I'm A Man - Chicago (Leonid & Friends cover)

As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
“Я - Мужик» - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы Чикаго)
В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
itunes.apple.com/us/album/chi...
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/ leonidandfriends
/ leonid.vorobyev
lvandfriends
Leonid Vorobyev - bass, backing vocal, transcribing of the musical source, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Sergey Kashirin - vocal, guitar
Vasily Akimov - vocal
Igor Javad-Zade - drums
Vlad Senchillo - Hammond-organ, backing vocal
Serge Tiagniryadno (Kiev, Ukraine) - vocal/tambourine
Vladimit Popov - cowbell
Andrey Zyl - trumpet
Alexandr Michurin - block/trombone
Oleg Kudryavtsev - tenor sax
Ksenia Buzina - backing vocal
Valent Osinsky - recording
Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
Special thanks to Vladimir Osinsky for the superior studio
Serge Tiagniryadno vocal recorded in the
Crystal Sound Studio (Kiev, Ukraine)
Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, бэк-вокал, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
Сергей Каширин - вокал, гитара
Василий Акимов - вокал
Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
Влад Сенчилло - Хаммонд-орган, бэк-вокал
Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - вокал/тамбурин
Владимир Попов - ковбелл
Андрей Зыль - труба
Александр Мичурин - тромбон/блок
Олег Кудрявцев - тенор-саксофон
Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
Валентин Осинский - звукорежиссер
Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
Особая благодарность Володе Осинскому за великолепную студию
Сергей Тягнирядно записан и снят на видео в студии Crystal Sound (Киев, Украина)
Вольный перевод с английского:
Я - мужик
Моя несвежая постель смята,
Щетина на подбородке,
А ведь, раньше жил без проблем
И за квартиру платил исправно
Мое время расписано по минутам
Его не хватает на любовь
Надо бы держаться подальше
От любовных интрижек
Я мужик, да это верно,
Но я так тебя люблю,
Что ничего не могу с этим поделать
Если бы у меня был выбор
Я бы тусовался с друзьями
Вел бы заумные беседы
Хвастаясь интеллектом
Но любовь так сильна,
Крепко вяжет по рукам и ногам
Что мы жертвуем все красивой цыпочке,
Которая попалась на глаза
Я мужик, да это верно,
Но я так тебя люблю,
Что ничего не могу с этим поделать
Но я держу марку
И не падаю перед тобой на колени
Просто я всегда начеку
Ты можешь подумать, что у меня каменное сердце
Просто я сильнее тебя
Я мужик, да это верно,
Но я так тебя люблю,
Что ничего не могу с этим поделать

[@Rob_Kates]

Chicago is not an easy band to cover, but this band is 100% right on the money.

[@richardbogartburke4978]

Rob Kates/ Chicago was covering Spencer Davis Group. .stevie Winwood

[@stevehinkley4112]

@@richardbogartburke4978 Yes Chicago covered Spencer Davis, and added horns, additional percussion & nearly tripled the length of the song. Since Spencer Davis didn't have a horn section, this is a cover of the harder to play Chicago version.

[@koatlga]

I'm not sure this cover or Chicago's cover has horns in it. I could be wrong, but I don't think I hear any horns.

[@big_fat_hen]

Superbly done lady and gentlemen. Dancin' in my seat.

[@reneestapleton6983]

They play the songs letter perfect, which the current lineup of Chicago can't do.

[@Parker53151]

This is not a cover band. This is one of the best bands on earth playing music originally performed by Chicago and other bands forty years ago. Wow, the talent and perfection are just stunning.

[@Samuel-I]

No doubt

[@rickbaker8340]

You're right this is one of the best bands on on Earth their energy and passion is amazing

[@aq6737]

50 years ago buddy,I have the original album by Chicago!

[@blakegregory969]

As a musician and Chicago fan...YES.

[@jakobole]

And as a long time sound-engineer : Top-Notch sound. It's up there with Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories"....and I DON'T usually take such words in vain! This sounds like it has sounded in my head for more than 25 years....epic!

[@joeogrady1647]

This group is the epitome of perfection. They deserve more notoriety. I found them on KZbin completely by accident and now I am going to their concert in May to show support for their music and brotherhood.

[@samcuratolo3885]

tight very tight...Terry would be giving a thumbs up

[@user-py6wg3sq9e]

Better than Chicago

[@tonywand2909]

Leonid....the man with the vision, the eye for talent, the discipline for perfection. He and his band deserve all the success possible!

[@gabrielzavala8785]

To me they're already are a successful band. And they going to get bigger.

