Leningrad Cowboys. "Those were the days"
Музыка
The Leningrad Cowboys with the Alexandrov Red army Ensemble.
TOTAL BALALAIKA SHOW
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
12.06.1993.
Senate Square - Helsinki (Finland)
"Those were the days" (Mary Hopkin -Gene Raskin) based in the russian song
"Dorogoi dlinnoyu" (Boris Fomin-Konstantin Podrevskii)
www.leningradcowboys.fi
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days.
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Finnish band and russia military choir 😀 Oh those were the days really 😆😆
Looking at the world in May 2022, Russia and the western world singing and partying together, this looks as far away as an alien planet.
@randomobserver8168
Жыл бұрын
Could've just as easily happened right before COVID and, if there hadn't been COVID, as late as January 2022. It wasn't that long ago. 1993 itself was after all only a year and a bit after the USSR fell, only 4 years after the wall, and 7 years or so after the last time we really worried they'd try to head for the Rhine. And while there were still pro-Soviet revivalists fighting with Yeltsin. Plus the Red Army Chorus and others had actually toured in the west a bit in the 1980s, when the real Cold War was actually still on, and it was the safety of West Germany were were worried about, not the borderlands of eastern Ukraine. It was not impossible even under those circumstances to enjoy shared music with a mortal threat, it should not be now either with a much lesser threat.
@alannewman4818
Жыл бұрын
The whole thing is the Fins sticking it to the Russians post Cold War.
@Dastyish
Жыл бұрын
I am crying… the fucking kremlin
@crocodilefirst
Жыл бұрын
@@Dastyishforgot your false tears
@spkanava
Жыл бұрын
95
Imagine a world where soldiers are just singing like these guys!
@VesaSuontama
Жыл бұрын
You may say I'm a dreamer...
@crocodilefirst
Жыл бұрын
@@VesaSuontama you were a dreamer of peace and harmony and sisu , and now? you can say kiitos to Nato, poor stupid Suomi
@seastorm1979
Жыл бұрын
Where did it all go wrong? Why is Russia trying to destroy Ukraine?
@jaanaaumanen1024
11 ай бұрын
Not anymore.. Russia chose his path.. and it will never be fixed again..
@SkyBlue-fj5qc
10 ай бұрын
then we would see an intercontinental megaphone, nuclear powered amplifiers, supersonic microphones and electro magnetic drums.,lol
On this day in 1993 I drank an entire bottle of Koskenkorva and got engaged to a Finnish girl! Voi VITU! Oh well, only a memory, not a bad one, except for actually getting married to her!
@p1rgit
5 жыл бұрын
voi vittu! - is correct :D my favourite word in finnish is 'vitusti'. meaning 'badly' as in 'that turned out badly'. but derived frome abovementioned word. :)
@jesusrod247
4 жыл бұрын
You made me laugh. Congratulations bro
@UnclePutte
4 жыл бұрын
A logical conclusion to an entire bottle of Koskenkorva.
@MuurarinEno
3 жыл бұрын
@@p1rgit vitusti means "hell of a lot". Turned out badly is "vituiksi"
@p1rgit
3 жыл бұрын
@@MuurarinEno thank you! now, come to think, i never saw it written and totally possbly misheard. :) context was 'badly', so they totally said vituiksi and i just did not realize. my source: finnish hospital show Syke. (it was fun until Holopainen left; naturally i'm happy for him but the show just isn't same...he was my love and my man.)
Still THE number one concert, the most impressive, most memorable, most touching... I remember the intense, surprising, unreal atmosphere, people were like crying "is this REALLY happening, thank god I'm alive, here and now, experiencing this moment"... 1993, Red Army!!?? In Finland.. singing and playing, together with L C. Think we would need MUSIC again.. in Ukraine fex...
@esajarvinen6693
8 жыл бұрын
+nunnuja I remember watching this live on tv. It was brilliant.
@jrobertsbrewer
8 жыл бұрын
The single most beautiful moment of its time.. Art, Joy, Regret, Respect.. We in the U.S. were certain the world as we knew it was doomed to be incinerated beneath a mushroom cloud. We would have taken the proud Russian race with us, but that was small consolation for the loss of everything humanity had struggled for in 1500 years.. I only pray we don't fall prey to small minds and fear again. Suurin yksittäinen kaunis hetki aikansa .. Art, Joy, Regret, Respect .. Me Yhdysvalloissa olivat varmoja maailmaa tiesimme se oli tuomittu poltettavan alla sienipilven. Olisimme ottaneet ylpeä Venäjän rodun meille, mutta se oli laiha lohtu menetyksestä kaiken ihmiskunnan oli kamppaili vuonna 1500 vuotta .. En vain rukoilla emme kärsiä pieniä mieliä ja pelko uudelleen.
