I've been following these guys for a couple of years now. Probably the best tribute band out there. Leonid, is a big Chicago fan, but they cover other groups as well. Check them out. Even their guitar solos are spot on like the original.

@lindabergman3127

9 ай бұрын

They’re fabulous live and All the songs they cover are Wonderful ❤

This was always my fav Chicago track. -- by far. And this is my fav version of it. -- again, by far; it just has such a more "dynamic" sound ("pop") to it. Can't get enough. And, Ksenia ( the female vocalist ), OMG - the best combination of ear & eye candy out there, IMHO.

I've seen (heard) them twice. Sold out dinner show down here in Texas. Not only are they a world class group of artists they are very gregarious, friendly people that love the US. They tour the US every year usually packing the venues they play at.

Chicago posted them on their website and I have seen the original Drummer replace Igor on the drums and take over. a week or so ago Leonid and his son Roman saw the Current version of Chicago and had a back stage visit with the 3 original members of the band

@steelers6titles

Жыл бұрын

I think Danny Seraphine left awhile back, and performs separately. I may be incorrect.

there is something special about this band

Their Chicago covers are absolutely amazing. You also must watch their Earth Wind and Fire covers. They are just awesome!

They play all over the country. You should go see them. Seen them 3 times and they are incredible!!

@Calamity_Jack

Жыл бұрын

It's too bad they tour mostly on the east coast. I can't make it out there. 🥺

Seen them 3 times in San Diego. They are unbelievable!

WOW .....that was so good that only Chicago themselves could top that Then again this really can't be topped. That outro is so damn good and i have always wished it was longer just 20-30 mins

@rgoers

Жыл бұрын

Chicago can't even top them since Chicago has pretty much existed in name only for a while. Yes, some of the original members are still there but not enough to really be "Chicago" IMO.

They are amazing live!!!!

@turdferguson3475

10 ай бұрын

Yep, I saw them in Providence this summer. They put on a great show.

Thank you! That was excellent.

As a Baby Boomer these songs bring tears to my eyes.

Chicago’s music was an essential part of the soundtrack of my youth. Love their music. Leonid and friends have breathed new life, and a sense of joy that was always there in these songs! Love what they do

your reaction is so real and both you two truly get it love love love your channel SO SO MUCH MISS SURGE god bless him and his family what a amazing voice and talent that song brings me to tears with your guys reaction new fan you guys are really good together much love from Milwaukee

Seen these guys twice and will see them again!!

These guys are amazing! So glad you’ve discovered this great band.

I came across Leonid and friends quite sometime back. I was absolutely taken back by their performances, how much they sounded like Chicago. I've become a great fan and really do appreciate their musicianship, voices and technique!! The drummer in particular is spot on!!

Chicago is one of the finest bands with so many different talents

Listening to this band redo the music I was raised with makes me smile just like you 2 are doing. Thank you and God bless the 2 of you for doing what you do.

I will admit that this 70 year old fart never heard of you guys, but you nailed your comments! 175 million KZread hits should be an indication of their popularity. Female singer finished runner-up for the whole country on "The Voice" in 2015. Drummer considered one of the best in the world. While it is a shame that Serge can no longer be with them, they have filled his spot with two wonderful talents. Okay - I am biased. By the end of 2023 I will have attended 40 live concerts. Thanks for helping to promote these wonderful people!

@rgoers

Жыл бұрын

Their KZread "About" page currently says 121 million views. Not sure where you got 175 million from.

@davidbrownstein1464

Жыл бұрын

@@rgoers Not sure when the KZread page was updated, but they passed (and received plaudits from KZread) 150 million views a long, long time ago.

@clare1061

8 ай бұрын

Lol I'm 62 & love these 2.

The happiest band on KZread.

There never was, and there never will be another band like Chicago. Perfect blend of R&B and rock. L&F are phenomenal.

@lindabergman3127

9 ай бұрын

Agreed100 ❤❤❤

Yes they’re huge fans of Chicago 🥰

They started out playing Chicago covers live to sound just like the studio recordings, because Chicago themselves sounded quite different when playing live compared to their studio recordings. And they succeeded. Quite an amazing feat. L&F has also made a number of covers of other groups, among them Earth, Wind & Fire, that are equally amazing. Leonid (the bass player) is a huge Chicago fan. I believe they were touring in the US when that war with Ukraine started, and have kept touring ever since.

the bass player in this video, is a classically trained pianist, who developed a HUGE crush on the horn-oriented songs of the late 60s and early 70s... of course that would make the band Chicago a natural.. this band also does an incredible cover of Vehicle, by the Ides of March...

Glad you have discovered this amazing band. Leonid & Friends are phenomenal!! I just came across your reaction channel.

Love watching you both enjoying this amazing band. I have had the privilege of seeing them 3 times and they do not disappoint. I think you would enjoy their version of I'm a Man. It's one of the first songs they did when they first started. The original band. It will blow your mind! Raw, powerful sound. It's actually a cover song that Chicago did of another band! I hope

I got to see them in Birmingham, AL, last year and they are remarkable live.

On the original Chicago version, they had the Beach Boys sing the background vocals.

Like Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago is still active, with original members (including Robert Lamm). Peter Cetera, the lead singer on this and other love ballads, left a long time ago. Guitarist Terry Kath died in 1978.

They do so many Chicago songs because Chicago was the first group to introduce horns into their music.

Rabbit hole. now that is hilarious! This video is 2 years old and has 4.7 million views. L&F has 315K subscribers. Altogether all of L&F's videos have 121 millions views since they started 8 years ago. I've been listening to them for about 7. KZread just dumps stuff in your channel every now and then and you get hooked, just like with Foxes and Fossils. L&F has been touring the US for the last 5 years except during the lockdown when they had to take 2020 off. I was lucky and got to see them twice in 2019. You're "that sounds really cool" at 5:41 was in reaction to Leonid playing bass (along with the rest of the "band" of course).

Leonid (the bass player) is a huge 'CHICAGO' fan. Not having access to the sheet music, he painstakingly transcribe the music and lyrics. For every instrument and the vocals. I don't believe that any of the members speak English, if they do, it's minimal. The female vocalist is an award winning singer and sings in many languages, but English is not one of them.

@jvictor77

Жыл бұрын

Whaaaat? Where do you get this info? They ALL speak English to some degree - and Ksenia does sing in English all the time!

@rgoers

Жыл бұрын

Ksenia speaks a few languages fluently, including English. Leonid has spoken on several videos in English and does also at the concerts I have seen him in. The only band member who for sure does not speak English is Igor, the drummer, and I believe he is learning it since they have been doing so much touring in the US., Both Serge and Sergey have their own KZread channels and I know I have seen them speak English on them. That said, of course they all speak with an accent.

Chicago is ok with this. Check the Earth Wind and Fire covers.

L&F is not a cover band, but a TRIBUTE band...that is, they try to capture the sound of the original, as closely as possible.

Do so very hard to go you already did the original try leonid version

You need to do the original if you haven’t yet

Это что-то невероятное !!! А Киев - это мать городов русских ! 😊

why didnt you watch the origional Chicago ,these guys are good too, but they aint the original

@johnhoisington2817

11 ай бұрын

Exactly. They are way better than the original