I shot/edited this video & had the pleasure of making the artwork Charles’ newest album. The best thing about Charles is he is as genuine as his songwriting suggests. A true gentleman and a genuine human being. We NEED more people in the music industry like Charles. I’m so glad he’s getting the attention he so rightly deserves!!!
I've been listening to him since he was in the band Vandalia way back in like 2014. I'm from West Virginia and my hometown is like 25 minutes from Seneca Creek. My mom is from Onego, WV the same place as Wesley's grandfather RC Phares who he is singing about in the song. He also mentions the 1985 flood which was the worst one we ever had. The line "In 85 the creek did rise but it only took the other side" literally hits home. My parents lived right by the South Branch of the Potomac River. I was only a couple months old when it happened and we lost our home to it. This is real music and true storytelling at it's finest.
This song is true story about his grandparents which makes it even better. Definitely recommend anything else by him, especially Cranes of Potter off his new album.
That’s awesome! Sorry For The Wait was the first one I heard and it hit so hard. Both my guy and I are involved in mining in Canada. The Last Bite and Hardwood Floors were next, but I just listen to everything now. He’s unreal.
I discovered this guy a couple months ago. I’ve listened to him almost nonstop since, and introduced my friends to his music. He’s a masterful singer/songwriter/musician. I love his music.
Godwin is one of my favorite artists. His new album is fabulous, most especially, in my humble opinion, Jesse as well as Needle Fall Down. At any rate, have you heard Cole Chaney yet? He’s an absolutely fabulous young story teller from Kentucky. Coal- shooter is a great one to break down.
Get to hear Cole play Thursday with Logan Halstead. Then get to hear the two of them again Dec 18 with Charles Wesley Godwin and Drayton Farley. Great way to end what has been an incredible year of live music.
Although Cole has a very very similar sound to Tyler Childers in my opinion. Charles Wesley Godwin has more of his own sound in my opinion. Both are very good I just prefer the latter right now...
Was turned onto Charles Wesley Godwin by Grady Smith's RU-vid channel last year and have loved his stuff ever since. His new record is fantastic if you get the chance to check it out!
YES!! I’ve asked for this for ages!! I know this dude! He’s great! The songs the true love story of his grandparents who lived in Onego WV. The ‘85 flood was a major disaster in that part of the state. My grandparents who lived 10 miles from there, lost their house at the time.
Before I saw him live, I had only heard his name. We took a road trip to Nashville to see Ward Davis at the Ryman. CWG and his band opened. It's not very often I am completely blown away by a band whose songs I don't know, but that was what happened that night. Charles Wesley Godwin opening was a gift from Ward Davis to his fans. Incredible show!
Charles Wesley is a fantastic artist and an amazing story teller. You should also take a listen to “Sorry for the Wait”. I had the pleasure of working for his father in WV who introduced me to his music a few years ago. The stories Charles Wesley takes from life in Appalachia are moving and his ability to tell those stories is absolutely incredible.
Man, I love this channel. You showed me so many great songs and artist I never heard of. In Germany country is so so so unpopular - yes, it is a shame - and I am so glad for this channel because it inspires my daily playlist a lot. Thx
THANK YOU!!!! I have been waiting on this one for a while! Can't think of a better start to my day than a Palmisano Godwin review, and hot cup of coffee of course.
I got to meet and photograph Charles in Luckenbach, TX a couple of years ago. Just him and his guitar was it and he blew my mind! This man doesn’t need a band at all but unfortunately uses one for his records. He’s got a hell of a voice and great writing and is a hell of a nice guy as well. I hope he sees a ton of success as it’s well deserved!
Late to the party here, but you should check out "Sorry for the Wait", also by Charles. The storytelling is awesome on that one as well. Also just wanted to say that the little solo at 5 minutes was awesome, sounded great and fit in so well.
Yeah this guy is great man!! Thanks for the discovery. Two years and only 61k views??? The real music is out there and a shame these artists aren't promoted out front ahead of who actually is.
