Vehicle - Leonid & Friends (The Ides of March cover)

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    “Автомобиль” - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы “Мартовские иды”)
    Leonid Vorobyev - transcript of the musical source, bass, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Vasily Akimov - lead vocal, tambourine
    Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
    Sergey Kashirin - guitar, backing vocal
    Vlad Senchillo - Hammond organ
    Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) - backing vocal, guitar
    Andrey Zyl - trumpet
    Maxim Likhachev - trombone
    Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
    Ksenia Buzina - backing vocal, shaker
    Andrey Deineko & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to
    Gigant Record studio
    and
    CineLab SoundMix Studio
    Леонид Воробьев - расшифровка музыкального материала, бас-гитара, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Василий Акимов - вокал, тамбурин
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Сергей Каширин - гитара, бэк-вокал
    Влад Сенчилло - Хаммонд орган
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - бэк-вокал, гитара
    Андрей Зыль - труба
    Максим Лихачев - тромбон
    Олег Кудрявцев - тенор саксофон
    Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал, шейкер
    Андрей Дейнеко и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность
    студии “Гигант Рекорд”
    и
    студии “СинеЛаб СаундМикс”
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  • @LeonidVorobyevandfriends
    @LeonidVorobyevandfriends  Před 3 lety +199

    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

    • @Dan_Morrison
      @Dan_Morrison Před 3 lety +3

      Hi Leonid, Love, Love, Love your music! Here is a song that I would like to see covered by your band! Chase - Get It on (1971) czcams.com/video/ERZZr5ckOeg/video.html (Bill Chase is deceased)

    • @emmaz.luedemann213
      @emmaz.luedemann213 Před 3 lety +4

      Done!! ❤️🇩🇪

    • @larrypelotte6311
      @larrypelotte6311 Před 3 lety +3

      Leonid,
      When you guys start another USA tour contact someone at the Sturgis, South Dakota motorcycle rally in August.
      They would love you guys and you guys would have a ball!

    • @terri8988
      @terri8988 Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Leonid &Friends I would love to see y’all in Bakersfield,California I know life is a bit crazy we are all praying for you I hope you all are safe.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 Před 2 lety

      @@larrypelotte6311 Hi Larry! I realize it's been a year but I still wanted to reply...
      I think they'd like to see SD!! Planning, however, entails you researching the info to present to Gil Jacobs, the man managing their American tours.
      Gather info re: venue you're thinking about-- OR-- the outdoor event center, etc. Then present Gil with data such as seating capacity; house security available; food and drink licenses; volume regs; venue negotiations, etc.
      They play the music; we do all of the rest of the work. Do you understand? I sometimes fall short of stating my point thoroughly.
      Anyway, I'll bet they'd enjoy the absolute beauty of South Dakota.
      Thanks Brother 💖

  • @davidmitchell1239
    @davidmitchell1239 Před rokem +300

    Remember, these vocalists aren’t just great, they are phenomenal….they are singing in their second languages.

    • @williambergman3840
      @williambergman3840 Před rokem +15

      They’re beyond fantastic ❤

    • @raulaguirre71
      @raulaguirre71 Před 9 měsíci +1

      That's right, they're russian.

    • @amcam124
      @amcam124 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Amazing

    • @hairbands4ever
      @hairbands4ever Před 6 měsíci +2

      Saw them live this past May (2023), they were AMAZING!!!

    • @mickzed6746
      @mickzed6746 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@anjun2415most British singers lose the accent when singing.

  • @thewey
    @thewey Před rokem +171

    Vasily Akimov simply has an AMAZING gravely Rock-Star voice that is perfect for "Vehicle". He is also the modern day reincarnation of David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears. Thank you Vasily for sharing your incredible talent with us.

    • @stoyanfurdzhev
      @stoyanfurdzhev Před rokem +3

      I'm listening music from CZcams every single day, all day long, but I didn't aspect to stumble on a performance like this.

    • @AngelaMay66
      @AngelaMay66 Před rokem +2

      I'm here everyday listening to these amazing musicians too!

    • @furyfantoo
      @furyfantoo Před rokem +2

      @thewey That is a good comparison, between Vasily and DCT of BS&T.

    • @dennisingalls7776
      @dennisingalls7776 Před rokem +1

      Love this man’s performance. But, WOW he looks like what I imagined a Russian mafia hit man would. 😂😂 No offense just a comical observation

    • @patriotmom1553
      @patriotmom1553 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yep....he's got the Gravely voice thing down!!! Was surprised to see he's lip syncing here....anyone know why?

  • @rocketman63
    @rocketman63 Před rokem +158

    The lead vocalist's voice literally gives me chills. What a fantastic rendering of this towering song!!

    • @stoyanfurdzhev
      @stoyanfurdzhev Před rokem +5

      I never experienced so much envy towards another man

    • @jackieguccione94
      @jackieguccione94 Před rokem +5

      He is REALLY fantastic and surely makes alot of lady friends

    • @Cec9e13
      @Cec9e13 Před 4 měsíci

      Lead singer of Мономах, awesome Russian Orthodox Christian rock band circa 1990.

