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I love how the LLB brings back older music I sort of dismissed back in the day. I can now appreciate much more of my earlier days. Its all so very good! You all are so talented and do it so beautifully, like I was there.. which I was but just not appreciating... Bless!
Pretty much right on the money. I've seen this drummer in a few videos already but his meter is impeccable and he has a really relaxed (seemingly) approach. It looks like sometimes he's not going to make that next crash or roll but he's always right there. These guys are fun to listen to and watch. They seem really natural and the type I'd want to have a beer with. Keep it up folks!
From myself as a horn player since 1967, i gotta tell y'all. That trombone solo is definitely a hand full. Kudos to the trombonist! Nice job everyone! :-)
Vocals are velvety smooth along with the precise brass backup while the bassist holds the space... such a golden sound of yesteryear. Thank you LLB for keeping the era alive and well!
My favorite #1 song of all-time! Thanks for the great cover. Loved the horns, but a special shout out to Randy Refalo for such an on-spot, awesome job on the bass. Best I've heard. Good work, Randy.
I can't believe I didn't mention this earlier. Your brass section is out of this world. Along with the lead vocalist, they carried this rendition to soaring heights. This is easily one of my favorite videos of yours, likely second to "Rosanna" (which happens to be my wife's name)!
Two of the absolute best bands. Would love to see a big jam with these two bands combined when this pandemic is over. I know Leonid plans to tour in the states again. A little Russian-American detente.
@@paultoon Yes, know them both. Also REO Brothers for Beatles and more. Too many too name. But so glad I found LLB. Untouchable on bands like Steely Dan and Toto, which are studio perfection to me.
What an absolute privilege to watch and hear. These songs are so much more than the sum of their parts; the care and devotion you show, honors those that crafted them. Much of that era's music opens memories for me. Some are bittersweet while others let me wallow in the nostalgia of those forgotten moments. All of you bear the burden of your gift in music, well!
I think Beginnings is the best love song ever written. The absolute joy captured in that song was a source of inspiration for me from my earliest days of music appreciation, and LLB once again captured the lightning in a bottle.
Agree during these wired times I can have a great night in listening to LLB ,HSCC ,Leonid and friends also the Martin Miller band tremendously impressed with all those bands if anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it
I've mentioned this in other LLB reviews - For those inclined, analyze or perhaps just recognize, the incredible attention to detail that each individual player puts into their part. Benji has clearly studied and done a lot of transcribing of the originals to this and all the tunes he covers. He addresses the inflection, movement over the passaggio, length of sustain, speed of tremolo etc of the original. Brad on bone and Scott on trumpet do the same thing. Everybody does. This isn't "Hey you guys, let's try THIS tune." This is "Hey you guys, study intently the tiny ornaments, accents, and inflections of the original, we record on Thursday."..🙂 Lots of hard work going on here. Music theory geeks like me are enjoying the heck out of the chance to dissect the minutia. Thanks Lexington Lab Band musicians and audio/video/administrative experts.
I'am been following Chicago for 50 years. this band is pretty damm close the drummer is a litter slow but that's ok. I would pay to see Lexington Lab band!
Some of the best "good feeling" music that I've ever known. Chicago was so, so great. Wow, great job Lexington Lab Band. I'll bet you guys/gals are having a blast recreating this stuff. I can't stop smiling while listening. Awesome!
Hope this Chicago series never ends! Few years back I was 2nd row of a Chicago concert. I was right in front of Jimmy Pankow for his Beginnings trombone solo...a new appreciation of what rock n roll is! Literally blew me away!
It is now clear to me. Every musician in The Lexington Lab Band is a professional musician. Whether it is the trumpet player or the singer, everyone in this band plays at the same high level. A pleasure to listen to. Serious!
Here I am .....again....DAMN.....y'all r good.......this one could be my favorite !!.......dynamite horn section.....Benji nailed the vocal !!.......Hello, my name is Terry and I'm a LLB addict !!
I was wondering when y'all where going to cover Chicago. Y'all certainly didn't disappoint. The horn section, the lead singer, the bassist...everyone was on point.
I wouldn't call them a cover band nor a tribute band what I would call them is a perfection band I've heard both cover/tribute bands and LLB is perfection
You are my favorite big band. I don't know of any other band that can cover Chicago authentically. And not just Chicago. Everything you do. Cheers from Australia.