Yes! I am glad he is finally getting some of the attention he deserves. Personally I think some of his best guitar playing is on Sorry for the Wait, but every song of his amazing
I’m so happy you saw this, I suggested it some months ago just through RU-vid comments but hes really grown with his new album. One of my favorite singer/songwriters by far
Thank you Nelson, ALL y’all. I’m being exposed to music and wonderful people that I never would have heard b4, and learning to boot. PeacePlz. Love youZ…
Hi Michael absolutely awesome what you do. Thanks so much for this stuff. And by the way in all your videos I can tell you are the most humble and sensitive man out there. Always gives me goosebumps too the exact time when you get emotional. That really is encouraging to see that someone of your talent and incredible knowledge appreciates the little details in those tunes. Please keep on making these videos, always great to learn from and really heartwarming. Thanks so much
I went to state wide science fair from Elkins, WV Jr. High with my project on the 1985 WV flood. I remember that flood very well as a young lad. This is definitely a true story and love this guy! Maybe biased as I named my daughter Seneca and love my State. For those that hear this song and want to witness a piece of paradise, visit the Seneca Creek area....Cheers
Good thing I don't have Mr. Godwins guitar(I do love that thing)cuz it would have been wasted on Me. & Mike, great courtship story, I wasn't that precocious w/signif-other.
One of my favorite artists for a long while, and just now saw this video - dont know how I missed it! Last Bite and Coal Country are two excellent songs as well. The man is a lyricist; really enjoy listening to the story.
Thank you for the introduction to Mr. Godwin! A haunting melody and vivid imagery--it's truly moving. It reminded me somewhat of Billy Bragg and Wilco when they teamed up for Mermaid Avenue, Vol. 1, putting music to Woody Guthrie's unfinished songs (especially the track "Ingrid Bergman").
This is great. I've never heard of Charles until this I kept listening to the lyrics and I recognized Seneca creek and of course there could be others then the Gandy then the flood in 85. Charles lives in morgantown. From my area of wv. Awesome song!
My guy is from a town that has a mine in Newfoundland, Canada, and I’m from Oil country in Alberta Canada. The first song I heard from CWG was Sorry For The Wait. I couldn’t stop listening to it and I couldn’t stop tearing up every time. Then the Last Bite. Then Hardwood Floors. This man is so gifted. To me he also has a Colter Wall vibe, but also vocally White Buffalo, and Knopfler as far as his story telling power. Those are all staples for me and Knopfler is my all time favourite. Period. I can’t compliment CWG any more than I have. I’m obsessed.
Michael, I'm with you on great lyrics that tell a story. My wife and I are in the winter of our life together, and these lyrics ring true, especially taking trips just for the hell of it. Charles Wesley and Michael, keep doing what you're doing. GT
I am such a big Charles Westly Godwin fan I have been listening to his stuff almost as long as it has been available and his songs Hardwood Floors and Strawberry Queen are some of my absolute favorites on top of Seneca Creek. I am so happy you discovered him
That one person here, singing perfectly for the song and playing simple yet poised chords on an understated acoustic guitar, can choke me up with emotion, is testament to Charles’s talent for story writing, singing and playing. Sorry for the run on sentence. Thanks. I will be listening to more.
I had the pleasure of meeting him last week when he opened for Zach Bryan. He is seriously has such pure soul that is filled with kindness. Story telling songs are my type of jam, too. His song Sorry For The Wait cuts me to the core.
Came across CWG by chance on spotify in 2019. Saw him live a few weeks later in Buckhannon, WV. Been hooked since. Seneca was such a great album, i didnt know how he could possibly top it. But i guess How the Mighty Fall is how he tops it. Incredible album!
That was great!! Thank you! Very beautiful. I agree he has a gorgeous guitar. I'd like to request Luca Stricagnoli 's version of Sweet Child of Mine. Or many others on Candyrat Records like Calum Graham or Tobias Rauscher
Love this review! I would love to see you review his songs Sorry for the Wait or Cranes of Potter. Especially Cranes of Potter cuz it is such an interesting story
He's from near you. Morgantown wv, his song coal country gives me chills. Probably because I'm from wv and know how accurate the "details" are as you like then.
I'm from WV Born and raised. He is a WV native. This song is about his grandfather and grandma. And the flood 85 was devastating to many WV residents. Especially those around Seneca.
Wow! I’m here checking out CWG because he is headlining for another artist that I’m a fan of Justin Wells. Amazing what we can find if we open our eyes.