[@artistaloca4]

I am so proud of these outstanding, magical humans being❣️ (Not a typo) I want to give them the world!! I think, however, that they're taking the world by storm their own selves. I'm so proud of these fine people, and I wish all of their dreams to come true. They deserve every, single gift that The U.S. can give to them ❣️💖😍💐🌷

[@Lampchuanungang]

True magic 😀✨🎶✨😀❤ persons that deserves all sucess.❤❤❤

[@harrykain285]

One of the best drummer's in the world?, you need to get out more.

[@lindabergman3127]

❤❤❤

[@Doc_Tar]

It took a group from Russia in the 21st century to get us all to re-appreciate the music from Chicago and the late 1960 -early 1970s bands. Looking back now, we didn't understand just how good we had it musically back then. Bravo, everyone

[@MartinLopez-mo7tm]

If Leonid's Band can make I'm a Man sound this good then World Peace is still possible.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

Give their cover of Vehicle by the ides of march a listen, absolutely impressive.

[@mikeabbeduto8643]

You may not have appreciated it, but i sure did....and they are excellent in concert!!!!

[@seltaeb9691]

Music now has lost its way.

[@paulwilliams8555]

Actually these guys are from the Ukraine there is a big difference we love them anyway

[@hubertvale5132]

Igor on drums -- you are a SAVAGE!

[@donnakreischer2243]

Ikr he's great!

[@donnakreischer2243]

Yeah he is!

[@mjt11860]

he is! what a great drummer.

[@pierresaint-laurent7927]

Igor is one of the best drummers in the world because of his musicality. Extremely competent technically, but in the end it's the relevance to the song! It's like Liszt compared to Chopin

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

He just delivers the good....all over town.

[@patriciadittrich4847]

Wow!Wow!Wow!!!!! I grew up listening to Chicago and Leonid and Friends NAILED IT!!! WOW! IM BLOWN AWAY WITH HOW TALENTED THIS GROUP IS!!! Thank you for doing Chicago justice!!!

[@libertyjustice2703]

This drummer is probably one of the best in the world. Period.

[@natehendricksen3338]

Solid.

[@BST-lm4po]

And he doesn't need 15 drums & 20 cymbals to accomplish the job!

[@nobodyreally6345]

The drummer, Igor, puts on about a 5-minute solo act during the show. It's fantastic. Seen them 2X and hoping to again this year. Igor is friendly. Mostly spoke to him through an interpreter (Leonid's son).

[@timteevin4517]

And he seems so nonchalant about it.

[@JoeSteelerFan]

This cat is tight!

[@RG-qn2qm]

This is not a cover band ........it's a world class band all by it self!!!

[@mikedambowic5862]

I suffer from cancer and you guys make me feel better, THANK YOU☺

[@mikedambowic5862]

Tanks guys,

[@16viperdriverf]

Good luck man, blessings and prayers for your recovery!

[@casinosnoopy9900]

Fuck cancer, I hope you kick its ass!

[@doylesinclair4499]

Damn straight! You pull a John Wayne and kick cancer's ass! We're ALL sending good thoughts your way Mike!

[@LuisGLenero1369]

God is with you Mike, don't let the negative to control you. My prayers and best wishes are sent to you.

[@johntegan51]

I'm 71 now. I've listened to CTA & Chicago since the beginning... and seen them in concert... but this is where I get my Chicago in 2022!

[@tomperkins5657]

Dude, you are absolutely right. By the way, I have you by three years. 😃

[@richardmarcotte3983]

@@tomperkins5657 Good to see my brothers 15+ years older than I are using the word "DUDE" Thanks for blazing the path for us young ones! Ha Ha

[@tomperkins5657]

@@richardmarcotte3983 Word. 😆

[@DanPurdy1]

I saw Chicago Transit Authority live in 69. They were second warmup group. First was Hot Tuna. The headliner was Jimi Hendrix. You should have heard that double high long installation of sound cabinets. Boy, did CTA ever cover across great.

[@alswearingen323]

@@DanPurdy1 1971 for me, Hollywood Bowl, if I remember correctly. One of the best nights of my life!

[@jolaynemichaud4377]

That drummer is such a beast!! All excellent musicians.

[@davidospina5216]

Hello JoLayne how are you doing?

[@kennewton5877]

I found this band a couple of years ago. These guys just blow your mind with Spot On Technique. I’m a guitar player and you guys are about as good as it gets. There’s just one thing,,, I can’t take my eyes off the drummer. He just Glides. He gives those drums a Proper Spanking every time his hands pick up those sticks. The talent level of these musicians is off the charts. Thank You! I can’t stop listening!

[@prism8289]

Rumor has it they calibrate atomic clocks to him.

[@martinstubs6203]

@@prism8289 I totally agree.

