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

[@LeonidVorobyevandfriends]

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

[@thestudio2015]

I will defintely support your amazing talent!

[@unagisama5476]

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

[@jergordon8572]

You got it

[@datoming]

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

[@EatMorePizzaNow]

Done. Best wishes.

[@surrealizta2079]

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

[@PawtucketPatriot66]

Amen

[@micheletripaldi1966]

Excellent observation! Right!

[@greypossum1]

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

[@billjensen401]

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

[@greypossum1]

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

[@bertgonzales5812]

every other day

[@DBEENE123]

It's addicting. They're so good

[@sirjohneh]

me - weekly

[@TweedSuit]

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

[@MarcusBadi]

Great definition!

[@peterrodby2786]

....a rebirth

[@sketchum1959]

If I was looking away, or heard this on the radio, I would have thought it was Chicago.................wow

[@raymondallen1208]

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

[@ArkadyShilkloper1956]

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

[@marianofunesalvarado5157]

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

[@imanoldurham5395]

Arkady Shilkloper m.kzbin.infovideos en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkady_Shilkloper

[@miguelash886]

@@imanoldurham5395 well, that explains a lot

[@jacksprat6478]

He looks like James May.

[@xaimeglez74]

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

[@salvacionnono2253]

I like their versions ofChicago than the original.

[@roselaughridge1837]

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

[@joem248]

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

[@ФилТигаров]

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

[@mjuwildia9271]

They have great taste of music

[@cbnewzealand]

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

[@AndyJayroe]

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

[@jabrahamlopez]

Let it be...

[@richardblaser4941]

Pray for Ukraine!

[@goldilox369]

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

[@craigholderman1054]

Amen.

[@ilocan74]

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

[@dmays67]

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

[@fabricliver]

The blonde girl's expression is everything ❤

[@Hettepop]

@@dmays67😊

[@marioaraya7765]

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

[@MrNathan791]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@leonmaynard7265]

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

[@mauricesalce21sttheaaandan48]

No

[@1rlf]

I wouldn't say better. I would say leonid&friends are the best cover band ever. Chicago with the modern equipment would sound better. They went through the blood sweat ups.downs to write and perform. That being said I can't wait to see leonid & friends when they come in November!!!

[@anthonyl9961]

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

[@7upai]

🙄🙄Iam 36....grandpa 🤗🤗

[@zep4426]

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

[@herygarcia6193]

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

[@maureenmgm]

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

[@CharlesRob-gf2nt]

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

[@SyntagmaStation]

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

[@roadking99jokerst60]

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

[@igloo54]

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

[@skibum0073]

It's that Russian passion!

[@DarrenRobinson777]

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

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

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

[@Sergiofreitas5]

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

[@jimmycarter3574]

Ok, now go to your room, Sergio.

[@K3Flyguy]

Sergio... True that!

[@CapitanPR]

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

[@ardalla535]

No wonder the orchestra is grinning.

[@robertocaracciolo7612]

yes that's true. The same.

[@PawelPipovic]

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

[@mrartician5250]

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

[@reinortega23]

It's better...

[@kimmiehyun-gv8ng]

Mr Artician nahhh nothing beats the original

[@mrartician5250]

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

[@장산지기-c2h]

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

[@carlosveliz2248]

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

[@mariannesouza8326]

Que bueno! How nice! 😀

[@peteturner9734]

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

[@ricoshaye5745]

It's beautiful!

[@michaelcordio9575]

sung better than the original..

[@luckyvet]

Same, and MAGA Pete. XD

[@ryzqunkakak1112]

Yup. Wellsaid.

[@electricdreams67]

Agree - cheers!

[@jefferee2002]

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

[@OutnBacker]

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

[@Jason-nc4zc]

U nailed all.

[@john26212]

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

[@somewereinwisconsin]

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

[@alejandrosanchez-uc1gp]

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

[@nancywood9531]

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

[@jimmyparishioner9675]

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

[@alejolopera]

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

[@htkm1179]

So do I!

[@michaelcordio9575]

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

[@nortesur9504]

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

[@GrammyMissLisa]

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

[@Fuchsia_tude]

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

[@markvarley4296]

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

[@stephenpage4418]

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

[@DONRHOLLOWAY]

@@stephenpage4418 The bass player is none other than Leonid himself. He's a master on the bass. I hope he doesn't see your comment.

[@gmfd007]

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

[@lukedabassman7001]

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

[@artistaloca4]

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

[@artistaloca4]

Wait- is this an app for an audition?

[@gregmagpantay4456]

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

[@midnightrider715]

Dan E I want to be a roadie 🎺🎺🎻🎷🎷🎸🎸🎹🎹

[@PoemsbyJuliexx]

Is this not the best band in the world! Quality of musical sound, singers, musicians, professional brilliance! Friendships from countries at war brought together by music, so much more powerful than war and violence. Beautiful, love this band. They are just excellent. 💖❤💝👏🎶🎤🎧📯🎼🎷🎸🎺🎻🥁

[@ikeeptime]

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

[@michaelcordio9575]

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

[@donnakreischer2243]

Love the strings!

