Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - Chicago (Leonid & Friends cover)

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2017
  • As a tribute to the one of the greatest bands in the world!
    “Знает ли кто-нибудь вообще, который час?” - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы Чикаго)
    В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
    itunes.apple.com/us/album/chi...
    www.cdbaby.com/cd/leonidfriends2
    / leonidandfriends
    / leonid.vorobyev
    lvandfriends
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, backing vocal, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Sergey Kashirin - lead vocal, guitar
    Igor Javad-Zade - drums
    Vlad Senchillo - piano, backing vocal
    Serge Tiagniryadno (Kiev, Ukraine) - backing vocal
    Alexey Batychenko - trumpet
    Alexandr Michurin - trombone
    Konstantin Gorshkov - tenor sax
    Robby Hicks - phone a friend
    Valent Osinsky - recording
    Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to Vladimir Osinsky for the superior studio
    Serge Tiagniryadno backing vocal recorded in the
    Crystal Sound Studio (Kiev, Ukraine)
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, бэк-вокал, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Сергей Каширин - вокал, гитара
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Влад Сенчилло - ф-но, бэк-вокал
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - бэк-вокал
    Алексей Батыченко - труба
    Александр Мичурин - тромбон
    Константин Горшков - тенор-саксофон
    Робби Хикс - звонок друга
    Валентин Осинский - звукорежиссер
    Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность Володе Осинскому за великолепную студию
    Бэк-вокал Сергея Тягнирядно записан и снят на видео в студии Crystal Sound (Киев, Украина)
    Вольный перевод с английского:
    "Знает ли кто-нибудь вообще, который час?"
    Однажды я шел по улице,
    Ко мне подошел человек и спросил,
    Который час на моих часах?
    И я ответил:
    "Знает ли кто-нибудь вообще, сколько времени?"
    Я - нет. Волнует ли это кого-нибудь?
    Если это так, я не могу представить, почему,
    В конце концов, мы всегда найдем время поплакать.
    О, нет, нет...
    Однажды я шел по улице,
    На меня взглянула хорошенькая женщина и сказала,
    Что её часы с бриллиантами встали намертво.
    И я ответил:
    "Знает ли кто-нибудь вообще, который час?"
    Я - нет. Волнует ли это кого-нибудь?
    Если это так, я не могу представить, почему,
    В конце концов, мы всегда находим время поплакать.
    О, нет, нет...
    Однажды я шел по улице,
    И меня толкали люди, которые пытались куда-то успеть.
    О, я просто не понимаю этого,
    Люди повсюду куда-то спешат,
    А я не знаю, куда податься,
    Я не знаю, где я,
    Я не вижу дальше своего носа.
    Не стоит думать о последнем часе,
    У нас нет времени оглянуться вокруг,
    Мы всё бежим, бежим и гадаем,
    Знает ли кто-нибудь вообще, который час?
    Я - нет. Волнует ли это кого-нибудь?
    Если это так, я не могу представить, почему,
    В конце концов, мы всегда найдем время умереть.
  • Hudba

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  • @BrokenArts
    @BrokenArts Před 3 lety +55

    How many of you come back, and listen to this time and time again. It never gets old. Love you guys!

    • @chipcouncil
      @chipcouncil Před 7 dny

      I sure as hell do! Especially when I get some time to myself and have a few cocktails. It always puts me in a good mood.

    • @SteveBagnall-gh1fu
      @SteveBagnall-gh1fu Před 21 hodinou

      Me

  • @greggdhemann
    @greggdhemann Před 10 měsíci +125

    Chicago created these songs. Huge accomplishment. These amazing musicians play this music to perfection. Kudos to boh

  • @jsmith968
    @jsmith968 Před rokem +90

    These guys are phenomenal. Not only does it sound like Chicago, it sounds like the original studio recording. Bands are always trying to "make a song there own," but it takes extraordinary talent to replicate a recording down to the last note and inflection. Often even the original band cannot duplicate there original recording when they are live. Of course, there performance is all the more amazing considering that they are not native English speakers. Bravo guys.

    • @beatlessteve1010
      @beatlessteve1010 Před měsícem

      They must have a different lead vocalist now and sounds different but they are still good...5 1 2024

  • @mrmedallis
    @mrmedallis Před 2 měsíci +16

    Back for another few dozen listens 👍

  • @gregorytyse9317
    @gregorytyse9317 Před 2 lety +516

    Note-for-note, nuance-for-nuance. These guys are the absolute very best cover or tributes that I've ever heard, incredible!

  • @somedude2630
    @somedude2630 Před 2 lety +342

    Ok I’m back. I’ve been listening to the original recording for like an hour on a loop. For the first time in my audiofool life I’m going to say it…THIS VERSION IS BETTER. Start flinging the stones now. The dynamics, the whole breadth of this rendition is PHENOMENAL! These guys are absolutely WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS. Perfect, Perfect, Perfect!!!

    • @jakeg1967
      @jakeg1967 Před 2 lety +17

      yea, I've actually back to back compared. These guys nail it. (They DO seem to use more musicians though) Bottom line though, they raise the song to a level it probably never reached before, and certainly they do it better than the current iteration of the band known as Chicago

    • @ro3784
      @ro3784 Před 2 lety +4

      The tune original version by Chicago Transity Authority is how this tunes original sounded and that total smoothness. Saw this band in Amarillo with two other bands and that was my first concert I'd ever attended and it was worth every cent. Fantastic concert and artist. This is before they broke up and changed their name - forcefully.

    • @randysteele6741
      @randysteele6741 Před rokem +1

      Oh, please...

    • @cathithomas2888
      @cathithomas2888 Před rokem +5

      Perhaps you're hearing the band's love for music ... the desperation to spread love and peace to the WORLD. They have more to 'prove' than Chicago did, I think.

    • @chrismurray2980
      @chrismurray2980 Před rokem +6

      Their guitarist is WAY better than Chicago's current guitarist (Tony... and Tony ain't bad)
      Their show is one of the highest energy shows I have ever seen live.
      THESE GUYS ROCK!