[@jeffadinolfi8023]

Monsters!!!!😎🦓

[@user-wp1ob8qz4i]

I’m 75 and have left strict instructions with my wife that if she ever finds me not moving, either possibly dead or in a coma, play this LOUD with head phones on me. If I still don’t move, bury me, I’m gone.

[@randybarraclough4941]

😂 I feel ya!

[@swhip897]

❤😂 if she looks for ya.😊

[@relic69]

With ya on that Brother!

[@IgrYou]

Live long, Bro!

[@BetsyRoss-333]

I love this, Sir ❤

[@glennsquires6982]

Unbelievable and I'm 67. They are as close as it gets to original band. Unbelievable sound!! That's Jesus today! Glenster!!!

[@BerndSchmitt-Martinique]

HI Glenn - i think you are much too young to understand this kind of music .

[@Lampchuanungang]

67 years too young dããã you can only be slutty, no one lives 134 years, for 67 to be mere youth, well dystopian you 😅 😅 😅 😅 😅 😅

[@seabreeze3906]

I’m sure the writers of this song, Steve Winwood and Jimmy Miller, would be thrilled with this rendition. Spencer Davis Group recorded this song first, Chicago covered it later. Credit where credit is due. Props to the musician on Hammond organ.

[@fabiopecci1777]

Bravo ,io ho scoperto questo pezzo mettendolo quando ero dj nel lontano 1975 mi piacque molto la rielaborazione che ne fece la coppia Malavasi Taylor che mi andai a cercare l'originale e scoprii la Spencer Davis Group Winwood e tutti i gruppi di cui fecero parte lui Clapton Ginger Baker Capaldi eppoi Traffic,Blind Faith ecc😢peccato non c'è più nessuno che faccia qualcosa di simile.Un Saluto e Buona Musica a tutti

[@randymarshall1267]

The drummer kinda reminds me of Neil Pert. Chicago was a great band and I love the respect these guys give them. Remember them and how many people it takes to replicate their music. Eight musicians on stage doing the work of twice that number. This is one of the best cover bands of all time.

[@selftrue670]

The tagline: "A tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world.?" YOU GUYS are one of the greatest bands in the world!!!!!!

[@paulsullivan1650]

I couldn't have put it any better man!

[@nora22000]

One of the greatest tribute bands!

[@pierresaint-laurent7927]

SO TRUE. THE WORLD NEEDS TO DISCOVER THIS DIAMOND

[@mikebanks4935]

Hell, yes!

[@rchw8052]

Huge, huge respects to our Russian brothers and “sister”😍. Excellent rendition.

[@HairMetalJintz]

This Band does Chicago better than Chicago does Chicago !

[@cburg4383]

... that sister, tho ...

[@coucoun1275]

Said by Russel. 😍 Warmest greetings from Russia!

[@manueldiggs9525]

Russell Williams Fantastic!

[@vladesification]

No Russian, Brother, Ukrainian

[@stevek.9041]

Serge is spot on!

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

Serge always nails it. Flawless.

[@ginogina4589]

Sergey Kashirin nailed it again!

[@lynntempleton9640]

The drummer is a monster.

[@kingbeat101]

Yah Lynn, I can see why so many mention him..Like a human solenoid..Spot on that beat!!!!

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

the whole percussion section is amazing in this...

[@blank557]

Like Godzilla, king of the monsters.

[@donnakreischer2243]

I love the drummer! But I'm a drummer gal lol!

[@TabRoss1st]

Not a monster but really good. He's almost as good as me, lol.... i'm the old guy now, haha!

[@artdodd2932]

Igor drums so effortlessly. His timing is Tight

[@rschaffer8]

Igor absolutely dominates on the drums; he has total control. Incredible talent.

[@natehendricksen3338]

Like Pert. He's the keeper of the beat.

[@sydviscous7006]

This group just blows me away. The very definition of tight! They're all amazing but Igor (drums) is from another galaxy. This group is absolutely amazing!

[@user-ql5ik6yb2e]

Это супер

[@stevengraul1851]

From the planet Seraphine

[@tubeme1962]

Were

[@kaveman1021]

Terry Kath is smiling at this guitar player.

[@susumufukuyoshi233]

M

[@1313jerry1313]

Can a dead corpse smile?

[@timontide6404]

@@1313jerry1313 Is there such a thing as a live corpse?

[@gheorghebusteanu4397]

Terry Kath can smile to everyone. Even to Jimi Hendrix, to Eric Clapton, to whoever you want. But the Russian guy is good. Regards.

[@MickeyMaguire]

Leonid and his Russian Madmen are setting the house on fire. They're smokin' They're burning the recording studio down.

[@jeffadinolfi8023]

Yo. The more I watch this... I'm up to like 4000 times...the more I am so AMAZED... I'm speechless...which is like ......