    • @VictoriaSerrano-ok6yk
      @VictoriaSerrano-ok6yk Před 28 dny

      I love to hear him sing this song!!!!!!❤

  • @6StringPassion.
    @6StringPassion. Před 2 lety +153

    This isn't a just cover. This is taking the song to the next level.

    • @rickingamells1078
      @rickingamells1078 Před 2 lety +1

      Have you seen The Ides later versions ? Pretty damn good also

    • @6StringPassion.
      @6StringPassion. Před 2 lety +2

      @@rickingamells1078 Oh yeah. Questions 67 & 68 also. But honestly, they had me at Ksenia.

    • @tombauld7130
      @tombauld7130 Před rokem +1

      I fully agree with you, I wish I had said that myself

    • @stoyanfurdzhev
      @stoyanfurdzhev Před rokem

      @@6StringPassion. poor man... after that performance.

    • @benwagner8602
      @benwagner8602 Před rokem +1

      It's like saying a full orchestra is "covering" Mozart :)

  • @eddietheTruth911
    @eddietheTruth911 Před rokem +121

    Vehicle, originally done by the Ides of March, is a significant song that has been never been covered by anyone with this accuracy and attention to detail, UNTIL NOW! All I can say is Leonid and Friends absolutely NAILED IT! Oh my gosh, What a great cover! A fantastic combination of high energy vocals and instrumental perfect performance! A great selection of a song. This song was used in American Idol a few years ago and regained the consciousness of the American people! Leonid Vorobyev has done it again! Okay, I am convinced….Leonid, you are a fantastic GENIUS!

  • @TheIdesOfMarchOfficial
    @TheIdesOfMarchOfficial Před 4 lety +2142

    I just heard what is probably the best cover of our chestnut "Vehicle" that I've ever heard in my life! In fact, when I first heard this, I thought it was us! And then I looked at it and saw it was all these other people...
    It's a real homage to the Ides of March and the sound we created with "Vehicle." We couldn't be prouder that you chose this song. I have to tell you, the guitar solo (Sergey? Serge?) -- he's the only guitar player that's ever copped my lead note-for-note-perfect. The horn section is tight, Vasily is great (strange to hear a little of that accent, but that's just fine!)
    Anyway, congratulations, Leonid and Friends and Great God in Heaven, we love you!
    Jim Peterik and The Ides of March

    • @barryanderson3910
      @barryanderson3910 Před 4 lety +124

      It's great to see a comment from the original group! Always loved this song waaayyy back in college, but it doesn't seem that long ago. I was loving all the groups with horn ensembles and this song was/is one of my favorites. By the way, great, rousing performance of the song on your website from 2015!

    • @AllisonRedd
      @AllisonRedd Před 4 lety +202

      Dear Ides of March,
      What a beautiful and GRACIOUS reply.
      I too thank our Great God in heaven for them.....and YOU :)

    • @Far2hip
      @Far2hip Před 4 lety +149

      Great to see you happened onto the new video. You are going to love this, lol. I know these folks pretty well and when I was at their show here in Connecticut I pestered them a “little” that this song would be absolutely right in Vasily’s wheelhouse vocally. The guy has terrific power and vocal presence and sounds a HELL of a lot like you. I took my case to the horns and my sax buddy Oleg and we crowded around my phone and listened. They had never heard it over there and fell in love right away. So I shared the link with them all and sent a very supportive message to Vasily which he thanked me graciously and said he would give it a listen. Here’s the good part, I told Sergey that if they do a remake on this song, the folks from Ides will absolutely LOVE it the same way Chicago loved the tributes to them. Well look, lol...here you are!! Along with being fantastic musicians, these are without question some of the most wonderful people you will meet. I am ecstatic that you have given such high praise. Absolutely love it. And selfishly while I am here, Vehicle is one of my favorite tunes of all time and I thank you for all the pure listening pleasure every single time I hear it. I am proud to call them friends and even more proud to see your stamp of approval for them. Great stuff!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

    • @AllisonRedd
      @AllisonRedd Před 4 lety +18

      I would like to see THIS singer do Leonid's version 'Colour My World' instead of the other guy, and see how that sounds!

    • @timringgenberg2844
      @timringgenberg2844 Před 4 lety +41

      Jim, I remember you guys doing this song live when we were all young. I couldn't agree more with your comment. This is a fitting tribute to the Ides of March and one of the all time classic "horn band" songs.

  • @garyhubbard3074
    @garyhubbard3074 Před 7 měsíci +23

    I had the opportunity to see Leonid and Friends in Shippsawana Indiana a couple of days ago. The concert was absolutely fantastic. Also got to meet the band afterword. Vasily is the nicest most humble person I have ever meet. ALL the band members where so kind. One of the best concerts I have been to in my 60 years on the earth. If you have a chance to see them, you wouldn't be disappointed.

