Old Days - Chicago (Leonid & Friends Cover)

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  • čas přidán 12. 02. 2017
  • As a tribute to the one of the greatest bands in the world!
    “Золотые деньки” - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы Чикаго)
    В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
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    lvandfriends
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, backing vocal, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Serge Tiagniryadno (Kiev, Ukraine) - lead vocal
    Sergey Kashirin - guitar, backing vocal
    Igor Javad-Zade - drums
    Vlad Senchillo - piano, organ, backing vocal
    Alexey Batychenko - trumpet
    Alexandr Michurin - trombone
    Konstantin Gorshkov - tenor sax
    Strings - musicians of Caro-Bass Orchestra &
    Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
    Valent Osinsky - recording
    Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to Vladimir Osinsky for the superior studio
    Serge Tiagniryadno recorded in the
    Crystal Sound Studio (Kiev, Ukraine)
    Serge Tiagniryadno video shot in the Crystal Sound Studio
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, бэк-вокал, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - вокал
    Сергей Каширин - гитара, бэк-вокал
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Влад Сенчилло - ф-но, эл.орган, бэк-вокал
    Алексей Батыченко - труба
    Александр Мичурин - тромбон
    Константин Горшков - тенор-саксофон
    Струнные - музыканты Каро-Басс Оркестра и
    Камерного Оркестра Кремлин
    Валентин Осинский - звукорежиссер
    Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность Володе Осинскому за великолепную студию
    Сергея Тягнирядно записан и снят на видео в студии Crystal Sound (Киев, Украина)
    Вольный перевод с английского:
    “Золотые деньки”
    Золотые деньки, я вспоминаю старые добрые времена.
    Весёлые дни, наполненные простыми удовольствиями.
    Фильмы для автомобилистов, комиксы и джинсы,
    Мультики, карточки с баскетболистами и дни рождения
    Возвращают меня в мир, которого уже нет,
    Но я помню, как будто это было вчера.
    О, золотые деньки, я вспоминаю старые добрые времена.
    Драгоценные дни, которыми я всегда буду дорожить.
    Веселые лица, исполненные любви и смеха,
    Веселые места, летние ночи и трамваи
    Возвращают меня в мир, которого уже нет,
    Но я помню детство, как будто это было вчера.
    Золотые деньки
    В моей памяти и в моем сердце навсегда.
    Золотые деньки
    Угасшие мечты об ушедших добрых временах.
    Золотые деньки
    Дни любви и свободы.
    Золотые деньки
    Дни волшебства, которое всегда рядом.
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  • @LeonidVorobyevandfriends
    @LeonidVorobyevandfriends  Před 3 lety +153

    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

    • @TubeChop
      @TubeChop Před 3 lety +9

      Great artists, bring me a lot of memories, joy and celebration! I love the way they all smile and celebrate their performances--even the orchestra section for the "Kremlin?" LOL!! I'm in for $10 a month. And, when you can come back for live performances, please make Dallas, Texas one of your concerts.

    • @midsouthlions
      @midsouthlions Před 3 lety +5

      друзі, I first saw Chicago in 1969...I've seen them many times since and your band is an amazing tribute band. I'm an old sax player who played in a horn band during my college years and still love to play. I truly appreciate your efforts in duplicating the sound of my favorite band. Best of luck during these times, I hope my small donation is helpful. Thanks so much. You are appreciated. прощання

    • @bendavison57
      @bendavison57 Před 3 lety +3

      Really good sound. Recordings are a really good quality. This is the wonderful band they play Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire and do a great job! How many if any of you speak English? You need to let the girl I believe her name Kylie sing upfront a little more. Would love to see you play live if we could ever get this darn covid-19 out of the way! I hope you spend some time on the West Coast Washington Oregon Idaho have you received many comments or have they ever played with you, they being members of Chicago or Earth Wind & fire? Thank you for the good music my six-year-old niece in California just loves your music

    • @moseslwnash8334
      @moseslwnash8334 Před 3 lety

      Slgzo

    • @ofeliamora921
      @ofeliamora921 Před 3 lety +2

      I couldn't bealive you play as good as Chicago Band... you are really great. Congrats...👍regards from Cuernavaca, México.

  • @tommygibbs6887
    @tommygibbs6887 Před 10 měsíci +16

    This is just about the best freaking Drummer on the Planet. He’s unreal

  • @bubbapeppers4354
    @bubbapeppers4354 Před 10 měsíci +17

    Leonid has done a great job of "replacing" talent, but Serge and Sergey were absolutely the best IMO.

    • @nehoc00
      @nehoc00 Před 18 dny +2

      Just thinking the exact same thing- 100% AGREED!!

    • @randellmiller3514
      @randellmiller3514 Před 9 dny +1

      Absolutely agree. Miss them.

