Leonid & Friends "25 or 6 to 4" Live in Norwalk, CT - June 14, 2023
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2023
- Leonid & Friends on tour from Russia perform the Chicago hit “25 or 6 to 4”. Recorded live at The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut on June 14, 2023. Please leave your thoughts and comments and compare this performance to the original (or current) Chicago band.
Music is flawless and the vocals are superb! Thank you!
Sounded great, very well done!
Terry Kath never got much credit for his guitar master-pieces! He was one of the finest American guitarists who created the rock-jazz genre. Shame he died so young and unfortunately after his death Chicago began shifting towards slower Peter Cetera ballads. This Russian/Ukranian band is just awesome!
Hendrix's favorite guitarist.
One of them. He also thought the world of Billy Gibbons. Chicago was his favorite band, though.@@petegregory517
Thank you for honoring what I consider one of the best songs of all time
I'm sure they are happy to have your endorsement.
Wow, wow, wow. What a band. Saw the original play this in 1972 and never thought I'd hear it played as well again (and maybe this version is just that little bit better).The 'new' guitar player brings back memories of seeing Terry Kath play this. These Guys (and Gal) are fantastic. Let's hope some dopey touring agency has the foresight to see the value in L&F and bring them to Australia.
I love Leonid and Friends
Excellent rendition of a major classic! I’m old enough to remember the original from way back then. Chicago would be proud of your performance!
Yes. I too grew up in the 70's and remember hearing it on my parents RCA console stereo.
I used to play Chicago in my apartment when I attended college in the early 70's all the time! These guys are as good as the original, plus they have Ksenia Buzina to expand their repertoire. Great great group!
Great solo, I think Terry would appreciate you and the band, GREAT JOB !!!!!
I have watched every UA-cam video they put out, and they are excellent! Been a Chicago band fan for many years and they do Chicago proud. Some of the best musicians I've seen.
Uckin Fay! That was Tight. No slackers here.
Just keep on rockin! There is NO music of today's generation that even comes close to this. These guys are great.
Even with the lineup changes stellar cover
Not the solo….solo was done way better with other guy and original to the memory of Kath this was just meh
OK... Jesus these folks rock CHICAGO
One of my fav Chicago songs. Language of music is universal. These guys are fluent & they rock!! Love the horn work.
Definitely the best Chicago song and one of the top rock and roll songs ever
GOOD JOB !!!!!!
Playing Great...While having Fun, at the Same Time. Now that's the way it Should Be!🎶♥️🎵
Dude you nailed the Guitar Solo.. Bravo.....
Sounds great!! I was a roadie for "Chicago Transit Authority" when they released this song! This was my favorite song of the night!
If only they could have kept this high energy vibe going.
@@-Stop-it Yeah, for sure! It was the horns that got to me. 😄
Very good job for all 😋👌💖🎁✨💃🕺🥰🎸🎸🎸🎸
Chicago has to be flattered!
So dis-appointed to find out I missed you guys in Minneapolis last week.
Absolutely, hands down, the best cover of this Chicago classic...these guys are masters of their craft!!!
An excellent cover for sure. If you have a chance, check out Lexington Lab Band.
@@keithburchart6419Thanks... know them well...have watched most of their videos and they are one of the best cover bands ever!
Chicagovich !!
мы тебя любим !!
A great cover you ALL.... Chicago was SO big back in the day!!! BIG......... You all did it perfect!!!!!! THANKS..........
I have just one word, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!! You guys rock!!!! Horn section is ON POINT!!!!!!!
Wow. Great voice on a bastard of a song to sing. Songs like this make vocalists cower in fear. Very well done. I've taught voice for over 30 years and this is an exceptional version of the song.
Major props too for your lead guitarist doing his best to duplicate Terry Kath's incredible picking. Admirable job...one that very few take on...for good reason. He's obviously listened to the master and paid rightful homage to the solo and the man.
I love how the vocalists take a step back to give the musicians the limelight they deserve. You can see they all respect each other’s talents.
