Black Country

Black Country Communion

About Black Country

The discography of Black Country Communion, an English-American hard rock band, consists of four studio albums, one live album, one single, one video album and nine music videos. Formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009, Black Country Communion is a supergroup composed of bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, guitarist and vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham and keyboardist Derek Sherinian. Working with producer Kevin Shirley, the band released its self-titled debut album through J&R Adventures and Mascot Records in September 2010. The album reached number 54 on the Billboard 200, number 13 on the UK Albums Chart, the top 20 of the US Billboard Hard Rock Albums and Top Rock Albums charts, and topped the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. The following year, the group quickly returned with Black Country Communion 2, which reached number 71 on the Billboard 200, number 23 on the UK Albums Chart, the top 20 of both Billboard rock albums charts, and topped the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. A music video was released for the track "Man in the Middle", which was directed by Davin Maske. Later in 2011, the band released its first video album Live Over Europe, recorded during a European tour that year, which reached the top ten of the UK Music Video Chart and in several other European regions. Live Over Europe was released as a live album in February 2012, reaching number 23 on the US Hard Rock Albums chart, number 110 on the UK Albums Chart, and number two on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. In October 2012, the band released its third studio album Afterglow, which reached the top 50 of the Billboard 200 and number two on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. In March 2013, Bonamassa left Black Country Communion due to internal tensions with Hughes, with the bassist later confirming that the band had ended. However, in April 2016 it was announced that Black Country Communion planned to reunite and return in 2017 with a new studio album, with Hughes and Bonamassa beginning songwriting later in September. BCCIV was released in September 2017, preceded by the single and music video for "Collide". The album was the band's first to reach the top ten of the UK Albums Chart, debuting at number 7. It reached number 102 on the US Billboard 200. 


Year:
2012
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It's cold on the mountain
Its cold in the wood
My life is a fountain
It's all in my blood

I go down to the river
I'll never sleep till I'm gone
Its cold on the mountain
I could not leave you alone

I am a messenger
This is my prophecy
I'm goin' back
To the Black Country

I speak for the million
From city to shire
We come from the heartland
We walk through the fire

We rise to the measure
The line in the sand
Its cold on the mountain
And this is our land

I am a messenger
This is my prophecy
I'm goin' back
To the Black Country

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Black Country Communion

Black Country Communion is an English-American hard rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2009, the band is a supergroup comprising bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, guitarist and vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham, and keyboardist Derek Sherinian. Originally formed by Hughes and Bonamassa with the help of producer Kevin Shirley, the group released its debut album Black Country in September 2010. Second album 2 followed in June 2011, which was promoted on a European tour later in the year. The band released its third album Afterglow in October 2012. more »

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Written by: JOE BONAMASSA, GLENN HUGHES

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Black Country" was composed by the American-English rock collective known as Black Country Communion. The band consists of vocalist and bass guitarist Glenn Hughes, American guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham, and keyboardist Derek Sherinian.
Genre
The song and the band itself are categorized under the rock genre, specifically hard rock and blues rock.
Album Debut
"Black Country" is the first track on Black Country Communion's debut, self-titled studio album, which was released in 2010.
Songwriting
The band's members Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa are credited as the songwriters for "Black Country".
Production
The 'Black Country Communion' album, featuring "Black Country", was produced by Kevin Shirley, a leading music producer recognized for his work with other high-profile rock musicians.
Reception
The song, along with the album, was well received by music critics and fans alike, noting the members' strong chemistry and the blending of blues and hard rock.
Live Performances
"Black Country" has been performed live by the band in various concerts and festivals around the world, showcasing the energy and musical prowess of the band members.
Name Origin
The name "Black Country" is tied to the band member Glenn Hughes's roots, as it refers to a region in the West Midlands of England known for its industrial past. This connection is thought to contribute to the song's powerful, gritty sound.
Band's Legacy
Though Black Country Communion released only a few albums before their split, their music - including the song "Black Country" - remains influential in the rock genre, earning them a strong fan base.
Song Tempo
"Black Country" exhibits a fast tempo, a common characteristic of hard rock music, which contributes to the song’s pulsating and high-energy sound.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Black Country" reflect themes of resilience, determination, and a connection to one's roots.

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