Earth, Wind and Fire, Leonid and Friends - September (LaRCS, by DcsabaS, 2018)

[@ramoncflores9672]

Ksinia is fantastic and beatiful woman

[@dancooper]

I've been a TV producer/director for many years, actually since Chicago dropped its first album. To do this, to have the balls to do this, to perform a massive original hit by one of the greatest groups ever, and to match it against a film of a performance by the originals, and to not just pull it off on the nose, but to totally kill it, this is true brilliance. RIP Maurice, bless you Sergey, I hope you are well. Thank you Leonid for such vision and daring.

[@kathleenmatagulay1462]

RIP Maurice! Fanflippintastic duet!🙏♥️💯✅

[@susanjacks8830]

Miss Sergey

[@richardallenpeers480]

I've been trying to contact Sergey on Facebook, but no reply yet ! I too , hope he and his family are safe !!!🙏☝️🙏❤️🙏☝️🙏👍

[@billhamilton460]

And to do it in a language that’s not native to him. Outstanding

[@relic69]

Blows my mind!

[@Torun120A]

Nu pas ontdekt fantastisch

[@johnventura1637]

I wish Maurice White were alive to hear what an incredible job Leonid and Friends did with this song. No doubt he is smiling from above.

[@Limerick502]

Definitely.

[@Hiker-zb7hm]

Absolutely, be sure of that, John! 🙋🙂👍

[@saracram5005]

I can't get enough of this band. They are out of this world and every song is a masterpiece!

[@jackieguccione94]

They might be the best live of all time MAYBE?

[@johnnelson5536]

They are impressive!!

[@mike5556]

Preach!

[@natalieabreu7758]

I agree I listen to them all the time.

[@sun_splash]

拍手喝采！EWFのVIDEOとのシンクロがすばらしい！

[@wilhelmgruing4706]

To have Ksenia Buzina as backing vocal is a bit like to have Lionel Messi on the substitutes bench. But L. Messi wouldn´t have that much fun like she has.

[@長澤和弘-n8q]

It`s the best copy. that I have ever heard.

[@kevincorsa2664]

One of the Best cover bands in the world!

[@Dana9437]

no, the best!!!! such artistry!!!!!

[@ACJC2020]

Not just a cover band......true artistry

[@marksheppard6498]

They are too good to call them a “cover band.” If they had done these songs FIRST these other groups would be out of business 🤣 I grew up with EWF and CHICAGO. These guys are exceptional.

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

She is absolutely gorgeous

[@antlar1250]

She is also a trained world-class vocalist, with talent and beauty.

[@Diegocurt73]

Geez! I couldn’t tell if it was Earth, Wind, and Fire singing and playing or Leonid and Friends singing and playing. Exactly like EWF, amazing!

[@alexsteel4537]

This band is a total shock for many musicians including me. I don’t know how to grade their skills. To call them great...fantastic....? It doesn’t do justice to their talent! ALL OF THEM are like the cells of a well trained body creating something that many of us didn’t know it was even existed!

[@Duh6666666]

Most, if not all, have degrees from prestigious Russian music schools and conservatories so not surprising.

[@topangus123]

Imagine doing that without really being able to speak English and working it all out by ear.....I saw them open at the village and was really surprised after the show when they did the meet and greet and I realize how heavily accented their English was, it’s probably improved a lot since...but damn....

[@kgfht5120]

@@topangus123 I read somewhere Ksenia speaks 7 languages fluently. I thought I was good at two.

[@dkj978]

@@kgfht5120 Another seven reasons to love her!

[@roykliffen9674]

@@kgfht5120 I manage three fluently (Dutch, English, German) and a fourth (French) passable. But then I only managed a BSc in Engineering. Ksenia - besides being an achieved singer and virtuoso piano player - has a Masters in Economics to boot. That young woman can write her own future.

[@djangorheinhardt]

And the beautiful Ksenia Buzina on backing vocals .!!

[@markusthedrummer8143]

She will be changing her last name to mine soon ;-)

[@Fiat-kl6lt]

@@markusthedrummer8143 Why are my toes laughing ?