  • @kellyi.4353
    @kellyi.4353 Před 4 lety +716

    This band is blowing my mind. I know Chicago's music like the back of my hand. I have never in my life heard a band replicated Chicago's music. Simply amazing!!!!

  • @MCracolice
    @MCracolice Před rokem +11

    Peace and love to the world-class musician Serge Tiagniryadno.

  • @billkonts3709
    @billkonts3709 Před měsícem +8

    I saw Chicago twice and they never played this song which is my favorite... I must say thank you Leonid for this thumpin song that you done it perfecto.....

  • @davidg.9932
    @davidg.9932 Před 2 lety +231

    I am praying for Serge Tiagniryadno and his family living in Kiev and to all the people of Ukraine. 🙏

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před rokem +4

      I’m heartbroken and sick to my stomach at the thoughts of these wonderful ppls n musicians were probably killed in Kyiv last night 😭😭😭

    • @john564holloway
      @john564holloway Před rokem +1

      Just completely magnificent.

    • @mben-david2064
      @mben-david2064 Před rokem +1

      please enlighten the rest of us.

    • @triggerhappydad65
      @triggerhappydad65 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@lindabergman3127
      I'm sick to my stomach how you guys are blaming Russia (not a fan myself, but...), and ignoring the fact that Ukraine is one of THE MOST CORRUPT nations on earth.
      Ukraine needs a regime change, so sick fucks like Joe Biden can't profit off of the corruption.
      I understand not wanting people to die, but put the blame where it belongs.

    • @richnittritz3505
      @richnittritz3505 Před 10 měsíci +8

      i pray with you for Serge Tiagniryadno what a amazing amazing beautiful talent PRAYING FOR SERGE AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

  • @stk6mkt
    @stk6mkt Před 3 lety +414

    The drummer is a freaking machine. Great technique.

    • @davidurias6778
      @davidurias6778 Před 3 lety +8

      You are not lying

    • @kaveman1021
      @kaveman1021 Před 3 lety +8

      I wonder if Danny Seraphine has seen any of this.

    • @marcochimio
      @marcochimio Před 3 lety +22

      @@kaveman1021 Apparently, the two are now good friends and have played together. Seraphine even guest-drummed for Leonid and Friends. How's THAT for cool.
      Here it is (actually, there are at least 4 videos of DS with the band): czcams.com/video/vlUM1wcK8aE/video.html

    • @kaveman1021
      @kaveman1021 Před 3 lety +2

      @@marcochimio Awesome!

    • @boh7474
      @boh7474 Před 3 lety +7

      Love Igor’s attention to detail on the original parts. Seraphine did such great work.
      And Igor is a great player in his own right!

  • @craigster427
    @craigster427 Před rokem +13

    Leonid is a stone cold genius...!

  • @yodanno
    @yodanno Před 4 lety +243

    Just like their video for “September”, I think I’m here every night watching this one as well. Who’s with me?

  • @rockhead1428
    @rockhead1428 Před 3 lety +311

    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!

    • @xavierjarquin-gallard3105
      @xavierjarquin-gallard3105 Před 3 lety +10

      All manner of blessings to you!

    • @OlegSidorenko1974
      @OlegSidorenko1974 Před 3 lety +10

      All the best to you! It's hard enough to find things to enjoy for people with perfect health as we age, and its so good to share this joy with all the happy people in the comments here.

    • @woodyw6891
      @woodyw6891 Před 3 lety +8

      HERE HERE!!!

    • @osimnod
      @osimnod Před 3 lety +7

      Thank you for your service and keep "tuned-in" to all the Leonid & Friends offerings. And play your instrument for your health!

    • @gispel7058
      @gispel7058 Před 2 lety +6

      Music does heal and sooth the soul. Music can propel us to a time that was and Still is living in your heart and soul.
      I'm brought to tears by the memories of a time past yet am just as brought to feel hope and joy that only music can bring.
      This...music played by these gifted people has what it takes

  • @katherinem.4414
    @katherinem.4414 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Just like Karen Carpenter says….music brings old days alive again!! This song does for me!!

  • @vegaswillie
    @vegaswillie Před měsícem +5

    To be totally honest. I don't know any words that can accurately describe how good this was.. Closest I can get is
    *PERFECTION".🤔

  • @darylllecroy525
    @darylllecroy525 Před 6 lety +118

    These cats have a gazillion times the skills of most anybody in popular "music" today. Wow.

    • @abue9308
      @abue9308 Před 4 lety

      @Adoki XDDDDD

    • @ddlargo69
      @ddlargo69 Před 4 lety +4

      It's no wonder tribute bands like these are soooo popular.
      Modern music SUCKS!!!

    • @johnnyseg754
      @johnnyseg754 Před 3 lety

      Truth.