[@bultacowally]

Absolutely amazing. It's like I was listening to the original Chicago recording. And not even Americans! Great job guys!

[@brianhalton5913]

As a 63yo trombone player; a huge fan of James Pankow (trombone) and the band Chicago, I must say this is absolutely the best cover I have EVER heard of Chicago! The vocals and solos are dead ringers and the visual presentation by each of the artists is great. Well done!

[@steveskouson9620]

Jimmy Trombone. steve

[@artistaloca4]

MAX❣️😍👍👍🌷

[@1023theMrutube]

I’m also a huge fan of Chicago, trombone player and one who has literally been a fan of Chicago since the beginning when 😅they were CTA. This is no COVER!

[@donaldelfreth553]

I agree

[@jackbeam56]

You be aware that it's also a cover by Chicago ?? Original song is by the Spencer Davis Group.

[@ready2roo24]

best drummer ever that no one knows about

[@bryanmahon7866]

Thank you for saying that... Not only does he play with such perfection, it's his style. Simply amazing...

[@davidbarker50]

Kind of an example of how to do more with less- (No downer for Neal Pert, Simon Phillips, etc...)

[@matgood6231]

My dad was a professional drummer and jaw dropping talented so I guess the appreciation of hearing a good drummer is in me . I was just saying to friends before i even saw this video how this drummer means business and now i just saw and heard this track! Its all in the wrist and the core! Tight and precise. Alot of drummers sound like they’re hammering into something hollow in a basement. Always smiling after leonid and friends 😊

[@ready2roo24]

@@matgood6231 check out the drummer in the Lexington Lab Band. That band does covers of rock classics. Really good, and the drummer is very similar. Looks like he's playing half asleep

[@roadking99jokerst60]

@@ready2roo24 Reght, Ready, LLB is too fun, also.

[@gloriaruiz4106]

This drummer is off the chart!!!!!!👍

[@marklanger1627]

I just found these guys and I think my head is going to explode. They are absolutely stunning. Their musicianship, passion, and great sound engineering is world class. What a great band.

[@lindabergman3127]

Even better live👈🏻😍

[@dotlund1096]

Glad you found your way here! So many excellent songs to listen to. 👍🎉

[@RickyPisano]

I've seen hundreds of cover bands. I'm a guitarist and my son is a sound engineer. I don't impress easy but I have to say this!! The Best cover band I've ever seen covering one of the hardest bands to cover!! Pure musicianship!! Spot on and THANK YOU!! I WILL SHARE AND INSTANT SUBSCRIPTION!!

[@pierresaint-laurent7927]

AN UNEARTHLY BAND. E.T.s I tell you!!

[@hamburg1306]

The only one I can think of is the Fab Faux in terms of a cover band that captures the original. I’ve heard all the covers and they’re all spot on. Once you listen to one you’re hooked and rightfully so.

[@ryanagee5540]

Yep

[@andyshiflett2503]

I'm also a guitarist for over 35 years... I feel like slamming my hand in a car door...

[@hqco3rdmedbattalionfmfpac953]

Ricky Pisano in my 61 yrs never heard a cover band this tight , they ain’t a trio , that many , that tight ✊🏻🇺🇸⚓️

[@oldwest517]

The drummer, Igor -- HE's the man, and I can't help but love it so!

[@erinparker6410]

You can see at the beginning… all the little smiles.. they know they are about to do something great!!!!

[@user-wp1ob8qz4i]

Never ever listen to this right before you go to bed. You might not be able to get to sleep for hours or even days.

[@lindabergman3127]

True 😂I’m still up at 12:30 am binging on their tribute songs 😂🎉🎉

[@ljubicapopovic8811]

😂🤣😂

[@ImixSpb]

The drummer is a real wizard...perhaps from another planet

[@GrooveIsInnTheHeart]

no doubt

[@user-yz4nt8qv1d]

ImixSpb Drummer is one of the best in Russia!👌

[@epigrenada]

Y'all just KILLED it. Again. Sergey is ridiculous. And Ksenia is absolutely gorgeous. Had to add that. After all, I'm a man...

[@mjmorizio]

LOL... def agree on both counts Rid... and Gorg... LOL

[@johnstaples4668]

Me too!

[@duradim1]

Amen to that brother.

[@joegutierrez9066]

Love that, witty, smart, slick and so true

[@joegutierrez9066]

There’s some fine ass collusion going on

[@hamprepper]

Spencer Davis would be proud to hear this 😊❤

[@BetsyRoss-333]

I love everything about this band - not only are the instrumentals, vocals and mixing perfection, the joy they have when performing is EVERYTHING. ❤

[@timwalters2327]

Not much is said about Leonid. First he put together this amazing band! Second, he always plays the perfect supporting bass line!

