"25 or 6 to 4" (Chicago Cover) by Leonid & Friends, Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer
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- "25 or 6 to 4" (Chicago Cover) by Leonid & Friends, Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer
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Terry Kath is giving them a standing ovation.
Many of these musicians (the horn section) are no longer with Leonid & Friends. However like all top shelf groups they continue to have other artists step up and producing fantastic music. The lead singer Serge Tiagniryadno, is Ukrainian and sadly got caught up in that conflict and is not able to sing with the group. Let's keep Serge in thought and prayer.
At 1.3 million Ukrainian casualties we can only pray
Amen
Sergey left the band to stay home with his wife and kids. Another great musician..
God Bless Serge and his Countrymen. Let's hope Serge will return one day.
God bless the rest of Leonid and friends. These sons more like Chicago than Chicago, but whatever they do they are equal to the original, and the gorgeous young lady who sings with is going to be Russia's worldwide pop Super Star. She is, like restn86
Yes. Terry Kath
IGOR JAVAD-ZADE is one of the BEST drummers in the World! He can do almost any style and his solos, when you come to their concerts, are AWESOME! GO IGOR!!
He needs to listen to I'm A Man to really experience how great he is!
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This was the song that instantly made me a Leonid & Friends follower. Every aspect of this song is true to the original. Serge's vocals, the guitarist's solo, the tight horns...Igor is a beast on drums! Leonid pulls together top musicians and vocalists for every song he produces. GENIUS!
I first heard this, I could close my eye and nope, could not tell you the difference w/this and classic era Chicago, vocals are so close but the musicianship is spot-on; Terry Kath is not an easy guitarist to do justice, this cat is pure fire.
Igor for years has been considered the best drummer in Russia. I know you are aware that this guitar player, Sergey Kashirin, is no longer with the band. But he's doing quite well. I communicate regularly with his wife. 3 kids under the age of 8 requires him to be home more that touring would allow!
He obviously excellent but Danny Seraphim was spectacular and perfect for Chicago with all of the great fills and working the timing with Terry Kath…
That Igor can handle the various genres and styles if the music they perform us testimony to his great talent. I know he is now studying English, but enliven eithiut that I would want to take him out for his favorite adult beverage. He is such a cool cat! ❤️
Please relay to Sergey that his L&F fans will always appreciate his contribution. Without him, I can't imagine L&F attaining their early successes. He is just phenomenal!
It WAS Terry Kath who played on the original. Back in 2019 during their first visit to the US, Terry's daughter Michelle met them in Los Angeles and brought Terry's guitar with her to show to Sergey (the guitarist in this video). He was moved to tears.
Oh wow! 🤩
Danny Seraphine has both met and played with them, as well as one of the other early Chicago members. I can't remember off the top of my head! Just this last tour one of the members of EWF came to their show in Vegas. They of course went to see them as well. Lastly, Ksenia was contacted by Richard Carpenter and his wife and spent and afternoon with them. She posted that on experience on her Facebook page. He loved their entire rendition of the song and appreciated her work on it to. Yes, they are living the dream meeting so many that inspired them. @@StrateleStudios
That’s so cool!
Stellar music played by stellar musicians
This band is unbelievable!!! They are absolutely amazing!! I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s. They are just spot on!! The music and voices ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Igor Javad-Zade has befriended Danny Seraphine, the original drummer of CTA/Chicago.
I don't think that guitar solo can be improved upon.
It can never be improved upon, but that young man nailed it.
100% agree. It's a perfect guitar solo.
The drummer is a beast. This was amazing. By far the best cover of 25 or 6 to 4 EVER.
I can hear every note of every instrument perfectly.Bravo Leonid for mixing and mastering.
The drummer is just so tight - with the perfect volume. He flawlessly sets the table for the rest of the band.
Losing Serge and Sergei, very big loss for the band.
I think the most amazing thing about this is that Leonid (the bass player) couldn't get his hands on the original sheet music and arrangement for this song, so he sat down with a recording and transposed the entire song by hand (and ear). They are a mix of Russian and Ukrainian musicians.
L&F are not a "cover" band... they do their own magic! Every, every, every song!!
Agreed100 ✨✨😆😆
NOT a cover band, but a TRIBUTE band! Best ever, IMHO.
I had the honor of sitting in with them on vocals last June in NYC (I was previously one of their tour photographers back in 2019). I can tell you they are GENUINELY amazing on and off the stage. A real family that loves each other and loves this country. The lineup has changed since they made this video, but the entire band is a wonderful group of people. So glad you covered this.
Wow. I don't celebrate celebrities but people that have remained humble and show such depth of professionalism I do applaud. You are a lucky person.