  • @justinp.dinorsciajr.3616
    @justinp.dinorsciajr.3616 Před rokem +124

    The band is truly awesome. Seeing Chicago 8 times starting in the mid 70s, I can appreciate how very good this band is. Keep Chicago rockin.

    • @ceebee8042
      @ceebee8042 Před rokem

      They were touring with Earth Wind and Fire recently.

    • @barbaraschain9260
      @barbaraschain9260 Před měsícem

      I TOTALLY AGREE!! 😀🖐🇦🇺🐨

  • @stevenlageson1868
    @stevenlageson1868 Před 9 měsíci +36

    Our band leader back in 1970 was like leonid. He taped this song and wrote the sheet music for our stage band. I played trumpet. Our stage band played this song ( along with others ) at a competition in North Dakota. We took 2nd place out of 18 bands performing. Can’t say enough for the experience and fun being in band with such a dedicated teacher.

    • @dotlund1096
      @dotlund1096 Před 4 měsíci

      That’s a great story/memory. 😁

    • @IanPunter
      @IanPunter Před 4 měsíci +1

      Im guessing chicago music is a huge favorite of high school and college bands everywhere.

  • @Mr05Chuck
    @Mr05Chuck Před 4 lety +328

    The drummer is a machine

    • @drumsnbass
      @drumsnbass Před 4 lety +14

      Seriously. The whole band is incredible but he’s SO solid you end up paying attention to the drums more than you normally would. Plus he keeps his drums pretty ‘dead’ like Steve Gadd which is a solid plus too!

    • @joshuaschadenfreude8910
      @joshuaschadenfreude8910 Před 3 lety +3

      IGOR!

    • @davechapman7735
      @davechapman7735 Před 3 lety +3

      THE WHOLE BAND IS !!!!!!!

    • @pennpal62
      @pennpal62 Před 3 lety +2

      The guy is amazing. Deep deep deep in the pocket

    • @jakeg1967
      @jakeg1967 Před 2 lety +1

      I've gone back and listened to the original Chicago songs, and listened to the drumming in particular, and man that dude was killer too. He gets no credit because of the horns and the unique sound, but he's due a lot of props.

  • @johnl5444
    @johnl5444 Před 3 lety +407

    The sound quality is superb. Hats off to the audio engineer.

  • @stevenance7369
    @stevenance7369 Před 3 lety +252

    I’m 67 and saw Chicago three times in their heyday. You guys have absolutely nailed it! Thank you for bringing it back so perfectly...

    • @bobstreater1429
      @bobstreater1429 Před 2 lety +5

      Your comment "Covers" me exactly!!!

    • @davidf9630
      @davidf9630 Před 2 lety +4

      I remember watching Chicago in 1979… they were the finale at Chicagofest at Navy Pier… I’ve never gotten over the live horns. These guys are a close 2nd. 👍🏼

    • @boinkye
      @boinkye Před 2 lety +1

      They absolutely nailed this❣️

    • @jacobmaldonado6406
      @jacobmaldonado6406 Před 2 lety +1

      Steve thank you for your comment I'm 37 years old I've always been a ol soul I wish I could have seen eagles or chicago in their hayday.

    • @dannygalvez7199
      @dannygalvez7199 Před 2 lety +2

      dude music's not whar it used to be

  • @yurikostyk745
    @yurikostyk745 Před rokem +52

    Every time I watch this I end up with tears in my eyes...
    I love you guys.

    • @rk3689
      @rk3689 Před 9 měsíci +1

      The fact that they included the spoken part in the last verse is what gets me.

    • @rickhagedorn3036
      @rickhagedorn3036 Před 8 měsíci +1

      As a tribute to the one of the greatest bands in the world! Shit, what band has EVER been better.

  • @dadslyfe1267
    @dadslyfe1267 Před 4 lety +330

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How they do this!!! I’m speechless. This shows you what human being can do with love in their hearts

    • @scottcampbell1377xanadu
      @scottcampbell1377xanadu Před 3 lety +5

      Fantastic!

    • @markdemos75
      @markdemos75 Před 3 lety +8

      And English is not their first language! Incredible!

    • @franklobo5876
      @franklobo5876 Před 3 lety +7

      What's funny is that they don't think that they're anything special. When they tour the USA or hit them up on FB, they all respond and chat for hours 😂😂

    • @bingofuel3545
      @bingofuel3545 Před 3 lety +2

      Bravo! I love this song! Many good memories thanks guys well done!

    • @terrinbrysman6811
      @terrinbrysman6811 Před 3 lety +2

      YES!!! I’m with you my brother. I have loved Chicago since 1969. I have the Chicago Transit Authority album in my collection. These guys are great!

  • @rockhead1428
    @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +575

    I CANNOT stop watching & listening to this group! Since I ‘discovered’ them, here on CZcams, 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!

    • @judypattersonayala7842
      @judypattersonayala7842 Před 3 lety +10

      Hi Rock Head! First of all thank you for serving our country ! Welcome to the Lenheads! Lol
      My bf and I had a rough yr last year health wise and when we heard them I looked them up and by golly if they weren’t going to be in concert an hour away a month later . Bought tickets right away . Met so many ppl on their Facebook fan page before we even went .
      Omg do you know my bf did not stop smiling the entire concert ! Everyone was smiling and singing along . It’s like we were born again or something! It’s really weird how they’ve made such an impact here. Now , go get your art supplies out and next time they come here you HAVE to go see them!

    • @rockhead1428
      @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +7

      Judy Patterson Ayala thank you so very much!

    • @strumbum946
      @strumbum946 Před 3 lety +5

      Rock Head - Thank you for your service! I been playing drums for over 50 years, and guitar for over 40, and like you, this band reminds me of why I started playing and listening to music in the first place. I just can’t get enough of seeing their joy in their playing and singing...

    • @rockhead1428
      @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +4

      Strum Bum thanks Strum ... I’m on Sound Cloud if you wish to hear any of my music. Most popular is a cover of ‘Vincent’ (Starry Starry Night by Don McClean) .... so appreciate your kind words!