@Pi63io
7 жыл бұрын
I was there too!
@motorlife7037
6 жыл бұрын
L:C: is very underestimated band
@spkanava
Жыл бұрын
93
Once upon time there was a concert...between mortal enemies. Some came from east, having some prowess in their signing and performance. The other half came from west, having just questionable haircuts and boots. You gotta love Leningrad Cowboys.
@pulttibois8249
10 жыл бұрын
Jep Jep
@liri198
10 жыл бұрын
they should do this again, now.
@perthyren601
3 жыл бұрын
love it
@spkanava
Жыл бұрын
93
@Deadbuck73
Жыл бұрын
There’s no question about them haircuts.
This show is like something from another reality. Totally unimaginable but somehow it just works so well
I remember watching this sitting on my pops shoulders. Those were the days indeed. :)
If there's one thing I've learned in 55 years, it's that all over the world people are people. It's the politicians that bugger things up
@robertcramer1886
3 жыл бұрын
IT,S NOT JUST THE POLITICIANS WHO FUCK THINGS UP. IT,S ALSO THE LEFT WING MEDIA IN THE UNITED STATES.
@numbdigger9552
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertcramer1886 fuck off. It's ALL of the media EVERYWHERE
As a Leningrad born and raised gotta say i just love Finland, finish people, hockey and Leningrad Cowboys!
@suaptoest
Жыл бұрын
Feel free to say that you do not agree with the current leadership of Finland. This is how we still agree!
@h.l9635
Жыл бұрын
While theres grudges between Finland and Russia, its the leaders not the people. Peace. ✌️
@jaanaaumanen1024
11 ай бұрын
You need to get your ass out of Russia.. sorry to say that but is the truth...
@jaanaaumanen1024
11 ай бұрын
@@h.l9635 no.. Puttiska and Medvedev and Co.. made sure that Russia gonna end up like North Korea.. sorry.. 🤷♀️🤷♀️
@gammal586
9 ай бұрын
@@jaanaaumanen1024 You're a victim of vicious propaganda. And if you think that it will benefit you to make an enemy of your powerful neighbor for no good reason, god help you.
Russia and Finland, united by a simple rock'n'roll concert.
@auvomesilampi6325
3 жыл бұрын
United? Wtf?
@mustanaamiotto3812
3 жыл бұрын
@@auvomesilampi6325 rokkenroll
@Makulax
2 жыл бұрын
@@mustanaamiotto3812 Nice
@spkanava
Жыл бұрын
93
@crocodilefirst
Жыл бұрын
@@auvomesilampi6325 Auvo you can be very proud now you. Have the perfect sisu with Nato, say to your daddy Biden,, kiitos, Poor stupid Suomi
Legend has it the songs can still be heard echoing at the square...
I was 6 years old when this concert took place and I still remember it and come back to watch the performance once in a while. Love the performance.
The most peaceful & cosmopolitan show of all time in the modern times!
My dad attended this festival when it was held. Must’ve been an experience.
R.I.P. Red Army Choir. Those were the days.
I was there & loved every moment of this concert !!!
You just HAVE to love these guys... BEST Music ever from Finland...
@ducksareurlords3782
2 жыл бұрын
Säkkijärven polkka would like to argue with you.
@spkanava
Жыл бұрын
93
I was at that concert with my brother. That was magnificent!
thank you very many Leningrad Cowboys
Korvaamaton menetys musiikkimaailmalle. Osanotto muusikkojen omaisille R.I.P.
@ducksareurlords3782
2 жыл бұрын
Kuorohan taisi aloittaa toimintansa jo samana vuonna jos oikein muistan.
Погибли ребята из этого хора -- хора Красной Армии имени Александрова. Этот ролик был снят в начале 90-х, 25 лет назад… Этот хор знали многие… теперь части этих ребят нет. Царство им Небесное. Покойтесь с Миром. А кто вас лишил жизненных радостей, мы найдем и накажем.
Olimme Senaatintorilla,poikani 4v silloin ,pojan isä ja kummitäti miehensä kanssa Rakkaudella Äiti. IHANA KONSERTTI!!