@@TheoSmith249 very much so. It’s one thing to be as talented as they are, but to be humble, kind and giving as well is a testimonial to the sort of humans L&F are.
(BTW, if you do a search for my name plus Leonid & Friends, you’ll see the clip on YT)
I found this group a few years ago. They are AWESOME. Would love to see them some time when they come to America ( If I can Ever Get the Money to do anything fun in life ).
My dad saw them in Orlando in April and they were unreal. They are coming to St. Louis in October and I have already bought tickets. I cannot wait to see them!
As I've said before the guitarist is top notch
Simply Perfect !!!!
You are in for a treat!!! This is the L&R we all fell in love with 6 years ago! So glad you're getting into the original band too. Make Me Smile...Question 67 68 - BEGINNINGS! Oh and I'm a Man! The newer members are amazing as well and have allowed the band to bring in so much music. Fantasy will rock your world as well. Looking forward to tomorrow's reaction!
They’re fantastic ❤❤❤
When you close your eyes, you’re there with the originals. I wish I could see them in person. Amazing!
Wow. Incredible. These guys are just flippin brilliant
Total respect, Terry Kath would be proud.
So glad you did one of the early ones! That guitarist left the group a couple of years ago but he sings lead on their cover of Beginnings by Chicago. Sounds just like Robert Lamm. I’m also amazed that they can replace all the people who have left and take advantage of the strengths of their newer members.
This song was my first introduction to Leonid and Friends back in 2019. Total amazement that takes us baby boomers right back to the 70s. Total perfection. I'll see them for the 5th time this fall!.
Hey J. What i think is very impressive is how this group can pick vocalist within their own group that sound exactly like the original artists voice amazing
They’re simply sensational 👈🏻👈🏻💥⚡️⚡️
According to the credits Serge was actually singing his part from Kiev.
It's a shame (but understandable) that the war broke him away from the group. War sucks.
Astonishing command of the English language. And that drummer!!!
It is rumored that Igor Javad - Zade's drumming is so accurate that atomic clocks are set by his timing....
Thanks for a great year of reactions Jeff, you're one of the few reactors that I enjoy and indeed look forward to watching whenever you post something new, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish a happy New Year to you and your family.
P.S. :Leonid and Friends is truly the gift that keeps on giving. I am so glad you have delved into this very deep pool of amazing talent and look forward to more reactions to their ever growing catalogue.
All the best from New Zealand.
Thank you so much my friend, I try to keep the quality as high as possible! 🫶
I,too, am getting quite a kick watching Jeff...watching Leonid and Friends. 👍
Jeff, they knocked out Steely Dan's My Old School too. The choppy guitar is dead on to the recording
That one is coming soon!
@@StrateleStudioswhen you do, look for the one little right hand pick 'chicka' of the guitar player that Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter did on the 8th bar on the first verse. Baxter only did it once. This guy didn't miss it,
This is an absolute impressive performance!!
Nothing better than their 1st LP titled "Chicago Transit Authority"... Such a creative group of songs and I LOVED that they had a full horn section to accomodate their craft their music...They meshed the rock, metal, pop influences and it was the PERFECT MARRIAGE...The sound was like nothing playing in that era...And I loved the concept for their album covers; my favorite was a slab of chocolate with "Chicago" (like Hershey's). They introduced a horn section that was rare, but it was what made them so unique! I've been fortunate to see them perform with Earth,Wind&Fire at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Fiddler's Green in Denver... talk about a slammin' joining of legendary horns!! Thanx Jeff, for the trip down memory lane!! This band did an AWESOME JOB!! PEACE and see you on the flipside!!
Ivs synced many of their songs to the originals and they are ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON!!!!! NOTE FOR NOTE
Another great cover by Leonid & Friends is. (One Fine Mourning) by Lighthouse they do an amazing job, you will love it.
Another one that Igor drives like a runaway freight train!
Leonid & friends are awesome 👍🏽🎉😃. I've been listening to this group for a few years now, and every song Leonid & friends plays is amazing👏🏽🫶🏾💓🎉
I don't think any of the guys in this horn section are part of the band anymore. I have seen them in concert three times and there has always been at least one new member each time, but you can hardly tell. So much fun!
I saw a quote a while back from some guy who had worked extensively with Chicago over the years (I can't remember his role). He said that Leonid & Friends sound more like Chicago than Chicago.
Also, in case you're not already aware, Leonid (on bass) transcribed all of these parts by ear, because there were no published charts available for this stuff.
Not entirely true. I was with a band doing Chicago and BS&T covers in Miami in 1970. We had copies of the original arrangements. I did NOT ask where our producer got them.
@@mikeskinner45 I should have said "no charts available in Russia/Ukraine".
