Leonid and Friends Covers Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 - A Metalhead Reacts - I Am Beyond Impressed

Where has Leonid & Friends been my whole life? I don't know how many videos I've watched that I have enjoyed more than this one. I loved every single thing about this. It takes a great song to make a great cover, and this was great. Come on in and check this one out for yourself. Please enjoy my latest video, Leonid and Friends Covers Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 - A Metalhead Reacts - I Am Beyond Impressed.
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[@richierich4538]

The fact that they can sound this good while realizing that English is not their first language BLOWS MY MIND!!!!!

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

This is a wonderful rendition of this song.

[@lindabergman3127]

And they sound even better than this live🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lindabergman3127]

@@ProjectEllsworthReactsthey were fabulous in Kansas City last nite😂

[@kennedymiller2400]

Was there, too! Absolutely, one of my favorite concerts ever❤ They never cease to blow me away👏👏👏

[@AmirFazadh]

Sergey Kashirin is the FIRST guy I've ever seen who channels Terry Kath's spirit on the solo...I've heard many guitarists attempt it and utterly fail, but it's like Terry took over Sergey's hands for the solo, and I've heard a LOT of attempts. The whole band is amazing, probably one of my all-time favorite bands ever!

[@Марина-с3у6э]

Верно, Сережа Каширин прекрасный гитарист-виртуоз и у него очень красивый тембр голоса! Люблю слушать его соло и на гитаре и когда он поет .

[@milton1448]

He attacked that solo with gusto!

[@krissybrowne8495]

Unfucking believable…every song they cover is magic.

[@MichaelAndrews-uy1gl]

The lead guitar player is out of this world...mimics Terry Kath's solo work so well. Not an easy task to accomplish.

[@clare1061]

You close your eyes and put your head back you think you’re listening to Terry Kath on that guitar solo. That young man is on point by the note.

[@TP-vu3tc]

Yes. Peter Cetera is one of the best lead rock volcals in history.

[@TP-vu3tc]

That great guitar player and lead vocals no longer with them

[@kens32052]

Terry would be proud.

[@chrisegbertky]

Leonid listens to the song AND freakin' writes out the score for each part! Hokey smokes!

[@dmaschy599]

They Nailed that song,I am 83 years old.This song was big during my time as a younger man.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yes they did😁❤️

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

Serge's vocals. Sergey's guitar tribute to the late Terry Kath. Igor's flawless percussion. And Leonid's brilliant note for note reconstruction and scoring of the original recirding in minute detail. No wonder original Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine heard them and shouted their praises from the rooftops.

[@tobiek]

I came up on them a couple of months ago and could not believe what I was hearing. They are fantastic! Read up on them and the band Chicago commented that they were better than us! What's interesting is most of the guys are from Russia. The singer with the beard is from Ukraine and one is from Belarus. I hope they are all okay especially the guy in Ukraine. Longtime friends before the war started.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

This was an outstanding rendition of this song.

[@ellenstewartbowman3898]

L&F are awesome

[@glennmitchell9107]

The happiest band on KZbin.

[@TheDivayenta]

Lee-yo-nid! They are the greatest tribute band on earth. They also do EWF , ( check out In the Stone) Blood Sweat and Tears and Steely Dan. They are from Russia and Ukraine. They’re the tops! Leonid is on bass snd does all the transcription by ear and sound production. Genius. The Peter Cetera guy is Sergei who is now fighting in the Ukraine 🥲They hardly speak English!

[@sandranelson6344]

He’s still there?! Dammit. And he’s fighting, I’ll be praying for him.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yep saw n heard them last nite in Kansas City and I’m still blown away with their voices and musicians

[@lindabergman3127]

@@sandranelson6344same ❤

[@thierryjulien572]

Sergei Kashirin on guitar wow and Serge on vocals close PC. They are incredible. Thx Leonid ans friends.

[@Nevernow721]

Saw them two weeks ago. I love this fkg band. There's always a lot of musicians in their audiences. Much respect. L&F.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

This was pretty outstanding. Thank you.

[@Hicks-g1m]

Leonid and friends Cover of Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 sounds really amazing john from the trumpets to the guitars vocals everything sounds just simply incredible these guys did a really good job take care John 👍👍🆒🆒

[@billofjazz]

Yes, what you said. I've been a CHICAGO (Transit Authority was on the LP album cover that my sister bought for me) fan since the beginning. Leonid and Friend's version is the best and I have listened to it since I first discovered the band.

