As a musician, I can very comfortably say this isn't a cover band. This is a tribute band. In my experience, tribute bands usually try to sound like one original band as much as possible, and many spend years trying to do it. The difference with these folks is that they can do it with ANY band.
Completely agree with your assessment. A cover artist performs a song injecting their own flair or making their own arrangement; a tribute artist studies the technical details and attempts to reproduce the original as closely as possible. Thus LLB is indeed more a tribute band. The amazing thing is that they can pay tribute to so many different artists. 😎
Kudos to Brad for that solo. Not many would even attempt to cover Kath, but when he stepped on the wah-wah, there was no doubting his ability. And of course the horns were on top of their game for this one. This is the old-school CTS that I remember from my high school years.
Thanks for the great complement for Brad's guitar work, many thanks and please help us spread the word by sharing our videos on the social media platforms you use. Thanks again!!
I was a 6-7 year old kid living in the south side of Chicago when they were hitting the scene around Chicago, before they made it! So yeah man, I loved them fellas from the word go!
Hahahahaha, yeah! Although the city of Lexington may sue them or something if they went by that name! Just like the city of Chicago did those boys for using Chicago transit authority on the first album!
Terry Kath was one of the most underrated/unappreciated guitarist over the last 50 years. Unbelievable talent. Your guitarist nailed the solo parts perfectly. Horn section nailed their parts also. Love your covers ever since I found your channel.
Glad you found us, and thanks for watching the videos. You can help us out by sharing some of our videos with your friends on social media, we would greatly appreciate it!
Chicago, Leonid and Friends, and now I find these guys! I love the end of Kath's solo when the brass kicks in, a totally WOW moment in music wonderment.
Not many bands bring tears to my eyes these days but you all just did. Another fantastic performance by the best cover band of all time. Seriously. More Chicago please!
I have been playing music for some 40 plus years myself,,, not many bands can duplicate this song,,, it is so perfect, from the vocals to that killer lead guitar work and that great horn section!!! Love what you are doing!!! Keep rocking!!!
It seems I'm a little late to the channel, but so far I'm completely entranced. This is like watching the best magic act in the world. "How in hell are they doing this??" And to tackle this Chicago piece? I think I've watched this close to 10 times, and Brad Wilson's courage to take on Kath's guitar work? And to NAIL IT!? I've been playing guitar for about 40 years, and I'm stunned. This is simply incredible folks. Incredible.
One of the most technical and difficult Lead guitar songs I know of and executed fantastically!!! Kudos for all. One of the great and signature Chicago songs to perform. Keep them coming. You LLB guys (any combination thereof) area great vocalists and musicians! Top shelf!!!
Bit of trivia for you...Chicago once toured with Jimi Hendrix & Hendrix said that Terry Kath was better then him...high praise....this guy does it very well.
Just another point: Chicago recorded and performed the original with one guitar! Terry Kath is a forgotten Grand Master. Check out “Free from Guitar” “Introduction” or about anything else. He stands with the very best.
Top 10 guitar solo of all time and Brad Wilson was spot on. I've been to Day of Rock & Roll in New Orleans 1980 (Eagles/Billy Squire/Christopher Cross/Foreigner Cheap Trick... Oregon Jam 1981 Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers, Loverboy, & Heart... I could listen to LLB for most of these bands at ONE concert. Outstanding!
Very, very credible job, folks. I've never heard anyone nail Kath's lead from that song, including all of Chicago's replacement guitarists, but that was SOOOOOO close! Check out the Leonid and Friends cover for another incredible cover. Kudos.
This comment might come off as passive aggressive to people who don’t know the song, but sooo close is the closest we have right now to kath’s solo in a cover by any band ever.
hopefully you guys recorded this at 25 or 6 to 4? Lead guitarist note-for-note whilst nailing all the subtleties and fills. ridiculously tasty. wow. Lead singer: perfectly suited for this tune. wow.
I remember hearing this song on my mom's car radio when I was a little kid. I loved this song since before I went to kindergarten. I love this version and keep coming back to hear it over and over.
Awesome cover! Vocals are spot on, the horns were a joy, the instrumentals were fantastic, especially Brad Wilson's guitar solo. His fingers were on fire! You folks never cease to amaze, even in a three year old video. Thanks for sharing!!!
Wow! Great job on the vocals Mike and huge kudos to Brad for paying tribute to the late great Terry Kath in such a skillful way. The solo was spot on. Timing of this release is much appreciated as well. We all needed some uplifting music today! Can't wait for the next one.