  • @TeamFish15
    @TeamFish15 Před 10 měsíci +24

    It’s a shame that iTunes doesn’t carry all their Chicago covers. They are magnificent!!

    • @cvgreycat4
      @cvgreycat4 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes I was looking for them too!!

  • @dr.sinister9315
    @dr.sinister9315 Před 16 dny +2

    In my opinion, Leonid & Friends is Absolutely The Greatest Tribute Band Ever!!

  • @ronniebaker1769
    @ronniebaker1769 Před 3 lety +28

    That drummer is unbelievable give him a raise

    • @mikeabbeduto8643
      @mikeabbeduto8643 Před 2 lety

      You should see Igor live in concert...he finished his drum solo ON THE DAMN FLOOR UNDER THE MIC!!!! HE IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!

  • @johndraper2394
    @johndraper2394 Před 6 lety +110

    The cool thing is how much fun they seem to be having

    • @frankvillarrealjr
      @frankvillarrealjr Před 4 lety +1

      was thinking the same thing!

    • @eddieclark9802
      @eddieclark9802 Před 4 lety +1

      Its a blast. 😎

    • @captainwilliam3920
      @captainwilliam3920 Před 3 lety +2

      *E L E C T R O S T I M U L A T I O N*

    • @bigmac9940
      @bigmac9940 Před 2 lety

      Saw them 10/7/21 in Birmingham AL. I’ve never seen a band that seemed to really enjoy what they were doing and were having so much fun stage. Great show!

  • @97VR4
    @97VR4 Před 7 lety +129

    I transferred this to a digital copy and played it on my home stereo. So loud my neighbors across the street gave me a thumbs up! Nothing like 480 watts shaking my house and the hair on my arms raised!!! LOVE IT!

    • @glennso47
      @glennso47 Před 5 lety +3

      How about neighbors across town?

    • @billrhea
      @billrhea Před 5 lety +4

      I wish I lived next to you.....

    • @rahard
      @rahard Před 4 lety

      they need to make a FLAC version of this song.

    • @bruschmidt9943
      @bruschmidt9943 Před 4 lety +4

      I would BET they thought you were playing CHICAGO!

    • @hpiccov
      @hpiccov Před 4 lety

      Great!

  • @lindafoss9020
    @lindafoss9020 Před 4 lety +47

    WOW!!! Love Serge's voice. What a fantastic singer!

  • @freedomtrucker2332
    @freedomtrucker2332 Před 3 lety +11

    I am Russian ..at least for the time it takes to enjoy this music ..I love everything about these productions ..

  • @geeman1293
    @geeman1293 Před 3 lety +110

    I was digging it with the band... but then the strings suddenly appeared and I literally teared up. You all relive the magic and keep it so alive! Tears and chills....

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 Před rokem +3

      That's my favorite part.

    • @commonsense3055
      @commonsense3055 Před rokem +4

      yes, chills for sure, and those lyrics (and the meaning behind them) almost made me cry.

  • @Samuel-I
    @Samuel-I Před 4 lety +4

    How amazing is it that some Americans can create this... we can love it SO MUCH... it can transcend an ocean to where another country and culture can fall in love with it enough to MASTER it and send it back to us... and we love it all over again !?

  • @berttoma9398
    @berttoma9398 Před rokem +18

    Igor Javad-Zade is amazing. He does not miss a beat if its Chicago, EWF or TOP, he is truly amazing.

  • @joeylatino510
    @joeylatino510 Před 3 lety +76

    Just to match Chicago in the horn section is amazing, but these guys are exceptional on all levels....vocals, drums, guitars, background vocals. OUTSTANDING!!!!

  • @oldwest517
    @oldwest517 Před 7 lety +334

    I, too, am running out of superlatives. Coming from a musician who is a huge lifelong Chicago fan going back to the 70s, that's saying something. You guys really understand this music from the inside out.

    • @thuk18045
      @thuk18045 Před 7 lety +17

      oldwest517 you took my words and thoughts EXACTLY! Let's hope that Leonid and Friends will continue to make fine music!

    • @anthonysaponaro6318
      @anthonysaponaro6318 Před 7 lety +7

      Ha ha ha ha so true !!!
      What else is there to say
      Phenom!

    • @ilyas18
      @ilyas18 Před 6 lety +6

      it does sound superior, with today's machine. sounds fresh. i like it

    • @stevenp.sparks2953
      @stevenp.sparks2953 Před 5 lety +3

      Well said.....

    • @Rob_Kates
      @Rob_Kates Před 5 lety +6

      Exactly, they did it perfectly.

  • @shamrock1961
    @shamrock1961 Před 5 lety +129

    I love watching the faces of the string musicians they seem to be really enjoying themselves. They are so awesome. This entire group is awesome beyond words.