Gerry, I am just discovering LLB myself, and they are amazing. I love that such talented musicians are able and willing to share their gifts and hard work with all of us. Another fantastic Chicago cover band is Leonid and Friends... and they are from Russia! You’d really dig them if you are into Chicago covers. Cheers back at ya from the USA!
Nothing wrong with this at all; another one I turn way up, but now is a good time to go listen to Chicago live at Tanglewood 1970 to be reminded where this came from. That version (and others) should have been the official releases of these songs. They were really on fire that night, and to SEE them play reminds us they were authentic too. Terry Kaths' solo in 25 or 6 to 4 was insane. Chills!
You sorta had to be there... this song means so much to so many... sure maybe your kids can dig it and carry on the greatness of Chicago but for those that were of age when this song and so many of Chicago's songs hit the radio... it gives a very special feeling... it's the song you crank in the summertime with your windows down and your baby next to you...yep Great job LLB!
was playing horns and wind instruments for four years and moving to guitars and bass during this time and I had forgotten how much musical talent was around me eighteen and didn't care about anything but music damn they were really good days even with the bs of making music the only thing that has changed are the times that is why my posts are as they are Guys you keep making music and I promise to keep listenng and knowing what takes to do that thing that you do and on occasion I'll crank up the "ole hundred watt" and piss off the neighborhood thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the hard work that everyone puts in to make it seem so easy nuff sad
At 70 years of age I have more hearing acuity than I had when I was younger and my greatest pleasure when watching and listening to LLB is using voice and instrument separation software so I can enjoy each channel individually. With that I can assure you that LLB is the best cover band of all time. Congratulations guys!❤🎉😊
Man does this bring back memories of my high school days when Chicago songs were the rage in the 70s! We played Chicago tunes for school band competitions. I was a tenor sax player then and I loved playing in the school rock band. Love horn bands then and still do now. However, I took up bass guitar in 2014 and was hooked. When I need inspiration, I come to the Lexington Lab Band site. LLB is just all around excellent when it comes to the covers of songs....vocals. instruments, and mix. Leonid & Friends in Europe is good for Chicago tunes and the Hindley St Country Club Band in Australia helps too! However, Lexington Lab Band is my first choice....I am biased...lol!
Hey Everyone! Thanks so much for all the support and kind comments on our latest videos! More Chicago coming but while you wait check out our brand new merchandise store and stock up on the latest LLB gear! We greatly appreciate all your support and thank you for spreading the word!
lexington-lab-band.myshopify.com/
Just ordered shirt a few m0oments ago ! Now I just need an awesome concert to wear it to......hint, hint .
Who mentioned concert??? Wow...that would be VERY cool!
Can you add a baseball cap into that lineup? :)
Soon!
@@LexingtonLabBand When?! and where?
Jessica looks so cute at the very end shaking her instrument It’s too cute. You have an excellent camera man! 🙏💕
How can one not smile as this pours in through your ears.
I love how the LLB brings back older music I sort of dismissed back in the day. I can now appreciate much more of my earlier days. Its all so very good! You all are so talented and do it so beautifully, like I was there.. which I was but just not appreciating... Bless!
Oh man, that horn section!
I don't care what anyone thinks, this makes me tear up. I'm just glad people still play the Classics so well. Yes I am that old!
Beautiful Drum.
I remember hearing this on the radio while driving my Dad’s 1969 Firebird 400 on a date with a cheerleader. We were a very lucky generation.
The guy on the 12-string must have steel for calluses...playing that high up on the neck of a 12-string is brutal. kudos!
Man this singer fits like a glove for this song. His tone and inflections are perfect. He’s almost too perfect if that’s possible
Pretty much right on the money. I've seen this drummer in a few videos already but his meter is impeccable and he has a really relaxed (seemingly) approach. It looks like sometimes he's not going to make that next crash or roll but he's always right there. These guys are fun to listen to and watch. They seem really natural and the type I'd want to have a beer with. Keep it up folks!
Man, this is right up there with Leonid & Friends and that's great company to be in!!! Cheers!!!
I agree, except LLB’s vocals are better in my opinion. That is what separates LLB from the rest of the pack.