Chicago done a lot of great songs but this one is my all time favorite of all songs… Thanks for not mangling it!!!.. The vocals were spot on as well as everything else! Simply amazing!
This was by far the best rendition of Terry Kath’s studio recorded version I’ve ever heard. Other versions I’ve heard get lost with the wah-wah part. Can’t change history but I often wonder what would Terry Kath have accomplished had he lived until today. It’s said that he was ready to move on from Chicago around the time of his death… wanted to form a more guitar-centric band. There are a number of TH-cam videos showing Kath live and what always amazed me was how great he was while almost never looking down at his hand or fingers. Thanks! 👍👍👍
Prime your right....Kath was incredible !...I will be 77 and played coronet, trumpet and baritone since age 9...loved Chicago and BST.. Kath played without looking at the fret board, as did all of the greats...I once heard Alvin Lee of "tens years after", say he would go into a room to practice for eight hours at a time...listen to a record and practice the notes until he did not have to look at the fretboard .He said he would " chop wood" until every thought of a note in his head could be translated to the fret board without having to think of his fingering.
@@dbrinkm1 Thanks for the comment. I myself will be 70 in January and was a percussionist beginning in 5th grade. My junior and senior high schools had an excellent instrumental music program that regularly won statewide recognition and I was also in a symphony orchestra in my senior year. I went on to play drums in local bands for a few years. Because of my love of brass, I latched onto Chicago and BST immediately upon their “arrival” on AM radio. I always preferred Chicago because of Kath’s genius rock guitar riffs as well as his bluesy voice. His tragic accident left a hole in Chicago that no guitarist has been able to completely fill. Cheers!
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The wife was looking at me weird. I seen another video just pop-up on my feed and I let out a scream of excitement. She thought I had stubbed my toe on the dresser again. I love this episode! The song was great! The horns, and vocals are spot on! Thank you again for the magic carpet ride back to the 70’s. Tony Indiana
I saw Chicago live in the 70's before Terry left our world. I can close my eyes and I'm back at that concert with Terry and that raging lead guitar, James, Lee, and Walter with one set of lungs, Peter with his flawless bass and superb vocals, Danny with his perfect beat, and Robert hanging on for dear life. Terry is smiling down on you guys. Thanks for the ride.
Brings me back to Westbury Music Fair on Long Island, seeing Chicago Transit Authority play at my first concert ever. Terry Kath played this solo not 10 feet from me. I don't think I have ever heard anyone come close to Terry's recorded solo, not even Chicago's own guitarists since the loss of Kath, until now. Outstanding in every way. Kudos to all the players and singers here.
Glad you used a Tele for the lead guitar. Another Chicago tribute bad used a Gibson Les Paul, great guitarist but not the same bite and growl. Great Job!
You are true talent, all of you, with the depth and variety,, Chicago big band is difficult to emulate,, you guys hit it out of the park, out of the city limit......still going.......f'ing great job !!!
I've run out of superlatives for LLB. I just sit here with my jaw hanging down, blown away by the sheer talent on display. Thank you for sharing with us all 🤘
I agree with others that have said LLB is much more than a "cover band". The musicianship is outstanding, and you stay true to the original release! "Tribute band" indeed!
Very nice specially the guitar solo.
As a musician, I can very comfortably say this isn't a cover band. This is a tribute band. In my experience, tribute bands usually try to sound like one original band as much as possible, and many spend years trying to do it. The difference with these folks is that they can do it with ANY band.
LLB is the Wrecking Crew of tribute bands.
As another I say the same. Beyond some amateurs for sure.
Yes That's for sure 😎
well said
Completely agree with your assessment. A cover artist performs a song injecting their own flair or making their own arrangement; a tribute artist studies the technical details and attempts to reproduce the original as closely as possible. Thus LLB is indeed more a tribute band. The amazing thing is that they can pay tribute to so many different artists. 😎
The lead guitarist was definitely channeling Terry Kath, spot on. The whole band has the Chicago sound nailed.
Yep!
With all due respect, Terry played both rhythm and lead, while singing.
These guys are fantastic, but only channeling a third of Terry.
They nail everything by everyone
@@atnguy he did live but not studios recorded. These guys are performing studio quality music
@@atnguy I would say 2/3. Peter sang the lead on this song.
Kudos to Brad for that solo. Not many would even attempt to cover Kath, but when he stepped on the wah-wah, there was no doubting his ability. And of course the horns were on top of their game for this one. This is the old-school CTS that I remember from my high school years.
Thanks for the great complement for Brad's guitar work, many thanks and please help us spread the word by sharing our videos on the social media platforms you use. Thanks again!!
