I just found out I have cancer and I lost my husband a year ago so I'm alone. I'm getting ready to go to the oncologist and I have to say this has the best gift I could have gotten this morning to calm my nerves and remind me of my Russian husband who was my best friend. Thank you. I'm just listening to this over and over and watching this wonderful group of people. It helps to put my heart at ease. Sincerely, Carly
@@badger7015 Thank you so much for saying that. It's so easy to feel alone and I find it very easy to accept kindness because I believe we are all here to support each other. Thank you for your prayers. Sincerely, Carly
@@chipcouncil Leonid is the bass guitar player. He started his band in 2014. Members have changed over the years, but he has access to the best musicians in Russia. Go see them live. Their new US tour starts in September.
I don’t feel like Igor on the drums gets enough praise. He is amazing and plays just like Danny Seraphine. Eyes closed you’d never know who it was. Just amazing as is the whole band.
Danny was the drummer who was fired by Chicago for working with management on the group's financial issues, while the other members were doing copious amounts of drugs. Guy got a raw deal. Terry Kath said nobody would be fired by the group. The only way out was if they quit or died. But of course Terry had died at that point so what could he do. Igor gets a lot of praise by viewers. He is a fantastic drummer!
Leonid and Friends are INCREDIBLE !!! Thanks for invading our country with your excellent sounds of Chicago and please come back to Seattle again. I take a lot of medicine but your music is the best medicine on the planet. It’s been a couple of weeks but I’m still feeling the high from your music. Thank You all…Steve & Jackie
Chicago and Lighthouse are my most favourite bands since the Sixties. Every time is listen to them it makes me quite emotional . Leonid and Friends are absolutely stunning and I can’t get enough of them
Володимире Пресняков-старший... офигеть. А я смотрю - фейс знакомый, но никак не второплю откуда. Низкий поклон мастерам-музыкантам, они как-то находят друг дружку и творят таинство созидания музыки. Габаттэ, как говорят японцы!
Ksenia Buzina is stunningly gorgeous the most beautiful woman on the planet, smart (speaks 8 languages and has a Economics and Law degree!), talented (also plays piano) and gifted with the best female voice today, period! I don't think she was wasting any time growing up! The entire band are outstanding musicians and singers and are setting the bar very high.
Those are my boys lifelong Chicago fans as well but watch these guys they are amazing they are from Russia they have already toured the us a couple of times the 2020 tour was canceled due to but just check out all their videos is going to blow your mind
Wonderful! I dedicate this 🎵 today, to my wife, Alison, 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 American, on her birthday 🎂 ❤🎉, to whom I sing this for over 30 years, and for eternity! ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 What a stunning smile you have, Darling!❤🎉🎉❤❤ And don't be afraid to add French horns to everything, haha! My instrument ❤🎉 Hey, I can improv by ear. Can I join you? A little Norwegian American wouldn't hurt!
All of these 'guys' are great! Amazing how their English is perfect, when I can't even say "Hello" in Ukrainian. The soprano sax solo was awesome and his tone was 'spot on'! And Ksenia is SO SO SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Pick out 5 things you love the most, let's s ay, chocolate, grilled steak, sunshine, puppies and this song, and there are plenty of people who dislike all those...weird maybe, yet true.
This transports me back to being a teenager, hearing this music on the radio, hanging out with friends in the summer, heavy with the scent of Coppertone suntan lotion. Some songs actually bring back scents..not just memories. ❤️🎼❤️☀️❤️😎❤️
Why would anyone give this band a thumbs down? Words can’t describe how talented this group is. Thank you for the hard work in recreating all the music you play. Your original, Speck of Dust, was outrageous as well. Bravo!!!!
If this band ever decides to defect to the USA, I will be your sponsor and my home is open to everyone. These are the people we need coming into our country.
An extraordinary undertaking by founder Leonid Vorobyev. Transcribing the original recordings, note for note, is amazing in itself. Assembling players of high caliber and videotaping the resulting music was a brilliant concept. As a result, they brought the original 7 piece band's music to a new generation. Groovy!
I love this song. My legs don’t work and Chicago had me up dancing when I was little. Now, I’m totally alone and it reminds of times when I could stand and play along on the piano and trombone. Great cover L and F. Thanks Pankow and guys…Love to everyone
Again complete.killer. You guys just get better and better many that in itself is nearly impossiblr!! We miss you and please be wait to hear more thank you so much for this.Much Love
Another absolutely fabulous performance !! On a side note, how many other viewers got to the 01:35 mark and thought... "I've got a fever, and the only prescription is... more cowbell." ;)
I have been hoping they would record "Just You n' Me" since I started listening to Leonid and Friends. They performed masterfully as they always have in their other covers of Chicago. I especially appreciated the soprano sax solo by Vladimir. He was great as was everyone else. This is a wonderful love song. I think of a girl named Joy every time I hear it. She and I were in high school when this song was originally a hit in 1974.
