Musician and actor Christian Kane, along with co-hort Steve Carlson bring the country-rock to the Last.fm Discover studio early in the morning in mid-December of last year. Christian’s new album The House Rules was released the previous week, co-produced by a man who knows rock pretty damn well, Bob Ezrin. Watch the two doing “Let Me Go” with Christian giving us the story behind the it.
“Let Me Go” live at Last.fm Discover.
Tomorrow we will feature Christian and Steve doing “One More Shot.”
Amanda
January 4, 2011 12:14 pm
I love all of Kane’s songs! Thanks for sharing the back stories with us!
Kathryn Hughes
January 4, 2011 12:18 pm
Some of my favorite versions of Kane songs are just Chris and Steve and their acoustic guitars. Chris has a fabulous voice that unfortunately isn’t at its best here. First time I have heard a hint of hoarseness and it was definitely affecting the normally rich and smooth delivery and also his range. After following the demanding tour he has been on and the times he performed in rain, snow and bitter cold I’m not surprised that at this point the voice suffered accordingly. If you haven’t heard his other cuts of this song, you have to sample them. His vocals are incredible.
Carolyn White
January 4, 2011 12:55 pm
Yeah, I was hoping his voice wouldn’t fall apart, but he held up well here.
Camber Lynne
January 4, 2011 10:41 pm
I agree completely with everything you said, Kathryn. Both Chris and Steve are incredibly talented on their own, and when combined there is a special chemistry. I love all the accoustic versions of the songs, not just the duo, but there aren’t that many vids available with the whole band going accoustic!
This particular song sounds great in many incarnations, but the version on The House Rules album shows his voice off to it’s best advantage, with him singing the woman’s part in a much softer, higher register. His throat obviously couldn’t pull that off here, and I think trying to (for the sake of his listeners) put more strain on his voice than it could take and ended up with the hoarse vocals. Let’s face it, he gives 110% to everything he does, and sometimes trying so hard can backfire. But, it’s just one more reason we love him!
Rhea Diamond
January 4, 2011 12:20 pm
Love the info, the music, and the stories…
Constance Kurtz
January 4, 2011 12:21 pm
Great job guys. Reminds me of the concert you both did in Tampa. Hope to get to see you again.
Asher Pervaiz
January 4, 2011 12:24 pm
Nice song chris…. love your music.
DeeKaye
January 4, 2011 12:31 pm
Loved this performance. Beautiful, as always. Thanks, guys.
Raelynne
January 4, 2011 12:35 pm
Wow, thanks for posting this video. I love to watch Christian and Steve play together. The first time I heard this song (on Christians myspace playlist thingy) I loved it, Im so glad Chris got it for his new album. It is such a great song, destined to be a country classic, I just know it! The whole CD is wonderful! …and so excited that the guys are coming to Oz in Feb…we’re gonna get to see them play live, at last! Yay! take care and travel safe guys xo
Carolyn White
January 4, 2011 12:54 pm
After seeing Kane and Carlson perform with the entire band so many times, it’s kinda cool to see the acoustic versions, too. It’s always nice to hear Christian tell the history behind his songs, makes it more personal. I love these guys and am glad to see you playing them.
jen
January 4, 2011 12:56 pm
been a kane fan for years. love watching him do acoustic versions along with telling the backstory to them. makes the performance so much more intimate
Laurie K
January 4, 2011 12:59 pm
One of my favorite songs
Paula
January 4, 2011 2:04 pm
Great song off of a great album The House Rules, nice to hear the backstory and looking forward to hearing ‘One More Shot’ tomorrow. Thanks!
jessa
January 4, 2011 3:18 pm
This is amazing song and he is amazing!
anna maria sole
January 4, 2011 3:43 pm
Love all Christian’s songs and i think that Chris and Steve together are a power of nature
Jenn
January 4, 2011 3:58 pm
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this man!!! His CD is everything I could have hoped for and so much more! I only hope he makes his way to the Northeast for a show or two. We have plenty of Kaniacs up here
Lauri
January 4, 2011 6:11 pm
From Spain, I like very much the songs, it´s fantastic. I like that he can go to Spain, but I know that it´s very difficult.
Lisa Kaye
January 4, 2011 7:09 pm
Love Christian’s music. Enjoy the acoustic songs they do. Cant’ wait to hear One More Shot tomorrow. THANKS
Kae
January 4, 2011 7:57 pm
I so hope this is the next song you do a video for. The story in the song just begs for it to be one. I’m so glad that you were given this song, I don’t think anyone could have done this song any better than you and I’m sure he was glad to have taken the chance on you and allowed you to put it on your CD. Awesome job!
paolafromparis
January 4, 2011 10:17 pm
Gawd, I never have enough of Christian and Steve playing together…
Ali Kat
January 4, 2011 11:38 pm
This song is so beautiful when its performed acoustically. You can really hear the soulful heartache so much more when he sings it.
