I don’t see you coming to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania anytime soon according to the schedule list that I saw yesterday the closest you’re gonna be is Cleveland Ohio

A lot of bands used Drosky entertainment that play at the Lamp Theater or The crafthouse in Pittsburgh

Friends Of Distinction- Love Or Let Me Be Lonely. Hit song from 1970. Find it. Listen too it. See if you don’t agree that it has a great arrangement, vocals and horn section….and would be a great cover for L&F.

@@zmaninpgh They made 5 or 6 stops in PA during the spring/summer tour. They’ll be back again in spring 2024.

Will see you soon!

She's gorgeous too.

Agree

only thing she needs to do is get rid of some of the modern sounding voice cracks she does

@@martinkalk8256 Sorry Mate, but she does not have to do anything! I find it rather unfair, to compare a young living woman with someone who is dead for nearly 40 years. But, simple mindeds will never get my point...

I'm 66 and agree 100% plus the young lady doing this cover ? Is perfect in timing and beautiful too

I agree. Covering Karen Carpenter's vocals is walking on cherished ground and needs to be done with taste and respect without trying to replicate Karen (which is impossible). I thought they did a fantastic job covering this classic Carpenters ballad.

Just a note, this is not a Carpenters song, the original was recorded by Delaney and Bonnie: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9aKaqWAuNOzZmg.htmlsi=RFsmK5Nmy3PJ5oE3

@@zigman8550 well said.

@@wandiquejr4208Yep, we all know that. This video is a cover of the Carpenters' version.

Amaizing I love the Carperters.

Beautiful and brilliant band as stated. All with a capital B.

I’m 64 and my sentiments exactly. I’m a big Karen Carpenter fan and Ksenia as well.

62 here and the same. Karen's death really affected me.

I´m 64 and absolutly agree RIP karen, we really miss you

Likewise, here. I never thought someone would come along to equal Karen's voice, but she nailed it!

I'm with you, brother. This was such a good rendition of this lovely song.

Felicitaciones... ustedes son una maravilla!! Calidad 200%

Karen is smiling!!!!!!!!❤

Absolutely !!! This is dead on perfect.👌

Damn, dude. Hang in there, man. Yesterday at 02:25, March 16, 2019.. marked 5 years of loss and sorrow for my son and me. I used to mark every month on the 16th and wallow in my own self-loathing and -pity. I have her photos everywhere. You will, probably, always miss her. But, rest assured, you will find happiness, once again; but, it'll just be in different shapes and sizes from different worlds and different sources. I will never remarry for all eternity. But, if there is another rebirth of our conciousnesses, and we're somehow, rejoined with all our loved ones, we all win... big. .. And, that notion gives me peace. Peace to you, my friend.

@@rigelmoon9030 Let me tell you I've done grief counselling, and it is the best thing I have ever done. I have learned so much about myself and it's great to be around people who have gone through what I have. A very good friend of mine lost his wife to Alsheimer's when she was just 50. He gave me four nuggets: 1) He said he was not telling me to go out and start dating immediately, 2) He told me that I may not want to re-marry, 3) I may only want to have someone for companionship, and 4) He told me to never close my heart because I would be missing out on something very special. What he said made sense. A very close friend of mine told me to write a book. I told her the first time, "I don't think so." The second time I told her, "I wouldn't begin to know where to start." The third time, she told me, "You have to do this. You have to do this. You have a story to tell. There are so many people out there you can help." I told her, "I've never written anything a day in my life, I could never write a book." She told me, "I've read your e-mails. If you can write an e-mail, you can write a book," She had me. So, I wrote it. Google "If I Can Help One Person: A Path To Healing" and you'll find it.