[@timothyturner1056]

Indeed she's a cutie pie .

[@joselessa1874]

A cantora é uma gracinha

[@Straightupshooter]

The best cover band in the world and in history.

[@rodqueen2910]

History of music probably goes back 200,000 years. Bone flute was found in a cave

[@mikelezitarosa8625]

For someone that has grown up with that 70’s and 80’s music … I can deeply say that you are not only musicians but magicians!!! Your music is magically perfect !!!

[@megavideomarketing]

Ksenia Buzina, one of the most beautiful singers of the world - such a beauty and class!

[@Straightupshooter]

Hard to argue with you on this

[@saxman432004]

@@megavideomarketing she is my girlfriend....shhhhh. she doesn't know it yet

[@Wishpool]

Leonid & Friends is a MUST SEE band!!! They're a Chicago tribute band from Russia, who also recorded & performed this EW&F song to perfection!

[@muzakkasyariy]

YEAH and theyre REALLY gooooodd

[@bettymckinley8063]

@@muzakkasyariy I'm so excited! I'm going to see them perform in Atlanta on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM at the Center Stage! I can't wait!!

[@mikeabbeduto8643]

@@bettymckinley8063 I had the pleasure of seeing them in Ft Worth...it was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time! Well worth the price of admission!!!

[@Allright21]

Saw them in Michigan this past October. They surpassed my expectations! They were awesome! Not to mention very nice people. I met a few after the show.

[@32trixieh]

Ukraine.

[@LeightonSchmidt-j3c]

You can’t even tell the two apart! That’s how good Leonid and Friend’s is! CRAZY!

[@darrellheath5999]

awesome band formed from Russia been told every song I hear awesome singers and musicians...awesome great job. thanks from australia

[@WayneRuple]

From Russia with love !!!!!! Super fantastic group

[@yamadog24]

I hope this sensless mess in Ukraine is over soon and we can get back to peaceful ways and great bands like this. GOD bless you all.

[@rms2365]

Where did these people come from! What talented individuals. This song sounds better than the original, perfect replication of the 70s sound. Brilliant, just brilliant!

[@davemason9542]

Moscow Russia

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

On a scale of 1 - 10 they are, like, a 50.

[@brucesweatman2146]

@@davemason9542 tries again therefrom Ukraine!!!

[@birther1968]

Combo of Russian and Ukrainian. Touring the Mid west today.

[@rchw8052]

Great rendition but NO, not better than the original. Sorry.

[@billv.6329]

These covers by Leonid & Friends are joyous celebrations. I love them,

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

Oh, absolutely.

[@mattbilly455]

They've brought me joy that I didn't think was still in me. Restored my faith in humanity. Thank you Glen(Dad)🙂 I miss you

[@panzerlieb]

I couldn’t agree more with everyone here. A celebration is exactly what this is.

[@chrishesse3719]

FAN-TAS-TIC! There's no other word for this band and their cover versions.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

THANKS TO THESE INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS & SINGERS -------------THE 70'S LIVE -------ON, & ON, & ON, FOREVER & EVER. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DECADE IT WAS , YA JUST HAD TO BE THERE. ---------------------MJL, 77 Y/O

[@firemanforever3000]

Ironically enough, a few years ago we had the pleasure of seeing Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire in concert. To this day, one of the best concerts EVER. This cover is absolutely awesome.

[@chrisfarr2114]

Both bands were brilliant. Chicago were a great jazz/rock band with very talented musicians. Terry Kath was a great guitarist. Blood Sweat. A d Tears were just as good.

[@scorch33]

I'm not sure if you expected Leonid and Friends to bungle this, but this is spot on. Every note, every word, every bit of passion is right on the money.

[@JuliaColeman-g2b]

I just went to one of their concerts in Florida yesterday night and they were so amazing! They sound just like their recording. They sure blew me away! I love them!I can't wait to see them again. There are no words that could describe their brilliant performance!

