Vehicle - Leonid & Friends (The Ides of March cover)

“Автомобиль” - Леонид и Друзья (кавер-версия группы “Мартовские иды”)

Leonid Vorobyev – transcript of the musical source, bass, producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Vasily Akimov – lead vocal, tambourine
Igor Dzhavad-Zade – drums
Sergey Kashirin – guitar, backing vocal
Vlad Senchillo – Hammond organ
Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) – backing vocal, guitar
Andrey Zyl – trumpet
Maxim Likhachev – trombone
Oleg Kudryavtcev – tenor sax
Ksenia Buzina - backing vocal, shaker

Andrey Deineko & Kir Popov – video shooting
Special thanks to
Gigant Record studio
and
CineLab SoundMix Studio

Леонид Воробьев – расшифровка музыкального материала, бас-гитара, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
Василий Акимов – вокал, тамбурин
Игорь Джавад-заде – ударные
Сергей Каширин – гитара, бэк-вокал
Влад Сенчилло – Хаммонд орган
Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) – бэк-вокал, гитара
Андрей Зыль – труба
Максим Лихачев – тромбон
Олег Кудрявцев – тенор саксофон
Ксения Бузина – бэк-вокал, шейкер

Андрей Дейнеко и Кирилл Попов – видеосъемка

Особая благодарность
студии “Гигант Рекорд”
и
студии “СинеЛаб СаундМикс”

[LeonidVorobyevandfriends]

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We appreciate all of your help and support!

[davidmitchell]

Remember, these vocalists aren’t just great, they are phenomenal….they are singing in their second languages.

[TheIdesOfMarchOfficial]

I just heard what is probably the best cover of our chestnut "Vehicle" that I've ever heard in my life! In fact, when I first heard this, I thought it was us! And then I looked at it and saw it was all these other people...

It's a real homage to the Ides of March and the sound we created with "Vehicle." We couldn't be prouder that you chose this song. I have to tell you, the guitar solo (Sergey? Serge?) -- he's the only guitar player that's ever copped my lead note-for-note-perfect. The horn section is tight, Vasily is great (strange to hear a little of that accent, but that's just fine!)

Anyway, congratulations, Leonid and Friends and Great God in Heaven, we love you!

Jim Peterik and The Ides of March

[thewey]

Vasily Akimov simply has an AMAZING gravely Rock-Star voice that is perfect for "Vehicle". He is also the modern day reincarnation of David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears. Thank you Vasily for sharing your incredible talent with us.

[garyhubbard]

I had the opportunity to see Leonid and Friends in Shippsawana Indiana a couple of days ago. The concert was absolutely fantastic. Also got to meet the band afterword. Vasily is the nicest most humble person I have ever meet. ALL the band members where so kind. One of the best concerts I have been to in my 60 years on the earth. If you have a chance to see them, you wouldn't be disappointed.

[rocketman]

The lead vocalist's voice literally gives me chills. What a fantastic rendering of this towering song!!

[StringPassion.]

This isn't a just cover. This is taking the song to the next level.

[eddietheTruth]

Vehicle, originally done by the Ides of March, is a significant song that has been never been covered by anyone with this accuracy and attention to detail, UNTIL NOW! All I can say is Leonid and Friends absolutely NAILED IT! Oh my gosh, What a great cover! A fantastic combination of high energy vocals and instrumental perfect performance! A great selection of a song. This song was used in American Idol a few years ago and regained the consciousness of the American people! Leonid Vorobyev has done it again! Okay, I am convinced….Leonid, you are a fantastic GENIUS!

[davidcurry]

What makes this great is the people behind the scenes. Nowhere on the internet is there a better balance of recording, mixing and mastering. Just perfect

[smittymcjob]

Every time I move to give this performance a thumbs up I'm disappointed to realize I've already done so in a previous viewing!

[dis.]

Can't stop listening to all their work.

[rchw]

These Russian musicians and vocalists match anyone in the world.

[michaelsandrock]

OMG!! I messaged this request at least 2 years ago and Leonid’s reply was “ PERHAPS” Never thought this would happen!!!! AWESOME perfection!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[scottharcourt]

Featuring The Russian Bad-Ass himself, Vasily Akimov! Love it!

[ramishrambarran]

This is THE BEST performance out there after The Ides of March !
I am 67, and I've heard lots. This one takes the cake !
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.

[thefabulousstevieg]

How I have come upon Leonid and Friends I have no idea, but when I listened to their amazing Chicago covers 25 or 6 to 4 and I'm a Man, I thought "these guys would do a great version of 'Vehicle". Turns out that they have done - this is absolutely brilliant!!!

[EclecticHillbilly]

I didn't realize how much I missed the horn bands until I started listening to Leonid and Friends.

[davedodson]

Vasily has the perfect voice for this song.
That was kick ass!

[jaylink]

If, while completely sober, a band sends shivers down your spine, gives you goosebumps, and makes your eyes tear up, you know it’s a good band. Leonid & Friends is one of those bands.

[sgold]

My jaw dropped at how good these guys are!!! And those powerful vocals! I even thought he was native American until I saw his name. A gem!!!