If You Leave Me Now - (Chicago cover) Leonid & Friends feat. Arkady Shilkloper

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  • “Если ты оставишь меня сейчас” - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы Чикаго) при участии Аркадия Шилкопера
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    lvandfriends
    В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
    As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Arkady Shilkloper (special guest) - French horn
    Serge Tiagniryadno (Kiev, Ukraine) - vocals
    Sergey Kashirin - guitars
    Igor Javad-Zade - drums
    Vlad Senchillo - Rhodes piano
    Strings - musicians of Caro-Bass Orchestra &
    Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
    Valent Osinsky - recording
    Alexey Sedov, Kir Popov & Mikhail Podgorny - video shooting
    Special thanks to Vladimir Osinsky for the superior studio
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Аркадий Шилклопер (специальный гость) - валторна
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - вокал
    Сергей Каширин - гитары
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Влад Сенчилло - Родес пиано
    Струнные - музыканты Каро-Басс Оркестра и
    Камерного Оркестра Кремлин
    Валентин Осинский - звукорежиссер
    Алексей Седов, Кирилл Попов и Михаил Подгорный - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность Володе Осинскому за великолепную студию
    Вольный перевод с английского:
    “Если ты оставишь меня сейчас”
    Если ты оставишь меня сейчас,
    Ты отнимешь большую часть меня
    О нет, любимая, пожалуйста, не уходи
    Если ты оставишь меня сейчас,
    Ты заберешь мое сердце
    О нет, любимая, пожалуйста, не уходи.
    Девочка моя, я только хочу, чтобы ты осталась.
    Такую любовь, как наша, трудно найти.
    Как мы могли позволить ей исчезнуть?
    Мы зашли слишком далеко, чтобы оставить все позади
    Как мы могли покончить с ней?
    Когда настанет завтра, мы будем оба сожалеть
    О словах, что мы сегодня сказали
    О нет, любимая, пожалуйста, не уходи
    Детка, я хочу быть с тобой
    О нет, любимая, пожалуйста, не уходи.
    Детка, мне просто нужна твоя любовь
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  • @LeonidVorobyevandfriends
    @LeonidVorobyevandfriends  Před 3 lety +869

    Hello friends!
    If you would like to help support the band during these uneasy times, please click on the link below.
    We appreciate all of your help and support!
    www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BMMNYRNWRRJL4&source=url

    • @thestudio2015
      @thestudio2015 Před 3 lety +28

      I will defintely support your amazing talent!

    • @unagisama5476
      @unagisama5476 Před 3 lety +15

      Please do ..hard to say im sorry .. cheers
      Edit: they did!, Leonid put a link further down

    • @jergordon8572
      @jergordon8572 Před 3 lety +12

      You got it

    • @datoming
      @datoming Před 3 lety +12

      It isn't getting any easier 3 years later in is troublesome lockdown but your song has bought joy to my heart, thank you.

    • @EatMorePizzaNow
      @EatMorePizzaNow Před 3 lety +8

      Done. Best wishes.

  • @greypossum1
    @greypossum1 Před 5 lety +2645

    Who else comes back to these videos just to watch them several times a week.??

    • @billjensen401
      @billjensen401 Před 5 lety +52

      Same for me. I will try to just watch one but end up watching all of them.

    • @greypossum1
      @greypossum1 Před 5 lety +62

      @@billjensen401 Hard to stop at one.. the funny thing is I wasn't even a big Chicago fan until I found these guys.

    • @bertgonzales5812
      @bertgonzales5812 Před 5 lety +18

      every other day

    • @DBEENE123
      @DBEENE123 Před 5 lety +40

      It's addicting. They're so good

    • @sirjohneh
      @sirjohneh Před 5 lety +8

      me - weekly

  • @surrealizta2079
    @surrealizta2079 Před 3 měsíci +125

    Ukrainian and Russian playing together master pieces of classic music in USA 🇺🇸 this is peace ☮️ is so beautiful. No more war ❤

  • @raymondallen1208
    @raymondallen1208 Před rokem +455

    Can we give the guy playing the French Horn credit for capturing Chicago’s signature sound.

    • @ArkadyShilkloper1956
      @ArkadyShilkloper1956 Před rokem +1

      Thanks dear Raymond... I am a longtime Chicago fan... The original version is played by two horn players: Gene Sherry and George Hyde...

    • @marianofunesalvarado5157
      @marianofunesalvarado5157 Před rokem +8

      Erm0sa esta cancion y gue grande interpretacion gracias a estos musicos diosito los cuide y les de larga vida para escucharlos x uchos años gracias muchahos bay

    • @imanoldurham5395
      @imanoldurham5395 Před rokem +11

      Arkady Shilkloper
      m.czcams.com/users/ArkadyShilkloper1956videos
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkady_Shilkloper

    • @miguelash886
      @miguelash886 Před rokem +3

      @@imanoldurham5395 well, that explains a lot

    • @jacksprat6478
      @jacksprat6478 Před rokem +8

      He looks like James May.

  • @ilocan74
    @ilocan74 Před rokem +193

    What I really love about this most is the Musicians smiling, showing that they were really enjoying themselves and having fun with this song.

    • @dmays67
      @dmays67 Před 5 měsíci +1

      performance of all. Although I suspect the girls liked it best. Really did add to the virtuoso. These guys are amazing. The talent is huge!!

  • @TweedSuit
    @TweedSuit Před 4 lety +362

    This is not a cover.
    It's a revival.

  • @cbnewzealand
    @cbnewzealand Před 2 lety +1178

    As a band that has both Russian and Ukrainian members, we are all thinking of you and pray the conflict ends quickly. I hope you are all safe.

    • @AndyJayroe
      @AndyJayroe Před 2 lety +55

      I came to listen to their music as my mind is on them during this awful time. Prayers for a quick resolution and safety for all these people!

    • @jabrahamlopez
      @jabrahamlopez Před 2 lety +16

      Let it be...

    • @richardblaser4941
      @richardblaser4941 Před 2 lety +39

      Pray for Ukraine!