    • @rockhead1428
      @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +3

      Oh, and Judy ... thank you for the gentle nudge back to painting. I won a National juried Veteran Art show in fall of 2017. My icon is a self portrait ;)

  • @jamesburroughs2417
    @jamesburroughs2417 Před 27 dny +5

    This band doesn't need my approval they are outstanding!! Took me back to my high school days on the lakefront in Chicago (yeah) everyone who was there knows how beautiful it really was.❤❤

  • @user-mi3lr8co3c
    @user-mi3lr8co3c Před měsícem +3

    Beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    I Can Listen to Chicago 24/7 Almost like when I Was a Kid in the 1960,s -70,s,,, Chicago 🎶🎵🎼🎼🎼They were The Greatest Group of Musician's for me, back then And still are. 🎼🎵🎶👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @billville111
    @billville111 Před 4 lety +510

    Okay this is getting ridiculous now.
    Every time I click on these guys my mind is blown.

    • @bostongirl9277
      @bostongirl9277 Před 4 lety +7

      Me too....

    • @99iwaena
      @99iwaena Před 4 lety +7

      FEELING THE SAME! UNREAL!

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito Před 4 lety +4

      The same way I feel. Out of this world.

    • @Henry9459
      @Henry9459 Před 4 lety +5

      I agree!

    • @joehynes5452
      @joehynes5452 Před 4 lety +8

      It's crazy how good they are!!...Sometimes I forget this is a cover and think they're actually Chicago!!

  • @azbluefox
    @azbluefox Před 5 lety +591

    OMG !! Holy Crap these guys sound 'exactly' like Chicago, they're hitting everything right on cue I can't believe it. They're AWESOME !!

    • @oliverivera7466
      @oliverivera7466 Před 5 lety +1

      NO !!! the guy DOES NOT sound like Robert Lamm at all, this guy has an accent! YUK! The background singers does sounds like.

    • @BartSimpson-nr1dy
      @BartSimpson-nr1dy Před 5 lety +46

      Olive Rivera - yuk, really..... are you serious......... I think you need your hearing fix. He may have the slightest accent but yuk is not an appropriate response for these talented musicians.

    • @oliverivera7466
      @oliverivera7466 Před 5 lety +2

      Bart Simpson Booo Hoooo! I’m crying so hard !! The replicas are so good!!! ... NOT !!!

    • @BartSimpson-nr1dy
      @BartSimpson-nr1dy Před 5 lety +17

      Olive Rivera - well, at least you got one thing right, olive...... for a brain. Pickled with a pimento for an ear. Booooo hoooo, little kid playing on mommies phone ☎️. Okay, there’s shit in your diaper, time to shower the shit out of your ears so you can hear well!

    • @oneputtsteven
      @oneputtsteven Před 5 lety +8

      And yet it's just different enough to know that it is a cover, as it has its own unique sound.

  • @michaelmellon6851
    @michaelmellon6851 Před 9 měsíci +16

    They sound exactly like the band Chicago. Absolutely Phenomenal!!!!

  • @gregfallin5001
    @gregfallin5001 Před rokem +28

    Absolutely Incredible!!! How could ANYBODY not love this!!! It's just Perfect!!!

  • @pwhit59
    @pwhit59 Před 3 lety +176

    I don’t think there is another band that can cover Chicago as good as these guys can!

    • @kingbeat101
      @kingbeat101 Před 3 lety +5

      Correct Paul..At least we have not found them yet..:)..The best of the best!!!

    • @toober4013
      @toober4013 Před 2 lety +5

      Not even Chicago!

    • @nobodyreally6345
      @nobodyreally6345 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I've seen Chicago once or twice. I've seen Leonid and Friends 2 times.
      I prefer Leonid and Friends.
      Here's hoping for a third time in a couple of months.

    • @oliviaedralin1436
      @oliviaedralin1436 Před 9 měsíci

      @@toober4013lol!!!

  • @kurthansen8398
    @kurthansen8398 Před 4 lety +102

    As a former horn player and band leader for a popular group here in the USA, let me just say that these guys are amazing. As good as Chicago, who I love dearly.

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 Před 3 lety +2

      Anyone I may know?

    • @joebeardfw
      @joebeardfw Před 3 lety +3

      @@pacificcoastpiper3949 Kurt Hansen was with Head East, if this is the same guy.

    • @doughock3703
      @doughock3703 Před 2 lety

      I have seen this group 7 times in my life a great group

    • @davidvillano1566
      @davidvillano1566 Před 2 lety

      It is so good because they are using the original music and not playing the horns you hear.

    • @jakeg1967
      @jakeg1967 Před 2 lety

      @@joebeardfw IF so, very cool. Head East was awesome.

  • @audioronx
    @audioronx Před 2 lety +79

    I've only just discovered L&F tonight and I've listened to every single thing they have on CZcams. Every song is perfect.. better than the original usually. But every nuance of the original is in tact. The engineers who mic'd these sessions are as talented as the players, really. I'm an engineer and musician and I can tell you that both are important to what we hear.

    • @roadking99jokerst60
      @roadking99jokerst60 Před 2 lety +1

      Ron, you're gonna miss some sleep late nights listening to L and F. Of course it's worth it. You can also enjoy the visuals and individual efforts the members of the band put forth. Be well.

    • @pameladeering2450
      @pameladeering2450 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree 100%. The studio work is impeccable. Everything, every instrument, every voice, is crisp and clear. This band sounds brand new and shiny clean every time.

    • @w9gb
      @w9gb Před 2 lety +2

      Currently touring USA

    • @ericc9166
      @ericc9166 Před rokem

      Spot on - the recording quality is awesome, the mix, the overall sound, excellent! Hats off to the engineers!

  • @toddmalmgren7947
    @toddmalmgren7947 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Sitting by the campfire and just heard this for first time...... ya , life is good !

