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Who else comes back to these videos just to watch them several times a week.??

Ukrainian and Russian playing together master pieces of classic music in USA 🇺🇸 this is peace ☮️ is so beautiful. No more war ❤

Can we give the guy playing the French Horn credit for capturing Chicago’s signature sound.

What I really love about this most is the Musicians smiling, showing that they were really enjoying themselves and having fun with this song.

This is not a cover. It's a revival.

Is it possible that I like this version more than the original? keep up the good job. Greetings from Colombia

If I was looking away, or heard this on the radio, I would have thought it was Chicago.................wow

Never thought a band could be better than Chicago but these guys are.

WTF???? Did someone mention that these are Russians and not Americans?!?! My God, how can anyone not appreciate such incredible talent? For sure this band is the best!!!!

Who else wants to be one of Leonid’s friends?

Every single instrument and every single piece of this, through to the vocals is absolute perfection.

I love your music, my Russian friends. What an incredibly talented group you are. I’m stunned by your talent and enjoy watching your joy playing music together. You sound better than the original artists! Music and art brings us all together. Thank you Leonid and Friends, from your American friend 🇺🇸

Wonderful version! Russians and Ukranians ... polititians are the problem .. not the people ... MAKE MUSIC, NOT WAR!!

The musicians look like they were having the time of their lives!

What a brilliant rendition to what was probably one of the most played love songs of the 70s. I loved this song. ❤️

These guys are producing renditions music better than we Americans can produce today!! Today's music crap.Its even criminal to even think of the idea of listening to new music from this country!

As a band that has both Russian and Ukrainian members, we are all thinking of you and pray the conflict ends quickly. I hope you are all safe.

i've never heard a cover version that's closer to the original than this one. absolute amazing!

As a 64 year old Alberta Canadian. You people are the real deal .Absublutely all talented beyond words. Keep playing the timeless 60,s and 70,s classics. You people Rock.

Serge sings this song with such emotion and vocal perfection! And the French horn is absolutely beautiful! And of course Sergey's guitar is awesome as always. Makes me sad that he is no longer with the band! Praying for you all! Thank you for the music!

Peter Cetera is a very difficult act to follow. This guy nailed it. Great production by everyone. Brava!

these guys do more for the relationship between east and west than politicians do . . .

Dedique esa canción en Febrero de 1976 y hoy tenemos 3 Hijos y 3 Nietos ❤❤❤❤❤❤ GRACIAS BANDA CHICAGO !!!! Saludos desde Guatemala 🇬🇹 Mayo 2024

Excellent. Make music not war. Love from 🇨🇦 Canada. God help us all.

I love seeing the violinists smiling. Makes me think they have just discovered something new that they just love.

Best cover of "If you leave me now" I've heard.

The vocals and the guitar plus the French horn. Absolutely amazing

This indeed is much, much more than a cover. What a beautiful recreation of this timeless song.. Many, many thanks to all of you, especially to Arkady Shilkloper and Serge Tiagniryadno 🙏🙏🙏🙏. God bless the people of Russia and Ukraine 🕊

I am a 73 year old in tears, remembering all those years ago listening to CTA.

This is not a cover, this is a recovery of the original version, or, perhaps even better.

The smiles on the violinist's faces. They knew they were being part of something great. Priceless.

By a mile the very best cover ever of this song! Epic performance!

I've never seen so many smiles in an orchestra like these people, every one of them smiling while playing their violins!

The smiles on the faces of those kids of the string section speaks volumes about the beauty of this music.

I keep coming back to listen to this beautiful sound! Two thumbs up! I can feel the song!

How is sweet to see brothers russians and ukranians together in a song.... Get out war!!!

Been a musician all my life, this is without a doubt the best cover I've ever heard

I hate to say this because I am a Chicago and Peter Cetera fan all of my life... but I guess the biggest compliment I can give to Serge and this group of musicians is to say that they sound better than Chicago!

This song just makes me cry it's so good. The crew from Leonid did not disappoint. 10 out of 10 for sure.

My Lord! I heard this and I was stunned! What an amazing group of musicians.

This cover is...is.... is...is... absolutely stunning and beautiful.

