Leonid & Friends "25 or 6 to 4" Live in Norwalk, CT - June 14, 2023
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- Leonid & Friends on tour from Russia perform the Chicago hit “25 or 6 to 4”. Recorded live at The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, Connecticut on June 14, 2023. Please leave your thoughts and comments and compare this performance to the original (or current) Chicago band.
Ksenia is absolutely stunning. Almost makes it impossible to actually pay attention to the incredible music 😊
Mikhail is even more stunning 😋
incredible face
A great cover you ALL.... Chicago was SO big back in the day!!! BIG......... You all did it perfect!!!!!! THANKS..........
It only makes you appreciate the body of work that Chicago was able to formulate through the years. A very gifted group of people. I'm amazed at how well they were instrumentally and their vocals were fantastic. Leonid and Friends do a tremendous job duplicating Chicago in its prime.
Peace and love through the common language of music. Keep it up!!!!
Astonishing rendition of a Mitical Song. Superb!.
Best copycat band I have ever heard. But you gotta give Chicago credit for the musical genius and perseverance of having written and produced that incredible library of songs to begin with. One can’t argue with selling 150,000,000 records over 55 years.
Indeed... But at least there are performers that can do this, with impeccable replication, even after 50+ years. That's what makes L&F so great. Rock on, guys (and Ksenia)! :)
You can also give the remanding members the award for having a revolving door of members bigger than Whitesnake and Rainbow together.
I have seen Chicago live about 65 times since 1991 and there have been a handful, where a replacement had to perform. How many people tour with Leonid? When they are on the road in 2023, the line-up looks it it has a number of different faces. How many people are considered “members”? Great job!
Hello I am from Chicago and grew up in the late 60's and 70's listening to my hometown band..but this cover band was awesome
Exactly!
Music is flawless and the vocals are superb! Thank you!
Excellent rendition of a major classic! I’m old enough to remember the original from way back then. Chicago would be proud of your performance!
This has got to be the best cover of this song I have ever seen.
Agreed. If you heard this come on and weren't watching it you might be fooled it wasn't Chicago performing live somewhere.
I agree, but Chicago / Terry Kath never once played the song as it was recorded. So there's no reference.
Thank you for honoring what I consider one of the best songs of all time
I'm sure they are happy to have your endorsement.
OS GÊNIOS CRIAM....OS DISCÍPULOS CORREM ATRÁS...BONS ANOS NÃO VOLTAM MAÍS.🎸🎵🎼
Love them!
Damn!!! All I can say is Damn!!! I am a total snob. No one can do Chicago properly. And don't even try to imitate Kath!!!! Impossible. I admit I finally stand corrected. WOW!!! Everyone performed exquisitely. Unbelievable. Come to Chicago or Milwaukee and I will be your biggest fan!!!!! Thank you for this!
Dude, coming from you that is saying a lot.
What you said and awesome it is!
You should listen to their studio recording.
Their previous lead guitarist (Sergey) was PHENOMENAL! (no offense to their current lead)
@@polyscroll I just hit the subscribe key. Haven't yet listened to studio materials- and now really looking forward. That Leonid and Friends can do such a bad-azz Chicago (Transit Authority?) is enough, the vocals, the brass and especially Kath's work, such as he was Jimi Hendrix's favorite (along with Dick Dale) is a great endorsement. Thank you. If you put any links by my name, I will be listening with a grateful intensity. Rock on! ~RaVen~
This one is great but compare it to this one:
th-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends
Just keep on rockin! There is NO music of today's generation that even comes close to this. These guys are great.
One of my fav Chicago songs. Language of music is universal. These guys are fluent & they rock!! Love the horn work.
Definitely the best Chicago song and one of the top rock and roll songs ever
GOOD JOB !!!!!!
Sounds great!! I was a roadie for "Chicago Transit Authority" when they released this song! This was my favorite song of the night!
If only they could have kept this high energy vibe going.
@@-Stop-it Yeah, for sure! It was the horns that got to me. 😄
I love Leonid and Friends
Exactly they are great musicians to be able copy such awesome groups Chicago , Earth Wind and Fire etc.
Very tight,high energy and great rendition of the original. I forgot how good that song was/is.🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
Great solo, I think Terry would appreciate you and the band, GREAT JOB !!!!!
I have just one word, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!! You guys rock!!!! Horn section is ON POINT!!!!!!!
George Clinton would say the same:) Or as he would say, "on the one".
i'm a huge chicago fan and this so memorable..............well done.
T E R R I F I C ❤❤
Hard to believe they could do this as good as the first rendition about 4 years ago with different musicians but they did it. Imagine an American band trying to perform songs in Russian - and doing it to perfection.