    • @slumdogpreacher6964
      @slumdogpreacher6964 Před 4 lety +2

      Kremlin Orchestra?

    • @db8234
      @db8234 Před 3 lety +4

      How could they not being enjoying themselves...they are accompanying Leonid and Friends!!!

    • @cybyz8283
      @cybyz8283 Před 3 lety +2

      Oh Yeah you caught that also.
      I think I desect this every time.

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 Před rokem +2

      @@slumdogpreacher6964 I looked it up once. They are from two different, well known orchestras. This must be a blast for them to do songs outside of what they are used to. They sure look happy though.

    • @slumdogpreacher6964
      @slumdogpreacher6964 Před rokem +1

      @@takaorobinson8719 WE THE PEOPLE of every nation have so much in common. Politicians just try to divide us for their own selfish, Power Hungry Purposes, but we're seeing through that and Uniting Our Hearts together!
      God Bless my Brother!

  • @thunderchiefj7
    @thunderchiefj7 Před 2 lety +5

    There is no US vs Russia are you kidding me this is Love and magic thank you Leonid we love you

  • @grecoboy69
    @grecoboy69 Před rokem +13

    This Super band was the instigator of me playing drums again after 40 years of not & thank you . First of all these musicians are not in a cover band period . Do we call the philharmonic or the best orchestras in the world who play Beethoven , chopin & others ? No its never been said because they are masters of their instruments . The same applies here they are all outstanding musicians . The drummer an absolute beast n the trumpet player here is blowing that horn big time . Sergey lead guitarist is an elite guy for sure Thanks again Leonid & Friends.

  • @patrickbrown5078
    @patrickbrown5078 Před 6 lety +8

    One of my favorites!

  • @gregorycrnkovic1660
    @gregorycrnkovic1660 Před 7 lety +119

    When I was a teenager back in the 1970's I would wait in great anticipation for the next release by Chicago. It was a great time in my life full of hope , growth, and promise. Those days are all but gone for me now, but the gift of your great covers has reminded me of some of the best times of my life. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you..................

  • @markmada3802
    @markmada3802 Před 3 lety +76

    This is truly one of Chicago’s Best Tracks

    • @TheSirenSeeker
      @TheSirenSeeker Před 2 lety +7

      Sneaky sneaky

    • @ilackedtheheart
      @ilackedtheheart Před 2 lety +7

      I wish I could parachute myself back in time when these songs were being released. I'm just glad we have Leonid & Friends provide us with these amazing coverers which bring the same type of energy!

    • @gyrozeppeli4862
      @gyrozeppeli4862 Před rokem +3

      @@ilackedtheheart yeah it's such a humbling song

    • @no_country_for_real_men
      @no_country_for_real_men Před rokem

      The tempo for the melody doesn't get any better.

    • @musicallystoned7489
      @musicallystoned7489 Před rokem +1

      I can listen to it forever. Couldn't stretch it long enough.

  • @GFHanks
    @GFHanks Před 4 lety +40

    Leonid and Friends... "Doing Chicago better than Chicago does Chicago.".

  • @arno52
    @arno52 Před 7 lety +322

    Seeing a new video from Leonid and Friends is like opening a present on Christmas morning. So great!

  • @Turtle-MinecraftandMore
    @Turtle-MinecraftandMore Před 7 lety +48

    That drummer OMG!

  • @sandiewilliams7407
    @sandiewilliams7407 Před rokem +9

    One of these days, the world will be rid of war and fine music will again flourish everywhere...keep the faith and be safe Leonid and Friends! 🙏

  • @Fritter70
    @Fritter70 Před 2 lety +50

    I always get a shiver down my spine when they do the “old days” part at the end. 👊👊

    • @ptlewis2000
      @ptlewis2000 Před 2 lety +3

      or a tear. or a smile. Or the urge to dance uncontrollably.

    • @richbogovich
      @richbogovich Před 2 lety

      And yet because of the horns, the nostalgia I feel at the end includes no sadness. Maybe that's partly because I'm so thrilled the spot-on remake of this wonderful song' has had its video watched more than 1.8 million times by mid-2022!

    • @mellamojeff458
      @mellamojeff458 Před rokem +2

      I do to when I get mildly uncomfortable pain

  • @gtf2648
    @gtf2648 Před 2 lety +62

    People just don't realize how killer Cetera's bass line was in this or any Chicago song for that matter .
    WELL DONE ! (as per usual)

    • @loganatreides9389
      @loganatreides9389 Před 2 lety +4

      Well........Leonid founded this band & he plays bass most of the time in these vids. Maybe he amped up the bass whilst mixing the tracks? Either way.......he & They are fan freakin tastic!!!