I remember seeing them in teen clubs in the burbs, not far from Pankow’s HS
I was a 6-7 year old kid living in the south side of Chicago when they were hitting the scene around Chicago, before they made it! So yeah man, I loved them fellas from the word go!
@@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 the story is that they played their very first paying gig at the Stardust Lounge, here in Rockford .... early 1967 ...
@@groofoot - yeah that’s right, I believe but didn’t they play some gigs around Chicago too?
Lexington Transit Authority!!!
Hahahahaha, yeah! Although the city of Lexington may sue them or something if they went by that name! Just like the city of Chicago did those boys for using Chicago transit authority on the first album!
AND THAT BOYS AND GIRLS IS HOW YOU DO IT !!! 😃😃😃
Love you guys.
Constantine Delo
Hindley Street Country Club
your are too kind! I'd love to see ya'll do some Level 42 - you would crush the low end on that •MV
@@LexingtonLabBand
Now, YOUR being too kind 🤪🤪
Terry Kath would be proud 👍🙏
Terry Kath was one of the most underrated/unappreciated guitarist over the last 50 years. Unbelievable talent. Your guitarist nailed the solo parts perfectly. Horn section nailed their parts also. Love your covers ever since I found your channel.
Glad you found us, and thanks for watching the videos. You can help us out by sharing some of our videos with your friends on social media, we would greatly appreciate it!
Jimi was once asked "How does it feel to be thought of as the greatest guitarist?" He replied, "I don't know, you'll have to ask Terry Kath."
Chicago, Leonid and Friends, and now I find these guys! I love the end of Kath's solo when the brass kicks in, a totally WOW moment in music wonderment.
Not many bands bring tears to my eyes these days but you all just did. Another fantastic performance by the best cover band of all time. Seriously. More Chicago please!
Thanks for that great compliment, hang on, more Chicago songs coming in the next few weeks!
You couldnt be more correct, they knock every thing they do straight out of the park.
I have been playing music for some 40 plus years myself,,, not many bands can duplicate this song,,, it is so perfect, from the vocals to that killer lead guitar work and that great horn section!!! Love what you are doing!!! Keep rocking!!!
It seems I'm a little late to the channel, but so far I'm completely entranced. This is like watching the best magic act in the world. "How in hell are they doing this??" And to tackle this Chicago piece? I think I've watched this close to 10 times, and Brad Wilson's courage to take on Kath's guitar work? And to NAIL IT!? I've been playing guitar for about 40 years, and I'm stunned. This is simply incredible folks. Incredible.
Yesssss that's what i am talking about...."Music"
I first heard Chicago about 1970.......this songs always gives me a grin and you guys and girls nailed it.
One of the most technical and difficult Lead guitar songs I know of and executed fantastically!!! Kudos for all. One of the great and signature Chicago songs to perform. Keep them coming. You LLB guys (any combination thereof) area great vocalists and musicians! Top shelf!!!
Thanks for the kind words and we greatly appreciate your support, please share our videos on your social media accounts and help us spread the word!
And the guitarist kills it.Terry Kath was a spectacular guitarist and this guy is right there with him.
Bit of trivia for you...Chicago once toured with Jimi Hendrix & Hendrix said that Terry Kath was better then him...high praise....this guy does it very well.
Just another point: Chicago recorded and performed the original with one guitar! Terry Kath is a forgotten Grand Master. Check out “Free from Guitar” “Introduction” or about anything else. He stands with the very best.
Is that Larry Nelson on Sax?
Top 10 guitar solo of all time and Brad Wilson was spot on. I've been to Day of Rock & Roll in New Orleans 1980 (Eagles/Billy Squire/Christopher Cross/Foreigner
Cheap Trick... Oregon Jam 1981 Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers, Loverboy, & Heart... I could listen to LLB for most of these bands at ONE concert. Outstanding!
Very, very credible job, folks. I've never heard anyone nail Kath's lead from that song, including all of Chicago's replacement guitarists, but that was SOOOOOO close! Check out the Leonid and Friends cover for another incredible cover. Kudos.
This comment might come off as passive aggressive to people who don’t know the song, but sooo close is the closest we have right now to kath’s solo in a cover by any band ever.
You can't nail it any better than that. As they say these days, TIGHT!
I no longer wear socks. This band keeps knockin' them off.
Absolutely fantastic. The guitar solo was perfection. Horns, drums, bass, vocals just amazing. Kentucky is lucky to have so many talented artists.
lead guitar is in the moment and smokin' it!!