[@conanhayle]

the bass player is nearly always the founder of the band.. as I was in the 70s ,, always trying

[@prism8289]

And he had to reconstruct the music by ear and put together all the parts. He didn’t have printed music. Insane.

[@scotttrezak674]

​@@prism8289... Like, any of us guitarists can read music in the first place😊

[@bruceshepherd9364]

These guys are absolutely Killing it. WOW!!!!!!

[@sungyultaylor1354]

My man on the drums IS A MAN. God bless you friends. Much respect from Oakland, California, Usa.

[@arturodelagarza3213]

SO THESE ARE RUSSIAN? DAMN. MAN THEY ARE GREAT. I HAVEN'T SEEN THE REAL CHICAGO BAND. IN YEARS SO I THOUGHT THIS SOME OLD VIDEO. WOW.

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

I was a fan of the first 4 Chicago Albums and practiced to these songs. I was terrible - but I live to play. I saw Chicago in concert twice. These guys are great. Absolutely great. My Brother recommended them to me and I'll have to thank him. .

[@davidsadgrove2533]

To be totally correct this is a note perfect and exceptionally good cover of Chicago's 1969 cover of Spencer Davis Group's 1967 original.

[@xrayandy4770]

IGOR on the drums you are awesome ! This Band is absolutely 100% on the money, Russia should be proud .

[@SirWrecksy]

holy shit you are phenomenal... Chicago has to be proud of you

[@chrish1993]

sweet solo fill as well. These guys kick it

[@chrissourp6807]

Yeah.. Proud. When I was a kid doin their stuff they sued us.

[@SirWrecksy]

@@chrissourp6807 well, when you're taking someone's artistic property without permission you think you are the innocent 'kid'? you sound bitter

[@QQTrick1QQ]

@@chrissourp6807 That shows how good you were XD Chicago featured these guys on their homepage.

[@billmccomb4629]

There's nothing this group can't do; and do well. I love them!

[@mycbtguy]

To call these musicians fantastic, extraordinary, talented, and or wonderful is literally a vast understatement. Their sound defies words. I had never heard of them before today. I saw that they would be playing near my home in November 2023 and I checked out some videos. If they are only half as good as their videos while playing live, I will be more than thrilled though I doubt that will be the case. I am literally going out right now to buy tickets for this show and will count the minutes until showtime. Music is a huge part of my life as a (hack) musician and avid concert attendee. I could not be more excited to see this group!!!!!!!!

[@CoolVIguy]

Well? How was the show?

[@mycbtguy]

Brilliant musicianship. I had hoped for a little more EWF but everything they played was spectacularly executed. I expected the female and male vocalists to be featured more in the live show but the real standout was the young, thin, bearded guitarist who pulled off a high range really necessary to emulate some of the Chicago songs. I kind of felt like the last to learn about these guys as the show was sold out at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA. Attendees were lining up well over an hour before the doors opened and hapily waited to be among the first in to acquire whatever spot they wanted. The crowd loved them and the band carefully expressed wishes for peace and unity through music. What can I say other than to recommend them highly.

[@RichWorcester]

Like stepping into a time machine and re-living those few moments of your life 50 years ago. With much more respect and appreciation. Thank you so much to everyone involved.

[@DavidMiller-nz5vn]

As I've said before, the dedication to replication is unprecedented. This band rocks. PERIOD

[@MalEvansUSA]

David miller the band has a Ukrainian member god speed. War destroys great band and ideal message of peace and love. Putin and his crony thugs destroy even goodwill missions of peace and love between us and Russia. He is bastard As Ronny Reagan once said in 1981 The Russian bear is an evil empire if Reagan was here today he would stand in Kyiv with our Ukrainian allies and say ‘mr Putin make me smile get out of Ukraine.’ Let’s keep the peace and let Leonid and friends continue hopeful message live and unity

[@artistaloca4]

I absolutely love the unique flavor that L&F delivers

[@chucktingstad5636]

It's uncanny. I've never heard ANY cover band that can completely mimic a studio version of these complex songs. Unbelievable.

[@genenie5981]

And, they're Russian!

[@NeilRieck]

Notice that the guy playing rhythm guitar is using an Orange amplifier. I remember these from my days as a bench technician at Mother’s Music in Waterloo (Ontario, Canada). All the transformers (audio input, audio output and power) were toroidal were as everyone else employed square transformers which are easier to manufacture. Orange amps also used oversized resistors to eliminate any noise caused by resistive heating.

[@user-vo9my4zl7o]

More than rhythm guitar!

[@johnl7386]

Period correct sound

[@user-qg6fl2ei3z]

Случайно наткнулся, прослушал, я ошарашен!!!! Эти ребята намного круче других групп, вот это дают жару, мне 68 годков, но я сразу помолодел на 50 лет!