Some are the same
Они все из России
What Russian songs? Anything in particular?
@jeffreyrigby2387 Nothing that immediately cones to mind but I'm sure if you Google "Russian rock groups of the 1960's and 1970s," you might find some worthy examples.
@@cortexmarketing Not knocking anyone but the original guitarist was on another level.
I have watched every TH-cam video they put out, and they are excellent! Been a Chicago band fan for many years and they do Chicago proud. Some of the best musicians I've seen.
been following these guys for years, they are fantastic.
Outstanding ❤❤❤. More Chicago songs please!!
Enjoyed your outstanding performance!! My favorite Chicago tune, brought back memories!
Love you guys - thanks for keeping great music alive!
I saw Chicago live in 1972. They are still in my Top 5 bands. Great rendition!!!!
Absolutely, hands down, the best cover of this Chicago classic...these guys are masters of their craft!!!
An excellent cover for sure. If you have a chance, check out Lexington Lab Band.
@@keithburchart6419Thanks... know them well...have watched most of their videos and they are one of the best cover bands ever!
Fantastic Cover!! From back in the day when Chicago was great and Terry Kath was still alive! Well done by all!
Great all around! Loved the horns and harmonies ❤
Very, very well done! Great performance by all!
Terry Kath never got much credit for his guitar master-pieces! He was one of the finest American guitarists who created the rock-jazz genre. Shame he died so young and unfortunately after his death Chicago began shifting towards slower Peter Cetera ballads. This Russian/Ukranian band is just awesome!
Hendrix's favorite guitarist.
One of them. He also thought the world of Billy Gibbons. Chicago was his favorite band, though.@@petegregory517
This is NOT about Terry Kath!
The joy of performing this music is obvious in the musicians. I mean how can anyone not have fun with it?
Great to see you guys in my state of Connecticut....Enjoy the stay...Great band!!
This was a fantastic cover of that song, my hat's off to these guy's and gal. It's great to see that the old Norwalk theater is still being used. I saw many a movie at that location as a young child.
Wow, wow, wow. What a band. Saw the original play this in 1972 and never thought I'd hear it played as well again (and maybe this version is just that little bit better).The 'new' guitar player brings back memories of seeing Terry Kath play this. These Guys (and Gal) are fantastic. Let's hope some dopey touring agency has the foresight to see the value in L&F and bring them to Australia.
I saw Chicago at Venice Beach, CA, USA in 1967 or 68 before they were well known. It was at a love-in. I don't recall the songs they did, but I thought, "Man, this group is GOOD. I hope they make it someday." Their first album came out in April, 1969.
Just Great❤
Bravo 👏
Dude you nailed the Guitar Solo.. Bravo.....
I saw them in the Wisconsin Dells last year. They were great. I would go to see them again.
It’s 4:30 am, cold, and I was down. I fired up the ole PC, and Leonid & Friends thumbnails appeared. Naturally, one must click on it, and now after a dose of ‘’25 or 6 to 4,’’ I am powered up and ready to work. Thank you, Leonid and Friends. What gave me that extra lift was to see the same drummer I saw way back when I saw you all the first time, he is an awesome yet subtle power. It is also uplifting to witness the love and respect that exists between everyone on stage, it is one reason why the sound is super tight, yet funk’in lose in both the recordings from the studio and live space. Hats Off to your passion and artistry. Keep it up, you will save the world. Thanks again.
Have my Houston tickets in hand for October! Wish the strings were there as well, this is gonna be AWESOME!
me too
I love this , you had enough class to not make it your oun ! Thankyou Friends .
Bravisimo!
Excellent lead vocal! It's a tough one to sing so kudos.
wow, great!
Been following this group for years on YT….amazing likeness of the real thing….That guitar solo is amazing!
Very high energy! Everybody was having a blast (pun intended). All the band kids in my school loved Chicago. Your lead singer was phenomenal. Wonderful performance.
Beautifully done. Looks like they had a blast
Tone and fit...perfect! A proper tribute to Terry Kath.
Brilliant.
Love these guys keeping Chicago music alive..............I remember when i was younger there were so many musical influencers, like Beatles, Stones......etc................... but only Chicago caught my ear and my musical heart..... these guys keep my heart beating....god bless Chicago .... god bless Leonid & Friends
Wow...those vocals...this was nothing less than brilliant !!!!! 10 outta 10
Please come tour in Arizona 🙏...you guys rock.🤘
Your spirit awesome
I've seen them live 4 times: Charleston, San Juan Capistrano, Oro Valley, and most recently at the Birchmere in Alexandria. I'm planning on attending more shows later this year!!!