    • @musclvr377
      @musclvr377 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes! That mix of the high and low vocals is hard to find and duplicate!

  • @bethvirginiaphillips4583
    @bethvirginiaphillips4583 Před 4 lety +59

    Music unites our Ruskie friends with us......................the hell with the politicians....people are people and we are all brothers and sisters. I love these guys. Their music is magic!

    • @xavierjarquin-gallard3105
      @xavierjarquin-gallard3105 Před 3 lety +3

      So true! Good on you for posting this! Best wishes to you and yours.

    • @bethvirginiaphillips4583
      @bethvirginiaphillips4583 Před 3 lety +1

      @@xavierjarquin-gallard3105 Right back at ya, kid.

    • @garretvaughn7936
      @garretvaughn7936 Před 3 lety +6

      Exactly! These guys are freaking musical geniuses and heroes! Screw the politics, and give them the Nobel Peace Prize for bringing all people together through music!

    • @bethvirginiaphillips4583
      @bethvirginiaphillips4583 Před 3 lety +4

      @@garretvaughn7936 I'd vote for them!

    • @maineiacts
      @maineiacts Před 3 lety +4

      MUSIC....THE *ONLY* UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE 'EVERYONE' CAN SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND!!! 💝💝💝😇🙏🎤🎸🌌🤗🎶🎵🎹🎻🎺📯🔊

  • @crazyworldoccupant7386
    @crazyworldoccupant7386 Před 5 měsíci +6

    This band’s members are off the charts, phenomenal! Thank you to CZcams for showing this group on my feed. I’m addicted to watching the videos. Much ❤️ from the USA 🇺🇸

  • @gmangman6625
    @gmangman6625 Před 3 lety +82

    Every one of these gems is as great as the originals. Solid from top to bottom.

    • @larrydigangi4707
      @larrydigangi4707 Před 3 lety

      Gman Gman. No. Not even.

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

      Every one of these gems is actually better than the originals. Solid from top to bottom.

  • @PhilTraynor
    @PhilTraynor Před 7 lety +171

    This is an absolute triumph. When the strings came in I choked up. Magnificent!!!

    • @oldwest517
      @oldwest517 Před 7 lety +10

      Yes! Same thing happened to me.

    • @donmcgeorge8822
      @donmcgeorge8822 Před 6 lety +1

      me too

    • @CaptGage
      @CaptGage Před 6 lety +2

      Me too, as with the original. So spirit-lifting!

    • @glennso47
      @glennso47 Před 5 lety +4

      @@oldwest517 Loved the strings. My daughter used to play violin when she was a kid.

    • @audio_guy
      @audio_guy Před 5 lety +4

      Add me to the list. My emotions took over and I'm literally in tears watching the ending. Amazing rendition and dare I say better than the original performance? Just incredible.

  • @ZenDriveSeven
    @ZenDriveSeven Před 6 lety +9

    My dad was born in Ukraine. I sure wish he was alive to watch this with me. As a guitar player, he was my biggest fan. A great man and I miss him very much, I know he would've loved this performance!

  • @route66photographers6
    @route66photographers6 Před 2 lety +26

    Leonid, I'm amazed at what you've pulled off. I'm guessing we're about the same age. I spent my teens listening to Chicago, and now to hear a band bridge the gap between the east and the west by covering Chicago songs, man, it warms my heart.
    I especially like Jon Huntsman playing piano in one of your concerts. How cool. I was kind of envious of Mr. Huntsman.

  • @damnyankeefl
    @damnyankeefl Před 3 lety +10

    cover band is seen as a derogatory label because most of them aren't very good. These guys take a classic song and play it faithfully, note for note, and get the tone right, not just the notes. They get the feel right. They get it all right. As a drummer I can't tell you how frustrated I get listening to cover band drummers just make up parts. This one - he played everything just right. Very impressed. It's like watching a symphony playing from charts that's how well they know this song in their heads.

  • @Moondoggy
    @Moondoggy Před 6 lety +67

    Standing ovation from this Chicago super fan !!!!

    • @weeenuh
      @weeenuh Před 4 lety

      *C O C K A N D B A L L T O U R T U R E*

  • @yodanno
    @yodanno Před 4 lety +169

    Man, Serge’s voice in this song is pure magic, what a great rendition of this song!

    • @stk6mkt
      @stk6mkt Před 3 lety +4

      No question about it, a great vocal.

    • @Fresh-tw7ev
      @Fresh-tw7ev Před 3 lety +5

      Dan Collington this man Serge is age 60+ and he’s covering songs that were recorded when Lamm, Cetera, and Kath were in their mid-20s. That’s the amazing part for me!

    • @GFHanks
      @GFHanks Před 3 lety +5

      This guy must have one of the ten greatest voices that God ever handed out. I know that's a bold statement, but damn he's good.