I just opened up a big fat tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Chicago! Excellent!!😀

I’m 70 and my wife just left me. You never get too old to hurt.

I have no words to adequately describe how good this band is.

IT'S BEAUTIFUL SEEING THOSE LADY VIOLINISTS ALL SMILING AND TRULY ENJOYING THEIR PLAYING MUSIC!!!

Is there anyone here in Pandemic time?? Listening this beautiful song??

Guys, this is superb. Chicago is the most technically challenging pop music and you've pulled it off with the advantage of 40 years of advances in sound processing for a fuller sound. The buzzing of the bass strings on the high notes really adds an awesome touch.

You guys rock! Music must save the world, wherever the musicians are from!

I met these guys in person when they played at Silver Creek, New Buffalo. Couldn't meet a nicer bunch of guys. They're genuine and the real deal. Thanks for touring in the USA ❤️

makes you realize what a damn good band chicago was

Is better than original....great song

All I can say is "AWESOME" "5 stars". I remember working in a grocery store back in the 1970's. Peter Cetera was one of our customers. I remember him as a decent guy. He would be proud of the remake of the songs he made back then. Great times we had listening to "CHICAGO".

As far as I can remember I've never heard a so perfect cover. If I had not seen the video I would say it is Chicago's original recording.

As an American kid who grew up with Chicago and saw them twice in concert, YOU GUYS NAILED IT!!! The VOCALS! The STRING arrangement The KEYBOARDS! The HORNS!!!! absolutely beautiful musicianship. The feeling is intact and that take TRUE talent. Oh, and IGOR NAILS IT AGAIN ON DRUMS!!!!! LOL... :)

excellent performance, incredible musicians, this music will never go out of style...

I think one of the biggest surprises for all of the Americans watching these tracks on KZfaq is that our American music has penetrated into other cultures in such a depth that they can get together and perform this music in a studio and reproduce it in a nearly perfect presentation. I find it overwhelming…..

The world needs more French Horn!

Wow... I've been a tech on stage for a Peter Cetera show... can't tell the difference!

Wow wow wow. What a spectacular recreation of one of Chicago's most memorable songs. Thank you Leonid & Friends.

I really do love the original but damn! They absolutely capture the essence of this wonderful love song. I’m so impressed and just love it. What absolutely great musicians. So I guess it doesn’t make what difference what country you’re from if you can master music like this. ❤

I pushed play and asked my wife sitting nearby "who is this?" She replies "It's Chicago". She did not say "That's a Chicago song". Big difference. Nailed it.

Tribute band? Holy crap, this sounds just like the original ... If you didn't actually see the video, you would think it is the original, just unreal! Excellent job and so glad I stumbled across you guys!

I was listening to music from the other room - KZfaq selected playlist based on my previous choices- so of course this video came up. But I also often listen to original Chicago. I had to walk into the living room where the video was playing to see if it was the original or your cover. Fabulous, incredible job.

I was the Drum Major in one of the finest high school Marching Bands in the state of Florida, the Miami Carol City Marching Chiefs, in 1971-1972. Our band director, Cliff Colnot, was pure genius in that he would arrange and we would perform the most popular songs of the day at our halftime shows, along with Miami Dolphin halftime shows soon after they were released to the public and hit the charts. Many of the Chicago Vol. 1 greatest hits were performed by our band in front of incredible crowds. Such great memories revisiting these great songs with your group, which I recently discovered. Hope to catch you in concert sometime in 2024, as I missed you in your 2023 Florida swing.

I actually cried listening to this. No joke. Just amazing.

I love how the orchestra has giddy grins on their faces. So joyful.

Absolutely stunning. Greetings from South Carolina and Tennessee USA❤

Love this song because it reminds of my husband. He passed away on his 53rd birthday on 3/30/21. I miss him so much! You guys are great!!❤️☝🏼🎤🎸🥁

Absolute perfection. Not just the superb singer and musicians, but the recording and mix is probably the clearest and crispest I have ever heard in my life.