  • @davidcurry5948
    @davidcurry5948 Před rokem +42

    What makes this great is the people behind the scenes. Nowhere on the internet is there a better balance of recording, mixing and mastering. Just perfect

  • @rchw8052
    @rchw8052 Před 4 lety +256

    These Russian musicians and vocalists match anyone in the world.

    • @beatlessteve1010
      @beatlessteve1010 Před 3 lety +7

      Absolutely

    • @ddargel
      @ddargel Před 3 lety +13

      Serge is from Ukraine. :-)

    • @chrisb6003
      @chrisb6003 Před 3 lety +9

      Match any in the world? I'd say they beat any in the world!

    • @kingbeat101
      @kingbeat101 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes, they are some of the best..Of the best!!..:)...I am continually amazed at the quality of their music..Not sure how anyone could thumbs down any of their work..

    • @jamesbond7425
      @jamesbond7425 Před 3 lety +5

      Absolutely brilliant

  • @michaelsandrock172
    @michaelsandrock172 Před 4 lety +421

    OMG!! I messaged this request at least 2 years ago and Leonid’s reply was “ PERHAPS” Never thought this would happen!!!! AWESOME perfection!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @lorenzo2011ist
      @lorenzo2011ist Před 4 lety +11

      Michael Sandrock I remember your actual request for this!

    • @jonzie1228
      @jonzie1228 Před 4 lety +4

      I also made a comment on another video requesting this. Excellent....glad they did it.

    • @cmaz6638
      @cmaz6638 Před 4 lety +4

      As did I, bout the same time. Cool.

    • @podcastbunker
      @podcastbunker Před 4 lety

      Not perfection, but not bad. Tempo is too fast compared to original.

    • @littlechicago7482
      @littlechicago7482 Před 4 lety +23

      @@podcastbunker Say what? I just loaded this and the original into Protools and they're both 108 bpm! Perfect job.

  • @sgold989
    @sgold989 Před 24 dny +3

    My jaw dropped at how good these guys are!!! And those powerful vocals! I even thought he was native American until I saw his name. A gem!!!

  • @johnmccormack8718
    @johnmccormack8718 Před 9 měsíci +9

    As a sax player, I've covered Vehicle many, many times. This cover is perfection. Saw them live in NYC and the horn section is absolutely spot on the whole energy of Leonid and Friends is a must see live!

  • @EclecticHillbilly
    @EclecticHillbilly Před 4 lety +174

    I didn't realize how much I missed the horn bands until I started listening to Leonid and Friends.

    • @perryparsons9960
      @perryparsons9960 Před 4 lety +8

      We've never gone away, just been waiting for the rest of y'all to catch up.

    • @garykostendt8270
      @garykostendt8270 Před 4 lety +5

      Horn fan, check out some early CHICAGO.. on u tube and elsewhere, Terry Kath rips some great guitar as well

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 Před 4 lety +4

      Love those horns, be it Ides, CTA, or BST.

    • @craigspaid3777
      @craigspaid3777 Před 4 lety +5

      Horn bands are coming back... check out the newest from Tower of Power czcams.com/video/YAfe2RGWmtc/video.html

    • @Finetales
      @Finetales Před 4 lety +5

      @@craigspaid3777 Tower of Power never left!

  • @onlyrick
    @onlyrick Před 4 lety +146

    I remember when this song came out we thought it was Blood, Sweat and Tears. How can this sound exactly like the original but somehow better? Great God in Heaven!

    • @mstewart109
      @mstewart109 Před 4 lety +4

      Vasilys voice sounds like the lead singer of Blood Sweat and Tears. Amazing!! Gosh ibam old! 11 yrs old then.. Lol

    • @chipgaasche4933
      @chipgaasche4933 Před 4 lety +1

      Far from "somehow better".

    • @agm6095
      @agm6095 Před 4 lety +3

      @@mstewart109 The voice of Blood, Sweat and Tears is David Clayton Thomas.

    • @robertvanruyssevelt7159
      @robertvanruyssevelt7159 Před 4 lety +4

      @@mstewart109 Yes I would;d love to hear him do BS&T's version of God Bless the Child.

    • @LarsVision
      @LarsVision Před 4 lety +1

      me too.

  • @thefabulousstevieg
    @thefabulousstevieg Před 4 měsíci +12

    How I have come upon Leonid and Friends I have no idea, but when I listened to their amazing Chicago covers 25 or 6 to 4 and I'm a Man, I thought "these guys would do a great version of 'Vehicle". Turns out that they have done - this is absolutely brilliant!!!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I’m hoping they will do you’ve made me do very happy by Blood sweat n tears🥰they would nail it😂

    • @klyvemurray
      @klyvemurray Před 2 měsíci

      @@lindabergman3127 Now that would be awesome (and indeed, nailed!!)
      Their E,W&F covers make me cry at their audacity 😳

  • @ramishrambarran3998
    @ramishrambarran3998 Před rokem +36

    This is THE BEST performance out there after The Ides of March !
    I am 67, and I've heard lots. This one takes the cake !
    Trinidad & Tobago.
    West Indies.

  • @scottharcourt6846
    @scottharcourt6846 Před 4 lety +85

    Featuring The Russian Bad-Ass himself, Vasily Akimov! Love it!