    • @d23g32
      @d23g32 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Fresh-tw7ev I don't believe Serge is in his 60's. He looks more 40-ish. Leonid (gray haired bass player) is def in his 60's but he doesn't look or act like it.

    • @Fresh-tw7ev
      @Fresh-tw7ev Před 3 lety +3

      d23g32 I totally concur.. I had him mixed up with the bass player..

  • @ramongonzalez2112
    @ramongonzalez2112 Před 3 lety +14

    The violins made this version special; these guys blew it out!👏✌️

  • @Hi4maga3404
    @Hi4maga3404 Před měsícem +3

    Bruh I grew up with Chicago and these guys are a time machine literally taking me back🎉😊

  • @mathewwallis2863
    @mathewwallis2863 Před 5 lety +13

    THESE guys don't f**k around! Every note, every Nuance, every subtlety! This is the best cover band of ANY band I've ever seen!

  • @randysteele7386
    @randysteele7386 Před 6 lety +9

    My new favorite band, since I am a drummer he is my new favorite! Awesome!!!

  • @kennethellison9713
    @kennethellison9713 Před 3 lety +11

    As a sax player from this era, who played almost all of Chicago's repertoire in rock bands, I most enjoy watching the string players. You can tell they really love being a part of the recording process.

    • @hornkraft9438
      @hornkraft9438 Před 3 lety

      I'm sure that for the string players, it was a pleasant break from playing 200 performances of the Nutscratcher. :-)

  • @245194LAC
    @245194LAC Před 4 lety +10

    Truthfully, I cannot say enough about this band and what they bring to real music lovers everywhere. We so desperately need bands of this calibre. The music of today has left me cold. Today's music is an arid desert of noise, smoke and booty. No talent required. Just a lot of smoke, fireworks and crowded stages. Thank you so very much Leonid! You are bringing real music back to life and I am so very grateful to you and all of your band members. Play on!!!!

  • @markstanton2362
    @markstanton2362 Před 7 lety +5

    Excellent! This was our class of '75 high school song

  • @andrewdevay1479
    @andrewdevay1479 Před 5 lety +7

    This is obviously the world's greatest Chicago tribute band, and arguably the greatest tribute band on Earth. No matter how many times I watch these videos, I can't wrap my brain around how every nuance and micro Nuance is reproduced. The attention to detail makes my head spin

  • @EndofUSA
    @EndofUSA Před 2 lety +59

    Who ever is the sound engineer responsible for the mixing....I SALUTE YOU!!!!

    • @martindombey6087
      @martindombey6087 Před rokem +5

      ...it’s Leonid. An incredibly talented transcriber, bassist, producer, AND mix engineer !

  • @survivrs
    @survivrs Před 3 lety +24

    This is WITHOUT A DOUBT my favorite Chicago song. I think it came out in '76, the summer between my junior and senior year in high school. I would listen to it through headphones well into the night. Great cover!

    • @davanmani556
      @davanmani556 Před rokem +1

      They captured that ‘76 America’s 200th vibe.

  • @moparbee1523
    @moparbee1523 Před 6 lety +5

    AWESOME!!!!

  • @donmcgeorge8822
    @donmcgeorge8822 Před 6 lety +6

    I actually applauded afterwards!

  • @DL-fx5se
    @DL-fx5se Před 4 lety +67

    Please come back in 2020. So many of us missed you in 2019.

    • @pg1171
      @pg1171 Před 4 lety +2

      They are! Check their website!

    • @williambonson6846
      @williambonson6846 Před 4 lety

      Thanks to the covid19 pandemic, We'll sadly have to wait a while for American touring by this amazing group.

  • @1BobsYourUncle
    @1BobsYourUncle Před 3 lety +14

    Watching the musicians is as entertaining as listening to the music, they all have joy beaming from their faces.

  • @RCGoetzke
    @RCGoetzke Před 6 lety +656

    The current Chicago also does a decent impression of this band.

  • @gtargreg
    @gtargreg Před 6 lety +5

    Phenominal!

  • @onyourmarkphoto
    @onyourmarkphoto Před 4 lety +10

    This band makes me happy every day. I watch 2 of their videos and I feel good about the world again.

  • @JBrumley32771
    @JBrumley32771 Před 3 lety +37

    Consider this: when Leonid & Friends recorded this, it was a 42 year old song about the childhood memories of an American. Howdy Doody and drive-in movies---nothing that the then USSR had. It must have been a challenge for Serge T. to sing that so convincingly. He's simply an amazing vocalist.

    • @psgrenier
      @psgrenier Před 3 lety +2

      Perceptive point. They do perform this with conviction. I am sure they could relate to the mood of nostalgia all the same.