I had to turn this one WAY UP! I highly recommend it!
Absolutely the best Tribute band I have ever heard!!! Such true talent
hopefully you guys recorded this at 25 or 6 to 4?
Lead guitarist note-for-note whilst nailing all the subtleties and fills. ridiculously tasty. wow.
Lead singer: perfectly suited for this tune. wow.
AWESOME!!!......Great job, guys!
Your closest competition is that Russian Group. Leaniod and friends(, spelling) and of course the original Chicago. Love it!
I remember hearing this song on my mom's car radio when I was a little kid. I loved this song since before I went to kindergarten. I love this version and keep coming back to hear it over and over.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!! Awesome.
My Mom said "they just sound like the Chicago". She loves you, guys.
Right back at her!
Sweet Lead Guitar!
Insane
Great performance ! I love the way Jessica is rocking out to the guitar solo.
One of my favorite new guitar solos!! thanks!
I had forgotten about Chicago, since it has been so long I have heard anything about them. Thanks for the memories.
Abso effing lutely nailed the Terry Kath solo!!
That shot at 3:07 of Jessica rockin' out to Brad's solo made me smile. I'm right there, too!
Jessica is a mother freaking, smoking hottie! 👍👏😁💖
just wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a Chicago fan, growing up with Chicago and seeing them in concert live multiple times, you guys are awesome! Thank you!
This Man can sing !!!!! Where have I been,when are they coming to Chicago?
Not a song I’ve heard from you guys that hasn’t been amazing. Could listen to you all day. 🤘
Awesome cover! Vocals are spot on, the horns were a joy, the instrumentals were fantastic, especially Brad Wilson's guitar solo. His fingers were on fire! You folks never cease to amaze, even in a three year old video. Thanks for sharing!!!
This is a great tribute band. First time I heard it and you all nailed it perfectly
The singer sounds alot like Peter
Great singing voice but imo nobody can sound as good as or like Peter Cetera
Wow, another brilliant cover and that lead guitar was spot on. Congrats.
Wow! Great job on the vocals Mike and huge kudos to Brad for paying tribute to the late great Terry Kath in such a skillful way. The solo was spot on. Timing of this release is much appreciated as well. We all needed some uplifting music today! Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks so much!
What happened when you wrote this?
very good guys, thank you all
Glad you enjoyed it!
Chicago done a lot of great songs but this one is my all time favorite of all songs… Thanks for not mangling it!!!.. The vocals were spot on as well as everything else! Simply amazing!
Jawdroppingly (not sure that's a word, lol!) great!
Everytime I hear one of LLB's songs, I want to be in Randy's pocket.
Amazing! A lot of hard work and practice went into that! A labour of love and it shows it! Thank you ❤️
Great! Little fact - The song title was the time it was written. 25 or 26 minutes to 4 AM.
YEAH !!! YEAH !!! AND YEAH !! AMAZING....I can't tell the difference from this and original recording
This is my favorite cover band; they don't screw up the original like the others. They know what they are doing.
BRILLIANT!! Bringing my 70's back, My mother loved Chicago, she had this 8track and LP Wow what a memory trip!! You guys rock for sure!!
I’d be perfectly fine with y’all doing homage to the rest of Chicago’s catalogue. Amazing!!!
First time hearing this, love it just like everything LLB does.🥰🥰
This was by far the best rendition of Terry Kath’s studio recorded version I’ve ever heard. Other versions I’ve heard get lost with the wah-wah part. Can’t change history but I often wonder what would Terry Kath have accomplished had he lived until today. It’s said that he was ready to move on from Chicago around the time of his death… wanted to form a more guitar-centric band. There are a number of TH-cam videos showing Kath live and what always amazed me was how great he was while almost never looking down at his hand or fingers. Thanks! 👍👍👍
Prime your right....Kath was incredible !...I will be 77 and played coronet, trumpet and baritone since age 9...loved Chicago and BST.. Kath played without looking at the fret board, as did all of the greats...I once heard Alvin Lee of "tens years after", say he would go into a room to practice for eight hours at a time...listen to a record and practice the notes until he did not have to look at the fretboard .He said he would " chop wood" until every thought of a note in his head could be translated to the fret board without having to think of his fingering.
@@dbrinkm1 Thanks for the comment. I myself will be 70 in January and was a percussionist beginning in 5th grade. My junior and senior high schools had an excellent instrumental music program that regularly won statewide recognition and I was also in a symphony orchestra in my senior year. I went on to play drums in local bands for a few years. Because of my love of brass, I latched onto Chicago and BST immediately upon their “arrival” on AM radio. I always preferred Chicago because of Kath’s genius rock guitar riffs as well as his bluesy voice. His tragic accident left a hole in Chicago that no guitarist has been able to completely fill. Cheers!
