In the Stone - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)

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В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
Danil Buranov - lead vocal
Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano, synthesizer, backing vocal
Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal, shaker
Vasily Akimov - claves, backing vocal
Konstantin Kovachev - guitar
Michael Puntov - synthesizer, backing vocal
Andrey Zyl - trumpet
Valery Martynov - trumpet
Maxim Likhachev - trombone
Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
Artur Gilfanov - trombone
Gleb Fedorov - trumpet
Jacob Zakh - Rhodes piano
Rei Frometa - conga
Norlan Maturell Rodrigues - bongo
Yunior Salvador Perez Espronseda - timbales
Strings - Caro-Bass Orchestra
Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
Special thanks to
CineLab SoundMix Studio and
Gigant Record
Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
Данил Буранов - вокал
Михаил Пунтов- синтезатор, бэк-вокал
Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль, синтезатор, бэк-вокал
Константин Ковачев - гитара
Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал, шейкер
Василий Акимов - клавес, бэк-вокал
Андрей Зыль - труба
Валерий Мартынов - труба
Максим Лихачев - тромбон
Олег Кудрявцев - тенор сакс
Артур Гильфанов - тромбон
Глеб Федоров - труба
Яков Захваткин - Родес пиано
Рей Фромета - конги
Норлан Родригес - бонги
Сальвадор Эспронседа - тимбалес
Струнные - Каро-Басс Оркестр
Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
Особая благодарность студиям
СинеЛаб СаундМикс и
Гигант Рекорд
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[@LeonidVorobyevandfriends]

For a full touring schedule check the link below: leonidandfriends.band/tour.html

[@ztoob8898]

You guys are so great and so uplifting. I've been stuck mostly in bed for the past 10 weeks, with multiple back surgeries. To say you've brightened my day would be a gross understatement!

[@JoelWelter]

How can you tour? Your country is labeled an aggressor since it attacked Ukraine. I'm a fan, but you can't leave Russia currently because of this. Serge is Ukrainian and is fighting for his life right now. Please don't release any new music until the end of the war.

[@braddarr4261]

@@JoelWelter music transcends politics / country / war - thank god! Bring it on Leonid, we love you brother!

[@DonDixit]

Wish you all a save & successful US tour!!

[@andyc7405]

@@ztoob8898 That was exactly how I ran across them, recovering from back surgery a year ago.

[@dennycaneff1837]

Leonid deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping this music going during these difficult times between our countries . It’s nice to tune out what’s going on, thanks to his efforts.

[@bartmulder6995]

I totally agree. Thank you Leonid, for keeping our countries together.

[@VadimSax]

@@bartmulder6995 музыка вне политики

[@johnchilton3975]

Simply amazing... Absolutely incredible.

[@oswaldocastro9591]

Yo también estoy sorprendido de que esté dando conciertos en US, gracias a Dios los quieren también bien ahí, sin excepcionales

[@maurosuzuki8349]

Tottally beautifull .....sorry for say this.......these russian guys play better than EWF....!!!!!!

[@Jim-wc3kz]

Do you grasp what is happening here? Leonid is a genius. He is a fabulous bass player, and a superb recording engineer. He wrote out all the charts for each musician(there are like 30 people performing), assembled this great cast of world class musicians who are crushing this song live in studio. He did all the video editing with flawless cut aways in synch with the music. Pay attention people, he created an entirely new way to enjoy these fabulous songs. You are engulfed by the performance. BRAVO.

[@positivelybobby]

And - he (and the whole band) are some of the kindest people I’ve ever been around, not to mention the most talented musicians I’ve ever shared a stage with. They’re humble, hard-working, and wonderful to be around. We’re so lucky to have them.

[@Jim-wc3kz]

@@positivelybobby I saw you sing at the Seminole casino Immokalee for Vasily on April 13, 2024. You did a hell of a job on short notice. As a former sax guy in a really good cover band 50 years ago, they are doing what I wanted to do, cover iconic tunes. Back then the songs were current not yet iconic.

[@positivelybobby]

@@Jim-wc3kzoh thanks Jim! Yeah, that was a crazy night - getting a call at 10:30pm the night before, asking if I could be on the 8am flight to Ft Myers. But, that’s the life of a hired gun, right? I’d love to hear your band if you have some recordings!