    • @awhite2600
      @awhite2600 Před 4 lety +11

      Vasily might seem like a bad-ass when he sings, but he is extremely friendly and down to earth. When I met the band last summer, Vasily spent more time chatting with me than any of the other band members. He graciously accepted the Canadian flag pin that I gave him and immediately put it on his t-shirt.

    • @davedodson8704
      @davedodson8704 Před 4 lety +2

      He was the perfect choice to sing this song.

  • @jaylink5496
    @jaylink5496 Před 4 lety +80

    If, while completely sober, a band sends shivers down your spine, gives you goosebumps, and makes your eyes tear up, you know it’s a good band. Leonid & Friends is one of those bands.

    • @mistycrick5877
      @mistycrick5877 Před 3 lety

      Just discovered them yesterday and you said it perfectly... the frisson (chills) is frequent and orgasmic to the ears with every song! They are my new favorite band!

  • @TraceyPruitt
    @TraceyPruitt Před 8 dny +3

    True artists here. All, individually, very accomplished musicians. Together, maybe even better than the originals.

  • @dis.3272
    @dis.3272 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Can't stop listening to all their work.

  • @davedodson8704
    @davedodson8704 Před 4 lety +144

    Vasily has the perfect voice for this song.
    That was kick ass!

    • @marchunam
      @marchunam Před 3 lety +4

      Dave Dodson voice and personality... I cannot stop watching him🥰

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 3 lety +3

      Darn right it was perfection 😅💕👈

  • @68sportsatelliteragt
    @68sportsatelliteragt Před 4 lety +262

    And that friends is how to start off a March! Excellent, as always.....

    • @jimjax413
      @jimjax413 Před 4 lety +10

      This music is definitely a vehicle to world peace. Saw them in Ohio and they are the real deal

    • @melroze
      @melroze Před 4 lety

      I see what you did there.

    • @BobGreenwadeForReal
      @BobGreenwadeForReal Před 4 lety +4

      Excellent, yes; but I think the upload could've waited another two weeks, if you catch my meaning.

    • @jaimeogas
      @jaimeogas Před 4 lety +3

      Coming in like a lion!

    • @mlhdlh
      @mlhdlh Před 4 lety +2

      YES SIR!!!!

  • @paulrich5356
    @paulrich5356 Před 14 dny +3

    Dude, as a vocalist, I am a huge fan. This song was made for you. You kill it. Let’s hear more.

  • @andreawaterstreet3901
    @andreawaterstreet3901 Před 2 lety +27

    ROCKIN THE STICKS!!!!
    Best rock drummer that no one except all of us L&F fans know about!!!

  • @MrIamnoone
    @MrIamnoone Před 4 lety +125

    Rick Beato should do an episode on these superb musicians and call it, "What Makes This Band Great?"

    • @miller1520
      @miller1520 Před 3 lety +7

      Hey that's a great idea!

    • @TheRprecupjr
      @TheRprecupjr Před 3 lety +1

      I was thinking that earlier today while watching and trying to decide which video he should review...…"all of them" is definitely the right answer :)

    • @irishgrl
      @irishgrl Před 2 lety

      @@TheRprecupjr
      I think this song & 25 or 6 to 4 would be contenders.

  • @Jonah100
    @Jonah100 Před 4 lety +67

    Another phenomenal cover by my favorite Russian band. These folks have done more for Russian and USA pubIic relations than anything in my lifetime.

    • @bonespiel
      @bonespiel Před 4 lety +7

      I agree. I love these guys!

    • @djm4457
      @djm4457 Před 4 lety +3

      I couldn't agree with you more!!

    • @eagleman3624
      @eagleman3624 Před 4 lety +4

      Ya know iBritter I do believe you are right....!!!

  • @nickferrara7142
    @nickferrara7142 Před 3 lety +20

    Hard to believe this song is over 50 years old. You guys (and girl!) absolutely rock this song, as always! I love how you always look like you're all having so much fun playing this hit. And you're very, very tight! You are all tremendous musicians! Keep rocking!

  • @leonhill6800
    @leonhill6800 Před 3 lety +29

    WOW!!!.The original was fantastic, but, Leonid & friends have taken it to 'Another Level'. I don't think it possible for anyone to improve on Leonid & Friends take on it. These Guys (and Gals) not only make it 'Rock' (Vasily's husky voice is awesome) , but, ALL of them put so much energy and charisma into it, I can literally FEEL IT. And that charisma isn't just for this song, its in every song they do, Singers and Musicians alike.

  • @lyncboy
    @lyncboy Před 4 lety +139

    GREAT AS ALWAYS !!!!
    Ksenia: one of the most beautiful woman on this planet !!!

    • @HeadHunterSix
      @HeadHunterSix Před 4 lety +28

      You can remove the words "one of" and the sentence is still true.

    • @billrhea
      @billrhea Před 4 lety +18

      @@HeadHunterSix Yeah she is the most beautiful EVER!