    • @goldilox369
      @goldilox369 Před 2 lety +26

      I swear if they ban Leonid & Friends I'm done with CZcams.

    • @craigholderman1054
      @craigholderman1054 Před 2 lety +9

      Amen.

  • @markvarley4296
    @markvarley4296 Před 7 měsíci +103

    Every single instrument and every single piece of this, through to the vocals is absolute perfection.

    • @stephenpage4418
      @stephenpage4418 Před 2 měsíci

      Some of the bass player's strikes and fretwork is a little rough

  • @CharlesRobin-gf2nt
    @CharlesRobin-gf2nt Před 20 dny +5

    As a 64 year old Alberta Canadian. You people are the real deal .Absublutely all talented beyond words. Keep playing the timeless 60,s and 70,s classics. You people Rock.

  • @xaimeglez74
    @xaimeglez74 Před 3 lety +696

    WTF???? Did someone mention that these are Russians and not Americans?!?! My God, how can anyone not appreciate such incredible talent? For sure this band is the best!!!!

    • @salvacionnono2253
      @salvacionnono2253 Před 3 lety +28

      I like their versions ofChicago than the original.

    • @roselaughridge1837
      @roselaughridge1837 Před 3 lety +4

      Like only version, other than than not a fan of Russia.

    • @joem248
      @joem248 Před 3 lety +26

      They are not only good but they're GREAT....

    • @user-sr5wm7fe3s
      @user-sr5wm7fe3s Před 2 lety +2

      @@roselaughridge1837 Hello . Today Russia is a bullshit. Goverment make zombies of peoples

    • @mjuwildia9271
      @mjuwildia9271 Před 2 lety +10

      They have great taste of music

  • @metaphora015
    @metaphora015 Před 5 lety +1084

    This is not a cover, this is a recovery of the original version, or, perhaps even better.

    • @jimmycarter3574
      @jimmycarter3574 Před 4 lety +15

      Ok, now go to your room, Sergio.

    • @K3Flyguy
      @K3Flyguy Před 4 lety +6

      Sergio... True that!

    • @CapitanPR
      @CapitanPR Před 4 lety +22

      Amen! to that, I have all of their videos, Chicago has never, to the best of my knowledge, payed any of their songs true to the recorded versions. These guys are just like being with CHICAGO right at the recording studios when music history was made, Great work by LAF

    • @ardalla535
      @ardalla535 Před 4 lety +8

      No wonder the orchestra is grinning.

    • @robertocaracciolo7612
      @robertocaracciolo7612 Před 4 lety +3

      yes that's true. The same.

  • @danspaeth8631
    @danspaeth8631 Před 10 měsíci +95

    Serge sings this song with such emotion and vocal perfection! And the French horn is absolutely beautiful! And of course Sergey's guitar is awesome as always. Makes me sad that he is no longer with the band! Praying for you all! Thank you for the music!

    • @AbcdEfgh-mw3nj
      @AbcdEfgh-mw3nj Před 10 měsíci

      Ukrainians and Russians are two lesbians who have divorced and are figuring out their relationship. Moreover, any Russian can be a Ukrainian and any Ukrainian is a Russian. This is a very stupid war. The champion among stupid wars in the history of the world. I already wrote something like this.

    • @dmays67
      @dmays67 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Without wanting to be hurtful in my ignorance why is Sergey no longer with the band? His contribution was amazing! What a talent!

    • @stevelaske7591
      @stevelaske7591 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@dmays67 I saw Leonid and Friends a couple of times recently. Serge is Ukranian. He is home fighting for his country. Thank Vladimir Putin for his departure.

    • @alexcruz45
      @alexcruz45 Před 9 dny +1

      I'm not tired of listening to this awesome rendition of the song.I feel nostalgic.😢

    • @SteveBagnall-gh1fu
      @SteveBagnall-gh1fu Před 5 dny

      Class, pure Class

  • @leonmaynard7265
    @leonmaynard7265 Před 3 měsíci +29

    Never thought a band could be better than Chicago but these guys are.

  • @gmfd007
    @gmfd007 Před 5 lety +316

    Who else wants to be one of Leonid’s friends?

    • @lukedabassman7001
      @lukedabassman7001 Před 5 lety +3

      Dan E me but i play bass but Leonid has that cover : (

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 Před 5 lety +2

      I can hum a tune...
      And yeah, carry one in a basket... 😁

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 Před 5 lety +2

      Wait- is this an app for an audition?

    • @gregmagpantay4456
      @gregmagpantay4456 Před 5 lety +2

      Me..i want to be friemd witg this group
      .they are better than the original..

    • @midnightrider715
      @midnightrider715 Před 5 lety +1

      Dan E I want to be a roadie 🎺🎺🎻🎷🎷🎸🎸🎹🎹

  • @OutnBacker
    @OutnBacker Před 5 lety +469

    Peter Cetera is a very difficult act to follow. This guy nailed it. Great production by everyone. Brava!

    • @Jason-nc4zc
      @Jason-nc4zc Před 5 lety +1

      U nailed all.

    • @john26212
      @john26212 Před 4 lety +3

      Completamente de acuerdo, este tío toene una voz espectacular es un capo!!

    • @somewereinwisconsin
      @somewereinwisconsin Před 4 lety

      absolutely! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @alejandrosanchez-uc1gp
      @alejandrosanchez-uc1gp Před rokem +1

      Los queremos ver en México. Son músicos y muy buenos. Nada que ver con la política.

    • @nancywood9531
      @nancywood9531 Před rokem +2

      His name is Serge and he is in Ukraine trying to save his home.

  • @carlosveliz2248
    @carlosveliz2248 Před 13 dny +4

    Dedique esa canción en Febrero de 1976 y hoy tenemos 3 Hijos y 3 Nietos ❤❤❤❤❤❤ GRACIAS BANDA CHICAGO !!!! Saludos desde Guatemala 🇬🇹 Mayo 2024

  • @jimmyparishioner9675
    @jimmyparishioner9675 Před 2 měsíci +27

    What a brilliant rendition to what was probably one of the most played love songs of the 70s. I loved this song. ❤️

  • @PawelPipovic
    @PawelPipovic Před 5 lety +594

    i've never heard a cover version that's closer to the original than this one. absolute amazing!