  • @josephlamanna7527
    @josephlamanna7527 Před 4 lety +345

    I was prepared not to like this being a huge Chicago fan and having seen them so many times live. WOW, was I ever wrong! Great freaking job!

    • @julieannkuster1999
      @julieannkuster1999 Před 4 lety +7

      This kid did a gell of job an drummer ALL of them did great!👍🥰😔😥miss Chicago/ earthwind FIRE ETEC ALL GOOD bands..the crap that's out there now music AWARDS isnt music to me..

    • @Duh6666666
      @Duh6666666 Před 3 lety +16

      Listen to everything, you will not regret it, they do Chicago better than the original. Remember, they barely speak English!

    • @hawkeye1836
      @hawkeye1836 Před 3 lety

      @@julieannkuster1999 Can't even compete, I really hate to call today's sh-- music, electronic drivel.

    • @craigsouthard8949
      @craigsouthard8949 Před rokem +1

      Same here… These folks are fantastic!!!

  • @rightmarker1
    @rightmarker1 Před 3 lety +94

    The trombone sign off is beautiful - so damn accurate and so cool.

    • @hgrunt100
      @hgrunt100 Před 2 lety +4

      I have such a weird connection to those 2 bars of music, ive always loved that trombone sign-off, so good.

  • @armandoacevedo6978
    @armandoacevedo6978 Před 7 měsíci +6

    The intro of this song is one of the most beautiful things ever recorded!

  • @43loudman
    @43loudman Před rokem +12

    JUST PERFECT, SO EXCELLENT, TOP OF THE WORLD MUSICIANS

  • @captainscott2
    @captainscott2 Před 4 lety +95

    I'm 59, live in Georgia ( U.S., not Europe--smile), and have heard Chicago sing this several times live over the years, and you guys sing this as well as I've ever heard it. Very well done, sirs....

    • @epistte
      @epistte Před 3 lety +3

      I'm a few years younger than you but I also grew up listening to Chicago and they nailed it. What is even more surprised is that she didnt grow up speaking English. Playing jazz is tough but they are tight.

  • @user-eg5mp8on7t
    @user-eg5mp8on7t Před 7 měsíci +18

    It's magic with Serge or Sergey or Micheal on vocals and Igor on the drums. I grew up listening to Chicago all of the 70's. The difference is barely noticeable. You put so much work into every song. It brings tears to my eyes how well everyone in the group is so talented at what they do, keyboard, saxs, trumpet, guitar work, vocals and of course Ksenia. Best cover group of all time !!!

  • @rb10465
    @rb10465 Před rokem +8

    I grew up Listening to CHICAGO; and if anyone would have told me as a child, that another band would come some 50 years later, and would be BETTER THAN CHICAGO! I would have thought they were CRAZY!! And then, LEONID & FRIENDS SHOWED UP!! NUFF SAID!! 😍♥😘🙏

  • @Joseph-sq4fz
    @Joseph-sq4fz Před 2 lety +28

    That horn section though! Amazing!

  • @robinharris2775
    @robinharris2775 Před 3 lety +109

    This group is possibly one of the best on the planet, great horn section, magic vocals, well done!

  • @sumrica
    @sumrica Před 5 lety +53

    Good stuff in every way. I'm a 68 year old and remember this song being on the charts and being played on the radio. Hearing it takes me back to the care-free days of my youth.

    • @joeinterrante7873
      @joeinterrante7873 Před 4 lety +2

      How I wish I could capture those Care free days. Best music ever

    • @8avexp
      @8avexp Před 4 lety +2

      I remember when this song came out, too.

    • @mondocjenson-dy8zd
      @mondocjenson-dy8zd Před 4 lety +1

      Graduated in 82 from HS; Chicago was always tops in my book. Great Horns. Love this tribute band. ^5

    • @RonSafreed
      @RonSafreed Před 4 lety +1

      First time I heard it was on a cassette tape a neighbor kid let me listen & he recorded it from the radio in 1971.

    • @lyrachle
      @lyrachle Před 4 lety

      I just time traveled

  • @selectiveimagery
    @selectiveimagery Před 11 měsíci +11

    I played one of your songs to my wife and I said to her who is this and she said "Chicago" as a huge Chicago fan you do them justice, keep up the great work, absolutely fantastic.

  • @user-so9cj9jk7l
    @user-so9cj9jk7l Před 10 měsíci +13

    This group has left me speechless, full of admiration remembering the music of the 70's. Absolutely brilliant!! Come to Europe some day pls. Ricc

  • @gregorycrnkovic1660
    @gregorycrnkovic1660 Před 7 lety +420

    Does anybody really know how much joy you guys bring to all of the world wide ,life long Chicago fans???? Don't come to America guys because we won't let you go!!!!! Sergey, the way you rip that guitar and sing the American women will definitively make you stay!!!! Seriously, may God continue to bless you all now and forever.............

    • @mjsmcd
      @mjsmcd Před 5 lety +13

      Gregory Crnkovic chicago doesnt want them to come I think Theyd have to compete with them for concertgoers ....yea I'm serious

    • @carolelapointe5161
      @carolelapointe5161 Před 5 lety +6

      @Texbluejeans Uh no. Not better than the original. Each one stands on its own merit.

    • @joe_d1352
      @joe_d1352 Před 5 lety +3

      New York City on 1/8/19, Los Angelis, CA on 1/11, 12 &13/2019, Rosemont, IL on 1/15/18, Highwood, IL on 1/18/19, Dallas, TX on 1/20/18 and Clearwater, FL on 1/22/19.

    • @rudifeichtinger1042
      @rudifeichtinger1042 Před 4 lety +3

      What he said … for reals!!

    • @bostongirl9277
      @bostongirl9277 Před 4 lety +1

      Correct 💚💚💚💚

  • @benjaminleonard450
    @benjaminleonard450 Před 3 lety +200

    As a musician who plays trumpet, guitar, and keys these guys are TIGHT! The horns are spot on and the vocals are better than the originals. I've played in several bands thru the years but nothing close to these guys. Thanks.