[@dotlund1096]

Welcome! Their music is amazing and will bring you many hours of joy. 🥰

[@user-qg6fl2ei3z]

🔥👋

[@user-yr7ue6cz4d]

ЭТО " ЧИКАГО " БРАТ !!!!!!! Я на нём вырос в 76м )))))))))))))))))))) Мне самому 63 ...

[@user-qg6fl2ei3z]

@@user-yr7ue6cz4d 🔥👌👍👋

[@rustyzahn8739]

I totally agree with you, I'm 63, I live in Massachusetts USA and I don't know how I came across these guys but man am I happy I found them just phenomenal musicians and singers and performers just amazing thank you and keep it going 👏🤘👌

[@jerryoutlaw3396]

Oh my!! These fine people clearly mean business!! WOW!!! They sing like birds!! I'm absolutely floored by Vasily Akimov!!!! What a great project!!!

[@NH2112]

Jerry Outlaw yes, Vasily is definitely channeling Terry Kath. What a monster!

[@mymymymickey]

One of the best Drummers around, he doesn't miss a beat!

[@paulwilliams8555]

The drummer is good but if you think it's a greatest drum around you haven't listened to much music he's not playing original music

[@mymymymickey]

@@paulwilliams8555 I have more music knowledge in music than you'll ever know. I've had more bands at my club, like Steppenwolf etc. Please walk away and keep your mouth shut!! DB

[@scottjanz9007]

Could have had the camera on Igor the whole time...........

[@anthonynovelli2164]

Igor is a beast on the drums. He makes it look effortless.

[@govt.primaryschoollowercam2047]

One of the Top20 in all of 20th century musical scores from our Chicago. Chic and outlandish both music &performers here. I am an aboriginal Tamil guy and will die more than happy with this song in the background when I breath my last on this great planet and a Grande Jazzrocking Chicago. Long live Leonid &friends

[@surroundedbyjaggoffs]

These are the best musicians I have ever seen in my 70 years!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lindabergman3127]

Excellent in every way ❤

[@peternewman3487]

In memory of Spencer Davis who died 19-10-2020.

[@isee7668]

He had a magic voice.

[@CHRISRepAZ]

Oh no. I didn't know that 😓

[@ROGER2095]

Are you sure Steve Winwood didn't write this?

[@markmammel]

@@ROGER2095 The song was written by the Spencer Davis Group singer-songwriter Steve Winwood and record producer Jimmy Miller.

[@glennpippin3234]

There is no better bass line than that! Drummer is on point. Goosebumps!

[@glennadamson9576]

To the lady,ma'am, and the gentleman, sirs, I can't express my deep appreciation for a very entertaining and spot on rendition of a true classic enough, brilliant, just amazingly brilliant. Thank you.

[@VincentFumoII]

First, Chicago (especially around when this song came out) was just incredible. Second, this band does Chicago covers like nobody I've ever heard.. They are just incredible. And the mix! Wow. Just amazing.

[@dannyseraphine8087]

Awesome performance comrades!!! You make me proud.....well done Igor’s you kicked ass!!!!! Danny

[@ankihansen2489]

Are you the true Danny Seraphine? I miss you a lot in Chicago, you deserve better!

[@CamJamsTube]

OK. Watched this 5 more times. THIS. IS. THE. BEST. COVER. ON. KZbin. Ever!.

[@donnakreischer2243]

That's what I say!

[@glennwatson3313]

You gotta check out their other covers. Even better.

[@timwallace6246]

I totally agree. Man they are AWESOME!!

[@brainscott8198]

I'm slack jawed....speechless..that drummer is flat out killing it!!!! At the expense of being blasphemous, these guys are better than Chicago!!

[@eleetse6701]

I think across the stage Leonid et al are considerably better musically at every instrument. American Chicago bests the Russians in vocals in my opinion.

[@brainscott8198]

@@eleetse6701 Yeah, T Kath had a more funky soulful voice...heart full o' soul. Otherwise, these cats are slammin'.

[@maccinid]

Hey Mr.Scott, I’ve been a stage hand for 32 years, and I’m a musician for over 40, so I can agree with you through experience of many a disappointing live Chicago show, You. are not blasphemous, you’re right on the money. What tours round the country as Chicago is no match for these guys, bummer that that truth is.

[@30petlin30]

You got is spot on. The drummer is a one off, amazing Brian.

[@5points7019]

Chicago even said they're better than Chicago lols

[@paulschliker8538]

Chicago never did I’m A Man originally. It was a Spencer Davis Group original. A good performance from these guys.

[@dirkbag22]

I read a comment on another one of these videos that said, "Chicago should just throw up their hands and say, 'you guys take it from here.'"