[@mikelipke9404]

after the love is gone and one fine morning by Leonid and friends is mind blowing

[@TheMetalFunkAllStars]

I have been following these guys for years!! Great Job they do with Chicago Songs Especially!, although they Rock Out just as well on All other Songs, and Artists they Cover!!! Spot On!!! The Brass, and everything with that Fat, Rich, Stereo Clarity, with Dynamics type Music they have going on is worth Listening to.

[@lindabergman3127]

Finally got to see n hear them at their Kansas City Concert last nite and it’s even better than their videos ❤we were on our feet singing n dancing to this n many others🔥wonderful singers and musicians!! Can’t wait to see them again 🥰their vocals were unreal after all their touring😮 couldn’t believe my ears n eyes

[@brendapulcheon14]

Hi first time seeing your channel we just saw these guys 2 weeks ago live and it was one of the best shows we have seen if you ever get a chance to see them live GO!!!!!!

[@graywade9225]

Dude - you are in for some amazing covers. Glad you found them!

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Me too.

[@Joseph-f9m7s]

Thing that is amazing is that this was not only early on when Leonid decided to do Chicago covets, since they are in Russia, they could not get the official sheet music. Leonid is a retired professional Russian musician genius. He wrote all the music by ear. Most of this band is from Russia.

[@jonsher7682]

Love early Chicago when Terry Kath was still alive and the brass section was pumping out hard, bluesy, rockers, and no one covers their music as well as Leonid & Friends -> thanks to the stellar recording work, you could even argue the clarity of the covers sound even better than some of the originals. Cetera was a great and distinct singer but Serge Tiagnyriadno, to my ears, is even better -- he soars to the top of his range easily when Cetera sometimes struggled -- you could hear some strain. Tiagnyriadno is the only Ukranian in the band of players who are otherwise from Russia, most in and around Moscow, and the war has cut him off from the band -- I hope he is in a place of safety. Leonid Vorobyev, who plays the base and transposes all the musical parts by ear for each instrument, is the band's leader. The drummer, Igor Javad-Zade, is so good that he and Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine have done a video or two together. The brass section is amazing (I play trombone so I know a strong brass section when I hear it), and while a core of musicians has been in the group from the start, there have been some replacements and additions along the way. Kudos to Leonid Vorobyev for making sure the quality remains outstanding even as the band member change. They are most impressive when they play demanding music that requires extreme talent; in addition to early Chicago, one of their standouts is Steely Dan's My Old School: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCbko2QbsmSe6M

[@davidfoxall8765]

I had the pleasure of seeing them live with my son in Birmingham, AL. Just fantastic... they sound as good live.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

That's awesome.

[@joerostowsky9987]

Go down the rabbit hole watching lots of Leonid and Friends videos and you will NOT be disappointed. Read up on their history and it will just add to it

[@clare1061]

I’ve been following them for about the last three or four years & am dumbfounded every time there’s a new release. They are so on point that if you close your eyes, it’ll be hard to tell if it was the original or if it is them.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

I am definitely going to react to more from them.

[@lindabergman3127]

​@@ProjectEllsworthReacts check out my old school 😂 leonid n friends nail it🔥🔥🔥

[@darrenduhe3090]

Saw L & F at House of Blues in New Orleans. Simply amazing group. Their Earth Wind & Fire covers are great too.

[@kilroy205]

they did several covers and all were outstanding

[@localdigitalpros367]

Currently on tour (june 23) in Eastern U.S. West coast in the fall. They are a "Must See" and tix are usually pretty reasonable!

[@AndrewKendall71]

Guitar player bending those notes exactly like the original... man, these are some legit musicians. I'd love these guys even without being a Chicago fan... but I am. This group is amazing.

[@clare1061]

Listen to their version of " Beginnings " & " call on me " they're absolutely phenomenal.

[@kmcgarr1]

Watch their cover of “I’m a man & Fantasy”. This band makes me happy, period.

[@michalromig3409]

I am 73 . My #1Favorite group has always been CHICAGO... Every sound every note, voices,absolutely my #1-Until Leonid and Friends. They are now my favorite, Thank you LEONID

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Very, very cool.

[@mbmb1799]

Brother you need to see these guys live, its amazing. Unfortunately the original band is missing a couple of members but they are still Amazing with the new added members. Leonid is a master at picking the right people. I see them every time they come to the U.S.

[@heavenhelpus479]

Exactly: "How could anybody NOT like this?"

[@howardclegg6497]

Hey man...interesting tid bit. Leonid was just selected to be a voting member of the Grammys. These guys are world ambassadors of peace through music. Ksenia, who is not in this video, is a superstar in Russia and China and is a superstar in her own right on the level of Whitney Houston. She has millions of fans as a solo artist.