    • @jospinvanraat8730
      @jospinvanraat8730 Před 3 lety +4

      They are just so tight!!

    • @Ratboy2004
      @Ratboy2004 Před 3 lety +3

      University music grads who didn't get a gig. Brilliant players but not satisfied as a studio musician.

    • @eddarby469
      @eddarby469 Před 2 lety +4

      Great performance by one and all. I used to play myself. I still have to give the nod to Chicago, because after all they wrote it.

    • @TheRelger
      @TheRelger Před 2 lety +2

      They’re great but missing Terry’s grit.

    • @peterfreeman3317
      @peterfreeman3317 Před 2 lety +3

      They are all in the pocket, great feel.

  • @glendabothwell9091
    @glendabothwell9091 Před 23 dny +3

    When you have that many musicians in one room you know it's going to be good

  • @oliviaedralin1436
    @oliviaedralin1436 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Wow!!! I can’t!!! This band is like voodoo!!!!! They’re superb!!!!!!

  • @charlesaay110
    @charlesaay110 Před 6 lety +58

    From an American 50 year fan of Chicago, this is an outstanding cover of one of their best songs.

  • @61guitbox
    @61guitbox Před 5 lety +275

    kick ass drummer , sweet horns , excellent vocals..they have it all 👍🏻✌🏻☮️🇨🇦❤️💯😊

    • @motorcaster57
      @motorcaster57 Před 5 lety +13

      that drummer is incredibly strong and very musical

    • @mbolduc
      @mbolduc Před 5 lety +6

      Some people come for the hot blonde, I'm just here for the drummer

    • @martinlepper4522
      @martinlepper4522 Před 5 lety +5

      You can tell they are having fun, as well as being awesome musicians.

    • @teresadavies2977
      @teresadavies2977 Před 4 lety +3

      It would be fabulous to see them in Canada!🇨🇦

    • @murielmwamba2565
      @murielmwamba2565 Před 4 lety

      🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @the_david_w
    @the_david_w Před 2 měsíci +2

    OMG, this has got to be the most incredible cover of any American pop song I’ve ever heard in my life! It really sounds exactly like Chicago!!! I mean the rhythm, the instrumentals, the vocals (and HARMONIES!!!)…. Absolutely incredible!! And these guys are in Russia?!? Do they even speak English??? I have no idea how they did that! It’s like listening to Arnel Pineda singing old Journey and Steve Perry songs…UNCANNY!

  • @jodyryckman9039
    @jodyryckman9039 Před měsícem +4

    Great drummer. Not easy pulling off Chicago tunes like that. Hats off!

  • @kevc21
    @kevc21 Před 3 lety +6

    Very Nice. Almost brought a tear, remembering my childhood. At 8 years old, grabbed my bike in the morning. Rode wherever I wanted. Back home by supper. Nobody cared about time. I was a man at 8. Lol.

  • @steverichardson8162
    @steverichardson8162 Před 4 lety +150

    Unbelievable, Without a doubt the Very Best Cover I've Ever heard in my life. And this Chicago Song - is a Masterpiece.

  • @albertventi366
    @albertventi366 Před měsícem +3

    I am 68 also thisband does an awesome job the horns goodjob.

  • @JiriUL
    @JiriUL Před 5 lety +13

    This is my favorite song from Chicago.. And when you play it, it's like hearing the original with touch of beautiful freshness...

  • @82luft49
    @82luft49 Před 5 lety +189

    All I had to do was close my eyes and be transported back in time to the greated era in music. Well, done gentlemen. Bravo

    • @82luft49
      @82luft49 Před 4 lety +1

      @Jim McCracken It's called a typo friend. Wanna make someting of it?

    • @anthonyb33
      @anthonyb33 Před 4 lety

      You said it right 82 Luft.

    • @82luft49
      @82luft49 Před 2 lety

      Not really, it's called being human

    • @celenaviana2898
      @celenaviana2898 Před 2 lety

      Maravilhosos!!!!!

  • @noelgarbellotto7400
    @noelgarbellotto7400 Před měsícem +3

    Sounds just like an echo of the real deal band themselves, really well done there lads, bravo forever.

  • @peterramsdale70
    @peterramsdale70 Před rokem +14

    Congratulations. As a long time Steely Dan fan, I am blown away by the attention to the music detail, just fantastic. Chicago too - immense!

  • @rodneybrand8521
    @rodneybrand8521 Před 5 lety +93

    Terry Kath would be proud of these wonderful musicians..
    Keep on playing boys..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @detailone978
      @detailone978 Před 5 lety +4

      Jimmy Hendrix stated years ago that Terry Kath was a great guitar player. Now that's impressive coming from a great guitar player. I loved Terry's raspy voice too especially in Color My World.

  • @olliegert
    @olliegert Před 5 lety +173

    Hang on, while I pick my jaw up off the floor!!! Perfect cover!!! one of the best Ive ever heard!!

  • @barbaraschain9260
    @barbaraschain9260 Před měsícem +3

    JUST WOW!!!
    Smashed it out of the park guys!
    👌👏🖐😃🇦🇺🐨❤

  • @michaelfolchetti4624
    @michaelfolchetti4624 Před 2 lety +19

    These guys nailed it!!!! GREAT JOB!

  • @RedZMatrix
    @RedZMatrix Před 4 lety +153

    Even have the dude in the background talking. Perfect.

    • @terrianesmith1480
      @terrianesmith1480 Před 4 lety +7

      For years I thought my recording was warped or something because I kept getting that " what I called interference". Lol. I had to watch this video to know that it was deliberate. I couldn't make out what was being said. Thank goodness for CZcams.

    • @maxg1836
      @maxg1836 Před 4 lety +5

      Terria Nesmith that’s hilarious!

    • @kurtroberts2310
      @kurtroberts2310 Před 4 lety +8

      Was kinda wondering if that was an original member

    • @dav8388
      @dav8388 Před 4 lety +8

      @@kurtroberts2310 In this video it was not. Terry Kath spoke on the original recording.