[@JBrumley32771]

I hear you, and you could also say that Chicago was that good in their heyday. For Sergey to play a Terry Kath lead guitar part so stunningly well says so much about his skill/expertise/mastery! You probably have heard that Jimi Hendricks was as much in awe of Terry Kath as Terry was of him. Chicago got their start by being the opening act for Hendricks.

[@kenriehl7852]

@@JBrumley32771 Hendrix

[@lapdawg60]

Music is definitely the international language... indeed.

[@gsmusicentertainment7106]

This is lethal, amazing talent…what a band…..11/10 🙏🎙️🎸🎹

[@thekeytospiritdoularanch]

Wow! The joy and exuberance and energy is amazing. Music is peace. Damn!!!!

[@Apollo9733us]

I never thought anyone would be able to play Terry Kath part, he plays the runs just like the LP original recordings, the drummer is spot on...its the entire package...its truly amazing!!!!

[@MojoTrip316]

Wow, YOU guys flat-out JAM!!.... super performances but the guitar is sublime ...RIP Terry K.

[@bryangriffin3139]

Holy moly, you guys are so good. I’m standing in front of the TV watching it. I’m so amazed you guys got it and every facet so sweet. I’m glad people are playing these songs. This is what I grew up with. I just bring back so many awesome memories awesome job everyone so much energy. I love it.

[@tedr.richardson4655]

At 70 yrs old, this next generation will never have all the Greatness we've had in our life time, from Cars and Trucks, Music, Comedians TV shows, I can't name it all and all and all I've seen, and heard, our music will live on into GENERATIONS.

[@billvill61]

The tambourine guy has Cetera's pitch down COLD!!

[@zerep11]

I hereby christen the drummer "Killer!" Moreover, what a SUPERB band of genuine musicians. Awesome.

[@robertwiser8479]

If you don’t like him he will kill you!

[@robertwiser8479]

If you don’t like him he will kill you!

[@markmaurer4597]

This has got to be one of the best jams of all time

[@Carnicrazy]

I'll NEVER get tired of listening to this & all Leonid & Friends covers. Will pull me out of a funk faster than anything else! Love to see Leonid's radiant smile. Everyone looks happy!

[@bobyee1972]

Igor is supposed to be one of the top 5 drummers in Russia. And Sergei the guitar player does Kath as good as anyone I've seen. Best Chicago music since the original group did it 50 years ago!

[@gregrodgers91]

The other 4 must be bloody good!!

[@jimjardine4705]

Better really!!!!

[@lqr824]

best since the original? I prefer these guys to the original.

[@scottjanz9007]

@@gregrodgers91 How can you top this?

[@hqco3rdmedbattalionfmfpac953]

bobyee1972 no doubt , CTA and Friends sound hot 😎🇺🇸⚓️

[@KentsWatching]

YOU GUYS ARE A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION OF PURE TALENT!

[@TheZeplinfan]

lol

[@pg1171]

The Tsar Bomba of pure talent! No pun intended.

[@lynardskynard8443]

I'm sad this lineup of Leonid & Friends is no longer together. The lead singer and lead guitarist were the big reason Leonid & Friends Chicago songs were so perfect!!!!

[@erinparker6410]

I feel the same!

[@beatlessteve1010]

Well hopefully they are still a band and Leonoid keeps playing...let's face it Russia is filled with talented musicians that love this genre of music and can fill in I'm sure

[@danielsaunders829]

Their current lineup is great as well.

[@jeffturner2693]

Damn drummer is really friggin awesome. Whole band is.

[@gregrodgers91]

This was written by Steve Winwood at 16 years of age, he sang it with The Spencer Davis Group in 1966, good sound for that era. Chicago sang it in the 70's. This group of musicians are really on top of it, great job here!!

[@donnakreischer2243]

Yas! Winwood is sooo underrated!

[@jurgo_01]

Original, Chicago or cover...love this ❤️

[@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE]

luv Steve Winwood

[@Scottlp2]

Thanks for the reminder-I always think of gimme some loving, but forget this one.

[@bikinglee1]

Never realized that Steve Winwood wrote this & performed it first with Spencer Davis Group. Always thought that Chicago was original. Now I’ve heard a cover band that blows this song out of the water. They are fantastic.

[@bigbmanb]

Serge's voice does something for this song that just puts it on another level. The other thing that I can't describe is the trumpet late in the song. It just pierces through and curls the song around my brain in such a wonderful fashion. Let's hear it for the trumpet player!

[@DavidMiller-nz5vn]

As I said before, the craftsmanship and attention to detail this band puts into their music is awesome. People that strive to be better at any craft make the world a better place. This band just plain ROCKS!!!!!!!!