Love these guys keeping Chicago music alive..............I remember when i was younger there were so many musical influencers, like Beatles, Stones......etc................... but only Chicago caught my ear and my musical heart..... these guys keep my heart beating....god bless Chicago .... god bless Leonid & Friends
I saw Chicago live in 1972. They are still in my Top 5 bands. Great rendition!!!!
Fantastic Cover!! From back in the day when Chicago was great and Terry Kath was still alive! Well done by all!
I wish I had come across your videos before then. I totally would have gone to this show! Hope you come back to CT soon!
can't wait to see you in California
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Best copycat band I have ever heard. But you gotta give Chicago credit for the musical genius and perseverance of having written and produced that incredible library of songs to begin with. One can’t argue with selling 150,000,000 records over 55 years.
Indeed... But at least there are performers that can do this, with impeccable replication, even after 50+ years. That's what makes L&F so great. Rock on, guys (and Ksenia)! :)
You can also give the remanding members the award for having a revolving door of members bigger than Whitesnake and Rainbow together.
I have seen Chicago live about 65 times since 1991 and there have been a handful, where a replacement had to perform. How many people tour with Leonid? When they are on the road in 2023, the line-up looks it it has a number of different faces. How many people are considered “members”? Great job!
Hello I am from Chicago and grew up in the late 60's and 70's listening to my hometown band..but this cover band was awesome
They are excellent.
Terry Kat...quedo bien representado en la tierra...y disfrutando desde el cielo...😊
It’s 4:30 am, cold, and I was down. I fired up the ole PC, and Leonid & Friends thumbnails appeared. Naturally, one must click on it, and now after a dose of ‘’25 or 6 to 4,’’ I am powered up and ready to work. Thank you, Leonid and Friends. What gave me that extra lift was to see the same drummer I saw way back when I saw you all the first time, he is an awesome yet subtle power. It is also uplifting to witness the love and respect that exists between everyone on stage, it is one reason why the sound is super tight, yet funk’in lose in both the recordings from the studio and live space. Hats Off to your passion and artistry. Keep it up, you will save the world. Thanks again.
Tone and fit...perfect! A proper tribute to Terry Kath.
Worlds come in tandem and all feels right again for a few. Rock on my Friends (& Leonid)! ~RaVen~
Saw “L & F’s” at Jergel’s near Pittsburgh, PA a month ago. Same energy and precision.
Pray for peace.
Outstanding ❤❤❤. More Chicago songs please!!
Excellent! Would love to see you performing in the Netherlands.
Your spirit awesome
Excellent!!!
These guys are SUPERB
Damn!!! All I can say is Damn!!! I am a total snob. No one can do Chicago properly. And don't even try to imitate Kath!!!! Impossible. I admit I finally stand corrected. WOW!!! Everyone performed exquisitely. Unbelievable. Come to Chicago or Milwaukee and I will be your biggest fan!!!!! Thank you for this!
Dude, coming from you that is saying a lot.
What you said and awesome it is!
You should listen to their studio recording.
Their previous lead guitarist (Sergey) was PHENOMENAL! (no offense to their current lead)
@@polyscroll I just hit the subscribe key. Haven't yet listened to studio materials- and now really looking forward. That Leonid and Friends can do such a bad-azz Chicago (Transit Authority?) is enough, the vocals, the brass and especially Kath's work, such as he was Jimi Hendrix's favorite (along with Dick Dale) is a great endorsement. Thank you. If you put any links by my name, I will be listening with a grateful intensity. Rock on! ~RaVen~
This one is great but compare it to this one:
ua-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends
Enjoyed your outstanding performance!! My favorite Chicago tune, brought back memories!
This has got to be the best cover of this song I have ever seen.
Agreed. If you heard this come on and weren't watching it you might be fooled it wasn't Chicago performing live somewhere.
I agree, but Chicago / Terry Kath never once played the song as it was recorded. So there's no reference.
Saw this band not too long ago in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. They were absolutely fantastic.