Maybe we could all get together and smuggle some to them(or give him some at a U.S. concert.)@@rikosborne1212
I have to agree with you in that this band of musicians sound more like Chicago than Chicago did, and I grew up listening to Chicago Transit Authority in 1969 with their first single and album. I've always been a huge fan of Chicago, though admittedly after Terry died, I didn't pay as much attention to them. Terry Kath was the heart and soul of Chicago, and with his passing, it was never quite the same again.
The guitar solo is spot on.
You could slip this into a mix of original Chicago recordings and no one would bat an eye.
Hahaha right! 👏👏👏
Hello. I am a huge fan of L & F. I have been following them here on YT as well as FB. They have successfully toured the U.S. over the past few years. I recommend their covers of "September" & "Spinning Wheel". I enjoyed your delivery & no pause commentary.
Aren’t they spectacular. Just as amazing live! They’re always touring the US. Subbed! ❤
They also do Earth Wind and Fire ( Fantasy, In the Stone) and Steely Dan ( My Old School). I appreciate your musical knowledge and appreciation. ❤
their version of "one fine morning," by Lighthouse is incredible too
Wow! Just wow! That’s the best Chicago cover I have ever heard, and I’m OLD…I’ve heard a lot! Excellent musicians. Mind blowing when you add on that English isn’t their first language. Bravo 👏🏻
Please go to Leonid and Friends channel. They have a boatload of covers of early Chicago that you will love!
I was living in Italy on an expatriate assignment, when I heard an Italian rock band playing 25 or 6 to 4. I instantly called up TH-cam on my phone to listen to Chicago’s original version for comparison, but saw this link for this band called Leonid & Friends. I listened to THEIR version and was blown away. This was 2016/2017, and I have been a huge fan of them since, having seen them live twice, as well.
I'm about to be considered a heathen... But I think the harmonized vocals on this cut MIGHT be better than the original. Everything is good, but the vocals?? Wow!! And that guitar solo?? Fire. This was outstanding.
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I think you may be right. I listened to "Searching For so Long" and was absolutely blown away by the vocals and music on that song, This one was freaking AMAZING! Chicago should be proud to have these guys play their songs!! Kudos to this Band of Musical Brothers and Sisters!
Another great dissertation. Thanks so much.
Leonid and friends should not be considered a 'cover' band anymore. They are bringing classics to the forefront. Do we consider professional classical musicians performing Bach for example as cover bands?!
You are absolutely correct in your assessment. This is NOT a cover band.
Best Guitarist I've heard!!! So Sorry he went back to his family! Not sure if he rebounded somewhere else. Lead singer left to fight in the war, don't know of any up dates. Wishing all the soldiers the Best!
Terry Kath reincarnated.
Serge was great on lead vocals, but he’s covered several Chicago tunes for Leonid, and the other Sergey ( on lead guitar) absolutely kills it!
Percussions and lead guitar great on the wah wah pedal.... another great cover...I am still in the 70s
A friend of mine summed it up best when he heard this " Stevie Wonder would not know this wasn't Chicago!" I have to say one of the tightest covers I have heard, it was Terry that did the og guitar
I played this song alongside the original by Chicago. Aside from the slight variation in the voice (accent), the rest of the song was identical to the original.
Please please do a review on Leonid and Friends "I've Been Searching"
It will blow you away!
Certainly will😂 sounds like the original Chicago🔥🔥🔥👍
Agreed!!!! Beginnings too!
Drumer Igor is the engine ! So perfect timing , excellent job !
I'm an old horn player, and we all know drummers are pretty much the black sheep of musicians. I think we all snap to the fact, within just a few measures, ....damn, that drummer is good. I mean REALLY good! If Rolex made a drummer. He's so good it's almost distracting from the whole performance. Igor is the Machine!
hello dear! WOW WOW WOw!!! this took me back to the 70's as well !! i usually answered the question with "yeah, go ahead and try it". good times ensued!!! thanks for the great breakfast music, dear. kathleen
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"Good" isn't the word. These people are FABULOUS and to think they're all from Russia and the Ukraine. I'm pretty sure the lead guitarist is Leonid's son.
Just catch a number of their other studio recordings of Chicago, Steely Dan and Earth, Wind and Fire.
if you liked Chicago try earth wind and fire
Can’t wait to hear your reaction to Fantasy - my personal favorite of their covers and the one I think they do as well as any original recording by an artist.
There version of Fantasy is SO tight. Amazing.
I started in feeling somewhat doubtful knowing the difficulty it would take to reproduce this song. My doubts were soon replaced with astonishment. Gripping rendition of this Chicage classic.
This group is simply fabulous! Every song is like magic!💥💥
Just so freaking good! Also the Bassline playing off the drums like PC is so cool!