[@Марина-с3у6э]

Здорово! Русские ребята вдохнули новое звучание прекрасной музыки знаменитой группы ЧИКАГО! Очень приятно узнать, что Леонида пригласили в состав жюри Премии Грэмми! В таком случае к нему следуется обращаться Леонид Петрович! Обратите внимание на это, американские друзья ❤

[@jamieyoung4257]

Best music from the 70s!! Leonid & friends❤

[@Kimmcmahon]

Seen them twice in San Diego. Unreal!!!

[@rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388]

I listen to their music everyday

[@mike1956will]

Been enjoying these guys for a few years....ENJOY!

[@aandpman]

Found your channel because of this reaction 🙂 Maybe it's time you go back and react to some more Leonid and Friends! You pick another Chicago song you're familiar with, or may I suggest their cover of Vehicle by The Ides of March.. Horns are KILLIN' it on that one!

[@macedindu829]

Funny story: so, I found these guys years ago, and I was totally amazed. I shared several videos with my father. So dad turned 75 yesterday and we celebrated his birthday today. I went to my parents' house, and dad was sitting out back on the patio, playing music on his ipad. He was telling me about how he is currently obsessed with this one song, and that reminded me of Leonid and Friends, so I mentioned how they're currently touring. Well, it turns out that the song he was playing was by Leonid and Friends. I think we'll probably go and see them in September when they're in our area.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

That's sincerely a wonderful story. Be well, my friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@macedindu829]

@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Got him tickets for father's day. :D We're finally gonna see them in person.

[@Ron-ku8nd]

Check out their version of feeling stronger. Amazing.

[@jonpevehouse]

All of their Chicago covers are absolute 🔥. Their musicians are phenomenal. Throw in that they also have the most gorgeous backup singer ever (you'll see her on some other songs) makes them a must watch.

[@karenreeves1240]

I recently came across Leonid and Friends on my FB feed doing an EWF tune. I was so blown away I looked them up on KZbin and have been going thru many of their videos. I am so impressed I had to show my husband. I am totally in awe.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

I agree; they are very, VERY impressive. Be well, my friend. Thank you for watching.

[@Inokea]

They work hard to play the songs the way they were recorded because that's what we generally know. The original bands don't even play it true to the original recording, that's also what makes L&F so spectacular.

[@buukkreider544]

Hey, I enjoyed your reaction to this tribute to Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. I hope you would also react to this same group (Leonid and Friends) tribute to Chicago's "Wishing You Were Here" - thank you.

[@clare1061]

The look on your face when he opened his mouth, says it all. BANGER MY FRIEND !!!!

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

This was outstanding.

[@clare1061]

@@ProjectEllsworthReacts check this one out my man I have been a major Chicago fan since the early 70s I remember my dad bringing their albums home kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZy0Yp-ir7WceJY

[@christopherbrodeur2333]

Also watch them do Fantasy by Earth Wind and Fire ! Mind blower and the female singer Kesonia is awesome in her own respect. Watch her solo on her song One Last Cry.

[@drsebesta]

Any direction you go with Leonid and Friends...you won't be disappointed. And if you know the song, you'll be stunned at how spot on, they are.

[@patriciaellis4848]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!

[@Tarkus7]

I know it's been 5 months since this response, but I'd highly recommend Leonid and Friend's cover of Earth Wind and Fire's "Fantasy". Also EW&F's "September." I'm also a huge Leonid fan of their Chicago and Steely Dan covers. Everything they do is spot on to the record, or better.

[@jefferyshute6641]

Best tribute band ever!

[@csbmguy]

The late 60's song "Vehicle - Ides of March" is a spectacular cover too. It shows how really good their horn section is.

[@ellenstewartbowman3898]

please check out Leonid & Friends cover of Steely Dans My Old School. Also Earth Wind and Fire cover. Check one of their concerts out on their fall USA Tour. Amazing.

[@austinstanphill6505]

They Do some Really, really good Earth , Wind and Fire Covers as well. Ides of March, Vehicle is excellent. Worth a listen.

[@rinpocherags3169]

Just sooo good. Unbelievable really

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

It's pretty breath taking. Caught me completely off guard.

[@alexanderter-sarkisov5982]

This is beautiful.!

[@williamburych2136]

They "Make Me Smile" !!!

[@sess122]

One of the very best cover groups in the world for classic American rock and the fact they're all from Russia makes it even more astounding. Contrast this group and of course, the songs they've covered with the absolute (C)rap that has been shoved down Americans' listeners ears for the last 4 decades, and it goes to show how pathetic the American music scene is now...oh, the irony!