I agree.
@@eleetse6701 Well, those guys are from Russia so I'll cut them a little slack. Lol
Benji...voice control is awesome! Drum work is AWESOME by Tim. VERY nice. Horns are just amazing!! You guys are just great!!
From myself as a horn player since 1967, i gotta tell y'all. That trombone solo is definitely a hand full. Kudos to the trombonist! Nice job everyone! :-)
OMG, the horns!
I'm a huge fan of Chicago's music and you absolutely nail this!!😁
Vocals are velvety smooth along with the precise brass backup while the bassist holds the space... such a golden sound of yesteryear. Thank you LLB for keeping the era alive and well!
Agreed100
This guy could sing a TV guide and nail it.
My favorite #1 song of all-time! Thanks for the great cover. Loved the horns, but a special shout out to Randy Refalo for such an on-spot, awesome job on the bass. Best I've heard. Good work, Randy.
I can't believe I didn't mention this earlier. Your brass section is out of this world. Along with the lead vocalist, they carried this rendition to soaring heights. This is easily one of my favorite videos of yours, likely second to "Rosanna" (which happens to be my wife's name)!
Not only can Benji sing like Billy, but he can also sing like Bobby!
I've been getting my Chicago covers from Leonid and Friends. You LLB folks nailed it! Impressive way to start 2021👍
Two of the absolute best bands. Would love to see a big jam with these two bands combined when this pandemic is over. I know Leonid plans to tour in the states again. A little Russian-American detente.
Same here. Competition is a good thing!
All good bands check out HSCC and Martin Miller band too any other recommendations would be great
@@paultoon Yes, know them both. Also REO Brothers for Beatles and more. Too many too name. But so glad I found LLB. Untouchable on bands like Steely Dan and Toto, which are studio perfection to me.
@@TheBent139 il check out reo brothers
What an absolute privilege to watch and hear. These songs are so much more than the sum of their parts; the care and devotion you show, honors those that crafted them. Much of that era's music opens memories for me. Some are bittersweet while others let me wallow in the nostalgia of those forgotten moments. All of you bear the burden of your gift in music, well!
What you said is so true, I feel the same way.
Well said!
I think Beginnings is the best love song ever written. The absolute joy captured in that song was a source of inspiration for me from my earliest days of music appreciation, and LLB once again captured the lightning in a bottle.
Tout cela est fort bien dit et sans doute très juste pour nombre de personnes qui se reconnaîtront dans ces sentiments...
@@aicragmar6630 Je vous remercie pour votre aimable commentaire.
It’s always like Xmas morning when Lexington puts out a new performance 🤗
Totally agree...
Mine to. They did.
Absolutely! I admit I get just a little excited over a new release. Especially Chicago!
Agree during these wired times I can have a great night in listening to LLB ,HSCC ,Leonid and friends also the Martin Miller band tremendously impressed with all those bands if anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it
Amazing performance by all. Brass section is great and the bass player is a beast!
I've mentioned this in other LLB reviews - For those inclined, analyze or perhaps just recognize, the incredible attention to detail that each individual player puts into their part. Benji has clearly studied and done a lot of transcribing of the originals to this and all the tunes he covers. He addresses the inflection, movement over the passaggio, length of sustain, speed of tremolo etc of the original. Brad on bone and Scott on trumpet do the same thing. Everybody does. This isn't "Hey you guys, let's try THIS tune." This is "Hey you guys, study intently the tiny ornaments, accents, and inflections of the original, we record on Thursday."..🙂
Lots of hard work going on here. Music theory geeks like me are enjoying the heck out of the chance to dissect the minutia. Thanks Lexington Lab Band musicians and audio/video/administrative experts.
I would love to see the Lexington Lab Band and Leonid and Friends on the same stage together. That would be a killer show.
Not at bad. Cool rendition. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 One of many favorite tunes from Chicago Transit Authority Band aka Chicago.
THAT MAN JUST KILLED JIM PANKOW'S BONE SOLO!!!!!!
MEGA
Bands with a great horn section always get me. Chicago was my favorite when I was in school.
