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!!!

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.

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.

Charles Wesley is one of the greatest hymn writers of all time. This man is aptly named

You oughta check out his song Cranes of Potter. Haunting

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.

This channel has sent me down so many music rabbit holes. Forever grateful.

this guy accomplishes in a just over 5 minute song what most movies don't accomplish in 2 hours - thank you MP:)

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.

Was turned onto Charles Wesley Godwin by Grady Smith's KZfaq channel last year and have loved his stuff ever since. His new record is fantastic if you get the chance to check it out!

He’s even better live. Had the privilege to see him twice. Had a beer with him during his opener. My favorite singer hands down.

That little solo you tossed in at around 5:15 was rad. Love these breakdowns. Charles Wesley Godwin is one of my favorite country artists.

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.

He recently just released his second album “how the mighty fall” it’s also stunning.

Absolutely beautiful!

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 love that the whole song is just about him, Ruth, and the creek. Just a passing mention of the family, but it's all about them.

I wish I could listen to this song for the first time again. Absolute magic.

His whole album is great and flows well. I love seeing you give WV artists the love you do.

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!

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…

thankyou for your musical joy!

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’m so happy you saw this, I suggested it some months ago just through KZfaq comments but hes really grown with his new album. One of my favorite singer/songwriters by far

Hauntingly beautiful voice, this guy is super talented

How many times can I “like” this?? Damn. Glad you did this one… he’s one of my favorites of late.

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.

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

I love all of his work. I do have a personal favorite in West of Lonesome…gives me chills no matter how many times I hear it.

This one got me. What an amazing song, thank you for sharing!

Beautiful song and an amazing response to it. Thanks for bringing forth another wonderful artist.

Yes! I'm so glad you got to this dude! He's amazing!

I've learned about his music in the past year or so. I'm always happy to see you covering such worthy artists! Thanks for doing what you do, Michael!

This is true talent! I've been listening to him several months ago now and I'm glad you featured him!

I’ve been listening to him for years now. Glad to see him getting acknowledgement.

So glad you reacted to him! One of my favourote artists

Proud to be a WV native and listen to this man still. Loved him in union sound treaty

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

Tears are pouring

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.

I am so thankful for your channel! I have been turned on to so many great musicians through it. Thanks for what you are doing!

So glad you finally got to this one. "Take my hand, Ruth my dear" will level a building

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

Hardwood floors is a favorite of mine by him. I've been listening for a few years. So glad he's gaining traction he deserves it.

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.

Love this love song. It always makes me tear up.

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").

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.

Can’t wait to see this guy in DC January 21st!

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

How he makes it all rhyme… 😯

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!

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.

So glad you reviewed him as he's made two great albums now and truly is a great artist

well that made me cry!

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

I actually love when you play along

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 suggested him to you in a live one night. He is incredible

Beautiful

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.

This man is finally getting his due attention and praise

I learned about Godwin a while back listening to colter wall and have been listening to him since

Michael, this was a great video, as usual. It would so cool if you did an episode about the RKL song Scab on My Brain! Hope you get this message.

Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert with Zach Bryan. Fabulous show. Introduced me to CWGs music.

Tasty little solo you threw in there at the 5:10-5:30 time frame…

His new album is absolutely amazing.

A must see live. Even better.

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!

Saw him in concert opening for Zach Bryan. Definitely one of my new favorites!

He plays a great show too! I saw him open for Zach Bryan I didn’t know he was opening for him and was stoked when he came out! Hell of a show to see.

It very much gave me the vibes of solo Knopfler work, especially with Michael coming in with his slightly distorted fills. Just great.

All of CWGs songs are awesome. Gotta do Sorry for the wait or any of them off his new 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

Going to his album release party in Morgantown this coming weekend!

YESSS so glad this guys getting more attention.

Charles is incredible. Jesse from his new record is my favorite.

Beautiful song, singer, player. Sigh.🌸

You should do Cranes of Potter from him too.

I learned about him when I saw him open for Zach Bryan. I’ve been a huge fan ever since!

saw him in concert with zach bryan, absolutely phenomenal

Finally some love for CWG!

Damn, that hits right where he was aiming.

So I watched him in concert and he told the story, that’s his grandfather and it’s a real story. Dude is unbelievable

Hardwood floors by him is also great!

We need this song with a Michael ft because that sounded so good when u were playing to 😂🔥

In 1985 there was a flood that effected most of wv, I was only 3 but that's my first actual memory, I'd say this is about his grandparents

Nice !

Definitely recommend checking out Cranes of Potter

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.

Saw him open for Zach Bryan and he blew my mind

Chills......heart string puller!!!!

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.

How is this video not bigger yet? Should be!

Dang. That hit hard. What a song. What a man. Also, you should check out Keep The Wolves Away by Uncle Lucius if you haven't heard it. Great song and story.

Yesss!

Reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot. Loved it

Iv had the opportunity to meet CWG after a Zach Bryan show and am thankful that I got his signature along with BJ Bruhan he is a great performer