[@paulettys6]

@@donnakreischer2243, me love that section.

[@vintageb8]

those are not kids

[@paulettys6]

I love how they sound just like Chicago.

[@TheFloridapoolman]

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

[@garybailey4802]

They know they are nailing it!

[@banbud684]

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

[@lindabergman3127]

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

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

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

[@andrewforce6516]

I noticed that too. I like it.

[@mattcat65]

The world needs more French Horn!

[@freddyt55555]

* John Entwistle enters the chat *

[@gordonfry5195]

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

[@danspaeth8631]

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

[@AbcdEfgh-mw3nj]

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

[@dmays67]

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

[@stevelaske7591]

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

[@alexcruz45]

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

[@SteveBagnall-gh1fu]

Class, pure Class

[@chrisj777]

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

[@CB-xr1eg]

Me too, although to be fair its the only cover I've heard!😊😉

[@ryzqunakakak8652]

Yup.

[@brucel10315]

Indeed!

[@pokiebear1234]

Butters is good as well

[@tammybryan8432]

Love it,It Sounds great

[@Redplane500]

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

[@krassimirkirilov2904]

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

[@whamcee]

probably bec of the quality of recording now

[@roedigasik1435]

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

[@peterklo5119]

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

[@michaelbruns449]

Wow...

[@RONWOLPA]

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

[@realrandomstuff8144]

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

[@gmr7494]

makes you realize what a damn good band chicago was

[@ceepersandenderdragonssvlo4812]

And still is

[@DOC36121]

Yet, they are even better than the original!

[@ernestoramos5105]

@@DOC36121 hell NO..

[@Kopp203]

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

[@valerielynn7256]

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

[@thudor1]

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

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I HEAR YA!!!

[@DullTorpor]

LOL.

[@ryankelly369]

Now with 100% less Autotune! ;)

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

@@ryankelly369 Ha! That's GOOD!

[@Coupydog]

Hahaha 😂 right on!!!

[@siggisongs1]

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

[@chriskirilov7030]

Best comment ever....

[@michaelcordio9575]

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

[@collinw1353]

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

[@jerrysink424]

Yes!!

[@janetgates3957]

Hahaha yes!!

[@Aleciaspicks]

The vocals and the guitar plus the French horn. Absolutely amazing

[@brianoneel514]

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

[@clemonceheard225]

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

[@TR-vr5pz]

I love the girl in blue

[@karhukivi]

@@TR-vr5pz All the girls are beautiful!

[@ChrisKrolak]

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

[@karhukivi]

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

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Vocalist is INCREDIBLE, with a Capital OMG!

[@Prinsuxx]

Not to mention the guitarist

[@marceloinustroza5795]

Not better than P.Cetera...

[@arnefagerland6569]

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

[@MrTrailerman2]

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

[@herygarcia6193]

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

[@OCnStiggs]

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

[@jlalbee]

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

[@RK-bj2fo]

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

[@elizabethferrari1346]

I'm so surprised too. It's that 👍 great.

[@bulbabulba7190]

YES SO SO COOL !!!!

[@victorgojocco1716]

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

[@AngelaMay66]

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

[@williamslais2548]

I am constantly amazed as a professional musician who has been with several sorta famous groups ("Cold Blood", "Starship", "Craig Chaquico"...etc.) at the incredible talents of ALL members of this incredible group....I am never disappointed at ANY tune they record...they ALWAYS amaze me...Thanks to all of you....and you always make my day when I play your performances...

[@111Matu]

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

[@brianzaborowski2724]

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

[@paulvincentarriesgado3323]

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

[@petetong9725]

You're completely right

[@hfontanez98]

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

[@rkernell]

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

[@MrJagxjsc12]

Street Player might be the masterpiece....

[@tomgrassia5830]

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

[@wushock92]

Superb critique, Tom.

[@phperfoncio]

I agree with everything you said. Great review!

[@thomasklus7009]

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

[@LewStewls]

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

[@Gabrielsmom777]

spot on Tom!

[@ArieH2012]

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

[@TuaTeMauAkauAtea]

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

[@santiagofabiruchismt]

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

[@orlandofilho3759]

Hi ,i am from Brazil......🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@johnbeltran8828]

everyday

[@BekahEmma]

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

[@rossparry3168]

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

[@darrinlalla9008]

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

[@fredanderson5278]

Beautiful. These are some talented musicians. I love the joy on their faces as they play.

[@darinbell6982]

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

[@zeenasworld]

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

[@jennip8585]

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

[@tommackay7433]

I'm jealous.