    • @wushock92
      @wushock92 Před 4 lety +18

      Not to mention talented.

    • @RonSafreed
      @RonSafreed Před 4 lety +32

      She looks feminine & no tattoos everywhere, purple or green hair chopped off, no body pierceings, no weird clothing or weird jewelry & she looks like the type that would marry & have kids too!!!!! Now tell me that is a 'rare jewel of a young woman' these days?????

    • @johospin9723
      @johospin9723 Před 4 lety +12

      That's the undisputable truth!

  • @glendepasse7490
    @glendepasse7490 Před 3 lety +49

    I'm 64, this great song brings so many incredible memories and L&F's does such an amazing job...Wow!! Can't wait till this nonsense is over and they can be back on tour in the states, a MUST see
    experience! Kudos to the Ides of March for writing this true classic hit!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 3 lety +1

      Same here.im on a binge with this group😁👍💕🥰

  • @loodiamexican
    @loodiamexican Před 7 měsíci +2

    The bassist is having the time of his life.😁❤️

  • @Kevin-kr5ok
    @Kevin-kr5ok Před 7 měsíci +3

    They nail these songs like they wrote them ! Good stuff right there my son !

  • @jasoncthomas
    @jasoncthomas Před 4 lety +146

    Leonid and his Friends have saved me! I was watching way too much news and feeling very down. This music gave me a much needed attitude adjustment and a respite from the news of the day. That is the true power of music. Thanks to all of you.

    • @sanferrer2830
      @sanferrer2830 Před 4 lety +4

      Yes. They save me too. And i was listen this great band every day over and over again. ....

    • @charliesatx
      @charliesatx Před 4 lety +2

      Ditto here too......awesome band....blast from the past!

    • @photonotavailable7936
      @photonotavailable7936 Před 3 lety +3

      Jason Thomas “Too much news.” Exactly.

    • @twosencefromcleveland6084
      @twosencefromcleveland6084 Před 3 lety +2

      Precisely what I was thinking! Fabulous!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 3 lety

      Agreed 💯!! I quit watching MSM news 4 years ago n been binging on music

  • @billlowe6883
    @billlowe6883 Před 4 lety +152

    Mr. Leonid, you've assembled a first-class act. Horn section is excellent.

    • @itzaevasconcelos8453
      @itzaevasconcelos8453 Před 3 lety +4

      Really uniform the tree horns.
      Very few can get same or close what Peterik perform. But the singer being working many hours for this vehicle.
      Congratulations .!!!

  • @joshuaschadenfreude8910
    @joshuaschadenfreude8910 Před 3 lety +11

    Leonid needs to get the credit for bringing all these great musicians together.

  • @LouKodge
    @LouKodge Před 6 měsíci +3

    I just love Vasily Akimovs voice on this video. Just imagine what he could do with Chicagos South California Purples.

  • @devers6
    @devers6 Před 4 lety +59

    I love how just a touch of accent sneaks in the vocal. Makes this an homage, not a duplicate. Timeless song, brought to life again. Thank you from across the world.

    • @billa8603
      @billa8603 Před 3 lety +2

      My wife and I saw this great band here in Corpus Christi, TX last year. They were really something. They are spot on with Chicago and better than what is left of the Chicago Band. This may seem odd but how we felt.

    • @ghoppr71
      @ghoppr71 Před 2 lety

      @@billa8603 We're look forward to seeing them next month in Birmingham. They're just as good as Chicago in their prime IMO.

  • @yodanno
    @yodanno Před 4 lety +109

    Seriously?!?! All this group does is get better every time I watch them. I feel like I can just take all of their uploads, and make that my favorite playlist! Bravo, Leonid and Friends, well done!

    • @MrSquareZB
      @MrSquareZB Před 4 lety

      you did not put them on your subscription list yet? !

    • @michellerjackson5776
      @michellerjackson5776 Před 3 lety +1

      They were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING live last summer!
      🌹🌹🌹♥️👏👏👏👏

    • @yodanno
      @yodanno Před 3 lety

      Michelle R Jackson so jealous! Would have loved to see them live!

  • @Princeoftolo1
    @Princeoftolo1 Před rokem +32

    All of them are great 👍 But the main vocal dude is just out of this world 🌎
    Well done guys

  • @dthebassman7999
    @dthebassman7999 Před 2 lety +4

    Ksenia Buzina is ALL of my old high school's cheer leaders wrapped up into one stunning beauty.

    • @TheoSmith249
      @TheoSmith249 Před 2 lety

      She’s an eyeball vacuum !

    • @wlonsdale1
      @wlonsdale1 Před 3 měsíci +2

      What makes her beautiful to me is her pure feminity. Just the most delicate features.

  • @doctorwatson5910
    @doctorwatson5910 Před 4 lety +71

    Oh my gosh Vasily is fantastic in this song love it. Well as always the whole band is fantastic. Love you guys I listen to your songs everyday. Your brilliant renditions of the music of my youth is beyond outstanding. Your musical talent is equal to or even superior to the originals. Can't wait to see you in Fort Wayne IN.

