Little Secret

The Zoo Crew is live at THE ZOO, spinning the righteous vibes of "Little Secret" by Black Country Communion from their killer album Black Country Communion 2 for all you Zoo Freaks out there! This track is a bluesy, soul-shaking gem, and we’ve got some juicy trivia to share. According to fan chatter on the Black Country Communion Facebook page, "Little Secret" is one of the standout vocal performances from Glenn Hughes, with fans raving about how his raw, emotive delivery hits you right in the gut. One fan on the Metal Storm fan forum called it “Hughes at his peak, pouring heartbreak into every note.” The song’s lyrics, like “I’ve been watchin’ you go, I’m feelin’ so low,” speak to betrayal and loss, and Hughes himself hinted in a 2011 interview with Amazon reviews that it was inspired by personal struggles, though he kept the details cryptic, saying, “It’s my truth, and I let it bleed into the music.”

Digging deeper, Amazon reviews from fans highlight how "Little Secret" showcases the band’s chemistry, with Jason Bonham’s drumming driving the track’s moody groove and Joe Bonamassa’s guitar riffs adding a searing edge. A post on Black Country Communion’s X account from 2011 teased that the song was a favorite during their European tour, with Bonamassa calling it “a slow burn that explodes live.” The Black Country Communion YouTube channel has live clips from that tour where you can feel the crowd’s energy as Hughes wails those haunting lines. Fun fact: the track’s production, handled by Kevin Shirley, was praised by AllMusic for its “crisp and tight” sound, making it a perfect blend of the band’s classic rock roots and modern grit.

Now, let’s rewind and talk about how Black Country Communion came to be. This supergroup, formed in 2009 in Los Angeles, is a powerhouse of talent: Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals, Joe Bonamassa on guitar and vocals, Jason Bonham on drums, and Derek Sherinian on keyboards. It all started when Hughes and Bonamassa, who first met at the 2006 NAMM Show in Anaheim, jammed together at Hughes’ Hollywood studio, sparking the idea for a new project. As Bonamassa shared in a 2010 interview with Songfacts, their friendship grew over years, and by 2009, they were ready to create something big. Producer Kevin Shirley, a mutual friend, suggested adding Bonham, whose drumming echoed his father John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, and Sherinian, a keyboard wizard from Dream Theater. Their debut album dropped in 2010, and as Hughes told Louder in 2017, “If I weren’t in this band, I’d want to be in this band.”

The band’s name, Black Country Communion, nods to the West Midlands of England, the “Black Country” where Hughes and Bonham grew up, a region known as the birthplace of hard rock with bands like Deep Purple and Judas Priest. A wild story from their early days, shared by Hughes in a 2016 interview on Wikipedia, involves a legal battle over the name “Black Country.” A Baltimore band demanded $500,000 to let them use it, which Hughes called “just rude.” They settled for less but stuck with the longer name to avoid hassle. Fans can connect with the band on their official website, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Zoo Freaks can also join the vibe at fan hubs like the Metal Storm community or the Black Country Communion Fan Group on Facebook, where folks share tour stories and geek out over tracks like "Little Secret." Keep it locked to THE ZOO for more rockin’ tunes!