[@Jim-wc3kz]

@@positivelybobby Sadly, I don’t. After 46 years of life getting in the way that’s why I love L&F. It helps relive those adventurous times of my youth.

[@Jim-wc3kz]

@@positivelybobby Since you have an in with L&F, I’d love to see them cover anything by Average White Band. Pick up the Pieces is obvious but is instrumental mostly. Work to Do would be ideal. See what you can do.

[@Yvohoho]

The first thing to put a big smile on my face in 3 years since my husband died

[@marcosgarcia2643]

Survive the mourning feeling demands time. Not easy. I lost my mother in 2020 and still there is a gap in the family events, even in a simple dinner.

[@jacqueslemieux3328]

5 years since my wife died, but this does my heart good. Happy sounds! I love this group - they are my favourites.

[@TheTommybongos]

I can see Maurice White smiling from above. He'd approved of this cracking rendition.

[@fxrs1982]

You are so right!! He would ❤️ it!!!

[@themitsudas]

Maurice would!

[@nrutledge01]

Absolutely. Made me tear up for a second. This song is EWF’s masterpiece, IMO. What a beautiful tribute.

[@MrNathan791]

Oh yes Maurice would. 4-sure.

[@chriscooper7642]

Yes!! For sure! What a great tribute

[@daveburchfield9105]

Pro musician and educator for over 50 years now, and this is so good, it brings tears, as many of your recordings in past have. We musicians are emotional about exceptional performances like that.

[@fredherfst8148]

Very true. I get tears just watching this group, Jacob Collier, Stevie Wonder… Bass player here..harmonies are my stock and trade!

[@ztoob8898]

Keyboardist, here. I so would love to jam with these guys, if only I were in their league 😔 And yeah, tears. Every time. So much talent, so much attention to detail. I like to let their music just wash over my soul.

[@artistaloca4]

Well said❣

[@rickstadel5285]

Indeed! Tears . . and giddy, childlike laughter! I was so sure when this tune was out that I'd never hear it played better . . Now I have . . !

[@johncarroll1403]

@@rickstadel5285 Yes Rick.... tears indeed. That's us singers/musicians for you.

[@MrJsfingers]

As a musician of over 40 years, don’t disrespect their gift by calling them a cover band. They are totally locked in.

[@Trix897]

I saw EWF perform this song in 2001 not even a month after 9/11, and this performance evokes the same emotions that I had that night in Albany, New York. It’s one of my absolute favorite songs FULL STOP, and these amazing musicians absolutely stuck the landing.

[@Dana9437]

@@Trix897 Fantastic musicians: Leonid and Friends!!! Touring U.S. later this year (2024)....

[@lorennicholas562]

One of the things that makes L&F so unique is that there are about 30 musicians performing this song!!! Few bands worldwide ever assemble a group this large and diverse except for full orchestras! And I believe these are the best musicians in all of Russia! Bravo, Leonid! And may God give His safety and protection to Serge Tiagniryadno and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦!

[@Inokea]

This kind of music can only be replicated properly with a full compliment of talented musicians. None of this midi and computer stuff, a bunch of highly talented people are needed to make this.

[@slotcargene1]

Hear! Hear!

[@nilson5199]

Aqui do Brasil ouvindo e vendo pela 1 vez me sinto em êxtase ,parabéns pela performance em geral da banda ,vocais perfeitos e harmoniosos,cordas,metais,percusao,tudo perfeito. Parabéns aos irmãos russos que estes sim objetivam a paz e concórdia entre os povos.

[@zagortenay114]

E' una band.....

[@Nclght]

World-class musicians playing songs originally performed by world-class musicians. Perfect formula.

[@peterd.9522]

I must have listened to this 100 times by now. It’s absolutely flawless 🎉

[@rabiaahmad2472]

me to

[@Lucas-iv6ld]

me too, better than the original

[@zagortenay114]

Resuscita i defunti

[@peterd.9522]

@@zagortenay114 To resurrect the deceased is quite a dramatic description. It is also an extraordinarily beautiful phrase. 👌

[@laurentlucchini9298]

In just one evening for me, yes 😂

[@ryandhall]

Amazing sound mix, killer arrangement, and absolutely impeccable musicianship. There's not a person in that room who isn't a world-class musician. But I want to single out that drummer. That dude is a machine! No matter what song you play, he's in a deep pocket. Igor is absolutely amazing.