Been following this group for years on YT….amazing likeness of the real thing….That guitar solo is amazing!
Great!!!!!
Great to see you guys in my state of Connecticut....Enjoy the stay...Great band!!
Michael & Roman, great job on vocals filling in for Serge & Sergey. Sounds impeccably the same, Ivan on the drums, excellent guitarist , Ivan the best and beautiful Ksenia.
This is easily the best cover of this song I ever heard.
THis one is great but check this one out!!
ua-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends
Check out their studio version of this. It’s crazy good.
Just amazing!!!!
This was a fantastic cover of that song, my hat's off to these guy's and gal. It's great to see that the old Norwalk theater is still being used. I saw many a movie at that location as a young child.
Love you guys - thanks for keeping great music alive!
Spot-on.
Freakin' amazing!!!!
Peace and love through the common language of music. Keep it up!!!!
WOW WOW WOW!!
Vocals are even better than current Chicago. Chicago instruments still better, but not by much. Love this!
been following these guys for years, they are fantastic.
Excellent lead vocal! It's a tough one to sing so kudos.
Y’all are awsome. I’m a huge Chicago fan since 1974. You rocked it. Best cover ever!!!!
Brilliant !
Damn fine job by all!!
Ksenia:
Hermoza.
Divina.
Bellisima.
Voz de angel😇😇😇
awesome as usual you all
Wow. Just wow.
I saw them in the Wisconsin Dells last year. They were great. I would go to see them again.
i'm a huge chicago fan and this so memorable..............well done.
❤❤❤❤❤
Very, very well done! Great performance by all!
It's hard to beat the original CTA. Very nice cover. 🤗
Superb!
Bloody brilliant as usual. Respect from Melbourne Australia.
Finally, a guitarist who was able to sound like Terry Kath!!...And of course the rest of the bands from the horns, drums, and voculists, were fantastic.. Well done by all...
You should check out their studio version on UA-cam. This is good but their old guitarist Sergey is off the charts
Killin’ the axe‼️😮
The joy of performing this music is obvious in the musicians. I mean how can anyone not have fun with it?
Out fu@#king standing‼️❗️
you did it right,am a terry kath fan old school,you guys are good,memories,thanks
Wow, wow, wow, your Chauffuer J Bruce, Hollywood North ( Vancouver ) 🇨🇦
I was skeptical - such an iconic hit, with Terry's monster guitar solo - they did it justice!! Nicely done.
I saw 25 or 6 to 4 and had to listen. I have heard of this band before but never heard them. Great Cover! You earned my appreciation! Will listen to more. Thanks, all…
Fantastic
This is beyond GREAT. Stunning.
Great all around! Loved the horns and harmonies ❤
I saw Chicago in 1973 and 1976 (original lineup) and I've seen Leonid & Friends 6 times and they never cease to disappoint! Great bunch of talented musicians they are!
Wish they had the Tower of Power there with them! 🎺🎺🎺🎺
They never cease to disappoint? What?
@@michaelanderson2881 should read "they never disappoint" Won't let me go back and edit.
He meant to say "and they never amaze me!"
wow, that was, just great! just great. I have been listening to that song for a long time now. thanks for posting it!
Just saw this same song from Leonid w different musicians and I'm wondering how the f does he have so many damn great musicians as friends...WOW
Damn............these guys are amazing.
Bravo 👏
Seeing these extraordinary artists in November. Pumped as hell!!!
I just saw then on 9/16/23 in Michigan. They are awesome!
Beautifully done. Looks like they had a blast
Brilliant.
Amazing cover.
Wow...those vocals...this was nothing less than brilliant !!!!! 10 outta 10
Not possible to be better than original...til now! Awesome!
I agree! I've been listening to these guys and I might be ashamed to admit that they could be better than the original. STRONG!!!😮
I came across this band about a month ago and have to say I listen to them at least once a day, they are so talented . I love the arrangements and energy they bring to these classic songs. Keep up the Great work Love love love you guys ❤
Welcome to the party! Their EWF covers are great also.