  • @tjzini
    @tjzini Před 3 lety +21

    That drummer just kills me. He is so laid back that he hits every fill spot on! So many people rush thru them.

  • @Laura-gg1dt
    @Laura-gg1dt Před 2 lety +6

    We played these songs in high school marching band. Most Chicago songs. Best songs and time of my life! The 70s music is the best!!

  • @smittymcjob2582
    @smittymcjob2582 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Every time I move to give this performance a thumbs up I'm disappointed to realize I've already done so in a previous viewing!

  • @djm4457
    @djm4457 Před 4 lety +53

    The vocals here, especially the lead, are incredible!! And the instruments and arrangement are absolutely perfect! This band can flat out play!!

    • @daniellaubach7544
      @daniellaubach7544 Před 2 lety +2

      This band has done some great cover songs of Chicago one of my favorite brass section bands these folks do it nicely!

  • @michaeldavies4871
    @michaeldavies4871 Před 4 lety +68

    They may possibly be the best cover band ever...

    • @sanferrer2830
      @sanferrer2830 Před 4 lety +2

      Shure✔

    • @divebobber
      @divebobber Před 4 lety +7

      Have you heard Foxes and Fossils? Smaller and no horns but their harmonies are unbelievable. Check out their Suite Judy Blue Eyes.

    • @phildonnakilmer5109
      @phildonnakilmer5109 Před 2 lety +1

      Check out HSCC from Australia, they are right up there as well!

    • @dongraham8236
      @dongraham8236 Před 2 lety

      @@phildonnakilmer5109 As is Aussie Pink Floyd...

  • @thomasmurray3920
    @thomasmurray3920 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Vasily’s voice is perfect gif this song. I also love it when he sings the Terry Kath parts of Chicago songs.

  • @tdore5794
    @tdore5794 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Excellent song. Horn's and drums. That's what I'm talking about. Good job everyone

  • @RandallJacques
    @RandallJacques Před 4 lety +22

    God, I love those horns!

  • @billswitzer1516
    @billswitzer1516 Před 3 lety +38

    Everybody has pretty much covered all the accolades of this group. They are truly amazing! Please, Leonid, never stop!!!

  • @elaine8013
    @elaine8013 Před 13 dny +2

    First heard this song at Woodstock. Fell in love with the band. They were a really nice surprise.

  • @matveich00
    @matveich00 Před 3 lety +30

    Я Вас Приветствую! Ребята, если взять и собрать все существующие в Мире музыкальные премии, награды, то этого будет не достаточно для того, чтобы вознаградить вас за ваш фантастический талант. Слушая вас, появляется гордость за то, что мои соплеменники превосходят многие знаменитые группы. Спасибо за ваш труд! Я считаю, Вы звезды Мирового масштаба.

    • @raviltinhurin457
      @raviltinhurin457 Před 3 lety +2

      Да но за этой работой стоят десятки десятилетий упорного и профессионального труда!

  • @brus54per
    @brus54per Před 4 lety +85

    Once again: What an amazing performance! This combination of timing, musicality, skills and playing just enough to make the music do the talking. Kudos to a bunch of great musicans - the only comfort is that we'll beat you in hockey (i.e. Sweden) ;)

    • @macchlerie
      @macchlerie Před 4 lety

      1980 hockey

    • @thenomadicchef1844
      @thenomadicchef1844 Před 4 lety

      Canadian hockey friend here, I agree this is an amazing performance of one of my favorite songs. Bravo!

  • @dougauzene8389
    @dougauzene8389 Před 4 lety +20

    Spot - On! Takin Me Back To 1970 & "Boss Radio 93 KHJ" For 2:56...Thank You, One & All!

    • @SurferJoe46
      @SurferJoe46 Před 4 lety

      The Huntington Beach Class of '64 approves. It was KRLA, KFWB, KFI & KIIS on the beach, in our cars and in our young hearts. Thanks for the flashback....(not the one where the bushes moved..... If you know what I mean.) As usual, youse guys nailed it to the wall! Totally tubular, dudes and dudettes. Cowabunga!

  • @nomoreblahblah
    @nomoreblahblah Před 5 měsíci +6

    After watching the Ides of March perform this song I had to listen once again to this rendition. You hit it out of the park. Home run.

  • @noreik57
    @noreik57 Před 6 měsíci +5

    They are one of the best cover bands I've ever heard. Arrangements are spot on

  • @blackbimmer9008
    @blackbimmer9008 Před 4 lety +10

    Very talented musicians! From Russia with love!❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

  • @OCnStiggs
    @OCnStiggs Před 4 lety +12

    "Great God in Heaven, thank you for Leonid and Friends!" Brilliant!!!

  • @sandman93449dm
    @sandman93449dm Před 2 lety +6

    GREATNESS...WHAT CAN I SAY..I'M A MUSICIAN OVER 60 YEARS...THESE FOLKS DEFINE IT...WAY TO GO PEOPLE...WELL DONE...

  • @timsanderson5572
    @timsanderson5572 Před 3 lety +38

    They should cover “One Fine Morning” by Lighthouse.