I also love that he followed around his friend/songwriter until he gave him the song. Guess Christian *really* wanted this song. Thankfully!
Jessica
January 5, 2011 12:28 am
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I love hearing the stories behind the songs – the only thing that’s missing on the album. This song and all the others on the album are fantastic.
Virginia Young
January 5, 2011 1:18 am
So glad Christian persisted and got this song–no one could sing it better! Love it when Christian & Steve do these sets. The fact that I haven’t heard a single song that Christian sings that I don’t like never ceases to amaze me. Even here, with him losing his voice (and no wonder after his non-stop tour), the passion he puts into all his music is unmistakable Also glad it’s on The House Rules CD–every song on the CD is a winner. I’m hoping his promoters get it out there any & every way possible. There are still many who have never heard of Christian but, when they hear his music, they ask where the heck has he been!!! He’s incredibly talented & deserves the best!
susan
January 5, 2011 4:10 am
I do love this song and Christian’s right, it will be a hit on the radio. It’s a great love song with great vocals. I hope he gets a lot of play time on the radio. The more people who hear him, the more they will want his music!!!
Katerina
January 5, 2011 8:41 am
Thanks so much for posting these! It is unique possibility for Russian fans to watch Christian and Steve play together! Amazing music, magnificent voices.
Jen
January 5, 2011 8:59 am
Glad he didn’t let go of “Let Me Go” and pursued it! Perfect harmonies on this song.
Jen H
January 5, 2011 10:53 am
I second some of the other comments – some of my favorite performances by ANY artist are those of Christian and Steve together acoustic. They have such a unique and gripping vocal blend … it catches and holds my ear every time. The acoustic gigs really let them show that off. “The House Rules” is an awesome new release from Kane – don’t miss it!
Susan
January 5, 2011 2:29 pm
He still sounds very sexy!!!!!
JR
January 5, 2011 2:39 pm
He still sounds so sexy!!!!!
CandyMaize
January 5, 2011 4:12 pm
So happy that this has been posted. Can never get enough of these guys.
Sara
January 5, 2011 7:23 pm
Cant even find words to tell i much i love that!! Love the storytelling before, the great chemistry between Chris and Steve and im absolutly in love with the acoustic version! Thanks for sharing!!
(But to hear Chris like that…his voice aint the best here-not bad, hell no, just as if it hurts to sing, but i guess after all that touring and him being sick in between its a wonder that it aint worse; still great tho, gives the song a new twist.♥)
susan
January 6, 2011 5:46 am
Saw video of Different Kind of Knight…this is my favorite song, surprised it’s not on the CD. Interesting to hear Christian’s story behind the song…many people actually feel the same way as he does, loved and lost, and have come to terms with being on my own is a ok, it’s who I am. White Knights don’t really exsist, but wild mustangs still roam in Oklahoma!
nsane4kane
January 6, 2011 6:25 am
Christian has an amazing voice and I love all his songs. I think it was very early in the a.m. & maybe his voice wasn’t warmed up yet. But personally, I thought it sounded sexy as hell…
Patti
January 6, 2011 8:06 pm
Love the acoustic version with Christian and Steve. Great duo! Thanks for sharing!
Hilde
January 7, 2011 8:07 am
I love the way he is man enough to do the song where other artists might cancel bc of voice problems, he sounds hoarse but doesn’t sound off key at all. Respect, man!
Bradley (Bradderz)
January 7, 2011 1:13 pm
Chrstian kane is the best artist i have ever came across, there is no beating him. He has a remarkable voice and damn! can he play the guitar. He needs to come baxk over to london… i would pay all the money i have just to see him prform my favousite two songs, “mary can you come outside” and “let me go”… i cant say much more. he’s just the best, i do everything i can just to get his song lyrics, chords, tab, etc… Christian please come back to london… Chrstian rules…
Jan
January 9, 2011 5:36 pm
OMG i love House Rules and the whole damn cd. Where have I been that i didn’t know this. Wow pls come to Chicago soon!!! And he’s such nice eye candy too.
Jan
January 9, 2011 5:47 pm
Love House Rules and the whole damn cd…loved the song DifferentKind of Knight. I would wouldn’t mind that Knight for one night.
lvdsar
January 11, 2011 4:14 am
Sounds good!
DONNA YOUNG
February 20, 2011 1:25 am
This will always be Jason Michael Carroll’s song, but, since he didn’t get to release it, I’m glad Christian got to do it. Take it to #1 Chris…..that’s where this song belongs!