I just found out I have cancer and I lost my husband a year ago so I'm alone. I'm getting ready to go to the oncologist and I have to say this has the best gift I could have gotten this morning to calm my nerves and remind me of my Russian husband who was my best friend. Thank you. I'm just listening to this over and over and watching this wonderful group of people. It helps to put my heart at ease. Sincerely, Carly
Prayers for you.
@@joe34012 Thank you so much, Joe. I believe that God hears every one of our prayers. 💙Carly
know you're not alone. mine and others are with you in prayers and spirit. keep us updated. godspeed!!!
@@badger7015 Thank you so much for saying that. It's so easy to feel alone and I find it very easy to accept kindness because I believe we are all here to support each other. Thank you for your prayers. Sincerely, Carly
@@simplyme7821 this is what our lord jesus taught us to do or hopefully did. be safe.
I can listen to your music all day long. Never get tired of your music.
Thank you for this! America loves Leonid & Friends!
Leonid is a genius. He assembles the best musicians but his knack for getting these superb vocalists to cover this great song is unbelievable.
Which one is Leonid??? I am so intrigued by this blob of talent.
@@chipcouncil Leonid is the bass guitar player. He started his band in 2014. Members have changed over the years, but he has access to the best musicians in Russia. Go see them live. Their new US tour starts in September.
I am amazed at the number of believers who gravitate to this music. There is nothing shallow about Chicago’s music or Lioned and his friends music.
@@ЗВЕРОБОЙ-л6кI don’t understand your statement. If it was a reply to mine. Please clarify. Thanks
I don’t feel like Igor on the drums gets enough praise. He is amazing and plays just like Danny Seraphine. Eyes closed you’d never know who it was. Just amazing as is the whole band.
He get praise regularly in the comments from viewers!
I agree, he is so smooth
he has amazing chops. Go Igor!
even better than danny i suppose, liked both of them though
Danny was the drummer who was fired by Chicago for working with management on the group's financial issues, while the other members were doing copious amounts of drugs. Guy got a raw deal. Terry Kath said nobody would be fired by the group. The only way out was if they quit or died. But of course Terry had died at that point so what could he do.
Igor gets a lot of praise by viewers. He is a fantastic drummer!
The guy that figured out that I wanted to watch the musicians more than the singers should get a big fat raise!!!
Leonid and Friends are INCREDIBLE !!! Thanks for invading our country with your excellent sounds of Chicago and please come back to Seattle again. I take a lot of medicine but your music is the best medicine on the planet. It’s been a couple of weeks but I’m still feeling the high from your music. Thank You all…Steve & Jackie
Yes indeed ❤I’ve been listening to them all day n it’s wonderful stress relieving and very uplifting 💥👍💥💥
Chicago and Lighthouse are my most favourite bands since the Sixties. Every time is listen to them it makes me quite emotional . Leonid and Friends are absolutely stunning and I can’t get enough of them
You’ve seen their rendition of One Fine Morning?
You guys are the best example of what God can do to fill our hearts with Pure Joy listening to Pure talent. Thank you God!!!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chicago never had a female vocalist but her voice is perfectly suited for this music.
Yes. Yes. Truly a fantastic favorite. You made me cry. Remembering my troubles and good times in 1973.
Im a Yankee and I love you guys! So American sound! You bring Chicago back to life!
I was about to say perfect but no Ksenia .then she appeared.. Perfect!
She was freshening up
Right?! I was like where is... "Ahhh...there she is..." followed by a big smile and joy on my part.
Same-beauty
Ksenia doesn't know it yet, but she is madly in love with me! hahahahaha
@@RicG. ... Phooey! It is me that Ksenia desires. hahahahaha.
I hit the like button before I even listened to it.
Lol.... So did I! ❤️
me 4
Володимире Пресняков-старший... офигеть. А я смотрю - фейс знакомый, но никак не второплю откуда.
Низкий поклон мастерам-музыкантам, они как-то находят друг дружку и творят таинство созидания музыки.
Габаттэ, как говорят японцы!
Ksenia Buzina is stunningly gorgeous the most beautiful woman on the planet, smart (speaks 8 languages and has a Economics and Law degree!), talented (also plays piano) and gifted with the best female voice today, period! I don't think she was wasting any time growing up! The entire band are outstanding musicians and singers and are setting the bar very high.
I think I have said this before but Ksenia is one of the very few female singers I actually like.
She really is talented.
You're creepy as fawk dude. Chill.