    • @toogie555
      @toogie555 Před 4 lety +3

      @@dav8388 Any idea who the guy on this video is? Seems a little out of place to do it this way.

  • @muzzmatrix
    @muzzmatrix Před 7 lety +2164

    This isn't so much a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world as it is one of the greatest bands in the world performing somebody's original from 48 years ago.

    • @micheleanderson7894
      @micheleanderson7894 Před 7 lety +78

      David Muzzatti That is the best compliment!

    • @gregorycrnkovic1660
      @gregorycrnkovic1660 Před 7 lety +30

      Word!!!....

    • @donnarhee
      @donnarhee Před 6 lety +25

      David Muzzatti Exactly!!!

    • @Airedale721
      @Airedale721 Před 6 lety +23

      Well said!

    • @ericellquist7007
      @ericellquist7007 Před 6 lety +94

      David Muzzatti
      I agree! Generally I'm sceptical of so called tribute bands, there's a certain parasitic sense to someone doing Zeppelin, Beatles, Allman Bros, or Stones shows for a living. I'm of an age that I have fond memories of the real thing. I loved the first couple of Chicago's lp's, but felt ambivalent about the rest of their output. It's a treat to hear their best music played so well by guys who are so passionate about it.

  • @carolynstone-ky2du
    @carolynstone-ky2du Před 4 měsíci +2

    SO BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO CHICAGO!!!

  • @vincentlussier8264
    @vincentlussier8264 Před měsícem +2

    I'm a huge fan of Chicago and was devastated when they lost Terry Cath and I knew this would be the end of Chicago or at least they would never be the same without him. But his band brought them back in a most beautiful way and I can actually say they give me the same feeling!

  • @scotthays294
    @scotthays294 Před 5 lety +81

    close your eyes and listen... not sure you can tell the difference. Incredible

    • @GeroLubovnik
      @GeroLubovnik Před 5 lety +10

      Oh... I can tell the difference. Better and cleaner than Chicago did it on their recording. They hit every nuance.

    • @mphylo2296
      @mphylo2296 Před 5 lety +4

      There's much less empty space too. The mix on this is much better than Chicago's.

    • @Coupydog
      @Coupydog Před 4 lety

      All TRUE & performed live!!! It was like a trip back in time 😎

  • @tsfurlan
    @tsfurlan Před 7 lety +16

    I'm from Chicago..these guy's give me chills they're so good.

  • @danlavigne7327
    @danlavigne7327 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I think that this cover could possibly surpass the original! I am a Chicago fan grew up listening to this great music. Leonid & Friends is one of best big sounding groups currently on the planet. Musicianship is spot on and vocals off the scale! Big fan of original and current covers of some great music! D

  • @Nicepackage
    @Nicepackage Před 2 lety +7

    Makes your eyes water, great audio quality warm rich sound. Amazing talent.

  • @AmericanRoads
    @AmericanRoads Před 7 lety +539

    Man, this is so incredibly smooth and good! Please do not stop making these.

    • @rowellreyes175
      @rowellreyes175 Před 5 lety

      The 5a r e mono mp n m

    • @cindipossidento5688
      @cindipossidento5688 Před 5 lety +7

      This is without a doubt my favorite Chicago song!!!! Saw them in concert ..... way back in the ‘70’s !!!! Omg!!!!!

    • @jamesjenkins9916
      @jamesjenkins9916 Před 5 lety +9

      Damn fine rendition!

  • @itchntohitch4143
    @itchntohitch4143 Před 3 lety +54

    I was a huge Chicago fan in the day. This group of musicians are absolutely amazing. There are not the words to describe what a miracle this music by these people is.
    Thank you Leonid and Friends!

  • @whatis2hard2see
    @whatis2hard2see Před 2 lety +12

    I can tell the difference between Chicago's original studio version and this version. THIS VERSION IS EVEN BETTER!!!

  • @mattsnod
    @mattsnod Před 3 lety +28

    I've seen Chicago 8 times in concert. This is amazing musicianship.

  • @ront2457
    @ront2457 Před 4 lety +108

    I want to thank you for getting me through these times. I have tears in my eyes because I have no other emotion left to express the level of joy I experience when I watch your video's. Thank you today from CA USA 3/20/2020

    • @williambonson6846
      @williambonson6846 Před 4 lety +5

      I'm sadly going through these same depressing times with you, Corona virus and now riot's in the US because of another police murder of an unarmed black man.
      I heard " Feeling stronger every day" on a local oldies channel and looked it up on CZcams. Thankfully I discovered Leonid and Friends and will enjoy and spread the word of their amazing musical talents. Let their music get us though 2020 and beyond.

    • @simplyme7821
      @simplyme7821 Před 3 lety +4

      Same here. Became a widow and have to go through these scary times without my best friend. We always used to listen to this song. When I watch this wonderful talented band, I Cry.

    • @osimnod
      @osimnod Před 3 lety

      @@williambonson6846 L & F are a gift during these trying times. On the riots, look up the actual statistics for yourself - do not rely on the national media to inform you - on the comparative rarity of those encounters (I'd recommend Heather MacDonald's articles). B on B homicides are much more common. Look at the city of Chicago year-over-year.

  • @vickyl8137
    @vickyl8137 Před 10 měsíci +10

    These guys are fabulous ❤

  • @alfonsoolmos8445
    @alfonsoolmos8445 Před měsícem +2

    Excelente interpretación Maestro Voroyev y su grupo a esta " sabe alguien realmente que hora es? de nuestra querida Banda Chicago ah como no!!!!!

  • @billmcgee7
    @billmcgee7 Před 5 lety +20

    Listened to this two times and it
    takes me back to a simpler time
    in life when I was carefree and
    had time on my side !!!!

  • @sdanjohn
    @sdanjohn Před 6 lety +41

    The attention to detail is impeccable!

  • @davidwinn3215
    @davidwinn3215 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Such a clean recording...love it

  • @carolineking7435
    @carolineking7435 Před rokem +4

    I played this twice…only because I’m bowled over by your talents!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @robertwbingo
    @robertwbingo Před 5 lety +195

    These guys are nothing short of awesome! They're way better than what's left of the original band. They should tour the US.