    • @mrartician5250
      @mrartician5250 Před 5 lety +28

      It's actually better, especially the quality of the recording compared to almost 50 years ago...much cleaner and brighter. Say what you will about digital recording but we're not going back to the analog days...just too cumbersome, expensive, and too damn much work juggling all the equipment necessary to make it happen.

    • @reinortega23
      @reinortega23 Před 5 lety +12

      It's better...

    • @kimmiehyun-gv8ng
      @kimmiehyun-gv8ng Před 5 lety +4

      Mr Artician nahhh nothing beats the original

    • @mrartician5250
      @mrartician5250 Před 5 lety +7

      @@kimmiehyun-gv8ng Well, I've had many years of studio time, including in the days when Chicago was "it", so I've lived both recording experiences. Of course, the old school hard core analogue guys almost never "give in" to the digital recording experience but I do, even though I'm "old school". I still stand by my statement above comparing the quality differences between Chicago's 50+ year old tracks to Leonid & Friends.

    • @user-xn4on1kk2c
      @user-xn4on1kk2c Před 5 lety

      Very very good !!!
      Here is Korea!! Samchunpo beach ~~

  • @peteturner9734
    @peteturner9734 Před 4 lety +556

    Been a musician all my life, this is without a doubt the best cover I've ever heard

  • @marioaraya7765
    @marioaraya7765 Před rokem +52

    Wonderful version! Russians and Ukranians ... polititians are the problem .. not the people ... MAKE MUSIC, NOT WAR!!

  • @ArieH2012
    @ArieH2012 Před 3 měsíci +10

    This indeed is much, much more than a cover. What a beautiful recreation of this timeless song.. Many, many thanks to all of you, especially to Arkady Shilkloper and Serge Tiagniryadno 🙏🙏🙏🙏. God bless the people of Russia and Ukraine 🕊

    • @3H3H3H
      @3H3H3H Před 3 měsíci +3

      True friend it's a recreation refoundation of music never a cover beyond far beyond this forever it's another dimension of art and music 🎶💕

  • @SyntagmaStation
    @SyntagmaStation Před 5 lety +370

    I love seeing the violinists smiling. Makes me think they have just discovered something new that they just love.

    • @roadking99jokerst60
      @roadking99jokerst60 Před 5 lety +7

      Area, just what I am thinking also. They know what beauty they bring.

    • @igloo54
      @igloo54 Před 5 lety +20

      The Russians and some Eastern Europeans only smile when there's a reason to smile. It's a cultural trait that is often instantly recognized when one visits them; or, how a Russian finds it strange that Americans are "always" smiling.
      But then again, they're playing Chicago. So, that's reason enough for smiling.
      ;-)

    • @skibum0073
      @skibum0073 Před 5 lety +3

      It's that Russian passion!

    • @darrenrobinson1929
      @darrenrobinson1929 Před 5 lety +10

      The violinist in the blue white outfit (brunette) is so hot. I so want to marry her. :)

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks Před 5 lety +5

      WHERE did they find the most BEAUTIFUL Women, who are also very Talented, in the former Eastern Bloc, and managed to get them all together....
      With a group of INSANELY TALENTED Men!!!!!!!

  • @anthonyl9961
    @anthonyl9961 Před 3 lety +101

    I am a 73 year old in tears, remembering all those years ago listening to CTA.

    • @7upai
      @7upai Před 3 lety

      🙄🙄Iam 36....grandpa 🤗🤗

    • @zep4426
      @zep4426 Před 3 lety +5

      And here I thought I was the ONLY one that was crying. Somehow I’m associating it with our losing America to those treasonous democrats.

    • @herygarcia6193
      @herygarcia6193 Před 3 lety +1

      @@zep4426 Right on Zep 4 , treasonous dems and repubs too, many of them.

    • @maureenmgm
      @maureenmgm Před 3 lety +1

      @Albert Johnson Wishing you an early very Happy 90th Birthday from a fellow Chicago/Leonid & Friends fan!

  • @AngelaMay66
    @AngelaMay66 Před rokem +60

    Excellent. Make music not war. Love from 🇨🇦 Canada. God help us all.

  • @bertbouwhuis
    @bertbouwhuis Před rokem +115

    By a mile the very best cover ever of this song! Epic performance!

  • @siggisongs1
    @siggisongs1 Před 4 lety +323

    these guys do more for the relationship between east and west than politicians do . . .

    • @chriskirilov7030
      @chriskirilov7030 Před 4 lety +7

      Best comment ever....

    • @michaelcordio9575
      @michaelcordio9575 Před 4 lety +1

      right on.. brother.. it's hard to listen to music if you are a politician.. ears are plugged with the knives in the back..

    • @collinw1353
      @collinw1353 Před 4 lety +5

      Music binds us together as a human race. Music has no borders.

    • @jerrysink424
      @jerrysink424 Před 4 lety

      Yes!!

    • @janetgates3957
      @janetgates3957 Před 4 lety

      Hahaha yes!!

  • @jefferee2002
    @jefferee2002 Před 3 lety +152

    The musicians look like they were having the time of their lives!

  • @rindu99
    @rindu99 Před rokem +119

    I keep coming back to listen to this beautiful sound! Two thumbs up! I can feel the song!

  • @PawtucketPatriot66
    @PawtucketPatriot66 Před 2 měsíci +75

    Sorry Chicago, but Leonid and Friends does Chicago better than Chicago does Chicago.

    • @toocoolforbanshee618
      @toocoolforbanshee618 Před měsícem +3

      AGREE

    • @antonioalon9625
      @antonioalon9625 Před měsícem +3

      They have more than double players than the original thats why they sound better😂

    • @PawtucketPatriot66
      @PawtucketPatriot66 Před měsícem +3

      ​@@antonioalon9625doesn't matter. This was awesome. I like this dude's voice better than Cetera's too.