[@mattwildermuth9152]

Tickets for the show in "September" - very fitting. Love to see them do some Chase charts

[@eduardocruzchong5042]

Una obra maestra soy cubano en mi país se oía siempre tengo 60 años y cuando era joven bailaba con ellos

[@jamiemurphy3404]

When was this concert

[@patrickfreeman8257]

Legends are legends for a reason. Because they brought something above and beyond what everyone was doing. I can't think of any artists from the last 20 years who will ever reach the legend status that Earth Wind and Fire reached. If you're going to cover the works of legends you'd better bring it. And boy did they bring it.

[@panema60]

Wow wow no word

[@zeecee5881]

We are truly becoming a global nation, despite the wars and conflicts. We are heading back to the future where the planet was a global society. There is power in numbers so I all for it. These guys are AMAZING!

[@keithchapman8380]

when ppl get up n are dancin' around....it's a great song, no matter who's playing' it!!

[@steelepls]

Anyone who did not like this is not a true Earth Wind and Fire fan. Music and vocals were spot on and well done.

[@IsraelJusto-w4h]

Grupazo de todos los tiempos mi respeto para esos gran talento de la historia musical mundial gracias edición bendiciones mil gracias

[@SiggeSvahn]

Never knew they were this accurate.

[@wkndscape1]

A PHENOM group and can't get enough of them. The video is perfect spotlighting Maurice White!

[@jta1973]

Ksenia just lights up the screen whenever she appears!

[@thenov1944]

K S E N I A ! ! !

[@marcusviniciusmedeirosgall7559]

The incrideble sound of black band ........... Morris White Deus lhe de muita luz....Melhor couver

[@EdsonFarina]

fantastic

[@NelsonVallejos-pf5zs]

AMAZINGGGGG.....FROM ARGENTINA.....SALUDOS....!!!!

[@massimoguardi612]

Incredibile 😂 congratulazioni

[@cristiansalvarado5590]

T-Connection On Fire !!!!

[@ambometar1757]

Wow... that's so cool....

[@davidrogers9791]

KESNIA IS A GODDESS WITH VOICE OF AN ANGEL SHE COULD MAKE STONE WEEP

[@conservativejones3537]

Thanks for saying what I have wanted say forever... She reminds me of why I think Russian women are the most beautiful in the world.

[@pedrobonet4970]

September one of the best dance and rhythmic songs in history, Earth Wind and Fire its great creators and Leonid and friends unbeatable with this version, a wealth of good musicians, who love the music of great groups in history.

[@jeanconner580]

NOW, I WANT TO SEE A PERFORMANCE WITH THE REAL EARTH, WIND AND FIRE BAND WITH LEONID AND FRIENDS - THAT WOULD BE SO, GREAT TOO. '' Y'ALL ARE GREAT!"

[@leesontungggg]

The bass line is exact 100% between 2 videos, feeling like there is only 1 bass. Perfect working!

[@nikossolomos7635]

You can see the Joy in their faces!! Absolutely perfection!!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Don't call them a cover band. Three Dog Night was a cover band, so was Herman's Hermits, so was Paul Revere's Raiders. So were so many great bands. These guys are incredible.

[@jazzmadison]

Can't say enough thanks---fan from Taiwan!

[@michaelthrower7165]

fabulous!!!!

[@MannyRosa]

I just stumbled onto this. August 8, 2020. This is INSANE how in sync L&F are to EW&F!!!!

[@och70]

L & F have two albums on iTunes. I highly recommend them. They're all Chicago songs, but it's just as brilliantly done as this E W & F cover. I'm hoping they include their non-Chicago songs on a third album.

[@jebrekke]

Agree about the sync. Tempo adjustment alone could not achieve that.

[@jirimondo]

Give a LOT of credit to Igor. His drumming drives the tempo that delivers the sync.

[@williamneal2471]

@@jirimondo like you (and me!) Danny Seraphine is a fan of Igor's playing.

[@alexsteel4537]

You got it!

[@kurtwitt4066]

Wunderfuul

[@bookendsound1]

This music puts a smile on face for hours. I loved this back in college and love it even more now. Like I never heard it before. Pure happiness.