[@doctorgeesport]

I am very impressed with this ensemble of musicians. They are impeccable in their reproduction of many classics I grew up with. I hope they carry on this genre of music for decades to come so the music lives on. Bands like TOP and Chicago are hitting the upper limits of mortality and their music was very inspiring to many.

[@johnausbrooks2263]

Here it is a Saturday afternoon, wife is gone, I have tons of things I should be doing and what am I doing? Watching this! Can't help myself... This song just knocks me out every time I watch/listen to it! I sure hope I can see them when they come to the US.

[@billycasey]

The jerks who gave this a thumbs down have no reason to. They're just jealous they can't play this good.

[@paulblakey4589]

Too true!

[@jakobole]

They want us to be as miserable as them......you see it all the time. Envious people wanting you to become them.....

[@Gloopular]

They envy that which they can never be...

[@sirclarkmarz]

soy boys without a single molecule of testosterone left in them they would piss their pants and start crying at the very thought of anything masculine

[@cliveedwards2958]

this is SUPERB...any thumbs down is from sheer jealous rage the numpties must feel..superb vocals by the way too !!!

[@user-zg2xo8hv3s]

Ребята-это космос!!!!!!Просто супер.Рад.что есть такие музыканты-просто не ожидал такое услышать.Кайф!

[@js2828]

I have been listening to these guys for about 5 yrs, My 10yr olds favorite band. My boy(then 7) and I saw them in Clearwater FL a few yrs ago. Still to this day blown away by the talent. God Bless You Guys I listen to you everyday!!

[@glennjelich3174]

This is impressive from start to finish. Percussion is the foundation of this track and done perfectly. Keyboards fantastic. The fat bassline keeping it together. Excellent vocals and that guitar is out of this world. Leonid and friends.......you are SUPERSTARS

[@howardmccauley7878]

Badass musicians,badass vocals, badass pretty much everything. Great rendition you bunch of badass Russians. Salute!!

[@pg1171]

And one Ukranian!

[@markponn1956]

Funny. Made me giggle...Thanks.

[@davidlevine1697]

bad ass comment, too.

[@slumdogpreacher6964]

Yeah, Baby; NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC!

[@jimmypouncey5489]

The level of perfection.....I have no words to describe what I hear!!!

[@pierresaint-laurent7927]

I am an erstwhile drummer. My dream is to play like Igor, I am so moved and impressed by his relevance, technique and musicality, I am at a loss for words

[@williambonson6846]

Igor looks effortless while performing astonishingly.

[@hpiccov]

Sounds good Pierre

[@ashleyjennings5224]

A great song created by Steve Winwood and Jimmy Miller for the Spencer Davis Group and covered by Chicago.

[@starguy2718]

Eric tried to get Steve into Cream, but he couldn't sell the idea to Ginger and Jack, so the deal fell through. Missed opportunity.

[@Bullet-bm4gr]

Клево парни качают. Респект из Беларуси!

[@jrl4907]

OMG that lead singer doing Terry Kath, that drummer is a god, everyone is so damn good it's hard to pick out what to praise. You guys are GREAT!

[@biddydibdab9180]

Sergey’s guitar is always right on. Flawless!!!

[@bruschmidt9943]

Guy's an animal!

[@teopapidis2815]

Просто молодцы

[@lindabergman3127]

@@teopapidis2815 they're fantastic and greatly appreciated here in USA and I'm sure around the world 🤩😍🤩😁

[@stevebagnall1553]

As good as the original? NO It's far superior. The drumming is sublime. Plus the one thing Chicago never had, a beautiful backing singer. AWESOME

[@matthewpeers1705]

Agreed

[@Bob-Karcher]

Mauvaise langue!

[@cosmotcat]

I heard a rumor that Chicago went forward in time, discovered this band, then went back to their time to try and play it.

[@alexnutcasio936]

Better? Nah, listen to the guitar. Not near Kath quality.

[@randelporter5215]

Music has changed a lot in the past 50 years. There's a whole newer breed of musicians who play "perfectly." That's not what is was about in the 60s and 70s. It was about the feel. These guys play "perfectly" and it's very enjoyable, but the originals have more feel.

[@dontforget2020]

Vasily Akimov ... you rock!!! Loved the first verse!

[@montyenright]

Danny Seraphin would be so proud of this drummer.... Awesome !!!

[@danw1955]

@Mike Sargent - Believe it or not, Danny has already had the pleasure of playing with them early this year! They'll be back in the US this summer. More info here: www.leonidandf.com/tour.html

[@redddbaron]

@@danw1955 yes agreed. And he also put that exactly on his facebook that youngsters need to learn from Igor, as thats how it is done!

[@howardclegg6497]

He played a night in July 2019 with them in St Charles, Illinois. I was there and it was awesome.