[@paulyabe]

it appears Mr. Vorobyev enjoys being locked in with him

[@beatles1141]

Incredible drummer.

[@VladimirRevskiy]

Драм машина!

[@selmab6506]

So true!!! I keep watching him, it's just addictive watching him play his drum!!!

[@ericelleboode7688]

J'adore les cuivres comment ça pète bien

[@glennjelich3174]

Every aspect of this recording is perfection: musicians, vocals, arrangement, production...............Flawless. My compliments to you all.

[@victorsalinas6354]

Sres.comision organizadora del festival de la canción de Viña del mar debiesen traer este conjunto de fama mundial,y que tendría un éxito bárbaro ya que es transmitido por tv a muchos países,y no trayendo artistas rascas.

[@romeoalpha2610]

Can’t get enough of this band. 👏🏼

[@Dana9437]

same here!!!!!

[@Mo3001]

One cannot call this a "cover", it is bringing EW&F-Music alive again...! Thanks so much ❤

[@lachdave1]

I just LOVE Leonid and Friends. The combination of voices and instruments is exceptional...Keep it up...LOVE your music.

[@stephenrolfe3003]

Brilliant stuff from these guys.....again 👍

[@lisaalexander7893]

This is astounding

[@marciavaleria4868]

Somebody in 2024 ?

[@TomBombadil73]

Yo

[@Yvohoho]

Yes Miss ✔️

[@maritonysanchez2608]

Yes

[@eileenchmielewski1420]

August, 2024 yep

[@gladisseabrook3309]

August 27th, my coworker sent me a bunch of these covers lol

[@BKrieg8]

Dude has a fantastic range. Literally has that smooth Maurice white voice and then slips right into the EWF high range like he’s right off their record. Entire band is fantastic.

[@kevinvitale8980]

I automatically give a thumbs up for Leonid and Friends… never, ever disappoints. In fact makes my day that much better.

[@TheMrAshley2010]

+

[@CarlinhosTaba]

Me too.

[@jamesarriola6056]

Me three

[@ztoob8898]

Me four...ever!

[@biglebowskithedude777]

five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@tom8660]

Are you kidding me?? Incredible musicians!! Thanks for bringing the funk back. I miss it so much. EWF would be proud!

[@dotlund1096]

Welcome here! Many songs for you to catch up with! 😊. Go see them if you ever get the chance.

[@dotlund1096]

Also, check out their version of Fantasy. 👍

[@thomassalvador46]

I was lucky enough to see them in person in the fall of 2022.@@dotlund1096

[@kurstina9349]

Right! They'd be impressed!❤❤❤

[@deeglencairn2598]

listening to this with headphones is a sonic experience, every instrument and vocal combination is crystal clear 👌

[@d.e.b.b5788]

It's pretty good with Klipschorns, too!

[@polyscroll]

@@d.e.b.b5788 I could only dream of having a pair of those!

[@donnagilligan2905]

They're pure joy and Flawless!!

[@JMrealgamer]

Headphones is always the best way! Yes!

[@kennybrydges2429]

@@JMrealgamer headphones for sure..thats the best cover ive heard playing that song.. Brilliant.. 👏👏👏

[@tomascupas2731]

This was off the hook. Tight and clean and the vocals at another level. Great horn sction. Th string section classy and spot on. So much soul. I´m still dancing.

[@lisaalexander7893]

This is astounding ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nickcraig28]

Bro I’m still dancing!!! They did this incredible justice & understood the assignment

[@robertjaussi3729]

The world should start fighting wars with a cover band from each country! Leonid and Friends would be the winner!

[@alstevens135]

This is definitely NOT a cover Band!!! They are a Tribute band!!!!

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The #1 Tribute Band in the World, bar none! L&F!

[@tomgrassia5830]

I will second that emotion Felix! 👍

[@martinkijkt]

Listen to the Analogues!!!

[@pauljennings6632]

I can't call then a tribute band. More like a Clone Band. 6 out of 5.

[@TrueBlueYou]

Pep band with a BIG twist

[@hughbarton5743]

No question !!!!

[@keemez]

that horn section is absolutely spectacular- not one single iota of doubt about it

[@johnpendlington5502]

This is my favorite piece from Earth Wind and Fire.... And they perform it so well...!!!! Damned....!!!!! It's amazing...!!!! Congratulations to you all...!!!!