Just introduced to this band! My mind is blown away! Huge Chicago fan here! These guys are great! RIP Terry 💔
I'am been following Chicago for 50 years. this band is pretty damm close the drummer is a litter slow but that's ok. I would pay to see Lexington Lab band!
Just so much wonderful sound and a velvet man voice
Some of the best "good feeling" music that I've ever known. Chicago was so, so great. Wow, great job Lexington Lab Band. I'll bet you guys/gals are having a blast recreating this stuff. I can't stop smiling while listening. Awesome!
Two things:
James Pankow, the trombonist and main songwriter for Chicago, is a genius. And you guys kill this song (in a good way)!
75 yo here and would just as soon listen to you as the originals. Amazing musicians and singers. thank you for keeping our old music strong!
Randy was fantastic on the bass line. I looked pretty complex.
Great job everyone. Love LLB
Outstanding....better than the orginal. I'm
Standing ovation, right here in front of my monitor. Everyone just NAILED IT! Junior high when this came out. Still sounds like my youth.
Awesome playing , great vocals and harmonies, spot on!
Benji has an amazing voice.
We need more brass brought into modern music !
4:08........Yabidy Yabidy Yabidy.....triplets....choppin wood with my axe! Trombones do it in 7 positions!
Love Chicago, especially the older stuff. You all nailed it!!!
Best cover of that Chicago song I have ever heard...Leonid who?
It must be a RUSH to take an iconic song and make it sound original like this! Congratulations! You did it again!
Had to come back for the horns...........WOW !!............GR8 job Benji
Hope this Chicago series never ends! Few years back I was 2nd row of a Chicago concert. I was right in front of Jimmy Pankow for his Beginnings trombone solo...a new appreciation of what rock n roll is! Literally blew me away!
You guys are so wonderful! You make me sing ! You make me dance again, You help me to Live ! Ray Moon, at 74 years.
May I just say, that brass tone, particularly trombone, IS so Chicago! You are blessed with great vocalists. Thanks for these joys!
Thanks for listening
And that's not easy to play. (Trombone)
Needs no introduction! Can't get enough of saying Lex Lab Band is THE BEST cover band EVER...A BIG THUMBS UP 👍
Awesome band! Like to see them sing “Smoke from a distance fire!”
You guys (and ladies too) simply kill me. Love it!
Great job! I love that bass line
Haven’t heard that song in decades....brings it all back, thank you!
Another great job! Horns killed it especially the trombone solo parts! I have been listening to Chicago for over 40 years! Very authentic rendition.
From Corbin here...ah my Kentucky brethren!!!
Come hang w us September 5th
@@LexingtonLabBand where yall gonna be? Corbin?
The horns just smoked it! Fantastic!
EXCELLENT! Chicago would approve! As would Lionid and Friends!
Came back to listen to those sick horn lines. I could listen to them all day!
It is now clear to me. Every musician in The Lexington Lab Band is a professional musician. Whether it is the trumpet player or the singer, everyone in this band plays at the same high level. A pleasure to listen to. Serious!
Wow! Fabtanstic!
Here I am .....again....DAMN.....y'all r good.......this one could be my favorite !!.......dynamite horn section.....Benji nailed the vocal !!.......Hello, my name is Terry and I'm a LLB addict !!
I was wondering when y'all where going to cover Chicago. Y'all certainly didn't disappoint. The horn section, the lead singer, the bassist...everyone was on point.
Such a great song covered by such a fantastic group. You guys killed it. The song explodes with energy at the 4:15 mark. You nailed it.
You all are amazing! Is there nothing you can't play?! I have you all on my play list. Keep rocking!!! 👍👍👍
Just came across, a Gem
Out of the park! LLB is the best and a pleasure to hear. Thank you.
Even the horns! Chills up and down my spine.
Chicago music is in good hands
I wouldn't call them a cover band nor a tribute band what I would call them is a perfection band I've heard both cover/tribute bands and LLB is perfection
Wow... I am just blown away... Horns are a...mazing. Randy is on as always. This song has an intricate groove. You guys nailed it. Wow...
Ahhhhhhhh Yessssssssss! So good! You all have done so many excellent covers of so many bands but this is tops for me! More please and thank you!
This just blows me away. The horns are incredible! Randy’s bass is flawless once again. Thank you x 1000!
That bass player- awesome!
No problem!