    • @Rob_Kates
      @Rob_Kates Před měsícem +3

      Kind of sad but I think you're right. These folks are masters of their craft.

    • @renopizario682
      @renopizario682 Před měsícem +1

      Leonid & Friends, why not come to Manila. Filipinos love to hear great love & pop songs you did. Come to Manila. 💯💯👍👍👍

  • @alejolopera
    @alejolopera Před 5 lety +1515

    Is it possible that I like this version more than the original? keep up the good job. Greetings from Colombia

    • @htkm1179
      @htkm1179 Před 4 lety +28

      So do I!

    • @michaelcordio9575
      @michaelcordio9575 Před 4 lety +34

      most of us love it better than the original.. I've compared it, and I can't listen to Chicago version.. Peter dislikes his band because they are not as perfect as him.. ???? you can read his face about it.. at least to me..

    • @nortesur9504
      @nortesur9504 Před 3 lety +11

      Great taste in music my friend! Un Colombiano desde el río Mississippi.

    • @GrammyMissLisa
      @GrammyMissLisa Před 3 lety +32

      They sound so much like Chicago I can’t believe it!

    • @Fuchsia_tude
      @Fuchsia_tude Před 3 lety +19

      Yeah, I didn't really like this song but this version is better

  • @Redplane500
    @Redplane500 Před 2 lety +462

    I hate to say this because I am a Chicago and Peter Cetera fan all of my life... but I guess the biggest compliment I can give to Serge and this group of musicians is to say that they sound better than Chicago!

    • @krassimirkirilov2904
      @krassimirkirilov2904 Před 2 lety +20

      The tribute is amazing... but Chicago showed the way... Both bands translate to the eternity the exquisite musical taste.... beyond time & continents❤️😊👌

    • @whamcee
      @whamcee Před 2 lety +24

      probably bec of the quality of recording now

    • @roedigasik1435
      @roedigasik1435 Před 2 lety

      I have no idea that Peter C sings this song before samanta J

    • @peterklo5119
      @peterklo5119 Před 2 lety +14

      @@krassimirkirilov2904 The cover can never be better than the original. Of course, it sounds better today, there are 30-40 years between them. There was NO digitality in these times.

    • @michaelbruns449
      @michaelbruns449 Před 2 lety +2

      Wow...

  • @arthouston7361
    @arthouston7361 Před rokem +16

    I think one of the biggest surprises for all of the Americans watching these tracks on CZcams is that our American music has penetrated into other cultures in such a depth that they can get together and perform this music in a studio and reproduce it in a nearly perfect presentation. I find it overwhelming…..

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc Před rokem +64

    This song just makes me cry it's so good. The crew from Leonid did not disappoint. 10 out of 10 for sure.

  • @chrisj777
    @chrisj777 Před 4 lety +359

    Best cover of "If you leave me now" I've heard.

  • @santiagofabiruchismt
    @santiagofabiruchismt Před 4 lety +104

    Is there anyone here in Pandemic time?? Listening this beautiful song??

    • @orlandofilho3759
      @orlandofilho3759 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi ,i am from Brazil......🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

    • @johnbeltran8828
      @johnbeltran8828 Před 3 lety

      everyday

    • @BekahEmma
      @BekahEmma Před 3 lety

      Yes, and loving the fact that I can get away from the real world--which appears to have gone insane--and enjoy this music.

  • @francisjanes6319
    @francisjanes6319 Před 7 měsíci +19

    Wow wow wow. What a spectacular recreation of one of Chicago's most memorable songs. Thank you Leonid & Friends.

  • @jlalbee
    @jlalbee Před rokem +61

    My Lord! I heard this and I was stunned! What an amazing group of musicians.

  • @TheFloridapoolman
    @TheFloridapoolman Před 3 lety +190

    I've never seen so many smiles in an orchestra like these people, every one of them smiling while playing their violins!

    • @garybailey4802
      @garybailey4802 Před 3 lety +13

      They know they are nailing it!

    • @banbud684
      @banbud684 Před 3 lety +14

      I’d be smiling too knowing I was making something so beautiful and absolutely crushing it to perfection! Damn, this song is so good.

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 3 lety +8

      They're having a wonderful time 😍😁👏👏👏👏

    • @TE5LA-GAMING
      @TE5LA-GAMING Před 3 lety

      They are probably just happy they aren't playing Beethoven.

    • @andrewforce6516
      @andrewforce6516 Před 3 lety +1

      I noticed that too. I like it.

  • @ikeeptime
    @ikeeptime Před 4 lety +215

    The smiles on the faces of those kids of the string section speaks volumes about the beauty of this music.

    • @michaelcordio9575
      @michaelcordio9575 Před 4 lety +13

      nice honest smiles about them all, and playing in sinc like no other.. they could teach the world love..

    • @donnakreischer2243
      @donnakreischer2243 Před 4 lety +5

      Love the strings!

    • @paulettys6
      @paulettys6 Před 4 lety +3

      @@donnakreischer2243, me love that section.

    • @vintageb8
      @vintageb8 Před 4 lety +2

      those are not kids

    • @paulettys6
      @paulettys6 Před 4 lety +1

      I love how they sound just like Chicago.

  • @realrandomstuff8144
    @realrandomstuff8144 Před 2 dny

    The smiles on the violinist's faces. They knew they were being part of something great. Priceless.

  • @robinsoncarvalho8827
    @robinsoncarvalho8827 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Is better than original....great song

  • @thudor1
    @thudor1 Před 4 lety +298

    I just opened up a big fat tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Chicago!
    Excellent!!😀

  • @RK-bj2fo
    @RK-bj2fo Před 2 lety +205

    This cover is...is.... is...is... absolutely stunning and beautiful.

  • @kenhanson4015
    @kenhanson4015 Před rokem +31

    I have no words to adequately describe how good this band is.