[@thenov1944]

KESENIA ! ! !

[@johnclunan4488]

It reminds me of college as well, only these "guys" are even better

[@CARLPHILLY]

I met my wife in September of 1978 when this song came out. These people do the song better than the original. And Ksenona could melt an ice cube by just being in the same room, wow!! Make an ole man wish for younger day's.

[@michaelwarlikowski7307]

I saw EWF at a concert back in the 70s. Grand funk opened for them. Brings back so many great memories

[@AngelViveros-s1m]

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[@alejandromunoz4488]

man, these Russians are wonderful, they do it very well, too well, it's like listening to Mourice, greetings from Chile

[@rolfweiler2878]

Dear friends in Russia, we all rely on you. Help stop this war. Fight for freedom and humanity. Let's all live in peace together 🙏

[@petr.prucakov]

Как только США и Запад перестанут поставлять оружие и своих солдат на Украину, война сразу закончится. 🇷🇺 Россия не начинала эту войну, она её заканчивает! 🇷🇺

[@rolfweiler2878]

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity" Albert Einstein

[@surfdocer103]

@@petr.prucakovbald Face lie. Putin wants the old Russian empire. Do you believe the state lie that you are already against NATO? 😂😂 oh child

[@axelkoehler6482]

@@petr.prucakovbullshit and lies.

[@rubenzamorano5194]

​@@petr.prucakovla nefasta ONU apoya las guerras.

[@mariamartin12]

I thought I was dreaming 🤔amazing band and vocals ❤❤❤❤

[@kerrypatton4975]

Incredible… fantastic… amazing… what a gift to all of us. Thank you so very very much!

[@russelltate1394]

WOW Has got to be "The Best Cover Band In The World"

[@johnmanning7186]

Someone below nailed it. They are out of this world!

[@timteevin4517]

I gotta agree with dancooper. Cool idea. But, very hard to do. Wow!

[@jeanconner580]

"GREAT" "THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT" TOGETHERNESS

[@oldprankster7606]

This performance just doubles the joy of possibly the most incredibly upbeat, infectious song ever.

[@keithreding1828]

Leonid, the mixing is superb. The band sounds better than the original and I'm a huge fan of Chicago. I bet they are really proud or Leonid & Friends. Thanks for keeping Chicago's music alive.

[@robertavila8165]

Dogs and cats even dance to this masterpiece. BRAVO

[@rogerwa123]

I played Trumpet in our HS school band and when we played this song all 24 of us trumpets would unleash on those Trumpet riffs at the end. We loved it.

[@Kylie2011DcsabaS]

In the following linked video you can see two of my favorite jazz trumpeters and singers, the then 15 years old Andrea Motis, and the only 8 years old (!) Alba Armengou: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGO1lXV8j86YaNE

[@sherlaimreyes7166]

Such a great band! With the beautiful Ksenia Buzina...i love you!

[@anamunoz1781]

Excelentes!!! Besos de Chile 🇨🇱

[@johnrighthouse9113]

Wow! To see these side by side really illustrates how well Leonid transcribed the music and how masterful they performed and recreated an icon sound. Gives me goosebumps!

[@pete3000]

I don't think any other cover band on the planet can do the originals more justice, if not be better than the original.. L&F record digitally and you can hear more instruments and clearer sound as if in the studio with EW&F. Jaw-dropping!

[@deborahgilbert7240]

Just found your group and this video. It was beyond outstanding.Sounds like the real thing. Great job!

[@ВасилийКузовов-я7й]

Слушаешь-и мурашки по коже

[@jeanconner580]

I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS WHAT "GOD" LOVES "MUSIC BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER BY LIFTING THEIR SPIRITS"

[@FaithRitchie-e5t]

The BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oldsoldier1107]

Simply amazing!

[@georgetteroenfeldt8144]

Love the extra base this way!

[@michaellazzeri2069]

One more time !! I am speechless ! I have this song on 45, & I still own to this day. it was an irresistible winner, impossible to not sing along, with hips & hands moving ! Again, my highest commendation to all ! ----------MJL, 76 y/o

[@debragrady538]

Brings me to tears. Love love live on . I can't sleep at night music keeps playing in my mind,when I'm in kitchen, when driving, bought their cd waiting for it.