[@spa97229]

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

[@flashkw83]

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

[@Gilbarwaters]

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

[@sampono1962]

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

[@ABC-MightyJ]

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

[@douglasrhine4640]

Cetera has a warmer voice than this

[@しなの-x2y]

なんて美しいんだろ！今日、大ファンになりました。 ありがとうございます♪

[@DJAvalonArizona]

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

[@htkm1179]

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

[@fernandoniman]

Eu também.

[@jorgepuga8104]

Same feeling!

[@alanedge67]

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

[@BCBell]

Me too man, me too

[@StartyGex]

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

[@josemariah.5421]

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

[@ramonestrada8990]

Glad not the only one who thinks that 👍🏽

[@otiebars32]

Not really, but its still is good.

[@mstwilight1612]

😭😭😭speechless

[@mstwilight1612]

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

[@jaywad8876]

@@otiebars32 yeah I agree Peter Cetera was always it

[@MrPhotodoc]

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

[@hamprepper]

Me too

[@bertbouwhuis]

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

[@leeabe3932]

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

[@htkm1179]

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

[@krassimirkirilov2904]

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

[@krassimirkirilov2904]

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

[@BlackBear15909]

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

[@midnightrider715]

Ray Ray YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!📯🎷🎸🎺🎺🥁

[@brianhairston2751]

The violinist were smiling because they knew they nailed it and were thrilled that it sounded so good to them I know the feeling having sung in a 60 man glee club and when nailed it, it was the most spectacular feeling you could know as a musician.

[@GiftHorse123]

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

[@paulapeterson4167]

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

[@martinrobbins1120]

Incorrigible degenerate malcontents.

[@MikkosFree]

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

[@yeudoi66]

Because they hate life probably on meth! I think

[@bmh2004]

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

[@dwanenewbold5279]

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

[@kbraun474]

Are YOU KIDDING ME! This is rediculous! Dude, my wife is from Perm, RU. I want to meet you guys on my next visit. I am in tears now, serious..

[@gassy4sure]

i loved the shots of the orchestra and the girls smiling. I hope it was because they knew they among greatness. To everyone involved.... WHAT A SUPER JOB !!!!!

[@biggfish11211]

I thought the same about the girls smiling :)

[@1funcar]

When you see people smiling while they play, you have captured the essence of what music is.

[@arthouston7361]

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

[@damienx0x]

Music is global.

[@bluehills38]

You said it ❤ I went to the Philippines a few years back and you can go to unlimited clubs each playing live American classics from every decade ❤

[@williamcummings1582]

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

[@mudwiser1391]

Check out Lexington Lab Band... they are awesome as well.

[@grmacdonald777]

Agreed!!!! Goosebumps

[@wlanman99]

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

[@richiemckay1550]

Totally agree

[@shelterit]

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

[@MrNathan791]

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

[@rukshandezoysa6171]

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

[@O-Grady]

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

[@rindu99]

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

[@justinm2697]

I wish they'd write songs like this now.

[@charlesvandenburgh7754]

If I was born with extra thumbs, they, too, would be pointing upwards.

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

Here!😊

[@kenhanson4015]

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

[@bobndina]

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

[@paulyabe]

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

[@douglassharpe55]

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

[@vassilylucashenko]

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

[@bobndina]

@@vassilylucashenko - Indeed, jealousy is a curse.

[@yk5098]

Maybe they made mistakes...

[@gregorycrnkovic1660]

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

[@sooper20]

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

[@gregorycrnkovic1660]

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

[@michaelfrazia4569]

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

[@michaelfrazia4569]

Earth

[@stuart8663]

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

[@colleenplugoway1995]

I love how the violinists are smiling, everyone is fantastic, loving the guitar so beautiful. Beautiful voice. French horn, etc

[@davidospina5216]

Hello Colleen how are you doing?

[@pauldotseth6178]

The excellent vocals, together with their strong horn section makes this an amazing cover band. Each tune gets better than the previous selection.

[@fredlin6303]

Tells you the genius of Chicago in marrying all the instruments together along with the great vocal. You rarely find that in the music of today.

[@pistolannie0714]

I know they all seem so happy to be playing that song it’s beautiful

[@jesusrodriguezreyes4207]

Biden, ya es tiempo de parar esa guerra fratricida entre pueblos hermanos rusos y ucranianos...

[@peterrodby2786]

We cannot wait to see L&F in Honolulu! When i first heard the group on YT i reminisced about my family and how close we once were. ❤

[@JT-sz7xc]

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

[@margaretmoore-xm7zv]

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

[@jonbessant8535]

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

[@psgrenier]

True that.

[@oldwest517]

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

[@rimmersbryggeri]

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

[@astroman71]

oldwest517 my thoughts exactly

[@smshXXI]

oldwest517 More than!

