard that too? These guys really are topping the original... but mind you I will always love the original Chicago, BS&T and EW&F. But these guys bring something that amazes me every time I listen... and watch!!! How fun it is too watch all the performance of recording and the live shows. WOW!!!
The trumpet was incredible on this tune. Absolutely pure!!!
44 second introduction. Chicago songs are amazing.
Again saw Chicago in L.A. when I returned from Vietnam...
What rush and these guys are equal!
our new favorite cover band. Every musician is a monster ! Best Terry Kath solos since the man himself.
Yet another kick ass Chicago cover! And your guitarist continues to amaze me. Great job!
Agreed. This one was especially great for him, wasn't it?!?!!!!
agreed. man can he play.
if you haven't already heard their version of 25 or 6 to 4, he really tears it up on that one too.
Sergey is a guitar god. He should be a household name. Terry Kath is smiling ear to ear.
^^ Exactly!!
Love the horn twirl at 02:51
The horn players are animals!
@@Coupydog phenomenal!
It was the good old time when Serge & Serge where here but lost to day 😢
Those guitar runs are incredibly hard! Well done.
This is a welcome Russian invasion. :)
There are still outstanding 67' 68' questions out there that need to be answered . nice
Barney Bruns and the only one we've ever had!
@@bjornyesterday2562 Russia takes over rock . Interesting .
Screw the Russians. These dudes are Ukranians.
Hawaii welcomes you when you trek across the Pacific!