[@rickstadel5285]

Yup -- Amazing ! !

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Fantasy is my favorite but I love this too

[@joebrown1382]

Wow this band is unbelievable. So much here, strings, horns, percussion, keys, guitar & fantastic vocals.

[@francescozappa5915]

Every frickin' time!!!!!! 😀

[@lisaalexander7893]

Real music. I love it

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

This music is from my favorite decade as a teen............the 70's. I'm going have to cover this song on my channel!

[@zagortenay114]

La perfezione musicale.......yeah.😊

[@denniswilson5384]

I knew this was going to be exceptional even before listening to the whole thing, and it definitely is. It's fantastic.

[@user-mo5de5vz3j]

素晴らしい😂🎉最高傑作ですね❣️EWFを完全に再現していますね😮❤感動しました😭❤凄すぎて鳥肌がたちました😂🎉

[@clydewilliams6574]

One of, if not the best cover groups I've ever heard. The vocals and musicianship, is second to none. Bravo.Bravo!

[@andyyoung814]

They’re THE best! X

[@t210fun9]

They are unbelievably talented.

[@donnagilligan2905]

Absolutely correct!! Love this group. Fabulous!

[@davebarrette5674]

I saw them play in Buffalo in July. Their shows are unbelievable. If you get the chance to see them don't let it pass you by

[@donnagilligan2905]

@@davebarrette5674 Lucky You.

[@harrieindewarrie2448]

I've never heard a cover that is soo spot on as this.....absolutely jaw dropping.

[@andreoosthuizen2634]

You guys and the band/orchestra are just...BRILLIANT! The horns and strings...awesome! I love the lead vocalist. So gifted! Thanks Leonid!

[@PuuvillaneMats]

When this song was first released the entire album 'I Am' sounded like one big production miracle. The best example of high level studio production - how different elements were mixed together, lot of material, many pro musicians involved. But ... can You find any video where EW&F did the song live like it sounds here played by russian group of musicians ... ? Never ever. EW&F had always too limited staff on stage to replicate the power and detail-rich sound of the original recording. We've heard different versions of this song with epic intro arranged for bigband, marchband, symphony orchestra or just band with synthesized string & brass section ... but never as it sounded originally on 'I Am'. Now it's done ... by group of russian musicians. And it sounds fantastic. Thank You Leonid & Friends - You're pointing out that music connects people all around the world.

[@adotintheshark4848]

An album that was perfect. Not a bad tune on it. EWF's best album.

[@mariopinho6549]

Spot on

[@davidmalik9821]

Really, that is true BUT that SHOULD NOT be a slight to EWF. Why? Because you could say the same about all of Steely Dan stuff AND I love both. I have seen EWF in concert and still it remains perhaps my favorite live concert ever. It was at William and Mary College late seventies. I absolutely did not like the song "Boogie Wonderland" BUT did reconsider it after seeing them perform it live. BTW, as much as I like recording and live there are times when the live version surpasses the recorded one BUT very few times, IMHO.

[@pikinjazz2275]

😘

[@pikinjazz2275]

@@adotintheshark4848 ya

[@user-po3kl2nt2y]

かなり本格的に、ち密なサウンドになって非常 に完成度の高いもの仕上げてますね、ここまで 音量音質が整ったin the stoneのアレンジははじめて聞きました。cover以上ですよね！

[@user-pr3fn3fw3b]

同感です！

[@utexasnurse]

OMG! Maurice White is smiling down on you! Danil Buranov, you sound EXACTLY like Maurice...amazing!

[@pinchaa64]

Ksenia Buzina ,what a Singer!! What a Voice!! What a woman!! Love her!!

[@davebarrette5674]

I met her after the show in Buffalo. She is such a sweet person and the definition of humble

[@pinchaa64]

@@davebarrette5674 oh my good!! Love her tio só much

[@rickmcquillis6626]

Me too, I love her ❤️😍

[@laurentlucchini9298]

Quite true, she's really fascinating

[@sovereignentity4924]

For a group of Slavic/ Russian European people's to come together during this time of conflict in itself is something special to behold..! 🙏☝️ But for this same group of people's to pull-off the Greatest Cover of one the most complex arrangements , song / piece , IN THE STONE... From the absolute best ..! ALL BLACK MEMBER BAND ( EARTH , WIND & 🔥 FIRE ) Is simply beyond words..! You people are all simply amazingly talented ..! From TOP to BOTTOM From beginning to end every note was hit on 🎯 point..! I grew up as a DJ in the U.S. and had followed this band from it's inception... Maurice White would be proud of this Cover of this Timeless , Master Piece...🙏 Thank you to all members of your band and in particular those behind the arrangements...! Wow..! 👍👌 😊 ❤️ 🙏

[@tractordave9300]

Bravo! EWF we’re absolutely unique and this is a fantastic tribute.