@@rigelmoon9030 Thank you very much, my friend. It's been brutal, I'll tell you that. There have been times when I feel like someone has literally torn the heart right out of me. This song and "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera make me go to pieces. I'm doing grief counselling and it has been the best thing I have ever done. The support I have gotten at work has been phenomenal, which is rare in the workplace. I can't begin to tell you how many tears I have shed over the past two years. Everyone at work has told me, "Whatever you want, whatever you need, we're here." I asked, "What if all I want to do is cry?" The reply was always the same, "If you need to cry, just come and find me." One day, I delivered some binders to a person at work and he told me, "You look like you're about to cry." I told him, "I better go before I do." He told me, "No. Come on in, close the door, sit down, and go ahead and cry. Please go ahead and cry. Just let it out." I sat in his office for 15 minutes and just sobbed. I felt a whole lot better afterwards. I later found out he had a conference call he needed to get ready for. When I talked to him later in the afternoon, I told him that I found out that he was supposed to be prepping for the conference call when I broke down and cried and I apologized for taking him away from that. He told me, "Don't worry about it. That wasn't important. What you needed was." With my wife's passing, it was something that didn't have to happen. Her mother convinced her that doctors were no good. You know the line, "Once a person gets a thought into their head, good luck getting it out." No matter how hard I tried, I could never get my wife to go to the doctor. I apologize to you and everyone for going on so long.

@@rigelmoon9030 It's been very hard, to say the least. At times, I feel like the heart has been torn right out of me. I have been doing grief counselling, which has been a huge help. Wednesday will have been her birthday. I'm just trying to take things one step at a time. The worst days are Valentine's Day (For obvious reasons) and Thanksgiving (Our favorite because we were always thankful to have each other).

Sorry for your loss my wife also died last year at age 60 so I know the pain. The Carpenters were our favorites also.

agreed!

Another Masterpiece cover from Leonoid and Friends... Needless to say I am blown away. ❤

Carpenters were a GLOBAL phenomenon during that era!

Thanks for putting words in my mouth! You are exactly right!! These guys are amazing!!

These guys never cease to amaze me!! Every single song is a gem!! Keep up the great work!!

I could not have said it better!

! ! Yup ! ! This is one SERIOUSLY special group of musicians . .

crazy good Russians

Perfect indeed!

Larissa, This one is for you. Your friend. arthur

Exactly, I seriously doubt there will be cover bands in 20-30 years doing today’s junk.

Totally agree!

An absolute spot-on recreation of Superstar with the Royal Philharmonic. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

And matching lick for lick of the famous “Wrecking Crew”

Incredible! As well as beautifully done!

ABSOLUTELY!! That covers the whole premise of every member in this band and the man who's responsible for this creation. Leonid is in my opinion, a musical genius.

Y E S ! !

EXACTLY 👍

I think that this arrangement is better then the original version. The guitar in the background brings a beautiful touch to it.

Outstanding 😊

I agree. It's so good.

She’s very good. But there will never be another Karen Carpenter.

They do sound great on this song. Luther Vandross also has a great version as well.

Check out Tori Holub, another incredible version.

they are a cover band though. that's what they chose to be.

I prefer to say I love their renditions of songs 🎶🎶

I am sure that was not meant as an insult

A tribute band. trib·ute /ˈtribyo͞ot/ noun 1.an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

They are a resurrection band that even Lazarus would applaud.

Thank you for your perspective and sharing this comment.

They Sure Would - Especially Karen!

What a wonderful memory that must have been

Have you seen Tori Holub?

@Hello how are you doing

I'm doing fine for an old fart but I have loved music most of my life @@Lydiaanderson540

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If only the vocal wasn’t auto tuned to death. Arghh. Why can’t we just hear an actual vocal. Can NO ONE sing in tune??

Karen sure did. She could sing with no reverb, no nothing, just her amazing instrument.