Great performance and sounds terrific with nice brass section
I’m 71. We grew up describing really, really good bands as “tight”.
LLB is tight.
Hell yeah😂
One of the best and technically accurate versions I’ve ever heard! Amazing
I predict this song will be a hit!
Id bet on it
It's deja vu all over again!
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u continue to amaze me
Horns on point! Guitar rocking! I've got to thank a friend for turning me on to you guys!
I can always rely on this group to Astound me. A1 Band. Thank you for all the fine tunes.
The band was spot on, but Brad really channeled Terry Kath here, and nearly brought an actual tear to my eye. Outstanding job!
I played the heck out of this album when it first came out. You are all now responsible for the huge smile on my face. Thanks for the memories.
Glad we could help take you down memory lane for a quick stroll, thanks for watching!
I WORE THE GROOVES OUT ON MANY A CHICAGO ALBUM
Best cover band ever !
Close my eyes, and was that the original disc by Chicago? I could never tell, fantastic. Bravo LLB.
The wife was looking at me weird. I seen another video just pop-up on my feed and I let out a scream of excitement. She thought I had stubbed my toe on the dresser again. I love this episode! The song was great! The horns, and vocals are spot on! Thank you again for the magic carpet ride back to the 70’s.
Tony
Indiana
That is awesome!
This really is an excellent tribute to a classic song from a GREAT band !!!
A truly remarkable performance and one to return to time and again!
Killed it! Just so gooood
I saw Chicago live in the 70's before Terry left our world. I can close my eyes and I'm back at that concert with Terry and that raging lead guitar, James, Lee, and Walter with one set of lungs, Peter with his flawless bass and superb vocals, Danny with his perfect beat, and Robert hanging on for dear life. Terry is smiling down on you guys. Thanks for the ride.
These guys are just too fucking good
Pure perfection!
You guys, Leonid and friends, and Martin Miller are hands down the best bands out there doing what you’re doing. I can’t get enough!!!
Brings me back to Westbury Music Fair on Long Island, seeing Chicago Transit Authority play at my first concert ever. Terry Kath played this solo not 10 feet from me. I don't think I have ever heard anyone come close to Terry's recorded solo, not even Chicago's own guitarists since the loss of Kath, until now. Outstanding in every way. Kudos to all the players and singers here.
What a great complement for Brad, many thanks and help us spread the word by sharing LLB on whatever social media you favor. Thanks again!!
Glad you used a Tele for the lead guitar. Another Chicago tribute bad used a Gibson Les Paul, great guitarist but not the same bite and growl. Great Job!
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow standing ovation all the way around.
Wow...Awesome !!!
This group rocks! One of my favorite Chicago songs and they absolutely nail it.
some say LLB is he best cover band ,I say there the best band period.
THIS is talent. Wonderful music.
note perfect to Terry Kath, unreal!
Wow! Just found out about this band today . . . FANTABULOUS!!!! Absolute talent, all players and vocals!!!
This is my all time favourite and this band plays it very well. They never get it wrong, no matter who they do.
Kath would be proud.
Great lead solo sir!!! From-Texxas Storm Band
Horns are dead on! Killing it!
You are true talent, all of you, with the depth and variety,, Chicago big band is difficult to emulate,, you guys hit it out of the park, out of the city limit......still going.......f'ing great job !!!
Y’all nailed it. I’ve watched this a dozen times.
It doesn’t get old!
Thank you.
Great song great brass, what is not to love!
Simply outstanding. Great work everyone.
I've run out of superlatives for LLB. I just sit here with my jaw hanging down, blown away by the sheer talent on display. Thank you for sharing with us all 🤘
Glad you enjoyed it!
I grew up with this music. It is amazing to see how it all goes together. Never went to many concerts. Love to watch all the moving parts.
How can a cover band sounds just better than original...this is LEX LAB BAND!
I agree with others that have said LLB is much more than a "cover band". The musicianship is outstanding, and you stay true to the original release! "Tribute band" indeed!
Now this song has always rocked even after all these years
These professional musicians cover the best songs from numerous famed musicians and do an equal to better job of it. BRAVO!
Unf’ing believable! As an old Chicagoland kid I remember when this album came out. Great tune and well done!
Amazing solo just like Terry
Oh my word! Outstanding. Terry Kath lives through outstanding guitarists such as this performance.