Yes, they speak Russian but sing Chicago.. Love this group
Yep!!!
Ksenia speaks 8 languages. That’s a mind blower!
I 💕😘 this band they captured me❤❤❤
Two words will express everything: thank you.
Охо!!! И Пресняковский папа!!!
This band never ceases to amaze me. That lead singer almost sounds like Peter Cetera.
Same here 👍these ppls are beyond fantastic
Im sorry, I think that singer sounds even better that Peter... 😮In my humble opinion
The horn and the drummer , the best of the best , thank you
Vocals are great, music is precise, EXTRAORDINARY !
Sergey...u nailed it on this tune!
Why did you guys just put this out right now? This is my early Christmas present thank you.
Now THAT is what I call "wish fulfillment"!
Now THAT is what I call "wish fulfillment"!
Good for you J.J.
The drummer and bassist drive this group. In the pocket. And all the musicians and singers are so top notch! Thank you. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
The bassist is Leonid himself.
The drummer has been with him since the beginning.
D❤@@Winterstick549
Great song...oh BTW there's this band by the name of "Chicago" that does a great cover of this too. 👍
lmao...indeed (& I'm a 1st year gen Xer, lifelong Chicago fan)
Those are my boys lifelong Chicago fans as well but watch these guys they are amazing they are from Russia they have already toured the us a couple of times the 2020 tour was canceled due to but just check out all their videos is going to blow your mind
haaaaaa!
Yeah I think I've heard of them aren't they out of Chicago somewhere
I've seen Chicago a couple of tines (and loved them) but Leonid does it better
So talented! I love you guys!
Once again,another home run. They don't miss anything,like the the shaker and cowbell in the bridge.Horns are ridiculous.
I need more cowbell!!!
When they play live and cover Spinning Wheel it’s complete with calliope and someone playing Penny whistle in the middle section
My son was adopted from Moscow, and I've been a lifelong fan of Chicago's "old stuff." Your music hits home! See you at Penn's Peak!
One of the best bands on the road today. I hope I get to see them live soon.
As good as this is, it really makes you appreciate Peter Cetera's voice.
Came for Ksenia, Stayed for the music! 🎶💗
Only takes one time to see her sing/perform...
I am recalling how awesome it was for this song to come on the car FM/AM radio back when I was just learning to drive.
There aren't enough like buttons on TH-cam for me to push for this band. I need a million of them!
That drummer is sick, (great) so enjoyable ......Great song Great Band 🙏
Wonderful! I dedicate this 🎵 today, to my wife, Alison, 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 American, on her birthday 🎂 ❤🎉, to whom I sing this for over 30 years, and for eternity! ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 What a stunning smile you have, Darling!❤🎉🎉❤❤ And don't be afraid to add French horns to everything, haha! My instrument ❤🎉 Hey, I can improv by ear. Can I join you? A little Norwegian American wouldn't hurt!
Lead singer just nails it. Every song. I've said it before, the whole group is FANTASTIC!!!!
All of these 'guys' are great! Amazing how their English is perfect, when I can't even say "Hello" in Ukrainian. The soprano sax solo was awesome and his tone was 'spot on'! And Ksenia is SO SO SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
The orchestra is Russian. There is only one lead vocalist from Ukraine. So learn to say "hello" in Russian.
WOW Nailed it guys! What a great song that the world needs today!
How could someone NOT LIKE this fabulous rendition?!?!
Pick out 5 things you love the most, let's s ay, chocolate, grilled steak, sunshine, puppies and this song, and there are plenty of people who dislike all those...weird maybe, yet true.
This transports me back to being a teenager, hearing this music on the radio, hanging out with friends in the summer, heavy with the scent of Coppertone suntan lotion. Some songs actually bring back scents..not just memories. ❤️🎼❤️☀️❤️😎❤️
For my wife and I this has been “our song” for decades. Well done Leonid and Friends, as usual!
It is also “our song” for my husband Brad and I.
Wow I’ve never been blown away by a band ,brings tears to my eyes
well done, Chicago is reborn. so clean and the horns thats special
Why would anyone give this band a thumbs down? Words can’t describe how talented this group is. Thank you for the hard work in recreating all the music you play. Your original, Speck of Dust, was outrageous as well. Bravo!!!!
And just like that the old is brand new again. I've listened so many times. Just amazing.
Dear God let these angels be safe♥️
LOVE you guys
That horn section tho !!!!
Help me. I can’t stop watching. It’s getting into my work and sleep 🤣🤦♀️😁. Such great talent !!! Outstanding
Sounds exactly like Chicago 😳😆❤️👈🏻
Two more days!! Just two more days til I see L&F on Monday night! This show has been postponed 5 times, I am so excited! Covid be damned!