[@smshXXI]

no adds

[@morganmeehan5199]

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

[@mayrazhankina8733]

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

[@lindabergman3127]

❤me too

[@margaretantioch]

Beautiful voice. Amazing orchestra’s sounds

[@discobikerAndRosie]

Lovely performance. They stuck to the original sound, & didn't mess with perfection! Very well done. Classy!

[@roykliffen9674]

What is truly amazing is that Leonid didn't have access to the original sheet music. He rewrote the score by ear listening to the record.

[@johng7265]

Great musicians but also great recording engineers producers and mastering. It all comes together her. Wonder what Chicago thinks of this.

[@marcotukoff]

How is sweet to see brothers russians and ukranians together in a song.... Get out war!!!

[@zdravko4428]

Thank God I have a child, otherwise I would be on the first flight to Russia and living irresponsibility with Gypsy musicians, my god how beautifully talentled they are!!

[@hftlmtd.8610]

got blown away from the 1st second. Super amazing cover. Loving that French horn, the violins, the singer voice, the acoustic guitar, the drummers chill approach with his brushes, bassist cool approach, also worth mentioning the camera men crew, and the masterization of the sound engineering, every detail taken into meticoulous importance, this is one hundred percent the work of virtuosic which you maestros are..I bless u

[@jackflash5659]

The absolute best cover band I've ever seen/heard. Anywhere.

[@Aleciaspicks]

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

[@MrNathan791]

I totally agree.👍🏾

[@anthonyvasquez121]

I was watching this on my TV when my wife came home from work. She usually just grabs herself something to eat but I could just feel her behind me. I turned around and saw her crying. I said, "Babe, why are you crying?" She said, "I don't know." and then started to laugh. I said, "You've heard this song before." She said, "Not like this, not like this." I knew then I wasn't the only one that thought there was something special about this band.

[@gregorylondos534]

Anthony Vasquez}. This sounds like a good Cover Band With a Good Karaoke lead Voice... Sorry

[@wswsws]

@@gregorylondos534 nani?

[@anthonyvasquez121]

@@gregorylondos534 No need to say you're sorry. Everyone has their own opinion.

[@gwechoochoo]

How cool...I don't know your wife at all....but I need to know if she has a sister.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

That's awesome !!

[@bbsb300]

Wonderful , what a lead vocal awesome ;)

[@cidinhocidinho3723]

The best Chicago cover of the world.

[@kritterkult1318]

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

[@Beanieweenieable]

All I can say is wow...never Thought I hear “Chicago” preform again! You guys nailed it 100%

[@hftlmtd.8610]

Gotta agree with u ma'am. .it's totally faithful to its original recording back in 1976 if I ain't mistaken..

[@Coupydog]

Yes, same feeling. A flawless performance indeed!

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

And they got their own orchestra too!

[@roykliffen9674]

@@hftlmtd.8610 I could say the original used two French horns with some of the very faint incidental notes played by one of the horns now being played on the Rhodes piano, the two "oohoos" between the phrases weren't in the original, and Peter Cetera's voice being a fraction more bright but that would be me being an over-critical jack-ass. It is indeed amazing to hear how closely they came to the original studio recording, especially considering Leonid transcribed the music onto sheet music for each part simply by listening to the original recording. For years I cycled to school playing my favourite easy-listening tape on my Walkman starting with "Ben" by Michael Jackson followed by "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago ...... I know it by heart, but if this Leonid version would be played on the radio today I probably would notice the difference in the voice and horns just enough to start listening more intently and being a bit confused. Only at the "oohoo" I would realise I wasn't listening to the original. but even at that point I might think it could be a remastered/remixed version of the original. And that is a stunning achievement by Leonid & Friends.

[@rdeloges7957]

Makes me tear up to hear. The nostalgia of our Gen-X youth, hearing this on the radio, at KMart, at the mall...it was beautiful then and even more so now, especially seeing it played live.

[@jester1650]

The musicianship and the vocals are out of this world

[@francisjanes6319]

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

[@dennyhutsell4975]

Pure bliss listening to this band. I was damn near moved to tears! So much love put into the production. It is just amazing!

[@JOHNRODRIGUEZ-di3dm]

Me too

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Wow...I mean DOUBLE WOW!!! I loved that tune back then. This is even BETTER, if that's possible!?

[@lindabergman3127]

Agreed 💯🥰

[@DrunkenUFOPilot]

Soon, Chicago will rename itself "The Leonid & Friends Tribute Band"

[@biglebowskithedude777]

😂

[@jafhio2284]

Loveeee it!!

[@tenadaniels5240]

💞🤗💞🎼🎤🔥🔥🔥 YESSSS 💯

[@kathykefalas701]

They’re amazing. 😊👍👍😁

[@brazenbunnies]

That was an excellent comment