[@barbaralynch3015]

They nail everything they do!!!

[@gordonames1892]

I REALLY LOVE LEONID AND FRIENDS OF CHICAGOS SONG HAPPY MAN!!!

[@randybaker6042]

They came out with a cover of My Old School not too long ago that is sick. This cover is sick but My Old School may be sicker. 😅

[@epistte]

My Old School is a monster because Fagan and Becker were perfectionists but they nailed it.

[@stratcat3216]

You need to hear their cover of Free by Chicago.. it's another gem

[@herbmyers805]

I have listening for 2 years and they're on point better than Chicago but we LOVE the guys back then and they way forward is groups like playing and singing how they love! They had a US tour, I wish I known to plan for it. I saw Peter do a Toledo gig with Toledo Snyth how!

[@ericmcdowell5762]

You should go to one of their US concerts, if you haven't already.

[@scottlazar9147]

I've seen them twice in concert and even had a chance to do the meet and greet after one of the shows. They are as amazing live as they are in studio. Anytime they're within 2-3 hrs of me I'll be sure to go see them again.

[@williamosborne6866]

Leonid is the bass player. They have 3 different guys that sing lead, depending on the song/band being covered. Check these covers out: Chicago (again) - "Does Anybody Rally Know What Time It Is": kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHOQn4uHmJt_g7c The Ides Of March - "Vehicle": kzbin.info/www/bejne/nImbmJKAeq-iopo Chicago (original by the Spencer Davis Group) - "'I'm A Man": kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqPQgJpqlJ2qepI Earth, Wind, And Fire - "September": kzbin.info/www/bejne/ema7noikjrxogdU

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

I've added September to the request list. Thank you.

[@michaelbradley7529]

This is exactly the same reaction to Leonid and friends when I first came across them years ago, except I didn't have a camera in front of me, so this was all happening in my head. I realize this video was uploaded many months ago, but these guys also do some crazy good Earth, Wind, and Fire covers.

[@mrtonyo1965]

Watched all the songs. Best cover band of all time. They are also doing originals as well

[@mrbill8542]

Try their cover of Steely Dans "My Old School" if you want to see more amazing guitar work---AMAZING !!!

[@rgoers]

I won't say that every L& F song is better than Chicago, but I will say that there are no Chicago originals that I like better than L & F's cover. You really should review a few more. It is surprising that they don't get more reactions considering how popular they are on KZbin. One of my particular favorites is Colour my World, only because I really hated the original version. But what Leonid did with it turned that completely around. Another band you should consider listening to is Foxes & Fossils. They are another very popular cover band on KZbin and have a very interesting story. They do some really nice covers of Crosby, Stills & Nash songs among other things.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

I will likely react to more of these folks in the future, but it will only happen if people ask for it. I am trying to base this entire channel and its cpntent on requested bands and songs. So, I hope to get back to them in the future. I have added Foxes and Fossils to the request list. Thank you. Be well, my friend.

[@rgoers]

@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Just FYI - when you look at Foxes and Fossils the first song you should listen to is Suite Judy Blue Eyes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOWh35nq56XeJo. This was recorded 12 years ago and is the very first song from their very first show when the girls were still in high school. The group leader (Tim) is in the middle and his daughter is to the right of him in the video. Everyone else is unrelated to each other. But they have a bunch of other great recordings, many recorded live while the girls were in school and others done in Tim''s basement studio after they graduated from college. Obviously, if you have never heard the original version of any song they cover you should listen to that first.

[@mikecreger9702]

Kath was the WAH-WAH KING!

[@albertoorlandogarciaarroyo6712]

I agree with all your comments

[@doobiejones9388]

I have several older siblings. So I grew up on this stuff. Very very well done. Take care John. 😊😊😊😊😎🤘

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

This blew me away. I have two older siblings and neither of them were Chicago fans at all. One was a much bigger fan of cocaine.

[@doobiejones9388]

@@ProjectEllsworthReacts LoL 😂

[@sherylellingson3538]

The only difference between this rendition and the original, is the outstanding recording quality. It's hard to do a cover tune justice. It's even harder to make it your own, while keeping the integrity of the original song!! It's legendary, when you can take a bunch of talented artists such as these, and make a "spot-on" cover of a 50 year old song, that by my accounts, sounds like a mirror image of Chicago. I dare any one reading my comment, to close their eyes, lean back in your chair, and tell me you can differentiate between this and the original.