Me, too. In eastern PA. What a great act. Want to go to #5 the next time. L&F make me happy... :)
Wow!!
Vocals are even better than current Chicago. Chicago instruments still better, but not by much. Love this!
holy shit!!! so good!!!!!!
I saw Chicago in 1973 and 1976 (original lineup) and I've seen Leonid & Friends 6 times and they never cease to disappoint! Great bunch of talented musicians they are!
Wish they had the Tower of Power there with them! 🎺🎺🎺🎺
They never cease to disappoint? What?
@@michaelanderson2881 should read "they never disappoint" Won't let me go back and edit.
He meant to say "and they never amaze me!"
I love how the vocalists take a step back to give the musicians the limelight they deserve. You can see they all respect each other’s talents.
I came across this band about a month ago and have to say I listen to them at least once a day, they are so talented . I love the arrangements and energy they bring to these classic songs. Keep up the Great work Love love love you guys ❤
Welcome to the party! Their EWF covers are great also.
Great band. Superbly talented group
Y’all are awsome. I’m a huge Chicago fan since 1974. You rocked it. Best cover ever!!!!
WOW WOW WOW!!
I am a retired pro- recoding artist - you guys are awesome! Very accurate cover tune!
Sure
So dis-appointed to find out I missed you guys in Minneapolis last week.
I was skeptical - such an iconic hit, with Terry's monster guitar solo - they did it justice!! Nicely done.
I love this band. I wish I could have seen them in person.
You still can. They tour a lot.
Wow. Great voice on a bastard of a song to sing. Songs like this make vocalists cower in fear. Very well done. I've taught voice for over 30 years and this is an exceptional version of the song.
Major props too for your lead guitarist doing his best to duplicate Terry Kath's incredible picking. Admirable job...one that very few take on...for good reason. He's obviously listened to the master and paid rightful homage to the solo and the man.
These guys are SUPERB
This is easily the best cover of this song I ever heard.
THis one is great but check this one out!!
th-cam.com/video/9_torOTK5qc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Leonid%26Friends
Check out their studio version of this. It’s crazy good.
Superb!
Wow, wow, wow, your Chauffuer J Bruce, Hollywood North ( Vancouver ) 🇨🇦
OK... Jesus these folks rock CHICAGO
Fantastic
AMAZING!!! 🤩 Can’t wait to see you all in Plymouth, MA on June 24!!! I’ve waited years for this!!!! I humbly submit this REQUEST LIST🙏of favorite songs that you perform. Thank you and I truly love you guys for what you are doing with the music!!!!!
Beginnings
Feeling stronger every day
Saturday in the Park
Make me smile.
Does anybody really know what time it is
Call on me
Old days
25 or 6 to 4
Just you and me
Ain’t nobody
Vehicle
Spinning wheel.
Got to get you into my life
My old school
Fantasy
September
After the love has gone .
Since this concert is now a "fait accompli", I think you heard almost everything that was on your "wish list". They played most of these at the concert we attended on June 2 in Jim Thorpe, PA, and then some. Including "Happy Man"! :)
They are excellent.
Out fu@#king standing‼️❗️
wow, that was, just great! just great. I have been listening to that song for a long time now. thanks for posting it!
Terry Kat...quedo bien representado en la tierra...y disfrutando desde el cielo...😊
I wish I had come across your videos before then. I totally would have gone to this show! Hope you come back to CT soon!
It's hard to beat the original CTA. Very nice cover. 🤗
I saw 25 or 6 to 4 and had to listen. I have heard of this band before but never heard them. Great Cover! You earned my appreciation! Will listen to more. Thanks, all…
Great!!!!!
Finally, a guitarist who was able to sound like Terry Kath!!...And of course the rest of the bands from the horns, drums, and voculists, were fantastic.. Well done by all...
You should check out their studio version on TH-cam. This is good but their old guitarist Sergey is off the charts
Just amazing!!!!
Sounded great, very well done!
Excellent! Would love to see you performing in the Netherlands.
Seeing these extraordinary artists in November. Pumped as hell!!!
I just saw then on 9/16/23 in Michigan. They are awesome!
Still gives me chills.
Can you imagine if a North American band ,masters at there craft , started copying Russian classic rock songs and went there and played perfectly and got every inflection and felt every note . These folks are truly doing there part for world peace . Thankyou L&F . You made this a better place .
excellence show.
Playing Great...While having Fun, at the Same Time. Now that's the way it Should Be!🎶♥️🎵
Being a professional drummer for many moons I absolutely love everything about that band.😊
What a ball tearer ! Incredibly good for a live recording. The guy on the Telecaster is possessed by the spirit of Terry Kath himself ... 👏
Understated