    • @Mij1965
      @Mij1965 Před 5 lety +7

      robertwbingo They have just toured USA and are coming back this June I believe.

    • @robertwbingo
      @robertwbingo Před 5 lety +5

      @@Mij1965 Thanks, so much! I'll keep an eye out for them. I hope they include Houston on their tour. There aren't many bands that I would pay nearly any amount to see, but, Leonid and Friends are certainly worth it.

    • @Mij1965
      @Mij1965 Před 5 lety +1

      My pleasure Robert. I would be there too if I lived in the USA. Hope that you have a great time if you manage to get a ticket.

    • @dbrinkm1
      @dbrinkm1 Před 5 lety +9

      @@Mij1965 I played Trumpet, Baritone and Coronet since age 10 and am 72 now. I grew up just north of Chicago and loved the band. These guys sound absolutely INCREDIBLE !.[ tight, crisp and perfect !..would love to hear what Peter Cetera thinks of these guys...Bravo...they should be very proud of their work ! Peace !

    • @larryparis925
      @larryparis925 Před 5 lety +2

      Coming to San Diego...?

  • @thejazzman210
    @thejazzman210 Před 5 lety +72

    145 people are either tone deaf or never liked this song in the first place, because this is every bit as good as the classic original. An awesome, flawless cover. Chicago would be proud.

    • @82luft49
      @82luft49 Před 5 lety +4

      Then why the hell are they even on this channel listening? Assholes.

    • @cll1639
      @cll1639 Před 4 lety +8

      @@82luft49 So they can post about how any Chicago song without Terry Kath sucks. The same 145 then go over to Foreigner threads and whine about how they suck without Lou Gramm. I'm still bowled over by how accurately these folks have reproduced one of my favorite groups of all time. 5 stars all the way.

    • @82luft49
      @82luft49 Před 4 lety +1

      @@cll1639 Thanks for comment C L L. Well put guy. Amen

    • @pierresaint-laurent7927
      @pierresaint-laurent7927 Před 4 lety +2

      Chicago IS proud! They put some of these covers on their own website!

    • @VC-mo5yg
      @VC-mo5yg Před 4 lety +1

      @@pierresaint-laurent7927 yup....Robert Lamm reportedly is blown away by these guys! Bestest of all compliments. 🥰

  • @rodolfoorozco5727
    @rodolfoorozco5727 Před 2 lety +10

    Outstanding rendition...Chicago's twin band!!!

  • @scullins100
    @scullins100 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would give anything to sit in a studio and just watch and listen to this great group of masters . This brass section is in sane ! All of you are amazing . I hope I get to see your show .

  • @philiptarnopolski5070
    @philiptarnopolski5070 Před 4 lety +6

    You guys are absolutely fantastic. I am 50 and a musician a drummer. I live in Canada and I love the early music of Chicago, so good so awesome. Way to go, thank you for sharing your talent. Brought tears to my eyes.

  • @davidabbett7011
    @davidabbett7011 Před 6 lety +153

    If only you knew just how much I watch your CZcams videos. I would love to see you live!

    • @robertkillian5659
      @robertkillian5659 Před 5 lety +3

      I cant stop. They are amazing!!!!!!!!

    • @nancibell7311
      @nancibell7311 Před 5 lety

      They summer tour (July/August) is in the works now! Check their FB page and webpage for cities!

  • @657048bravo
    @657048bravo Před 9 měsíci +6

    Outstanding! It's like Chicago Resurrected

  • @starchamberlain
    @starchamberlain Před 2 lety +4

    CZcams rabbit holes are the best things ever when they lead you to things like this! My new obsession! Thanks Leonid and Friends! Y’all have made my day….AGAIN!

  • @podcastbunker
    @podcastbunker Před 4 lety +31

    Always have loved “The Brass” ever since the sixties. Yes I’m old. Brass sections need a comeback. Great job brass section !!!

  • @unitedstatesoffunk
    @unitedstatesoffunk Před 3 lety +39

    This is my favorite thing I've ever found on the internet. Thank you guys, I hope you're staying healthy and playing music!!

    • @timteevin4517
      @timteevin4517 Před 3 lety +2

      Rock on.

    • @isee7668
      @isee7668 Před 3 lety +2

      I just give them money.

    • @unitedstatesoffunk
      @unitedstatesoffunk Před 3 lety +2

      @@isee7668 Wish I could. Unfortunately, I live in a red state in the US, so covid has me pretty financially stressed as well. I'll donate one of these days when things are brighter.

    • @richbogovich
      @richbogovich Před 2 lety +1

      I hope your situation is better now that a year has passed (and this band is in the midst of a U.S. tour).

    • @unitedstatesoffunk
      @unitedstatesoffunk Před 2 lety +1

      @@richbogovich I live in Texas so what do you think lol. But I'll check it out, and I'm moving out of the state by the end of this year.

  • @algeorge2004
    @algeorge2004 Před 2 lety +10

    The boys are tight. I'm African American and of course in love with R&B, but dam!!! go Chicago

    • @JohnWard-cd9mw
      @JohnWard-cd9mw Před 2 lety

      They Kill EWF Also! Check out them playing In The Stone. One of My favs, and they Absolutely Kill It !!

  • @mattwildermuth9152
    @mattwildermuth9152 Před rokem +1

    Just got my tickets for September 15 in Northern Indiana. Taking my older brother who introduced Chicago, EW&F, BS&T, Chase and others to my young ears. Time to thank him properly and this is it!