  • @johnwirtz6159
    @johnwirtz6159 Před 4 lety +39

    OUTSTANDING! See you in Atlanta this summer.

    • @johnwirtz6159
      @johnwirtz6159 Před 4 lety +2

      Thursday June 11 8PM at Center Stage Theater

    • @jpisello
      @jpisello Před 4 lety

      @@johnwirtz6159 Thanks for the info. I must get tickets. I missed them in Nashville last year.

  • @RicG.
    @RicG. Před 4 lety +59

    I always thought they would cover this song at some point. It's a great song and a perfect fit for these outstanding musicians. Wonderful version - thanks for doing it!

  • @darrenfulsher2256
    @darrenfulsher2256 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I havent been this Excited about a Band in a long time This Bunch is Top Knotch!!!!!!

  • @graphixman1955
    @graphixman1955 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Ides of March was my very first concert ever @ the Cumberland college probably 1970 and it's been Rock and Roll ever since ....what a great so g this is ...

  • @skeeterman7144
    @skeeterman7144 Před 4 lety +19

    Best rendition of this song EVER. VIRAL TIME! From your USA friends…“Love ya want ya got to have ya.” We love you L&F!

  • @russwhaley
    @russwhaley Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you, Leonid and everyone. My mom passed a week ago and I've been moping around... this was a wonderful ray of light for my soul.

  • @kevinnewberry1627
    @kevinnewberry1627 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Next level guys...and that's hard to do on a great original!

  • @Ralf09
    @Ralf09 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Dang good! Super musicians all! All that and the most beautiful woman in the world…❤

  • @homeskoold
    @homeskoold Před 3 lety +11

    Man, I really dig Vasily’s voice and style. That dude has got some serious pipes and soul. And of course the rest of the band are all top-notch high-level players. Very very hot band!

  • @ericmcdowell5762
    @ericmcdowell5762 Před 4 lety +55

    Fantastic job as always, ... and Vasily does a great job bringing out the spirit of the song. And of course, for Leonid, picking apart the song again (I assume), and writing up all different instrumental pieces. You guys continue to amaze, ... just incredible how Leonid has brought this group together, and created this kind of "magic". Hope you never stop, ... and my guess is, you won't!

  • @cotadog4472
    @cotadog4472 Před rokem +7

    No matter what musicians Leonind has had or ever will have, this line up will be tops to me 🎸🥁🎹🎷🎤🎺❤❤❤

  • @user-lk4er4ns2b
    @user-lk4er4ns2b Před 4 měsíci +3

    Василий умница! Просто такой драйв! Такое "мясо", блин с ума сойти! Спаси Бог!

  • @rockhead1428
    @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +13

    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 ‘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!

    • @angelbonilla6961
      @angelbonilla6961 Před 3 lety +1

      Estos kamaradas son excelentes. Cuando vienen a México ? . Angel Bonilla desde Cuautitlan, Estado de Mexico !!!

    • @wallihaley5194
      @wallihaley5194 Před 3 lety +1

      Rock Head, I hope your spirits continue to lift. This music is such a gift and brings such joy. I am sorry you are/were in pain, and wish you happiness.

    • @rockhead1428
      @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +1

      Walli Haley thank you so very much!

    • @jeanmank6342
      @jeanmank6342 Před 2 lety +1

      Rock Head. Yes! I discovered this miracle band tonight during this horrible time in my life. I am so sick, physically and mentally, but while this band is playing, I feel GOOD AGAIN.

  • @bpabustan
    @bpabustan Před 4 lety +158

    Leonid, how about One Fine Morning by Lighthouse, Suavecito by Malo or What Is Hip by Tower Of Power?

    • @jamesglynn3231
      @jamesglynn3231 Před 4 lety +5

      Some of my favorites too!

    • @RandallJacques
      @RandallJacques Před 4 lety +2

      Very good suggestions!

    • @scoutrifle6827
      @scoutrifle6827 Před 4 lety +4

      If we're going to consider TOP, I'd suggest 'Keep Your Monster on a Leash'!

    • @theturkeyhead57
      @theturkeyhead57 Před 4 lety +13

      Or So Very Hard To Ho by TOP?!?

    • @scottmelligan1281
      @scottmelligan1281 Před 4 lety +11

      Pick up the Pieces...AWB. I see a Greatest Hits album in this....Spacibo bol’shoye!!

  • @calibreeze007
    @calibreeze007 Před 3 lety +15

    It's wonderful to see such amazingly talented performers not only give a stunning rendition of this song, but having so much fun while doing so. Fantastic!

  • @tkimura6464
    @tkimura6464 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Just saw this group in Visalia, California last week. Great concert, great performance...phenomenal group!

