The band was initiated as a side project by Hughes and Bonamassa following a performance together in Los Angeles in November 2009, who on the advice of Shirley recruited Bonham and Sherinian later in the year. The name Black Country Communion is derived from the term Black Country, referring to the West Midlands area of England where Hughes and Bonham were brought up. The group's sound is intentionally reminiscent of popular classic rock groups of the 1970s, reflecting the previous work of frontman Hughes as well as the link between Bonham and his father John's band Led Zeppelin.
After disbanding Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham formed California Breed and Derek Sherinian joined Joe Bonamassa's touring band.
Their reunion album from 2017 is entitled BCC IV. It’s the first album to be released since the band’s breakup in 2013. Recorded in Malibu, California, with producer Kevin Shirley, released on September 22, 2017.
BCC IV expanded the combination of blues rock (Bonamassa’s solo work) and hard rock (Hughes’ previous work with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, and Bonham’s link with Led Zeppelin) that took place on the first three albums. It’s a high quality hard rock album that brings a great feeling that classic rock is alive and in good hands.
Recorded in only seven days, the band was careful enough not to repeat the previous albums. BCC IV sounds bolder with heavy riffs, undeniable hooks, melodic flair and infectious choruses. Kevin Shirley’s importance is huge by guiding the band into the right directions for the album’s best interest, and the result is spectacular.
Little Secret
Black Country Communion Lyrics
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I'm feelin' so low
In this episode
I cannot replace
I'm all out of Grace
I can't find the code
It broke me down
And took my pride
Back the tide
All is left to say?
Little secret
Little secret
And let it unfold
And Kill me inside
Shield, I can not defend
My fair weather friend
With no barricade
I'm letting you go
I'm lost in the glow
I feel so betrayed
I fail to inject
You've lost my respect
A fool to be wise
Where do I belong?
I thought I was strong
A storm on the rise
The song "Little Secret" by Black Country Communion is a heart-wrenching account of a relationship that has gone sour. The singer of the song has been watching his partner leave him, and he feels extremely low in the aftermath of the breakup. He tries to find solace in the thought of replacing his partner, but the idea seems futile as he acknowledges that he is "all out of grace" and cannot find the code to make things work. The relationship has broken him down and taken away his pride, and he wishes he could turn back the tide. The singer is left with nothing to say except for a little secret that he wants to let unfold, even though it will kill him inside.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects that he cannot defend himself with a shield against his fair weather friend, who has been disloyal and betrayed his trust. At this point, he decides to let go of his partner and is lost in the glow of the relationship that has ended. He feels like a fool for believing that he could be wise in matters of the heart and wonders where he fits in. He had thought he was strong enough to weather any storm, but he now realizes that he is on the cusp of a bigger storm that he may not survive. Through the pain and sorrow expressed in the lyrics, the song conveys the complexities of love and the many ways in which it can go wrong even when it seems like it is flourishing.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been watchin' you go
I have been observing your departure
I'm feelin' so low
I am experiencing great depression
In this episode
During this particular situation
I cannot replace
I am unable to substitute
I'm all out of Grace
I have exhausted my diplomacy
I can't find the code
I am unable to decipher the solution
It broke me down
It caused me to experience a complete breakdown
And took my pride
And stripped me of my self-respect
I wish I could turn
I desire to manipulate
Back the tide
The flow's direction preferred to be shifted
All is left to say?
Is there nothing else to state?
Little secret
A piece of confidential information
Little secret
A piece of confidential information
And let it unfold
Then reveal it slowly
And Kill me inside
Although its revelation will harm me terribly
Shield, I can not defend
Protect, I am incapable of guarding
My fair weather friend
My companion who is only present when things are going well
With no barricade
Without any obstacle
I'm letting you go
I am releasing you
I'm lost in the glow
I am consumed by the allure of something
I feel so betrayed
I am experiencing the feeling of treachery
I fail to inject
I am unable to implement
You've lost my respect
You have forfeited my admiration
A fool to be wise
It is foolish to desire intelligence
Where do I belong?
To which place am I meant to be?
I thought I was strong
I believed I was resilient
A storm on the rise
An upcoming period of turmoil
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GLENN WILLIAM HUGHES
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Michael Moore
THE song a friend of mine shared with me back when that hit me like a bomb. First band in 30 years that got down to the bone with me and how can you go wrong with this crew? My God, what a great song and a great band with a deep and wide catalog. All killer, no filler.
Christina Stottmeister
This song is my drug of choice.It puts me on such a high.When this is playing I can't move I just have to stop and listen. " Cold " comes in second.
Michael Moore
I completely agree..."Cold" Live that is. This band was the best thing in 30 years, period...SO damn good.
Гена Зиновьев
Вокал Гленна хард роковая мощь, сила . Гитара Джо просто класс . Не разбить Hard rock.
Firebrand VOCALS
Pure, raw, unadulterated human talent.
David Souza
Just fantastic track!
Antonello Schiano
Glenn is very beautiful and fantastic musicians! Black country communion is icurrently in my opinion the largest group of hard rock, old style! Thank you so much for pubblication......ciao
Larry Thomas
Glenn's vocal work is definitely smokin on this track. What a great match to Joe's emotional licks
Andrey Shilov
Amazing song!!! 🤗👍🙏
Georg Hägglund
In 2016 Glenn will put out a new record called "Resonate". There is a "Short EPK" and two songs "Heavy" and "My Town" out for it already. Could be worth checking out!