  • @sarahross4660
    @sarahross4660 Před 4 lety +22

    Nov. 19, 2019. About six weeks ago, I had a hankering to listen to some Earth Wind & Fire -- "September" in particular. And this link (Leonid & Friends) showed up in a CZcams list for the song. So I listened to it -- enthusiastically. I presumed they were some garage band from the [American] mid-west or someplace from USA. I saw how beautiful the woman vocalist is, and was amused by how the guitar player (whom I now know to be Sergey Kashirin) could NOT keep his eyes off of her. I enjoyed the video so much, I listened to more and more of the "Leonid & Friends" videos. I fell in love with EVERY SINGLE SONG. I was astonished to discover that they are all Russians-- with a Ukrainian and a Moldovan thrown in! And that English is a second language to them!! I am still addicted, and listen to them every day. The singer from Kiev -- Serge Tiaghiryadno - has an amazing voice -- so strong! You can see inside his mouth and he has wonderful teeth! But I confess my favorites are: (1) Serge Kashirin, for his smooth, easy voice and accomplished guitar skills (and sense of humor -- love the "Mr Sexy" tee-shirt); (2) Leonid Vorobyev, for being the master-mind and arranger of this fantastically talented group, and (3) Igor for his command of the drums! I also checked out Sergey Kashirin singing in his native language: The Real Bodrit - Superman, I believe it was. Just very impressed by all of their musical talents, enthusiasm, and joy in performing. Hats off to Mr. Vorobyev! PS Vasily -- kudos for your masculine, "gravelly" voice an your pride in being a MAN. Also have a crush on the tall trombone player Alexandr- something. Pure joy to watch and listen to you guys!

    • @miriamperez9907
      @miriamperez9907 Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly ! Serge and Ksenia are so happy in this song.

  • @bethvirginiaphillips4583
    @bethvirginiaphillips4583 Před 3 lety +18

    Again, Leonid and his friends hits it out of the park.

  •  Před 5 měsíci +2

    I haven't heard an amazing horn section in decades... POWER

    • @westwasbest
      @westwasbest Před 4 měsíci

      I couldn't agree more! I listen to this every couple of days because I absolutely love the horns

  • @scottcornelison5596
    @scottcornelison5596 Před 3 měsíci +35

    at least 5000 of these views must be mine...........

    • @michellepeskoe6114
      @michellepeskoe6114 Před měsícem

      Mine as well perhaps 😅

    • @alaingomez7591
      @alaingomez7591 Před 27 dny

      I have myself about 100 views too😜

    • @jorgeperezdearce2908
      @jorgeperezdearce2908 Před 26 dny

      I wish these guys went to play this beautiful to Putin for him to understand that music should unite people from all over world, rather than killing themselves

    • @e716jg
      @e716jg Před 22 dny

      Don’t be so sure. LOL!

    • @ConchitaCh
      @ConchitaCh Před 21 dnem

      Oh WOW!,,,, This is extremely good💯🙀💕💕💕💕

  • @lancesteele9719
    @lancesteele9719 Před 6 lety +9

    Looking at all the comments expressing how much we all greatly enjoy the music these guys make is a perfect example of the positive power of music.

    • @danilocruz3754
      @danilocruz3754 Před 5 lety

      Definitely Leonid and Friends are outstanding however in fairness, no student can outperform his mentor, all things being equal. Time and age tell. Imitation's the greatest flaterry. Am glad the group acknowledges this as shown by the credits. Kudos...

  • @thomast8539
    @thomast8539 Před 4 lety +45

    WOW WOW WOW. That was 3 1/2 minutes of unexpected fun. Such a good find during the sad times of this stupid virus.

  • @charlescochran9077
    @charlescochran9077 Před 28 dny +2

    Chicago is one of my favorites. They started as Chicago Transit Authority. I assume they were forced to change their name but I don’t know that as a fact. These folks do the best ever cover. I once saw Chicago open for Hendrix in Indianapolis. What a night what memories.

  • @michaelw.8614
    @michaelw.8614 Před 10 měsíci +3

    The best cover band ever!!

  • @TheCountofToulouse
    @TheCountofToulouse Před 5 lety +164

    You guys are astounding. Love how tight and polished you are.

    • @caleroby9483
      @caleroby9483 Před 4 lety +1

      The Count is CORRECT..!!!
      Very Nice!

    • @rickbaker8340
      @rickbaker8340 Před 4 lety

      Wow all I can say is wow these guys are amazing they show so much passion and energy in their performance

    • @mangemange2618
      @mangemange2618 Před 4 lety

      I just saw a live performance of this song by Chicago themselves dated 1998 outdoors. They just seem to get sloppier as they get older....this version BLEW AWAY CHICAGO BY A MILE!!!!

  • @brianoye3393
    @brianoye3393 Před 4 lety +27

    This band is amazing. Every time I hear their covers of Chicago, et al, it literally brings tears to my eyes... reminds me when I first heard the songs on the radio, albums, etc. Leonid and Friends have given me hope for the world and bringing people together with their music. Keep bringing it.

  • @BG-su6gx
    @BG-su6gx Před rokem +7

    This gets better every time I listen...about 1,000 times now

  • @bbsal4031
    @bbsal4031 Před 2 lety +2

    I watch Daryl's House, The Dukes of September, now this band. Takes me away from our world's sick depressing news. And reminds me that this is how beautiful humanity is. We so need this more than ever. Thank you Leonid; your band is heaven sent.

  • @juanchavez3441
    @juanchavez3441 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Amazing this cover band. Perfection, as perfection you can hear in the concert with Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire !!! I love those musicians and composers !!!

  • @JGVETTGUY
    @JGVETTGUY Před 4 lety +32

    I actually don’t remember Chicago EVER sounding this good...Like seriously this band is so tight, and I love that smug look Sergey has a few times because he knows they have absolutely mastered it. God bless, just phenomenal !!!

    • @roseblake5803
      @roseblake5803 Před 3 lety +2

      Chicago was untouchable but this band does them justice.

    • @katiefreeman1565
      @katiefreeman1565 Před 3 lety +2

      I love everything about Sergey.

    • @bluarcher5941
      @bluarcher5941 Před 2 lety

      I heard them live in the gym at Lamar University in Beaumont back in the early 70s when Terry Kath was still alive...and they were definitely this good, even in that kind of sound environment. Don't tell me that the original band didn't sound this good..I was there.