  • @kritterkult1318
    @kritterkult1318 Před rokem +47

    Guys, this is superb. Chicago is the most technically challenging pop music and you've pulled it off with the advantage of 40 years of advances in sound processing for a fuller sound. The buzzing of the bass strings on the high notes really adds an awesome touch.

  • @flashkw83
    @flashkw83 Před 5 lety +193

    I pushed play and asked my wife sitting nearby "who is this?" She replies "It's Chicago". She did not say "That's a Chicago song". Big difference. Nailed it.

    • @Gilbarwaters
      @Gilbarwaters Před 5 lety +6

      I just did the same to my wife LOL and when I asked her who this was she said "Chicago" lol

    • @sampono1962
      @sampono1962 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Gilbarwaters what was her reaction when you told her it was not Chicago? Or you didnt tell her.

    • @ABC-MightyJ
      @ABC-MightyJ Před 5 lety +3

      thats right flashkw83,
      yup,your wife didnt notice,
      coz the replica is flawless,
      same as the original song of
      Chicago.....😘

    • @douglasrhine4640
      @douglasrhine4640 Před 5 lety +8

      Cetera has a warmer voice than this

  • @brianzaborowski2724
    @brianzaborowski2724 Před 4 lety +476

    Tribute band? Holy crap, this sounds just like the original ... If you didn't actually see the video, you would think it is the original, just unreal! Excellent job and so glad I stumbled across you guys!

    • @paulvincentarriesgado3323
      @paulvincentarriesgado3323 Před 4 lety +1

      yeah must be hard for them to contest copyright claims because it's just a cover

    • @petetong9725
      @petetong9725 Před 4 lety +4

      You're completely right

    • @hfontanez98
      @hfontanez98 Před 4 lety +7

      Only the vocalist. Peter Cetera's voice is unmistakable. But, this guy has pretty good pipes as well.

    • @rkernell
      @rkernell Před 4 lety +3

      Buy the cd "Chicagovich"! The performances are amazing with the added benefit of the sound quality being so much better than the original Chicago recordings...

    • @MrJagxjsc12
      @MrJagxjsc12 Před 4 lety +2

      Street Player might be the masterpiece....

  • @eggmangoogoogajoob1466
    @eggmangoogoogajoob1466 Před měsícem +3

    I seriously cannot stop watching this video. HELP ME

  • @GiftHorse123
    @GiftHorse123 Před rokem +5

    I was the Drum Major in one of the finest high school Marching Bands in the state of Florida, the Miami Carol City Marching Chiefs, in 1971-1972. Our band director, Cliff Colnot, was pure genius in that he would arrange and we would perform the most popular songs of the day at our halftime shows, along with Miami Dolphin halftime shows soon after they were released to the public and hit the charts. Many of the Chicago Vol. 1 greatest hits were performed by our band in front of incredible crowds. Such great memories revisiting these great songs with your group, which I recently discovered. Hope to catch you in concert sometime in 2024, as I missed you in your 2023 Florida swing.

  • @tomgrassia5830
    @tomgrassia5830 Před 7 lety +441

    This mix is ​​a wonderful performance itself. Not a single collision, intrusion, or conflict. Every track in complete balance. The sweet sounds of the 10 member string section from the Caro-Bass & Chamber Orchestra Kremlin are woven perfectly with the wonderful performance by Arkady Shilkloper on the French Horn. The smooth vocals of Serge Tiagniryadno are double tracked and harmonized superbly. The meticulous guitar tracks of Sergey Kashirin are impeccably layered with the brilliant and subtle Rhodes track courtesy of the keyboard wizard Vlad Senchillo. Igor Javad-Zade's percussion track is as precise as the metronome itself and rounding out the bottom is Leonid's bass track which provides such a foundation you could build a skyscraper upon it. Leonid literally turned the audio board into an instrument all its own. Obviously to say that I love this mix would be a complete understatement. With each release Leonid and Friends gets closer and closer to perfection. There is not much room left on that scale. What a wonderful job you all did. An audible gem!

    • @wushock92
      @wushock92 Před 6 lety +12

      Superb critique, Tom.

    • @phperfoncio
      @phperfoncio Před 6 lety +6

      I agree with everything you said. Great review!

    • @thomasklus7009
      @thomasklus7009 Před 6 lety +9

      I agree 100%, to me they sound better than the Chicago. == Lina Klus

    • @LewStewls
      @LewStewls Před 6 lety +11

      Outstanding critique, Tom. I've been back to this page nearly every day since I first heard this song. I remember the song being played in heavy rotation in the 70s. Loved it then, but, to be honest, this cover is better than the original. Serge's vocals sit in the song better than Peter Cetera's. Where Cetera sounds shrill on the highs, Serge has a complimenting sweetness. Stunning recording.

    • @Gabrielsmom777
      @Gabrielsmom777 Před 6 lety +4

      spot on Tom!

  • @gmr7494
    @gmr7494 Před 3 lety +151

    makes you realize what a damn good band chicago was

    • @ceepersandenderdragonssvlo4812
      @ceepersandenderdragonssvlo4812 Před 3 lety +5

      And still is

    • @DOC36121
      @DOC36121 Před 3 lety +5

      Yet, they are even better than the original!

    • @ernestoramos5105
      @ernestoramos5105 Před 3 lety

      @@DOC36121 hell NO..

    • @Kopp203
      @Kopp203 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DOC36121 Major props for getting close, but Chicago were and are, unique. We've not seen their like since and likely never will.

    • @valerielynn7256
      @valerielynn7256 Před 3 lety

      The greatest and I’m only 37 and there my favorite

  • @mayrazhankina8733
    @mayrazhankina8733 Před 23 hodinami

    Невозможное-возможно! Да ещё как!👌 Они улыбаются, и я тоже! 😊 Браво!!! 👍👏👏👏❤

  • @vasylnechaev4101
    @vasylnechaev4101 Před 4 měsíci +5

    супер! солист просто великолепен!

  • @rossparry3168
    @rossparry3168 Před 2 lety +84

    This is so sad what is happening over there. Especially with you guys mostly from Russian and Serge from the Ukraine. I hope you all come through this and get to make great music again together.
    Thinking of you from Australia.