I Love you leningrad Cowboys, I'm a Finn living in Australia,, missing fantastic music from your Ruskies.. ;)
@torpmorp1324
5 жыл бұрын
Inga Nokelainen things have changed quite a bit from those times
rest in peace Red Army Choir, from America with love.
@DanielMGarcia69
7 жыл бұрын
i fucking know right :( :( :(
@jasonvanorsdol1755
5 жыл бұрын
Strategic Air Command, Soviets.
@thelindyhopfox
4 жыл бұрын
Atleast they still live on playing for those who died
@finnishcommunist3718
3 жыл бұрын
Red army choir still exists lol
@jbfirstdown22
3 жыл бұрын
@@finnishcommunist3718 yes but I am referring to the ones that died in that plane crash.
This version is the best "rocking"-one that I ever heard ! Just fantastic.... including the show...
Jore Marjarannalla on yksi kauneimpia lauluääniä Suomessa💛
RIP to the Alexandrov Ensemble members that died in the plane crash.
Just watched the DVD of the Total Balalaika Show..... Just fabulous
Rest in Peace Red Army Choir!♥️😢
Näitten poikien pitäisi olla politiikassa..ovat tietenkin liian viisaita siihen. One way the make peace,,,,,, looks like best way
United through music...old and young to preserve the generations heritage...
Yes, they even played in MTV music awards US back then. Those were the days. 20 years ago the world was different. It wasn't about money and 3rd generations mobile phones, it was about being creative and having fun. World will never be the same. =(
The best concert that I have ever attended, including #TheGreatestMichaelJackson
Missä on tällänen henki nykyään? Hattu ja lakin nosto pojille siintä mitä teki!
Voi kun ois tämmöinen meininki vieläkin. 2021 vuotta mennään
The Russian guy has an absolutely fantastic voice. Incredible.
@TodePuhuuWellplayed
2 жыл бұрын
Except he's not from russia
@jallujesperi5737
2 жыл бұрын
he’s finnish
@plesnererik
2 жыл бұрын
oh, well, he sings very well in any circumstances.
@ImForwardlook
2 жыл бұрын
I believe Erik meant the guy in uniform, he is obviously Russian...or from the SU....
@dankaroor
2 жыл бұрын
@@ImForwardlook there are and have been quite a few Finnish members in the red army choir and they sing in Russian just like the rest do, dunno about this specific guy though
Rip rawk bax
When I was younger it was not my stuff, but as the past goes on, I like it
Kultainen 90-luku, tulee ikävä / golden 90's I miss you...
@XTu1979
2 жыл бұрын
90 luvussa ei ollut mitään kultaista, sorry. Köyhyyttä, kurjuutta ja työttömyyttä.
@jake621
2 жыл бұрын
2022 sotaa ja inflaatiota
So Crazy... Love FINLAND!!! Greetings from MEXICO!!!
Back then in the early 1990s, when people believed Russia could become a democracy... Those were the days.
@ubybau710
8 жыл бұрын
+subkontrabasklarinet You got that absolutely right
@maxbrown1562
6 жыл бұрын
"...poor, dumb bastards." getyarn.io/yarn-clip/ed9da64f-3e03-4df5-a8c4-4e4bffbeec2b
@sh9683
6 жыл бұрын
hey america, being a democracy means STAYING OUT of other countries business even if they aren't a democracy,
@aleksandraslisauskas2871
6 жыл бұрын
+sh9683 If those other countries asks for help? I am from Lithuania and I think that to join NATO was a right choice...
@evgenyneo3377
5 жыл бұрын
Those were the days when naive Russians believed americans can be trusted and bring democracy, while they actually were just robbing bastards and were no better than German nazi army in 1940s.
"Once upon a time there was a tavern..." and the look on the soldier's face is like "Oh yes, that's very nice"
R.I.P from the Finland.
Such a classic, awesome video. I've known it for more than 10 years, and every now and then I will return.
Spectacular performance
Imagine the North Korean KPA singing K-Pop songs. Awesome!
R.I.P. Red Army Choir. And short message to world leaders like (at this year) Putin & Trump. This is how you should work. Make things great. In here, in this unique concert, west met east in Helsinki Finland. One BAND, Leningrad Cowboys, made it happen!! Think about what all good YOU could do, if you wanted. Make peace, not war - morons.