Drummer is phenomenal
I love your dedication to getting every little musical tid bit included, as Chicago laid it down in the studio. Great vocals as usual. I enjoyed it.
And a great sax solo!
It's literally like listening to a vinyl album, and yet the manage to do it without sounding stale or bored with what they're doing.
Nobody reproduces the Chicago bands sound like Leonid and Friends. Another amazing song.
That can never happen..for shame on you..yes they’re good in their own way..🇨🇦
If this band ever decides to defect to the USA, I will be your sponsor and my home is open to everyone. These are the people we need coming into our country.
🌹🌹👍👍👍👍
Great singer.
So fun to see you all having so much fun. It's contagious.
Dig the Russian Czar looking dude on the soprano sax. Love ,love ,love this band .......
Love the band, especially the horn section! Every aspect of this band is exceptional!
again, OUTSTANDING !! Vladimir Sr. nailed it and is Awesome !!
I'm hooked on these covers. These are just amazing.
Kudos to all musicians.... But damn... that Horn Section is Spot On!
The very best of Leonid and Friends I love this song of Chicago fantastic wonderful incredible this song is the very best of Leonid and Friends
Kensya is the inspiration for Back in the USSR... Moscow girls make me sing and shout...
I think she’s actually from Siberia ❤
An extraordinary undertaking by founder Leonid Vorobyev. Transcribing the original recordings, note for note, is amazing in itself. Assembling players of high caliber and videotaping the resulting music was a brilliant concept. As a result, they brought the original 7 piece band's music to a new generation. Groovy!
These fine folks make my day, God bless you all for bringing the great songs to us. 🇺🇸❤️
People forget the quality of the music this group produced is greatly guided by their sound engineer!!! Kudos to the man!!
I agree. I'm sure Jim Guercio (Chicago's producer back in the day) would be impressed by this.
I love this song. My legs don’t work and Chicago had me up dancing when I was little. Now, I’m totally alone and it reminds of times when I could stand and play along on the piano and trombone. Great cover L and F. Thanks Pankow and guys…Love to everyone
I hope you're better now, William. It sucks to feel alone. ((Hugs))
An early Christmas gift how perfect.
Awesome rendition..kudos to Vladimir Presnyakov, Sr. (Petrovich) great solo...be healthy!
What made Chicago so special is what makes L & F so special - the horns!!
Off course, the superb vocals and on-point timing doesn't hurt either!
Smokin'!!!! курение!!! AWESOME!!! удивительный!!!!
Again complete.killer. You guys just get better and better many that in itself is nearly impossiblr!! We miss you and please be wait to hear more thank you so much for this.Much Love
Serge you are an amazing Singer.
Keep this group together no matter what! We love you. “USA” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇
Not to dis the present lineup (2022), but this to me personally, was the best.
You guys are Chicago resurrected and revitalized! Thank you so much! So fantastic!
The quintessential Chicago song; enough said.
This song reminds me of a kiss shared on a stairwell with my first love once upon the Seventies. You are amazing! Keep up the great work.
The horns are spot on! CHA forever.
Plaid is my new favorite 'color'!
'Life is better with Vladimir and Friends'!
Plaid is a pattern, but I get your point exactly. 👍👍😊
Fantastic.
Loving you guys is so damn easy 🤣❤️❤️❤️
Девчушка симпатяшка!
My favorite Chicago song of all time. Well done!
You are one of my new favorite bands. The girl on background vocals is beautiful. Keep up the great work.
Great song..... Superb.. Regards from Indonesia..
They are Universal (as is their inspiration, Chicago)!!!
This IS the GREATEST band in the WORLD!
WOW. SIMPLY STELLAR. SO BEAUTIFUL MY GOSH IM SPEECHLESS.
Another absolutely fabulous performance !! On a side note, how many other viewers got to the 01:35 mark and thought... "I've got a fever, and the only prescription is... more cowbell." ;)
I clicked "LIKE" before I ever even heard one note and I'm not even a big Chicago fan. These guys are amazing.
Me too!😊👍
Fantastic, as close to the original as humanly possible! Bravo!
This song was the theme of my High School Prom, way back in 1974. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories 💖 💕
11/11/23 Saban Theatre, BH California can’t wait🎉❤😊
I have been hoping they would record "Just You n' Me" since I started listening to Leonid and Friends. They performed masterfully as they always have in their other covers of Chicago. I especially appreciated the soprano sax solo by Vladimir. He was great as was everyone else. This is a wonderful love song. I think of a girl named Joy every time I hear it. She and I were in high school when this song was originally a hit in 1974.
Love these guys. Sound original. Chicago, EWF, Blood Sweat and Tears, etc...