​@@videditorEB1what makes you think the vocal was auto-tuned? It sounded pure and natural to me

@@westwasbest Hi there. Sadly, I come from a 40 year career as a musician/producer and the distinct, electronic tinge that autotune or any pitch-correction software, puts on any vocal is instantly evident. Not to mention that singers, no matter how awesome, NEVER hit every note PERFECTLY on pitch, which is also instantly evident. Definitely not bragging about my experience, it’s almost a curse making it quite difficult to just listen to a song and enjoy it without being uber-critical. Not that I blame them. The comments in this video alone are why singers use it. I’d MUCH rather read 20 reviews commenting on how spectacular I am than hear critiques about the pitch. That’s why 95% of vocals today have some sort of electronic help. Thanks for asking. 🙂

@@videditorEB1 thank you for your detailed explanation

Nice cover and she sings great. But Karen had a deeper, richer tone singing this. It was almost haunting. No disrespect. This group is amazing.

She sounds quite like her, but Karen had a nicer voice. Although, she is really good.

No one could sing with the velvet silky smooth voice of Karen. And I recommend she sing this 4 years ago. Even sent her the video.

Yeah, not really though. Karen had a generational, once-in-a-life time voice.

Quit trying to compare Ksenia to Karen. Each vocalist has their own unique voice and I believe Karen would be very pleased with this performance. Bravo Ksenia.

Cover is just another interpretation and how good it is relative anyway...original doesnt mean always the best..as per voice karen is only of a kind

Well, it's not Karen's song, but the Carpenters cover is better than this cover.

I agree, I saw L&F play this song live last month and I was amazed! Covering Karen Carpenter is walking on cherished ground. But I thought it was done with taste, respect and pays homage to a classic Carpenters ballad.

Ksenia you are amazing ❤

I agree with you. I also grew up with the Carpenters, and Karen is my favorite female vocalist of all time. No one will ever match or duplicate her beautiful voice. This however is very, very good and probably comes about as near to Karen as you could ask for.

@@dougolson608 Agreed 100%. I've never heard anyone this close. It's a little bit surprising to me, but I've seen the other videos where Ksenia sings, and she does have a surprising wide range.

You use good DAW skillfully and you come awfully close :-D

She nails it! I was never a JCS fan but this rendition is superb. Ksenia is indeed a star.

I'd say extremly clear. I have perfect pitch hearing... and I can tell you she's utlra close. The one thing to mention about this group is that their tempo is so close to perfect on almost every song. They are awesome..

Same here saw them at home coming in college in 1977

A true and proper homage to the legendary Karen Carpenter who is STILL sadly missed.

@@alexlee4266 She really is!

This x 1,000,000

Unreal...

Second show. Radio.

She absolutely would

I would agree

Let's not forget Richard Carpenter, a brilliant arranger, composer and producer of the original masterpiece.

Yes, I think so

Sure

Yeah im 65 in Florida and of all the celebs that died Karen is the one that hurts the most. Not only because of the beautiful person she was but of all the music we will never hear from her. R.I.P Karen.

@Hello how are you doing

I hope Richard hears it, and Bonnie Bramlett (co-writer of the song), too.

Without Doubt , Beautiful Musicians & Beautiful Kesenia Voice ! ! !

Let's give Leon Russell a little credit here too

Richard Carpenter loved it and met Ksenia on their last US tour (fall 2023). What an honor! ⭐

And no. Go listen to the original - the emotion is EXACTLY what this one is missing, it’s a decent sing of the song, nothing more.

At 2:00 mark her emotions and enjoyment are evident here and throughout the rest of the performance..she's feeling it big time

@@DoctorShocktor I'm glad you are the judge of what triggers emotions in everyone else. Jerk.

@@DoctorShocktor Karen Carpenter’s vocal quality allowed her to convey emotional qualities unmatched by anyone else in quite the same way. Still, Ksenia has come closer than anyone else I have heard attempt this song. It is wonderful! I encourage Leonid to do many more Carpenters songs and would not want Ksenia to be discouraged in the slightest by those commenters unable to keep their negative and unfair comparisons to themselves. I appreciate Ksenia’s efforts and abilities on this cover immensely and look forward to as many more as you are willing to share with us in the future. Bravo!

Not even close. Go listen to the original, missing the vibrato, the laser precision of high notes, the growl on low notes, the volume muting on mid notes. Open up the ear holes.