  • @brianoneel514
    @brianoneel514 Před 4 lety +269

    I love how the orchestra has giddy grins on their faces. So joyful.

    • @clemonceheard225
      @clemonceheard225 Před 4 lety +6

      Amazing is all I can say 👋 I wish I could form a group as bad as they are. Two thumbs up for them.

    • @TR-vr5pz
      @TR-vr5pz Před 4 lety +10

      I love the girl in blue

    • @karhukivi
      @karhukivi Před 4 lety +5

      @@TR-vr5pz All the girls are beautiful!

    • @ChrisKrolak
      @ChrisKrolak Před 4 lety

      I was wondering why the girls always seem to be giggling/laughing during all these videos. It make me wonder if they are just fake performing to a recording that was already made or what?

    • @karhukivi
      @karhukivi Před 4 lety +3

      @@ChrisKrolak They are musicians from a renowned concert orchestra, I doubt they are faking it. More than likely someone made a rude noise and set them off!

  • @robertashton8069
    @robertashton8069 Před 11 měsíci +17

    You guys rock! Music must save the world, wherever the musicians are from!

  • @user-ln7gz2te3u
    @user-ln7gz2te3u Před 8 měsíci +15

    excellent performance, incredible musicians, this music will never go out of style...

  • @jennip8585
    @jennip8585 Před 4 lety +144

    I met these guys in person when they played at Silver Creek, New Buffalo. Couldn't meet a nicer bunch of guys. They're genuine and the real deal. Thanks for touring in the USA ❤️

    • @tommackay7433
      @tommackay7433 Před 4 lety

      I'm jealous.

    • @spa97229
      @spa97229 Před 4 lety +1

      Went to their concert in Portland, Oregon. It was fantastic

  • @paulapeterson4167
    @paulapeterson4167 Před 3 lety +391

    I don’t get how anyone puts thumbs down. This is beautiful!

    • @martinrobbins1120
      @martinrobbins1120 Před 3 lety +16

      Incorrigible degenerate malcontents.

    • @MikkosFree
      @MikkosFree Před 3 lety +9

      Maybe its from people who thought it was Chicago then realized at the end its a cover.

    • @yeudoi66
      @yeudoi66 Před 3 lety +12

      Because they hate life probably on meth! I think

    • @bmh2004
      @bmh2004 Před 3 lety +11

      Paula Peterson Tone deaf people, good music and arrangement never exists in their life

    • @dwanenewbold5279
      @dwanenewbold5279 Před 3 lety +13

      I agree. The musical arrangement is perfect. Maybe some would not like that they don't sound exactly like Peter Cetera on the vocals. I saw the same thumbs down when Jason Schef joined the group. Those giving thumbs down can go listen to something else. I absolutely love these arrangements done by Lenoid and Friends.

  • @kathylester651
    @kathylester651 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I was listening to music from the other room - CZcams selected playlist based on my previous choices- so of course this video came up. But I also often listen to original Chicago. I had to walk into the living room where the video was playing to see if it was the original or your cover. Fabulous, incredible job.

  • @PhillipsSounds
    @PhillipsSounds Před 3 měsíci +3

    The new and better Chicago of our day! Stupendous!

    • @3H3H3H
      @3H3H3H Před 3 měsíci +1

      Absolute better than orginal without any polemics or discussions they are 💎💎 diamonds of music 🎵🎶🍾 forever ♾️🥂

  • @raygsbrelcik5578
    @raygsbrelcik5578 Před 3 lety +191

    Vocalist is INCREDIBLE, with a Capital OMG!

    • @Prinsuxx
      @Prinsuxx Před 3 lety +5

      Not to mention the guitarist

    • @marceloinustroza5795
      @marceloinustroza5795 Před 3 lety

      Not better than P.Cetera...

    • @arnefagerland6569
      @arnefagerland6569 Před 3 lety +3

      @@marceloinustroza5795 definitely not worse, thats for sure. If not better, he's on par. Amazing performance

    • @MrTrailerman2
      @MrTrailerman2 Před 3 lety +1

      @@marceloinustroza5795 right... just ask Peter Cetera.

    • @herygarcia6193
      @herygarcia6193 Před 3 lety

      @@marceloinustroza5795 Can't improve on Peter Cetera, but it sure as hell the closest I've ever heard so far, been a super fan of this song for ever I'm going to say for the first time and ever , this is just as good as the original recording and better than just about any other version since. From now on I won't mind listening to this version or the original.

  • @josemariah.5421
    @josemariah.5421 Před 2 lety +216

    Nicer than the original!!!!!! EXCELLENT VOICE.

    • @ramonestrada8990
      @ramonestrada8990 Před 2 lety +11

      Glad not the only one who thinks that 👍🏽

    • @otiebars32
      @otiebars32 Před 2 lety +10

      Not really, but its still is good.

    • @mstwilight1612
      @mstwilight1612 Před 2 lety +1

      😭😭😭speechless

    • @mstwilight1612
      @mstwilight1612 Před 2 lety +3

      It’s better thanks to the deep Russian soul put into the performance

    • @jaywad8876
      @jaywad8876 Před 2 lety +5

      @@otiebars32 yeah I agree Peter Cetera was always it

  • @MichaelSmith-vq6dp
    @MichaelSmith-vq6dp Před 8 měsíci +5

    How the hell am I just finding out about this band. They are all fantastic!!

  • @m.e.1297
    @m.e.1297 Před rokem +25

    Magnificent performance.

  • @DJAvalonArizona
    @DJAvalonArizona Před 5 lety +170

    I actually cried listening to this. No joke. Just amazing.

    • @htkm1179
      @htkm1179 Před 4 lety +6

      You're not alone!! It's just beautiful!!

    • @fernandoniman
      @fernandoniman Před 4 lety

      Eu também.

    • @jorgepuga8104
      @jorgepuga8104 Před 4 lety +2

      Same feeling!