[@jbmorgan57]

They're guitarist isn't black though. And why should it matter? Race has nothing to do with anything dude.

[@eagleman3624]

Truly this band in any of their endeavors transcend race and absolutely put the music center stage and it shows!!

[@sovereignentity4924]

@@jbmorgan57 You must mean NATION/CULTURE not RACE... 🤔 I know what I mean and I mean what I say DUDE..🙄 If it did not matter as you say , then you would not being enjoying this unique BLACK CULTURAL SOUND... Nothing wrong with pointing out the uniqueness of a NATION & CULTURE... And I am not referring to " A COUNTRY " ... Every NATION/CULTURE of People's contribute to a very specific and unique sound/ stamp... I am a professional DJ and come from a long line of MUSICIANS & COMPOSERS... Everything MATTERS..!

[@jbmorgan57]

@@sovereignentity4924 Well I'm an actual musician and you're insane.

[@marcellogarcia4702]

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THIS WONDERFUL BAND EWF !! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!👏👏

[@MonicaMello-oj2nf]

❤🎉

[@mariafranciscafran2253]

Maravilhosos, sensacionais, de arrepiar! Eu que sou contemporânea do EWF desde os anos 80, tocam como o original ...........Sucesso queridos!

[@artnoxon2841]

Awesome cover of one of EW&F's most overlooked songs !! You guys are brilliant !!

[@JappaKneads]

overlooked?????????

[@olu7116]

It's never overlooked! Every school marching band plays this and more

[@frankvucolo6249]

Wow! More horns, more percussion and Mr Guitar has gotten more animated and engaged - I think I saw him smile a couple times :) So good to see. Gotta say though that having Serge missing broke my heart. Can only imagine what he is going through right now. Thoughts and prayers…

[@Betterifitsfree]

Heartfelt hopes that things can soon get back to the way things once were.

[@lisaalexander7893]

This is astounding

[@user-su7bv5lu1t]

What happened to Serge?

[@Betterifitsfree]

@@user-su7bv5lu1t He is from Ukrainia and left the band to go home to help his country.

[@peterd.9522]

At 3:15-3:19 when the trumpet player spins his horn 360 degrees it’s just one more detail that makes the entire performance so great🎉

[@scottward7813]

Love that too!

[@tonialbiol5802]

And indication that everyone is having fun doing this

[@magnetic1065]

This brings a whole new level of appreciation to the quality of music that Earth Wind and Fire what's creating and putting out back in the 70s . Rest in peace Maurice! You were a genius. Bands like those made memories that will never die. And yes this group is awesome

[@christophew1335]

That was off the charts! I've run out of superlatives for Leonid and friends. Superbly orchestrated and performed as per usual..

[@tigger4731]

I know right? Haha ha ha... Time to start our own dictionary! 😉👍

[@brinsonopinion]

I'm just floored. I've never heard this song performed so beautifully and perfectly by anyone other than EWF. And the lead singer!?!?! I haven't heard a voice like that come out of a man who looks like him since Rick Astley (that's a compliment)!!!

[@graemeknight2600]

Amazing aren’t they.

[@justifiedlife1595]

The more I watch this, and it's been about 15 times now, the more I enjoy the human part. The violinist swaying on first refrain, the timbale player smiling in the beginning, the conga player with sheer delight on his face, Leonid with big smile... singers with huge smiles, even drummer smiling. Man, ...I guess I can't think of any thing else that would bring me such joy than playing this positve, upbet song with a huge group of my fellow musicians, and humans.

[@user-sl4rr1us5g]

毎日視聴❤️アメージング😍このグループ半端ないです！🇯🇵コンサート〜C'mon❤️

[@yuk-k3752]

武道館かオーチャードホール辺りですね～👍

[@maestro6390]

INSANELY FANTASTIC! I have not heard a group that made me sit back and say I want to play with these folks in 20 plus years. these folks are simply Outstanding! I have a new favorite!