Forget Clapton, Hendrix & Page!
Sergey is better!
He smokes that guitar😁
Been listening to them for long time, they are top shelf no doubt!
You'd swear that Terry Kath was in the room that day.
Sergey did him homage, right proper.
Some different faces in the horn section today. Not sure why, but they're tight AF. Tuning seems perfect.
Better than Chicago--cleaner lead guitar-voice is dead on !!!
Keep the 70’s alive!
Nailed it!
Absolutely outstanding!! Leonid & Friends are so tight in everything they do and are also awesome Live! Definitely go out of your way to go see them! Terry Kath was the best, gone way too soon….Would love to see you react to my favorite Chicago song, “Introduction.” They absolutely nail that as you can imagine!
This is unbelievable. You guys have my ultimate respect.
If you do Fantasy, you may as well also do In the Stone. And there are a lot more for you to draw from in the future.
Musical perfection.
Best cover ever
Kicked Butt on this one😀
Musical perfection from start to finish. Even though I'm a drummer, the standout for me is Serge's flawless cover of Terry Kath's guitar solo. As for drummers, Igor is the GOAT.
Seen them twice in San Diego. The band members you see here. Absolutely phenomenal!
Been following L&F for years! so happy you have discovered them as well; I’ve been enjoying your reactions and reviews.
May I respectfully suggest “Feeling Stronger Every Day”, if you haven’t reviewed it already? It’s one of their earlier ones, but absolutely outstanding!
Come on Jeff, check out Lexington Lab Band, Boston’s Foreplay/Longtime,, please,,, Harry
This does remind of the Chicago Transit Authority when they were fresh. Don't get me wrong i still love and see them with EWF and solo but this Group has that Fire..like Chicago b4 they had the ducats..❤️.❤❤
Question 67 &68. Should be next!!
Ooooooo I love that one from Chicago!
Smokin’. Wow! I’ve never heard a cover that well done.
They are fabulous. Sound like Chicago
They're perfect.... Spot on !
If you're playing Terry Kath, you're one of the best.
I'm 72 years old, and I remember the CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY album when it first came out. My go to radio station was WBCN in Boston. They had the best music, the best DJs..., everything was just brand new then, it was a constant thrill. Of course I was pretty much brand new too, so there's that... These guys give me an appreciation for what Chicago was doing back then . I had purchased CTA the minute it was available in the stores, as well as Chicago Two when it came out. There was just so much going on then that while I loved the music, it was hard to grasp what they were doing. Watching Leonid and Friends recreates this and really takes me back, but more than anything it lets me see and know just what an incredible thing I was hearing then. I wish there was some video of the original recording sessions, that would be really cool...
Like you sir, I'm a child of that era as well. CTA, later just Chicago was one of the first three 8 track tapes I saved up to buy and was played until it wouldn't track anymore. I know there is an opinion that hard rock bands didn't have horn sections but I'd put up Chicago against any other band of that era. Terry Kath was a superb guitar player, arguably the best although unheralded amongst the guitar gods of that day. It would have been amazing to see what he may have continued to offer if he had just lived longer. Jimi Hendrix allegedly stated that Kath was the best player he ever knew.
On top of the musicianship, the spot-on vocals, English is not their first languish.
Yes - Founding Member TERRY KATH - phenomenal guitarist - unfortunately lost to a gun cleaning accident - was the power house rhythm and writer along with other original Members Robert Lamm (Keyboards) & Horns arranger and composer - name escapes me ..... others as well .... but, SO GREAT WAS THIS ENSEMBLE for years .... even more reason to appreciate and respect the talent of Leonid and Friends ! GBjj
James Pankow is that Trombone player and Arranger in the original CHICAGO group. (old memory)
OMG The band is amazing everyone of them BUT to do Terry Kath note for note is sent from above. Wow.
This cover might be better than the original recording.
The guy (name escapes me at the moment) doing Cetera's vocals sounds EXACTLY like that live. Phenomenal.
You should go see n hear them live 💥💥we saw them in Kansas City several months ago
@@lindabergman3127 Yeah I saw them live a few years ago. Amazing live band.
The lead guitar player is not with the band anymore.
Check out their version of the Chicago song - Beginnings
All of their covers are spot on awesomeness 🎉🎉❤❤
The singer won a song contest from Leonid to pick someone that sounded like Cetera. He is from Ukraine and after the war, he had left the group Sad but he still makes videos on TH-cam.
Too bad…wars ruin everything 😩
The time keeper is doing an amazing job on those skins
I'm so glad you're watching this.
Kath's rhythm riffs were insane.
I actually like this more than the original.
Same here 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Spot on! These guys are great!