  • @rcworks9762
    @rcworks9762 Před 6 lety +20

    Until the finish I thought I was listening to the original studio cut. I'd pay to see it live!

  • @jonfinger6482
    @jonfinger6482 Před 7 lety +10

    Never underestimate the power of positive music! Thank you all so much for again a job well done!

  • @shield8430
    @shield8430 Před 2 lety +9

    I've seen/listened to countless tribute/cover bands of many artists for decades; I can say without ANY hesitation that this gang is by far the BEST I've ever encountered. From the vocals to the spot on instruments, it's as if Chicago covered THEM!!!! Truly brilliant..............MIC DROP

  • @roblamble1519
    @roblamble1519 Před rokem +2

    AMAZING !!! WHAT A GREAT VOCALIST. IVE LISTENED TO CHICAGO SINCE 1970. THESE ARE CHICAGO.....

  • @ST0RMBRINGR
    @ST0RMBRINGR Před 5 lety +11

    Dear Friends, I have listened to many, MANY, bands perform nite for note covers of classic rock. Your group of musicians take it all to a whole new level of perfection. You are the most talented musicians I have ever had the pleasure of listening perform note perfect renditions of classic songs. Well Done!!! Please make your recordings available on iTunes!!

  • @terrytaukus5502
    @terrytaukus5502 Před 5 lety +8

    My first intro was 25 or 6 to 4. Now I can't stop watching the whole series. Memories of the Chicago concert in Melbourne around 1972 ish. Fantastic guys. Just fantastic!!!

  • @Joseph-sq4fz
    @Joseph-sq4fz Před 2 lety +17

    Another Chicago classic that this band has made even better!😀

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

      That horn section is tight as fuck!

  • @northcountryflyers
    @northcountryflyers Před 3 lety +26

    When those strings came in Goosebumps went up my arms... that's when you know the music is great... thank you so much...

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 Před rokem

      Favorite part hearing and seeing the strings and I'm a guitarist. Seeing the faces of them as they play and when it's over.

  • @drkam6
    @drkam6 Před 6 lety +9

    UNBELIEVABLE!! Complete with the string section! You guys ARE INDEED Chicago!!

  • @atyourserviceable
    @atyourserviceable Před 5 lety +229

    All I can say is you just blew me away after listening to 8 of your songs guys you are really special and I appreciate and love your body of work

    • @gregaroo329
      @gregaroo329 Před 5 lety +8

      I agree! These people are special!!

    • @gregaroo329
      @gregaroo329 Před 5 lety +5

      I agree!! They are treasures!!

  • @dannkreilach9585
    @dannkreilach9585 Před 25 dny +2

    See you in Royal Oak in September 2024! Can't wait!

    • @davidg.9932
      @davidg.9932 Před 7 dny

      Cool.. Not trying to one up you but I lucked out this year when it comes to Chicago..
      Chicago - Sep 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell
      Leonid & Friends: The Greatest Chicago Tribute - November 29, 2024 (two shows) Blue Note Waikiki

  • @theclever3963
    @theclever3963 Před 6 lety +9

    The love and passion shows in this performance along with all the others on youtube

  • @mexiatexas1
    @mexiatexas1 Před 5 lety +116

    This is pure greatness!!! My GOD!!!

  • @jrgilbert
    @jrgilbert Před 3 lety +17

    Simply one of my favorite Chicago songs. It makes my eyes fill with tears everytime I hear it. I live in the past too much. This song just sweeps me back to a world gone away...one I do very much long for.

    • @richbogovich
      @richbogovich Před 2 lety

      CZcams sometimes helps me unite the present to my obsession with the past by introducing me to some seven-year-old TODAY who does an impeccable Neal Peart impression or the dad and his young kids who The Who praised for their recent cover of "The Seeker." There are enough youngsters who are keeping these kinds of classics alive today, but sometimes we have to spend much time looking.

    • @resocujr
      @resocujr Před rokem

      Hey John, I'm glad I'm not the only one!

  • @salmaniacs
    @salmaniacs Před 2 lety +2

    This song makes me cry with tears of joy

  • @psatm
    @psatm Před 7 lety +50

    PHENOMENAL this band amazes me

  • @ArnoldArchives
    @ArnoldArchives Před 7 lety +5

    Serge is a phenomenal vocalist--my favorite in this great band. And, my gosh, you even hired a string ensemble for this one! You guys are too much! Best Chicago tribute band of all time, easily. WOW!

  • @onyourmarkphoto
    @onyourmarkphoto Před 3 lety +6

    That classic hi hat shush, shush in between the drum beat at 1:35. Played that with my thumb on my steering wheel a million times over the years. LOL

    • @richbogovich
      @richbogovich Před 2 lety

      Exactly! It's always fun when another fan zeroes in on the same nuance or subtlety that also captures my attention.