[@philjones6025]

In these difficult times, its a credit to you guys to see something good coming out of Russia, the world is watching your country... Fantastic performance, one of my favourite tracks ever. well done! Please keep them coming

[@ErkkiSutela]

Make music, not War. Slava Ukraini!

[@kisseljman1]

@@ErkkiSutela Yep, viva Russia !

[@mdelaubergine8930]

Now let's see something this good come out of the west. For a change. Stop blaming Russia for everything. There is nothing lily-white and blameless about the US, the UK or the west. Not even remotely. Not for a moment. These people are our Russian and Ukrainian brothers and sisters and you have a lot more in common with them than you do with anyone in any western government. They're brilliant. Bless them. (This comment from an American.)

[@philjones6025]

@@mdelaubergine8930 I think you need to re read the original comment. The post simply tried to complement the great performance!! You are over reading the post and trying to make some kind of political statement..

[@ohger1]

Sad to say, Putin has made the world absolutely hate and distrust Russia again. I honestly don't know if they can ever recover from this - at the minimum Putin has set Russia back another 40 years. I would be surprised if Leonid and Friends don't move to the west permanently before the iron curtain goes up again.

[@michaelricks2618]

I can't believe what I am hearing is damn good and fresh. I hear every instrument and the melodies are so rich and multi-layered. Volcals are clear and true to Maurice and Phillip Bailey's original. "Never you'll be alone. Forever my daring true love is written in the stone."

[@lindabergman3127]

Yes it’s like being with them listening Live😂❤

[@sunnyphillips6508]

You said it! These people are motivated by Love. Love of the music. I love each one for their amazing souls. Humanity’s best.

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Cmon man. These guys are something Incredible

[@woodentulike2no]

How anyone can be in the same room as Ksenia and not be in absolute AWE of her Beauty and Talent is beyond me. I am her biggest fan in Texas!💖🌹

[@larrytate4586]

Move over Tex.

[@TudorSmith]

Amazing. Well done everyone. 1:45 and I get goosebumps. I know therefore how good this is.

[@joseflumelsky7212]

Всем большой привет и наилучшие пожелания из Израиля! Только 3 дня назад открыл для себя эту группу. Шедевр! Я уроженец России и бывший музыкант, трубач. Идеальное исполнение объясняется тем что все участники этой группы являются воспитанниками " Русской" культуры и музыкальной академии. А это очень много во все времена!

[@luzzandi]

When Danil starts to sing, i get goosebumps over and over! Great! Magic! Horn section... no words..!!!

[@TheDivayenta]

He is full of SOUL!!!!!!

[@altonbradley717]

To the very gifted and often overlooked Igor Dzhaved-Zade: you are a frickin' human metronome my friend, a true Swiss watch of a drummer. You are the glue that holds everything else together. Many, many thanks to a fine musician!

[@e.sjolund4011]

Dzhaved-Zade❤

[@yuk-k3752]

インザストーンまで～！！！なんてこったい～(笑) 無敵ですね(^^)d ダニールさんと、大好きなクセニアさんと、シャカはトリオセットの様に～👍👍🔔

[@timelesspoprocksoul]

Pure genius. First there’s Leonid’s perfect transcription. Those horns! Those strings! That percussion! Nailed the lead AND the bg vocals! The rhythm section ridiculously tight as always! How do you improve on a classic?!

[@tommyblackwell3760]

Man I don't know, but they sure can do it!

[@user-yi8sk6qu9c]

グルーブ最高‼‼

[@ramoroso2]

This is truly "badass" I can't stop watching this. I am really addicted to this video. I need help! Maybe I should go to meetings to get help!

[@hughbarton5743]

Don't worry. Play more music. Loud as you want. You'll be fine. Your health permitting, get up. Get out the chair. Then dance. Until you are too tired. Relax, have cocktail.... Rinse. Repeat.

[@thomasoakes1794]

Maurice White is smiling down from Heaven.....absolute perfection!!!