[@danielsobkowiak4101]

Leonid and Friends ended their Clearwater, Florida concert with this song a few years ago and it was great then. This compilation with the insert of the original by EW and F is over the top, what a wonderful assemblage of fine musicians and performers all excellent in what they do. Compliments to all of you who took part in this production!!!

[@dotlund1096]

I wish they’d come to California!!!

[@birther1968]

Touring the Midwest now

[@davidv2137]

I really want to see these guys live. What a talented group of people.

[@sheayankee]

I absolutely agree. They are currently touring the USA so check their website for details. I will see them in NYC in May

[@stevengeroux2465]

Awesome music this is a great song they do awesome job

[@kevinharrold7053]

Probably the best cover of any song I’ve ever heard.

[@TheShackGuy]

You might want to hear them do 25 or 6 to 4.

[@pepemendoza6665]

I agree

[@FissionChips]

Better, yes better than the original by EW&F - but that's just my opinion.

[@franciscowalker5104]

The very BEST September cover and most of Chicago great songs....yes they are very gifted and talented musicians.

[@cruggiere]

Simply an amazing tribute supergroup. Cover band just doesn't describe their talent.

[@SoundzAlive1]

Yeah, it really is a reproduction of studio recording done live and thats not easy just ask any muso. André

[@williamneal2471]

"Tribute Supergroup" what an apt description - much better than 'cover band'.

[@ChrisHodges87]

I know it hurts (me at least) but sometimes a band can actually improve on the original. Old memories can make you think it was better than it was. This band’s/ensemble’s versions are incredible.

[@Phil-e1l]

As someone who has sung in a tribute band, I can only dream that me and my mates could sound this authentic. This is what happens when a group of musicians truly care about their craft and want to get it right.

[@rgoers]

That was incredible to hear them together. Shows what a great job Leonid did in arranging and how well it was carried out. Of course, it also shows how great the original was.

[@susannelarsch4069]

I Like the Songs I heardit when it was 1970/80 My girlfriend was married with an American solider And when he came from Militäry We hear this ever an ever And now i am 66years old and forever this music ist sooo good

[@jimmariano9684]

october 2023 still watching leonid and friends great band .. i love ksenia

[@AnatolyKern]

such a good unity message

[@victorgojocco1716]

It really all so beautiful seeing those Russian violinist ladies having the time of their lives smiling and enjoying while playing their favorite instruments!!!! B E A U T I F U L!!!!

[@thenov1944]

Yes Victor , & Kesenia ! !

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Lo mejor y unico que une a los humanos es EXCLUSIVAMENTE LA BUENA MUSICA. COMO ESTE GRAN TEMAZO.

[@Stormy1962]

CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN NASHVILLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimwilliams4599]

Better than amazing!! L&F brings the best musical talent and blends them like never heard before. And this continue even with a couple of talent changes over the past couple of years..the new guys never miss a beat!! .and to highlight one of their prominent singers, Ksenia, listen to a recent single she ha released on YT videos, "Never Felt This Way" a Brian Mcknight penned song.....words cannot describe her talent. Not only talented,, but intelligent, musically gifted with a voice smooth as silk. Additionally she speaks multiple languages and sings in the same!! Lastly, she has a fantastic personality which is on display nightly throughout her touring w/ Leonid & Friends.

[@philblack52]

Careful Jim, you're sounding a touch smitten by the young lady ! (As am I by the way).

[@jimwilliams4599]

gee.....i didn't know it was that obvious...@@philblack52

[@白井和之-k9k]

これは非情に完成度が高いですね。レベルが最高の演奏技術と再現度です。

[@robertmarcotte4652]

Don’t know how I got here. But can’t leave

[@XavierKatzone]

Pure JOY - from Russia with LOVE! (Ksenia ❤️)

[@adotintheshark4848]

I'm almost never a fan of cover bands, but damned if this group doesn't do the original tunes justice!