[@lindabergman3127]

Agreed100 👈🏻

[@TheDivayenta]

Catch them on tour! I saw them last fall in San Jose- fantastic! They have so much joy and passion ! They also cover Earth Wind and Fire and Steely Dan! Lots of Chicago songs. In Russia they’re called Chicagovich. Leonid is the bass player , founder and producer. New sub!

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Awesome! Welcome aboard!

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Love your channel brother. Greetings from Southern California!!

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Thank you, Allen. I am on an extended break right now. If I return, it will be later in the year.

[@bradpeterson5299]

These guys are fantastic. I've been listening to them for a year now

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

They're definitely awesome.

[@srgrounds]

That was really really good.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Look for them in a town near you on the fall leg of their tour

[@deangood6682]

guitar lead was Sergey kashrin unfortunately left band to be with family. really like to see him resurface in USA.

[@Calamity_Jack]

Man, L&F have so many amazing covers! But do yourself a favor and check out their take on Deep Purple's "Stormbringer" next. If you enjoy a good rock-out, that is. ;)

[@michaelporter8053]

You might like to react to Stely Dan's My old school by this band incredible.

[@spadams999]

Great reaction!

[@bobburroughs6241]

This is an old one of theirs with a different horn section. They are remarkable and a favourite band. Guitarist Sergey no longer with the band and vocalist Serge left too, recording his parts from Kyiv. Try their latest line up doing EWF's Fantasy.

[@swcoder]

This cover is so tight it fools most people.

[@daveshep9400]

Just saw them live on the last date of there fall tour. They are so entertaining live. They have 3 albums of covers. If you want to support the new kids on the block. Check out Billy Strings, maybe Dust In a Baggie.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Why not? I'll check it out. I've added it to the request list. Thank you.

[@panamacitybeachbum]

Sergey K. is dynamite on LG. The horns gave me a horngasm.

[@TerryMrakovichPhD]

The singer is from Ukraine - You must see some current stuff they do - many covers - Chicago band loves them - checkout their current KZbin offerings and their website - recorded in Moscow and sometimes the US. They travel doing shows in the US at least twice annually

[@brendawierzbicki5030]

They filmed it because no one would believe it wasn't Chicago unless they saw it. Period.

[@lindabergman3127]

Saw them live in September and they were fantastic 💥💥💥

[@TincupPgh]

Your reaction was the same as mine when I stumbled on Leonid. They just nail everything they do.

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

I was completely caught off guard by how fantastic this was.

[@robertfish2906]

Their version of Happy Man by Chicago is a knock out

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Good afternoon. I have added Happy Man to the request list. Thank you.

[@joedimsdale3568]

Nailed it

[@clare1061]

Check out this band doing the song “call on me“ by Chicago

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

I believe I have that on the request list. Thank you. Have an amazing day.

[@pablojose4890]

You should check out a more recent Leonid and Friends Chicago cover, Alive Again. The first single Chicago released after Terry Kath's death. I hadn't heard this song in 30 years. Now it's one of my favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYLVeKmOh7CEpdE

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Very cool. I have added this to the request list. Thank you.

[@davel9130]

Their goal with their studio work is to be as faithful to the original recording as possible. They tour the States regularly (they're touring now). The members of the band change, but the soul is always there. You might also check out Questions 67 & 68 and Dialogue Parts I and II which are also incredibly good covers.

[@lindabergman3127]

New sub❤ this band is fabulous! You gotta hear them play my old school by steely Dan😁it's phenomenal!

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Good morning. I believe I have this on my request list already, but I have added it again to be safe. Thank you.

[@lindabergman3127]

@@ProjectEllsworthReacts❤❤❤👏they’re in Kansas City sept 30 n I’m gonna be there😂🔥🔥🔥

[@lindabergman3127]

Have you looked at Lexington Lab band yet?? You gotta heat them cover Heart😮 those chicks absolutely nail Nancy Wilson ❤ Rhe other bands they cover such as Def Leppard, Foreigner n Boston even Lef zeppelin will blow you away n Toto excellent

[@romacassel9636]

Leonid and friends can rock check out Stormbringer just one of many great songs they cover. Scott

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Good morning. I have added this to the request list. Thank you.

[@robinemrich3541]

Leonid is playing the bass guitar

[@myseaeaglechannel2913]

Listen to them do Boogie Wonderland.

[@lindabergman3127]

It’s unbelievable 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

Leonid is a 70 year old bass player and the leader of the group they cover earth wind and fire. Check out their cover of In he Stone

[@ProjectEllsworthReacts]

Good morning. I've added In the Stone to the request list. Thank you.

[@Марина-с3у6э]

Леониду Петровичу 68 лет. Его день рождения 6 ноября 1954 года.