    • @alanedge67
      @alanedge67 Před 4 lety +3

      This is a song that makes your heart inflate, head dizzy and feeling fine

    • @BCBell
      @BCBell Před 4 lety +2

      Me too man, me too

  • @victorgojocco1716
    @victorgojocco1716 Před 3 lety +96

    IT'S BEAUTIFUL SEEING THOSE LADY VIOLINISTS ALL SMILING AND TRULY ENJOYING THEIR PLAYING MUSIC!!!

  • @LagrangePoint901
    @LagrangePoint901 Před rokem +6

    Close your eyes and it sounds just like original Chicago version, ....smooth and polished. Wow! Love the strings.

    • @qquark99
      @qquark99 Před rokem

      better than the original

    • @LagrangePoint901
      @LagrangePoint901 Před rokem

      @@qquark99 The original artist produced the sound as they wanted it, no question. But that doesn't mean it can't be improved as an exact cover. Take the Lexington Lab Band, they do popular covers and have the best sound on the Tube. Top vocalist and instrumentals and best recording mixes.

  • @kathrynmiller9622
    @kathrynmiller9622 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Absolutely stunning. Greetings from South Carolina and Tennessee USA❤

  • @StartyGex
    @StartyGex Před 6 lety +18

    Thats awesome...im a boy of 18 years old and i live mexico...i cant understand how this music is ignored today...im cryng with this song... Awesome
    Im no speak english sorry me

  • @OCnStiggs
    @OCnStiggs Před 5 lety +115

    As an American kid who grew up with Chicago and saw them twice in concert, YOU GUYS NAILED IT!!! The VOCALS! The STRING arrangement The KEYBOARDS! The HORNS!!!!
    absolutely beautiful musicianship. The feeling is intact and that take TRUE talent. Oh, and IGOR NAILS IT AGAIN ON DRUMS!!!!! LOL... :)

  • @nathanarahanga3695
    @nathanarahanga3695 Před měsícem +1

    If you are to close your eyes you would not be able to tell the difference.....pure class

  • @tractordave9300
    @tractordave9300 Před 5 měsíci +2

    6 yrs ago and 1/24 still WOW. So many talented individuals. Just WOW

  • @mattcat65
    @mattcat65 Před 3 lety +60

    The world needs more French Horn!

    • @freddyt55555
      @freddyt55555 Před 2 lety

      * John Entwistle enters the chat *

    • @gordonfry5195
      @gordonfry5195 Před 2 lety +4

      Funny story. About a month before this song came out I had just started playing French Horn in junior high band. Not a cool instrument for that kids in that age group. We never heard horns in pop music. So I’m just about to walk into the band directors office and ask to switch to trumpet or sax, or something more “cool”. Then “If You Leave Me Now” is suddenly on the radio every 5 minutes, and I’m the coolest guy in school because I play French Horn! I didn’t switch instruments.

  • @bobndina
    @bobndina Před 5 lety +230

    Why the hell would 173 people give this a thumbs down? These musicians are amazing and tighter than the original Chicago.

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe Před 5 lety +4

      there are ppl who STILL support tRUMP. Amazing phenomenons. Makes no sense.

    • @douglassharpe55
      @douglassharpe55 Před 5 lety +2

      I wish we could ask the knucklheads that question... probably answers like from an old "Jaywalking" segment!

    • @vassilylucashenko
      @vassilylucashenko Před 5 lety +9

      Looks like there are now 187 who are envious of Russian and Ukrainian mastery of music. Also probably the same 188 that gave thumbs down on another one of these extraordinary renditions of a Chicago classic. Ревность - это проклятие !

    • @bobndina
      @bobndina Před 5 lety +3

      @@vassilylucashenko - Indeed, jealousy is a curse.

    • @yk5098
      @yk5098 Před 5 lety

      Maybe they made mistakes...

  •  Před 4 měsíci +3

    Such a lovely interpration. Thank you for the beautiful work.

  • @RONWOLPA
    @RONWOLPA Před 5 lety +43

    As far as I can remember I've never heard a so perfect cover. If I had not seen the video I would say it is Chicago's original recording.

  • @williamcummings1582
    @williamcummings1582 Před 5 lety +138

    Absolutely the best cover band I have ever heard. Way to go.

  • @Anne-ti4wc
    @Anne-ti4wc Před měsícem +1

    Ich liebe diese Musik das ist der pure Wahnsinn. Wunderschön

  • @juno2013
    @juno2013 Před rokem +2

    Serge, you are perfection. Simple and clean. I’m in love 🥰

  • @wlanman99
    @wlanman99 Před 3 lety +232

    How can there be so many downvotes? I don't get it. This is the best rendition I've heard from a band that ISN'T Chicago!

    • @richiemckay1550
      @richiemckay1550 Před 3 lety +7

      Totally agree

    • @shelterit
      @shelterit Před 3 lety +8

      Well, even Chicago wouldn't have this few down votes, so that's at least something ...

    • @MrNathan791
      @MrNathan791 Před 3 lety +7

      These artists sound sooooo good. I never heard a cover version sound this good. I would definitely pay to go see them in concert 4- sure.

    • @rukshandezoysa6171
      @rukshandezoysa6171 Před 2 lety +15

      Down votes are from Taliban. Afghan terror out fit. They reject music.
      Ignore them.

    • @O-Grady
      @O-Grady Před 2 lety +7

      Trolls. CZcams is full of them. If something is good and popular they will down vote it. They don't care what it is. They should be ignored.

  • @111Matu
    @111Matu Před 2 lety +88

    Absolute perfection. Not just the superb singer and musicians, but the recording and mix is probably the clearest and crispest I have ever heard in my life.

  • @willingtoimagiine
    @willingtoimagiine Před 7 měsíci +4

    Lifelong partisan of Chicago and Peter Cetera, have aeen both perform live. Must give a ROUSING ACCLAMATION to Leonid & Friends for a spectacular rendition that seizes the unique Chicago sound, notably the big, luminescent horns and bright, airy vocals! BRAVISSIMO!!!