[@user-gt8mn4vq9q]

完成度高い！演奏者の笑顔が最高だね😃ありがとう！

[@stanleyhickley7729]

Watching and listening from Cape Town, South Africa, wow,wow wow, unbelievable, I'm 72 years and I grew up with the music of EWF and Chicago, Carpenters etc, but you are without any doubt the greatest tribute band I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of listening to, I'm blown away, and your female vocalist has to be one of the world's most beautiful women,Ksenia, wow, thank you so much for the joy you bring through your music, peace and blessings.

[@davidroman1412]

That was a awesome rendition. The whole group has so much energy. Just makes the music and singing so much more powerful. Well done to all.

[@user-co8ov8uq9w]

オリジナルより、ホーンがカッコいい‼️ボーカルも最高‼️コーラスの女性の声、最高‼️ベースラインが素晴らしい‼️

[@kallekarlsson1054]

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[@samprasfoon06]

Gosh the more I dig deep into this channel, the more I love this channel. It shows the scale of work and the amount of talents to fully replicate these oldie-goodie songs of the past. Sub right away.

[@dogs4399]

I absolutely LOVE that L&F has been moving beyond the Chicago songbook now into TOP and EWF. This cover, IMHO, is perfection! Daniel's vocal timbre and inflection capture Maurice's, and the vocal harmonies are a joy to listen to! T-I-I-I-I-I-ght horn section (as always), rhythm section is spot-on, the Latin percussion section added extra SPICE, the strings made it sound lush and classy, and everyone clearly was having the time of their lives playing this classic hit together in the studio. These days, we in the West need to see Russians like this.

[@merlepatterson]

...and Steely Dan

[@jackmiller7220]

This group is wonderful. The world needs so much more of this... Awesome

[@snocast]

I'm obsessed with your sound and performances... you all look fun to look at... very uplifting because you sound amazing with your high quality musical talents 👌 .... ❤️❤️❤️

[@Alaska_Engineer]

Once again you’ve knocked it out of the park BUT it’s sad that the “old members” we’ve grown to love appear to be disappearing.

[@lauradavis3630]

oh say it isnt so old does not age when music is made and shared if the new ones need spots to play start another group

[@paulatristan8189]

Well damn ! this was so great 😃👍🏼🎉 I didn't expect this song but it's a great one and very well done by Lenoid&Friends 👍🏼🔥song was fire🎉

[@user-co8ov8uq9w]

オリジナルより、ホーン隊が格別‼️何より楽しそうに作り上げてている感が、聞いている者を虜にします！ボーカル陣も、原曲に忠実に歌い上げている点も嬉しい。最高❤❤❤

[@williamclemons3257]

Maurice White would be proud. I have been a EW&F fan as long as I can remember and this rendition was absolutely gorgeous.

[@JohninTucson]

Aural perfection at it's very best! I just love you guys and the amazing collection of hugely talented musicians. As far as I am concerned, you folks are the true representation of the very best of Russia in spite of the sad state of current affairs, As always, THANK YOU for sharing such inspirational music and energy with the rest of the planet! May peace soon reign supreme for all of us.

[@stefanoantonecchia8702]

Ehi John, may be a reaction in the near future ??

[@walthamp8978]

They jamed it up dancing in my seat at 12:23 on a Saturday night 21 July 2024🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎷🎸🎧🎷🎸🎺🎺🎺🎺

[@ArhiPetrovich]

Ну чуваки,так нельзя….играть и петь лучше EWF!!!😁.Просто кайф,и аранжировка,и техника,и звук,и вокал!!!Так держать,Chicago переиграли,теперь можно и EWF!!!!Спасибо за эмоции!)

[@gilbertoblanco5215]

As long as science does not discover a means of transport to take us to the past, the only means will continue to be music, In the Stone - Leonid & Friends , is one of those songs that makes us travel in the time machine of good memories...

[@user-mo5de5vz3j]

昔大好きでよく聞いていました😂テンションが上がりますね😂それにしてもこのバンドは演奏がそっくりですね❣️❣️😂

[@curiousnomad]

Along with the incredible musicianship and performance, what strikes me is the joy they bring to just playing the music.

[@carolabrito8305]

Buena música.. Saludos desde Venezuela.... Los Amo.

[@MsSandroRocha]

Simply spectacular!!!! What an amazing tribute!!! What a wonderful band!!!! Spectacular vocalists, sensational strings and brass...... everything was explendido!!!!! I dare say, "The best and most spectacular cover ever made of this classic of world music!!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this work of art!??? Thank you for making me listen to this song more than 50 times!! !! Stupendous!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@markbond2539]

Fabulous! I love the new lead vocalist, his voice is spot on for this song- good call! That is some serious mixing too-HOW?!