@@DoctorShocktor Ksenia’s vibrato is more subtle. And her voice is definitely warmer and rounder. As far as the growls you mention go, it’s likely your stomach turning knots from the bad Taco Bell you ate for dinner. 🤣

@MiThreeSunz Thank you. It's disheartening how much hate a collection of positive posts can generate. Ksenia is not trying to imitate anyone ... Indeed, Leonid and Friends' entire approach is to honor the musical traditions that inspire them.

@@tokugawa12able I agree. Why can’t people just revel in the positivity? Unfortunately haters are going to hate.

REALLY??? Not even close??? How about a little credit where it's due. Maybe you shouldn't be listening to this since it is so inferior.

Absolutely!!!!

It is a injustice that The Carpenters have not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. They had so many hits and we're iconic to the 70's.

Please record some more Carpenter songs. Ksenia has such a wonderful, beautiful voice. Karen would be proud.

日本から58歳、従兄(現在62歳)の部屋で50年近く前に初めて聞いたカーペンターズを思い出しました。

同じ62歳です 独特のノスタルジックな曲調が素敵ですよね…｡

@UCe2-pXicv82Zgi-LBqKB8vg Ksenia & band - I am a retired music educator and current professional saxophonist who has been a devoted fan of yours for several years. Getting my musical training during the era of the popularity of Chicago, BS&T and EW&F, your stunning group immediately caught my attention. Your incredible package of talent, passion and production skills sets the gold standard for today’s musical scene! As an Ohioan, I had the good fortune of seeing your band live in Cleveland in the summer of ‘22 and you were magnificent! Ksenia, you are a “once-in-a-generation”, CLASSY performer! Rick

Jazz, as you can see from my own post, we totally agree! She should be filling stadiums, not small venues like House of Blues here in Dallas. But last night when I saw her in person with Leonid and Friends, I was glad it was House of Blues. She is a remarkable talent. A very humble and genuine person. I told her that this video had hit 500K views and she was flabbergasted. She is a true "Superstar"

I couldn't have said it better myself. The Carpenters talent level was off the charts! I'm glad they're keeping Richard and Karen's musical legacy alive.

Agree 100%!! Ksenia was perfect!

Beautifully said!

Nicely said, and I agree. I am a big fan of Leonid and Friends. And I love everything that Ksenia adds to the group. I love watching her sing. You can always sense her true joy in singing. But don't take this wrong, but no one can replace Karen Carpenter. Something about the quality of Karen's voice, the emotion she was able to express with that voice ... I have just never heard anyone quite like it. Still, a beautiful rendition of "Superstar" given to us by this amazing group of musicians and singers.

@@ndpd11 I have to concur. I really love this cover. But it makes me realize just how good the original was - recorded 52 years ago with technology not even close to what exists today. Of course, while Karen had the voice Richard had the knack for arranging the songs to take advantage of it. They are still missed today. However, I consider this cover to be a great tribute to them. It is great to hear Ksenia take lead on another song that shows how talented she is.

@Hello how are you doing

It’s simple, that’s why its called a “cover” and not an exact duplications which this is FAR, FAR from.

@@DoctorShocktor WE KNOW! Ksenia is NOT trying to duplicate Karen's voice. NOBODY EVER COULD! She's paying homage to her. GIVE IT A REST and go troll somewhere else!

Like Karen always said "the money's in the basement" when being asked about her vocals.

By an amazing long shot. I was stunned to hear this, and thought no one would ever be able to match Karen Carpenter... This group never embarrasses themselves. They actually do the greatest justice to groups they cover.

Diito

Karen Would Be Proud .

Silky smooth, just like Karen Carpenter.

I couldn't of said it better. Hard enough but to lose their accents as well.I can't imagine the hours that took.Love them❤❤

You are absolutely right!! They are amazing! Karen & Richard would be proud❤

Check out the Analogues. They sound just like the Beatles. Best cover band I’ve ever heard.