A year since my last comment on this one and I still come back to listen....LLB!!!
Benji rocks this totally!
Not only great musicianship, but mixing, production and sound quality all amazing!
You are my favorite big band. I don't know of any other band that can cover Chicago authentically. And not just Chicago. Everything you do. Cheers from Australia.
Gerry, I am just discovering LLB myself, and they are amazing. I love that such talented musicians are able and willing to share their gifts and hard work with all of us. Another fantastic Chicago cover band is Leonid and Friends... and they are from Russia! You’d really dig them if you are into Chicago covers. Cheers back at ya from the USA!
Such talent! Who doesn’t play what instrument(s)...such talent.
My roommate in College played Trombone and he loved this song. I can see why. Well done. 👍
Olympians of music
What a smooth flowing groove you guys laid down. All stars at every position on this team !
Great cover of one of my favorite bands.Nailed the bass.
Brilliant! It appears keyboard player was in awe of brass section, as was I. All of you were terrific in this rendition, well played
Love it when I get the notification y’all dropped a new video
Me too...make my day
Me too 👍
Nothing wrong with this at all; another one I turn way up, but now is a good time to go listen to Chicago live at Tanglewood 1970 to be reminded where this came from. That version (and others) should have been the official releases of these songs. They were really on fire that night, and to SEE them play reminds us they were authentic too. Terry Kaths' solo in 25 or 6 to 4 was insane. Chills!
come on YT algorithm, start suggesting this to people, they need to hear it!
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I adore this! Benji nailed it! , heck you all did, every single one of ya!
You sorta had to be there... this song means so much to so many... sure maybe your kids can dig it and carry on the greatness of Chicago but for those that were of age when this song and so many of Chicago's songs hit the radio... it gives a very special feeling... it's the song you crank in the summertime with your windows down and your baby next to you...yep
Great job LLB!
Wow. Incredible. All of it. But I have to say the lead vocalist is absolutely out of this world. Wow.
Love the 12 string guitar and drummer. But hey, the ENTIRE band is awesome on this Chicago classic. Well done, folks!!!
It's hard to believe that over the decades only one real successful rock band had an incredible horn section
Not true blood sweat & tears has great brass
@@mackenbob I mean if you're gonna go there , I'll put Earth wind and fire way above them
I don't rate bands. Face it, whether you like them or not doesn't change that they're good.
Props to the whole band. The horns were excellent !
Great job on the horns and thumbs up to soloist.
Yes yes yes!! More Chicago please! Not a subtle sound missed. You truly need to release an album. Outstanding!
Thanks, more Chicago songs on the way, stay tuned!
was playing horns and wind instruments for four years and moving to guitars and bass during this time and I had forgotten how much musical talent was around me eighteen and didn't care about anything but music damn they were really good days even with the bs of making music the only thing that has changed are the times
that is why my posts are as they are
Guys you keep making music and I promise to keep listenng and knowing what takes to do that thing that you do
and on occasion I'll crank up the "ole hundred watt" and piss off the neighborhood
thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the hard work that everyone puts in to make it seem so easy
nuff sad
At 70 years of age I have more hearing acuity than I had when I was younger and my greatest pleasure when watching and listening to LLB is using voice and instrument separation software so I can enjoy each channel individually. With that I can assure you that LLB is the best cover band of all time. Congratulations guys!❤🎉😊
I continue to be amazed every time LLB releases something, there’s not a band on the planet y’all can’t cover perfectly. Can’t wait to see y’all live.
The team that films and edits the performances does a helluva job too. Adds a lot to each video. Terrific cover as always. Thanks Lexington Lab.
They are the secret weapon! Thanks for acknowledging them!
Man does this bring back memories of my high school days when Chicago songs were the rage in the 70s! We played Chicago tunes for school band competitions. I was a tenor sax player then and I loved playing in the school rock band. Love horn bands then and still do now. However, I took up bass guitar in 2014 and was hooked. When I need inspiration, I come to the Lexington Lab Band site. LLB is just all around excellent when it comes to the covers of songs....vocals. instruments, and mix. Leonid & Friends in Europe is good for Chicago tunes and the Hindley St Country Club Band in Australia helps too! However, Lexington Lab Band is my first choice....I am biased...lol!