Lifelong partisan of Chicago and Peter Cetera, have aeen both perform live. Must give a ROUSING ACCLAMATION to Leonid & Friends for a spectacular rendition that seizes the unique Chicago sound, notably the big, luminescent horns and bright, airy vocals! BRAVISSIMO!!!

A brilliant band! Your covers of these songs are so remarkable! God bless you all from America!

You all bring tears to my eyes, I truly appreciate your vocals, and the seamlessness of the band. I grew up listening to Chicago, if I close my eyes I swear I’m listening to Chicago. Please stay safe, and please, please, please keep singing!

Absolutely the best cover band I have ever heard. Way to go.

Невозможное-возможно! Да ещё как!👌 Они улыбаются, и я тоже! 😊 Браво!!! 👍👏👏👏❤

This is my favorite of all their Chicago covers. Serge's voice is wonderful.

Nicer than the original!!!!!! EXCELLENT VOICE.

How do they manage to make it sound so crisp and clean? Is incredible.

Your music is outstanding. I am praying for the whole world right now. Peace and love to all who are suffering from this senseless war.

Vocalist is INCREDIBLE, with a Capital OMG!

This is so sad what is happening over there. Especially with you guys mostly from Russian and Serge from the Ukraine. I hope you all come through this and get to make great music again together. Thinking of you from Australia.

Music is the universal language it does not discriminate ,let’s all pray for Ukraine and the world❤️

I absolutely love this band. My prayers are with them.

I was watching this on my TV when my wife came home from work. She usually just grabs herself something to eat but I could just feel her behind me. I turned around and saw her crying. I said, "Babe, why are you crying?" She said, "I don't know." and then started to laugh. I said, "You've heard this song before." She said, "Not like this, not like this." I knew then I wasn't the only one that thought there was something special about this band.

Lovely performance. They stuck to the original sound, & didn't mess with perfection! Very well done. Classy!

It sounds as if the spirit of Chicago is being channeled through these performers. Such a beautiful tribute.

Wonderful , what a lead vocal awesome ;)

Thats awesome...im a boy of 18 years old and i live mexico...i cant understand how this music is ignored today...im cryng with this song... Awesome Im no speak english sorry me

супер! солист просто великолепен!

I’m wishing you all the very best in our Country. Playing Chicago cover is awesome. Welcome. We love you here. Better consider Fargo, ND. There’s a bunch of old school people here. Love all of you. ❤

Gentlemen, Please book a tour of the USA!! You are a complete SUCCESS!!

WOW!! Any negative comments either means you haven't really listened to Chicago, or your just jealous. This guy simply nailed it!! I have to give love to ALL the musicians as well... fantastic job!

LOVE, LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS EXTREMELY TALENTED GROUP

So refreshing to see people enjoying what they are doing. Warms my heart and lowers my blood pressure. Superbly done!

it took me 21 seconds to press like and go nuts about the perfection!

This mix is ​​a wonderful performance itself. Not a single collision, intrusion, or conflict. Every track in complete balance. The sweet sounds of the 10 member string section from the Caro-Bass & Chamber Orchestra Kremlin are woven perfectly with the wonderful performance by Arkady Shilkloper on the French Horn. The smooth vocals of Serge Tiagniryadno are double tracked and harmonized superbly. The meticulous guitar tracks of Sergey Kashirin are impeccably layered with the brilliant and subtle Rhodes track courtesy of the keyboard wizard Vlad Senchillo. Igor Javad-Zade's percussion track is as precise as the metronome itself and rounding out the bottom is Leonid's bass track which provides such a foundation you could build a skyscraper upon it. Leonid literally turned the audio board into an instrument all its own. Obviously to say that I love this mix would be a complete understatement. With each release Leonid and Friends gets closer and closer to perfection. There is not much room left on that scale. What a wonderful job you all did. An audible gem!

Excelente interpretación Maestro Voroyev y sus músicos a esta estupenda" si me dejas ahora" del grupo Chicago ah si!!!!!

Dam it! I just cried! What a mastery of performance!

Pure bliss listening to this band. I was damn near moved to tears! So much love put into the production. It is just amazing!

I love how the violinists are smiling, everyone is fantastic, loving the guitar so beautiful. Beautiful voice. French horn, etc