I agree. If you're going to cover a song that was done perfectly the first time, you should not do an interpretation. What would be the point?

@@fbales troll

Ksenia has her own very-smooth sound, and is perfectly on-key.

A lady singer in Japan sang like karen & Richard was there & it was truly emotional

Never like Karen's

Agreed.

Agreed. KC"s voice was just magic. Impossible to replicate. Great job regardless however.

Exceptionally well-said.

This was the best cover of Karens vocals for this track as one could get. An excellent job ...flawless in fact❤

But why? There is an original

fantastic band - magnificent superb vocals - from one Superstar to another - words fail, you have to hear it to believe it - how fortunate the world is to have Leonid & Friends

I've learned to never worry with Leonid and Friends.

"This is cherished ground" Beautifully put! Thank you.

She did capture Karen's voice well....but Karen was in a league of her own. Karen's soulfulness and tone of her voice cannot be matched.

This is the best cover for Superstar! Ksenia completely nailed it. The arrangement was true to the original Carpenters recording. 🎶

@@ALousyGolfer1 Tribute.

Tribute.

@@ALousyGolfer1 Carpenters' cover isn't the original recording.

Carpenters' cover version is the best

Totally agree. I'd like to request another great Carpenter song from you guys, the seldom heard movie soundtrack, Bless The Beasts and The Children. Only this group could do it justice.

@@PlanetEarth3141 Good choice. There are quite a few candidate songs. Solitaire is another song that would press Ksenia's ability to hit the low notes. I think if they sit down and listen to the Carpenter's repertoire they would set them up (lots of preparation and attention to detail) and knock them down as each song grabs the band's interest. That's probably how they do it anyway.

I agree with all these comments. Karen Carpenter was out on her own, such a trajic loss. Ksenia does indeed get close, very close. Have a listen to Phoebe Katis, another remarkable talent, hugely versatile and not widely know - it’s criminal.

@@Kevin-rz6lm I agree. This Ukraine band has all the talent it needs to play the Carpenter's songs and show themselves more than a group of rock players only. Yes, it's Chicago the band, my favorite and not easy to do which means plenty agility to diversify.

@@dougrose2452 Ksenia is a real beauty and as a background singer finally got a better chance to demonstrate her voice by covering Karen Carpenter . All my life I've said Karen had the greatest singing voice and perfection. Better than Barbara Streisand, Roberta Flack, etc. Ksenia showed off her amazing own voice now.

Lol, maybe. It’s a charming remake, but it’s nowhere near the quality or creativity of K.C.s original.

@@DoctorShocktor Technically great, but a bit sterile. The singer obviously has a beautiful voice, but it doesn't have Karen's special quality, nor does it convey the emotion Karen packed into the lyrics.

She has a very good voice, uses it well, and is enchantingly lovely.

She’s not Karen, but it is a beautiful, respectful to the original version that really reminds you of the very great Carpenters. ❤

Can everyone please get off their insanely high horse and at least appreciate the care abd effort they put in to even attempt to recreate this wonderful classic, instead of bashing it with unnecessary criticism?!? Yes, we know! NO ONE will EVER sound like Karen Carpenter because she WAS the one and only! We get it! You don't have to 'protect' her legacy. She will always be a Superstar.

I second that, as a Tribute singer to The Carpenters myself here In UK, I was blown away... arent these guys amazing

This song is a cover of the Delaney & Bonnie and Friends track, co-written by Leon Russell. The Carpenters version is the best though!

Well, did Richard like it? We're all waiting...

WOW ,These people are truly special I could listen to this till the cows come home ,Thank you for your brilliant performance

@@slb5150 I never got a reply. Hopefully he checked it out.

Not just you...

I'd love to make her my future ex wife.... kidding aside, she's magic...

she is very pretty

In my neighborhood where I grew up we’d say she’s a tomato and easy on the eyes! Here she let’s us know how easy on the ears she is!

Exceptional on every front. You should see her resume. She defines incredible.