  • @nictay88
    @nictay88 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Very talented group of musicians

  • @jonbessant8535
    @jonbessant8535 Před 4 lety +128

    WOW!! Any negative comments either means you haven't really listened to Chicago, or your just jealous. This guy simply nailed it!! I have to give love to ALL the musicians as well... fantastic job!

  • @gregorycrnkovic1660
    @gregorycrnkovic1660 Před 7 lety +222

    You just made a retired prison guard and former army ranger cry so hard my ribs hurt... A beautiful, beautiful, haunting vocal Serge..... Sergey, wonderful acoustic guitar....If GOD had a group of peacemakers to travel the globe he would choose you all...........

    • @sooper20
      @sooper20 Před 7 lety +5

      в очередной раз удивляете великолепной игрой и пением весь состав -чемпионы если позволите просто предложение хотелось бы услышать из vii chicago какой-то стоящий трэк с бонгами это было бы просто супер с уважением александр тер-саркисов

    • @gregorycrnkovic1660
      @gregorycrnkovic1660 Před 7 lety +6

      Unfortunately I can read and speak english only my friend. I wish I could understand your comment.

    • @michaelfrazia4569
      @michaelfrazia4569 Před 6 lety +9

      Gregory Crnkovic I agree....this is heaven on eartg

    • @michaelfrazia4569
      @michaelfrazia4569 Před 6 lety +6

      Earth

    • @stuart8663
      @stuart8663 Před 6 lety +4

      Translated from Google : "once again surprising with a great game and singing the whole composition of the champions if you just allow the offer I would like to hear from vii Chicago some worthwhile track with bongos it would be just super respectfully aleksandr ter-sarkisov"

  • @mr.mustard69
    @mr.mustard69 Před 5 měsíci +2

    great band! great sound!

  • @etniko
    @etniko Před rokem +11

    How do they manage to make it sound so crisp and clean? Is incredible.

  • @leeabe3932
    @leeabe3932 Před 4 lety +103

    I would never have imagined a Russian group could put so much soul into doing this piece. Enjoyed the string players smiling with delight. You could tell everyone was enjoying this musical adventure.

    • @htkm1179
      @htkm1179 Před 4 lety +7

      Music unites the world! These guys are as good as any band ever heard! they deserve to fill stadiums across continents!

    • @krassimirkirilov2904
      @krassimirkirilov2904 Před 4 lety +3

      Stop listening politicians... Hear your human instinct...

    • @krassimirkirilov2904
      @krassimirkirilov2904 Před 4 lety

      Top 3 music Nation Worldwide... Not a surprise, at all

    • @BlackBear15909
      @BlackBear15909 Před 4 lety +3

      I grew up listening to a lot of Soft Rock/ Southern Rock bands like Chicago as a kid in the 70's, while in the backseat of our Oldsmobile Cutlass. This band didn't just "cover" it, they nailed it!!!

    • @midnightrider715
      @midnightrider715 Před 4 lety +2

      Ray Ray YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!📯🎷🎸🎺🎺🥁

  • @oldwest517
    @oldwest517 Před 7 lety +445

    This song hasn't been sung this well since Cetera left the band. Your arrangement is perfect. Kudos to your tasteful keyboards!

    • @rimmersbryggeri
      @rimmersbryggeri Před 5 lety +4

      Maybe not when he was in it either. But I totally agree with you.

    • @astroman71
      @astroman71 Před 5 lety +1

      oldwest517 my thoughts exactly

    • @smshXXI
      @smshXXI Před 5 lety

      oldwest517 More than!

    • @smshXXI
      @smshXXI Před 5 lety

      no adds

    • @morganmeehan5199
      @morganmeehan5199 Před 5 lety +4

      I couldn't agree more. The keyboards are mixed strong enough but not too strong. Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @user-nb9ll5jf8m
    @user-nb9ll5jf8m Před 11 měsíci +3

    A masterpiece cover!! Listening in 2023 from Puero Rico!!

  • @dougbodenhamer9391
    @dougbodenhamer9391 Před rokem +13

    A brilliant band! Your covers of these songs are so remarkable! God bless you all from America!

  • @JT-sz7xc
    @JT-sz7xc Před 2 lety +158

    You all bring tears to my eyes, I truly appreciate your vocals, and the seamlessness of the band. I grew up listening to Chicago, if I close my eyes I swear I’m listening to Chicago. Please stay safe, and please, please, please keep singing!

    • @margaretmoore-xm7zv
      @margaretmoore-xm7zv Před 10 měsíci

      I thought the same thing about closing my eyes...that's exactly what I did. I was lucky to see Chicago in 1969.

  • @darinbell6982
    @darinbell6982 Před 5 lety +100

    This is my favorite of all their Chicago covers. Serge's voice is wonderful.

    • @zeenasworld
      @zeenasworld Před 4 lety +1

      Are you sure it's a cover. I don't think so it sounds just like real Chicago.

  • @marillion4th393
    @marillion4th393 Před rokem +17

    Dam it! I just cried! What a mastery of performance!

  • @glennhughes2901
    @glennhughes2901 Před měsícem +1

    So refreshing to see people enjoying what they are doing. Warms my heart and lowers my blood pressure. Superbly done!

  • @jamesanania4966
    @jamesanania4966 Před 6 lety +94

    Gentlemen, Please book a tour of the USA!! You are a complete SUCCESS!!

  • @darrinlalla9008
    @darrinlalla9008 Před 5 lety +40

    Wow... I've been a tech on stage for a Peter Cetera show... can't tell the difference!

  • @DONRHOLLOWAY
    @DONRHOLLOWAY Před rokem +23

    It sounds as if the spirit of Chicago is being channeled through these performers. Such a beautiful tribute.

  • @Aleciaspicks
    @Aleciaspicks Před 6 dny +1

    I really do love the original but damn! They absolutely capture the essence of this wonderful love song. I’m so impressed and just love it. What absolutely great musicians. So I guess it doesn’t make what difference what country you’re from if you can master music like this. ❤