  • @danmontie6367
    @danmontie6367 Před 4 lety +29

    It is literally impossible to say enough great things about this group. The talent on display here is amazing. It always makes me happy to get a notification that another Leonid & Friends video has been released. огромное спасибо

  • @TheBent139
    @TheBent139 Před 4 lety +84

    YES! We have been waiting on this one! And every bit as tasty as I would have imagined. Outstanding performances by all. Great vocals by Vasily and that was some seriously intricate guitar work Sergey laid down, starting around 1:30.
    Leonid has cut his hair and there are new studio surroundings! And how is it possible that Ksenia appears even more beautiful than before?
    One of my favorite bands in the world.

  • @jameshollingsworth6891
    @jameshollingsworth6891 Před 3 lety +9

    Love, Love, Love, Leonid and Friends... ❤️. Horn section, wow! Vocals section over the top! Some moments I think their covers are better then the original... And what makes it all amazing is that these band members are from Russia playing USA music. My hats off to your amazing band, and wish that music like this would bring our two countries and the world closer together.

  • @6StringPassion.
    @6StringPassion. Před 2 lety +5

    Listen to this band to break free of whatever is dragging you down. This is a great example of what is possible when you have the will and passion to follow your dreams.

  • @jim269
    @jim269 Před 4 lety +19

    Love the ship eating grin on Leonid's face!!! The thousands of requests for this song were spot on - as is the band! Superb cover, Vasily killed it!!! Great job, guys and gal! 👍👍👍

  • @kittwhy
    @kittwhy Před 4 lety +24

    VASILYYYY! THiS is YOuR Vehicle! Nice job! Nice to see everyone playing and recording at the same time. You all still seem to be having fun! Leonid, I’m so glad you were inspired to bring this music back around again and with such great energy. Continued success to all.

  • @jber9569
    @jber9569 Před 3 lety +8

    There are NO weak links in this band. Can't wait to see you guys live July 17th.

  • @sunnyphillips6508
    @sunnyphillips6508 Před rokem +3

    Love the way he says, “I got a ticket to da Hollywood.” The best just the best

  • @kevinkelly5577
    @kevinkelly5577 Před 4 lety +28

    Another spectacular cover. Thank you for your dedication to artistry.

  • @AsharellaNightAngel
    @AsharellaNightAngel Před 4 lety +14

    Vasily is a great lead vocalist and it sounds like he's been working on his American accent for singing these tunes!

  • @franklinpeck177
    @franklinpeck177 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Ksenia, It looks like the Two of You are having just Too Much Fun! ❤Greetings and Love, from N.Kentucky USA 🇺🇸. Hoping to see Y'All in Cincinnati, this coming Touring Season of 2024! Be Safe and Well.

  • @leefreed2060
    @leefreed2060 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic. Song was written by the man who formed survivor. And he wrote this as a teenager. Still married to the girl he wrote this for.

  • @Dandylionbee
    @Dandylionbee Před 4 lety +13

    Wow! In just 45 seconds, the views more than doubled! I love ALL of you guys and gal! ❤️🎶✨

  • @mikeseverino638
    @mikeseverino638 Před 4 lety +28

    I pity the 66 hopeless souls that have thumbs downed this amazing performance!
    Thank you Leonid and Friends for bringing great music back to life and at an amazingly high level of expertise!!! We LOVE you for it!!!

    • @mistycrick5877
      @mistycrick5877 Před 3 lety

      It's up to 180 now... what the heck!?

    • @ushoys
      @ushoys Před 2 lety

      Some people hate everything Russian because of what they did to us.

    • @mikeseverino638
      @mikeseverino638 Před 2 lety

      @@ushoys Hard to hold the Russian people accountable for what the Russian government has done! Something tells me that Leonid and Friends love Americans as much as their American fans love them!

    • @dongraham8236
      @dongraham8236 Před 2 lety

      66 assholes...no loss...as they found their own rectums...

  • @tjnunez2031
    @tjnunez2031 Před 3 lety +7

    One of the best cover bands. She is so easy on the eyes.

  • @andysmith5012
    @andysmith5012 Před 2 lety +5

    Tight tight tight. Bass is powerfull, horns rock, guitar is rythmic and that voice is top notch. Bravo to all!

  • @jesusheals2
    @jesusheals2 Před 4 lety +23

    I wrote and recommended this one right away when I heard you-always knew it was a perfect fit. As a kid that was the first song I ever heard that REALLY jammed and has it all. Knew Vasily was The Man for this one too! Awesome-We Love you all!

  • @davidlevine1697
    @davidlevine1697 Před 4 lety +8

    i get the chills listening to this. the visceral intensity of everyone is spot on and exactly what this song demands.

  • @rodger2499
    @rodger2499 Před rokem +1

    What's impressive about those singing all of these iconic classic tune is they are not from America, yet they sing as good as the original groups.

  • @Iluvboostedsleds
    @Iluvboostedsleds Před 4 měsíci +3

    Unbelievable, I watch every morning just to get my day moving.thanks for sharing.

  • @octobertommy
    @octobertommy Před 4 lety +10

    They never cease to amaze me. LOVE this band.

  • @bradkay
    @bradkay Před 4 lety +11

    He has the perfect voice to cover this song.

  • @jimg4644
    @jimg4644 Před rokem +6

    I knew who the lead would be before he started. He did an amazing job.