[@vlada]

True. Their mixes are exceptional.

[@kevinsampels6151]

So unbelievably tight...sends chills up and down my spine. CANNOT WAIT to see you guys in Cincy...thanks for all you do for us true music lovers!!

[@jhyacinth]

Amazing players, amazing arrangement, give the drummer some!

[@williamstdog9]

THESE are the Russians everyone loves ♥️👏👏👏👍 Uniting the 🌎 through beautiful music ☺️ May God be with the unfortunate CITIZENS on BOTH sides of the conflict who are innocently caught in the crossfire, and whose leaders make decisions that are outside of their control 😔🙏

[@lindabergman3127]

Agreed100 ❤❤❤❤

[@Benisuber1]

I've been waiting for this song - such an incredible groove and the vamp at the end is off the charts! Leonid and Friends do it again!

[@jeff1310]

Fantastic this is as close as you can get to the real thing. I’ve listened to this song for more years than I care to mention. Hundreds of times over and I was gobsmacked after listening to this song by you guys. Well done and keep up the good work.

[@elenaterskova6422]

Это здорово!!! Динамично! Позитивно! Молодцы! Леонид! Поздравляю! Всех музыкантов поздравляю! Высочайший уровень!!!!

[@cambsflyer42]

That has to be the most perfect cover of any song. The Latin percussion, horn and vocal compressions, all flawless, and as a massive EW&F fan, you guys have done the origional proud.

[@MrMegajazz]

you said it

[@paulkube3901]

I was never a big fan of E,W&F, but I am a fan of L&F. I can't even imagine what goes into pre and post- production, let alone gathering all the fantastic musicians. As always....tight!

[@bobbsaunders]

Wow, big, no huuge, tight, funky, silky smooth and soulfull. And those horn stabs….just get better and better. Leonid, you are a pop master. You have elevated tribute to near the top of the heap.

[@deanpreston]

Even the EWF horn section is going crazy at how tight that horn section is!

[@peggywilkins1358]

WOW!!!!!!!! How can you sound EXACTLY like the original👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@jaegertiger384]

BEST part of all these performances... the HORNS !!!

[@celisahelmer5222]

Triple trumpets 🎺 Double trombones And single sax 🎷 Awesome 😎 horns!!!

[@branch1559]

Jerry Hey should be very flattered and impressed

[@kerryaguilar1578]

I have been watching Leonid and Friends for the past two weeks. Thank you Leonid and Friends for the joy and happiness your music has provided. EW&F is my all time favourite band! I could listen to you all day.

[@kevintownsend3840]

As a musician alto sax player, to be exact, I can say yall had this down to every nuance of the song. Great job 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@nbh02001]

日本🇯🇵にも来て下さい！生で聴きたい！

[@yuk-k3752]

呼びましょう！👍

[@paulscire5763]

This band NEVER disappoints. Every cover is masterful.

[@gabrieloscarvaldez1111]

Ella es hermosa y canta con tan naturalidad y gusto propio que me fascina.. y el es un tremendo genio con esa voz suave y derrepente con energía como Philip Baley ... Todos son artistas son músicos de gerarquia gracias por la música gracias por su talento gracias por ser lo que son una gran familia ... Un abrazo enorme desde Buenos Aires Argentina....

[@Siberianprose]

Дорогие друзья. Слушаю вас много лет и бесконечно благодарен за огромное эстетическое удовольствие, которое вы дарите при встрече с музыкой. Желаю вам всем огромных успехов и новых творческих находок. Очень надеюсь, что и прекрасный вокалист Сергей Тягнирядно вновь скоро присоединится к вам ибо музыка не имеет государственных границ и геополитических интересов. Она просто прекрасная музыка. Всем вам крепкого здоровья и долгого творчества.

[@pepercapsicum510]

Да, Сергей великолепный голос!

[@greggclarke4080]

Where have you been all of my life L&F! What a happy gang of joyful musicians. Love, love, love what you do. Thank You for your amazing music and presentation. Strength to you all.

[@reactorrnov]

Вот, что даёт силы жить и творить! Спасибо вам, ребята!