  • @9999plato
    @9999plato Před 2 lety +7

    I don't remember hearing all of those tasty bass lines in the original but I was listening on cheap AM radios in the 5th grade when this came out. I love this song. Great job! Serge is great.

  • @joedean8017
    @joedean8017 Před 6 lety +4

    THESE RUSSIANS ARE MY AMERICAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS !!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST BAND IN THE WHOLE WORLD !!!! NO BODY IS BETTER THAN YOU !!!!! I AM PROUD TO BE YOUR AMERICAN BROTHER

  • @proudbirther1998
    @proudbirther1998 Před 7 lety +92

    Leonid and Friend, along with production crew, This Cover is BEYOND FANTASTIC.!! All i can do is Ask God to Bless you all in your Musical Careers for Blessing all of us here on YT with your superb Talent. You all did not waste the musical gift God has Given you. A Big Fan from The United States

    • @glennso47
      @glennso47 Před 6 lety +4

      ProudBirther The group playing the violins. Even they did a superb job.

  • @Meshellyne3
    @Meshellyne3 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I miss you Serge Tiagniryadno❤️You take care at all times!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 17 dny

      Heard he’s recording his own music now ❤hope n pray it’s true🎉🎉

  • @KillerKev1961
    @KillerKev1961 Před 3 lety +17

    OUTSTANDING! What a fantastic cover. Everyone involved was PERFECT!

  • @tonyhaines1192
    @tonyhaines1192 Před 7 lety +178

    Best drummer on CZcams!!!

    • @stevengray8663
      @stevengray8663 Před 5 lety +15

      Not fucking doubt, but honestly Sergey is off the charts. I mean how to you channel Terry Kath?

    • @stevengray8663
      @stevengray8663 Před 5 lety +5

      Fuck you guys are the best thing ive ever seen on youtube. Period!!!

    • @howardclegg6497
      @howardclegg6497 Před 5 lety +10

      Igor is an animal. He was honored by the original Chicago drummer stopping by the LA show and doing one.

    • @timidater4803
      @timidater4803 Před 5 lety +2

      @@howardclegg6497 Danny Cerephine!!! dont know if I spelled it right He was one of my inspirations to play drums!!!

    • @davidmitchell1239
      @davidmitchell1239 Před 5 lety +2

      @@stevengray8663 Terry Kath was the original guitarist. I believe you mean Danny Seraphine

  • @chipspaulding1371
    @chipspaulding1371 Před 5 lety +3

    It is scary how good you guys are....ALL of you. Love you see you in concert

  • @garydobbs5159
    @garydobbs5159 Před rokem +5

    Love these guys. I’m a huge Chicago fan and these guys make them proud

  • @Berlinbear58
    @Berlinbear58 Před 3 lety +1

    I grew up listening to Chicago in the late 60s and 70s. My parents had some of their albums, but they were never a favorite, they just were there. Then I heard
    These guys and well that changed everything. Now one if my favorites. And then there's Ksenia.....

  • @michaelscott7762
    @michaelscott7762 Před 7 lety +56

    Leonid....my goodness, what else is left to say! I have run out of words to describe how wonderful you and your friends sound, and how your music makes me feel! Keep em coming my friend and I hope I am fortunate enough to meet you and your friends when you come to the US to play your outstanding music. Thank you again Leonid...........!

  • @peaslet
    @peaslet Před 7 lety +5

    You have captured the spirit of the original in a crisp remarkable way. Music is truly a common language that has the power to appeal to us all.

  • @firesteelflyfisher6274
    @firesteelflyfisher6274 Před 2 lety +10

    You guys take me back to high school hearing this when it first came out but to do my old school!!!! I’m speechless love the energy in the band

  • @stevesenkle6995
    @stevesenkle6995 Před 3 lety +11

    Music transcends all boundaries. Beautiful vibrations in the air speak all languages. Their smiles say it all. I love this group. Real music made from real vocal chords and real instruments.

  • @1114marco
    @1114marco Před 7 lety +7

    Love the extended ending with horns. The sheer look of joy on the faces of these musicians is fun to see. They love what they do and do it well. Bravo!

  • @RobMrSpaghetti
    @RobMrSpaghetti Před 2 lety +5

    Chicago’s Best Track

  • @jerrybach1234
    @jerrybach1234 Před 2 lety +2

    Best "Tribute" Band in the World....IMO.

  • @anthonyrosa5006
    @anthonyrosa5006 Před 4 lety +121

    I hope you make it back to the USA after this Covid threat is over. Hope the entire band is keeping safe and healthy until then and lets hope for good USA-Russia relations.

    • @robertgortega5217
      @robertgortega5217 Před 3 lety +4

      That is totallycorrect. USA (not US) and Russia. These guys represent the good of people.