@livedandletdie
3 жыл бұрын
Trump didn't war at all... So in fact he's probably the most peaceful President of the US ever. I mean he did even have 3 Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, however the warhungry Democrat cunt that was before him, got a peace prize for doing nothing good at all, and now Biden will increase the troops in the middle east, instead of what Trump did, because Biden belongs to the the political swamp that exist to solely abuse their powers. So yeah, it was nice to have a normal human being in the post of US President for once, but those were the days my friend...
@dankaroor
2 жыл бұрын
@@livedandletdie shut the fuck up. Trump was too stupid to contribute to the USA's war based economy and instead just pissed off all nations while completely fucking up his own, y'all are in infighting right now and it's hilarious to watch thousands of kilometres away.
@surfmadpig
2 жыл бұрын
well put.
@seppokangas1488
2 жыл бұрын
Trump didn’t start a global war (although he may have tried), Vladimir Hitler Putin did it. Russian army isn’t singing in Ukraine, they are killing civilians, women and children. Even former Putin’s friend Silvio Berlusconi said that he is disappointed. So sad to see a good love go bad (Everly Brothers quote).
@tonyclifton14
2 жыл бұрын
P
"Peace Is Our Profession" - USAF Strategic Air Command, as on Dad's flight suit.
RIP ROCKBOX😥
i must be a late developer. i knew about the Leningrad Cowboys but had never heard or seen them until tonight, what a combo army choir meets rock...... Brilliant. Gimme More.............
Bravo! Love that song. 👍
Excellent performance!
Meni mielenkiinto välittömästi kun mulle selvisi, että eivät olekaan sukua Sliippareille. Nämä ovat tosissaan ja kenties osaavat soittaakin. "Kapina Wiipurin asemalla" on pantava pyörimään. Muuten ahistaa 😀😀
....have a Look Vladimir P.
見られて嬉しい😂😂😂大好きなんです❤️❤️❤️
Веселые ребята классно делают
a spectacle. excellent
❤
Where are those LENINGRAD COWBOYS now in 2022 ??
@petesun6308
Жыл бұрын
Konkurssissa.
Sempre ouvimos essa música juntos, te amo muito ROM ROM meu eterno moço do Planetário ♥️⭐🔭.
Listening with tears
Tästä tulee niiiiiiinn hyvälle mielelle :)
Типа они сначала сняли кино, а потом стали реально крутой мега неебательской группой. Как то это всё тогда мимо нас прошло, я хорошо помню 93 год. Основные заботы были где бы денег на хавчик достать.
Как интересно, спасибо!
Very nice,..
thank you very many!
Rest in peace Red Army!💔
@munoma8672
3 жыл бұрын
Eikö se oo nykyään joku Alexandrovin kuoro? Ja kai aika paljon vaihtui porukka siinä lento-onnettomuudessa?
Leningrad Cowboys , amazing as always my 5*
Mahtava esitys 😃
this is a master peace... let the be peace
@jaanaaumanen1024
11 ай бұрын
There won't be.. Russia chose its way.. and we all as a world gonna pay for it...
@SkyBlue-fj5qc
10 ай бұрын
@@jaanaaumanen1024 don't lose hope my friend. though i feel it's only a matter of time, see you in the battlefield and let's fire up this music one more time.
@jaanaaumanen1024
10 ай бұрын
@@SkyBlue-fj5qc yeah, probably ....🤷♀️🤷♀️
Great! ...☼...
espectacular
Wer hätte jemals gedacht das dem jemals eine historische Bedeutung zukommen würde!
A great ballad sung with much emotion by the Admiral. ( However , Smoking can damage your health).
Respect from Hungary. R. I. P. Red Army Choir!
Happynewyear 2021
Stupenda
i miss you legends :c
Sworn enemies singing along to a song originating from an even more sworn enemy for one party. And they say humans aren't capable of peace...
Those were the days my friend, we thought they´d never end.....
@JerryKitich In case you didn't know the Red Army Choir wanted to perform with them on their gig in Moscow.
They really were, weren't they?
Very relevant.
mahtava biisi laulu
Their days were not as the same as ours 20+ years ago. We dream to live back in those days, but I don't think Russian would. The song was famous in ALL over the world.
i like it
good👍
awasomeee...
this is epic
This is awesome the, East meet the West!!!
COOL
Leningradin Cowboys Those Were The Days My Friend 93
epic.. :)
I was there.
noniin! tässä sitä mentiin! hieno homma! - Levi
😊😊😊
Dear extremely negative people, be happy we didn't kick off Global Thermonuclear War and now share Music.
Heja finland kitos
R I P red army choir :(