'So Very Hard to Go' (TOP Cover) by Leonid & Friends, Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer

"So Very Hard to Go" (TOP Cover) by Leonid & Friends, Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer

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[CarolynStewart-vq]

I have a lump in my throat listening to Leonid and Friends nail this Tower of Power song. When I see how the strings, horn section keyboard and back up singers perform with such joy, it makes me emotional. The young lead singer gets it. He has so much soul in his voice. This performance is such a tribute to the original.

[ptr]

Good afternoon my Friend! You've already become addicted like Us! 😊

[brittani]

i believe LENNY WILLIAMS would be proud of that vocal . wow! excellent! SALUTE.

[mikelevand]

Given the stunning performance of Leonid and Friends, it is easy to overlook one of the most beautiful sights in the video. Pay close attention to one of the lady violin players. She has a break from playing during the has her headphones on, and is just GROOVIN to the song as she listens to it being played, just like millions of others have over the 55 years they have been together. That is just Wonderful!

[osimnod]

Welcome to the Leonid and Friends fan club! Every song they cover is a masterpiece. Now, imagine an American group covering a foreign band impeccably, not just with the musical notes but the pronunciation and vibe.

[dennisclark]

I’m a 73 year old man and I right now have tears of joy in my heart! I do love this song and remember those Tower of Power days!😃

[thewey]

Leonid and Friends do AMAZING cover songs. Watch their entire collection and you will realize that L&F IS THE BEST Cover Band in the World.

[Trappercal]

Each and every time you look at the face of anyone in the strings session, you will see the biggest smile that face has ever produced...they are having a blast!

[benjiejoshua]

Not surprising from Leonid and Friends. They are masters...so well done!!

[mikesed]

I have had the good fortune of seeing TOP and Chicago and EWF live, and by far their is no one that even comes close as this group when covering these groups. They are even better in some instances than the originals.

[JamesFranklin-hdtm]

Tower of Power's horn section is truly a force of nature. So is Leonid's horn section. What an ear he has for arrangements. He gets it right every time.

[howardclegg]

Micheal just knocks this one out of the park.

[poppab]

As you said in another review, the changes in technology makes most of Leonid and Friends covers better than the original. Michael Puntov, the lead vocal won a vocal competition when he was about 9, so he's a very talented artist. The way Leonid deconstructs and reorchestrates a song that he hears is simply genius.

[jimwilliams]

Michael's voice is awesome!! the orchestra...the and her backup group....😀💕💥👍

[howie]

Tower of Power, Lighthouse, Chicago, EW&F, Blood, Sweat & Tears-these guys are amazing!

[TNKHART]

Love these guys!! We saw them for the first time last month. They were fantastic. This guys singing lead has just an incredible voice that filled the room. Thanks for sharing and appreciate the video. Respects.

[donzollars]

Leonid is amazing! Self taught, does all the composing/scoring from ear!!!

[reidferguson]

I've had the joy of catching them live twice now, and what is amazing is how they reproduce this studio sound live. And an old musician myself, I'm with ya, they just blow it out of the water.

[buck]

Puntov nails the vocals. Hell...they ALL nail everything! Great reaction, sir. Spot on.

[gilbertcandelaria]

Yea...this group has no boundaries...they are super good. Everything they play is a masterpiece...they do Chicago, E.W.& Fire and many more...I love this group.