Charles Wesley Godwin - "Coal Country" Official Video

[@bodyluge8994]

This song speaks to me, my grandfather worked in the coal mines for years after he fought in the pacific during world war 2. his son, my father, has provided me an incredible life. I love my life

[@wittberg95]

Charles is really something special. The way he plays, preform, sing, write. A rare talent. And you know it’s good when the music hits you right in the heart. That’s what you want. Amazing video! Keep it up!

[@cooperjohnson8185]

Just discovered you this week from a video by Grady smith. Changed my life 🤯

[@beardoggin8963]

Cooper Johnson Grady is a music saint

[@Tar-Numendil]

That's how I discovered this guy. I immediately listened to the entire album after seeing Grady's video.

[@countrymonkOSB]

Same here, bro. Good country music just touches my soul!

[@sundaydiver]

@@countrymonkOSB 20 minutes ago, I had no idea who either Grady Smith or Charles Wesley Godwin were. I think I discovered something great.

[@willschmidt8501]

Same

[@jamesbutler6253]

This is real Americana. I met Charles three years ago when he played a small gig in a small bar in my small rural town in Sweden. I chatted with him before and after he played. Lovely man. Ther were only about 50 people in the place on a weekday night. After he'd played, he walked off the small raised corner stage of the bar and more than half the people left. Then a couple of minutes later he pulled up a chair way forward of the stage by the 20 or so of us still sitting at a few tables, and started to chat with, and asked "do you want to hear a few more?" And went straight into a cover, Country Roads, which coming from his home and his heart was the greatest version I'd ever heard. What a great evening, the music and the back and forth between us. His music hits you where it hurts in a good way that also soothes. Listen to his Seneca Creek album if you haven't already heard it. My signed copy is almost worn out. A few months later Joshua Ray Walker played in the same bar, also a fantastic singer/writer. 🇮🇪🇸🇪

[@countrymonkOSB]

This song is in the same class as "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" and "Coal Miner's Daughter" in its power to move souls and tell an amazing story

[@gregoryphipps1302]

Seldom Scene, reality music. Real life.

[@jeffjahr801]

Thank you Charles for writing and singing about our shared history- lest we never forget what coal and steel did and continues to do for our country and the world- may you have a long and prosperous music career , that our lives be enriched by your beautiful works- Much admiration from Ely, Minnesota

[@AlexanderJohnson]

Been listening to this album nonstop and came here expecting 1m views I can’t believe how overlooked Charles is

[@andrewlong8398]

Still coming back to watch this and getting that call to visit home!

[@bzaden]

I hope he remains an independent artist if he still is, and I hope a real succes for his honest work

[@RodBurkholz]

Love folk music a lot. Both US and UK styles. Ironically, I have a deep hatred for country music, like it makes me angry. But real folk, deep story, well written. I can get with that all day. :) Love this

[@evelynjoh2011]

Had the honor to see him play last night in Stockholm. What a great show! Very humble guy and cares a lot about his family! I hope he will make it to music industry and continue play country music. Such a great voice and good at guitar! Don’t hesitate to watch his concerts/shows. It’s worth it!!

[@alexm6851]

This one has always been my favorite song of yours, glad to see it get an official music video. That being said, the acoustic version will always be #1 in my book. Keep it coming, I can't get enough of your music!

[@evanwarren4083]

Alex M nah the steel ties it together

[@sarcastichillbilly9910]

Lets go my fellow Mountaineer tell our stories.

[@rustybrown1835]

The song reminds me of my grandfather's, uncle's, and cousins whom were all coalminer's for North American Coal Corporation, Powhatan Point, Ohio.

[@beardoggin8963]

Great day what a song. It would be a dang shame if this didn’t get some Air Time on Radio to give this man the recognition he deserves!

[@coalminerssoninnc]

My dad, his dad and my mom’s dad along with so many of my relatives provided for their families by extracting coal from those beautiful hills in McDowell County…. Great song CWG! Keep doing what you do. Love your music!

[@Picknjewels]

This is till one of my favorite songs. Can’t wait til Nashville next month!!

[@mountainman9664]

Thanks for the beautiful song man!! Third generation Ohio coal miner here, we lost most of our local coal mines in '16, lots of good jobs and ma and pa business' dead and gone now. I miss the America that worked for their money, and loved their families, country, and God!!

[@samcote2922]

My grandpa worked for Olga out of coalwood wv he’s long gone I’m 22 now and am a hard rock miner thanks for keeping this lifestyle alive seems like everyone else has forgotten miners

[@mountainman9664]

Hey man, same, dad worked in the Sterling Coal Mines in NE Ohio for 30 years, they shut down in '16 and now he works in hard rock mines, I worked there during senior year of highschool and am planning on going back after college. God bless ya man, keep an eye on the ribs and ear to the back!

[@wilburshuman]

We won the battle........... But Lost The War............... No truer words have ever been said.. Absolutely Wonderful Video Mister !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sumanmondalrock]

Thanks to Grady to led me in to Seneca. Loved the whole album at once as soon as I found it on his review. Finally a music video from there is a pleasant surprise. Loved it! ❤️

[@erniegutierrez1942]

Came across this and realized this is SO fkn' cool!!!

[@hotelvasthorizon]

Wow what a song. Feels like I've taken a step back into history with you

[@joethompsonwvu]

On my 30th view. Seeing you on Jan. 12th in Charleston and have seen Chuck 4 times in 2019! He's an awesome man

[@daveking8691]

Ty fish anything utube for recommendations of this artist

[@SCLSUMudDogs1]

I've been riding the CWG train for several months now. The man is as legit as it gets. Seneca Creek is a beautiful album.

[@ryanmiech2380]

Beautiful video, loved the juxaposition of the then and the now

[@parkeradams5942]

Exceptional song. Excellent video. Elegant storytelling. As long as he keeps plugging away at it and honing his craft, he'll be selling out stadiums sooner than we can imagine. Glad I had patience when I ordered his album several months back and he had just sold out.

[@mildredrharmon4032]

🥰🙌🏼❤️✝️ I am in love with this song! My daddy’s name was Charles westley! ❤️ and i am a cole...

[@paigenoce6927]

Cass Railroad ❤

[@andrewlong8398]

Proud history. Glad to see Mother Jones make an appearance :)

[@calebjosephcountry]

This song really takes me to another time. Thank you for this!

[@carloosthuizen4512]

Best song yet...Real country music

[@0sirhc9]

My grandpa is from Cass, great to see the scenic railroad in your video.

[@markshimmons1289]

Awesome! Love Coal Country in WPA & WVA & This Song/Video!

[@thewrongsideofnaplesflorid9907]

This guy's voice is literally nothing you've ever heard before and it's amazing!!!! More people need to know about it and understand what good music is.

[@jamesmihalis7649]

Thanks for sharing your God given talent. Does the heart good. United Mine Wokers Of America.

[@bo8211]

I've been waiting forever for this to come out! One of my favorite songs!

[@redeye7903]

Makes me feel like I'm home again. Beautifully done. Congrats on this awesome album.

[@msudoc]

Wow. So good. Soooo good.

[@natshaann7962]

Love it, And that voice! Keep up the good work!

[@Picknjewels]

I can’t stop listening to this.. takes me back on history with you . Amazing music and visual!

[@jacobjudy8832]

Love your music. Proud touch of home (Elkins) while I’m overseas

[@wg4652]

Just a little Gordan Lightfoot in him. Sounds awesome.

[@davet8602]

Thank you for this wonderful song, and such a great album. Much love from NE England.

[@RM-lj8bv]

A wonderful song and Video.

[@_s827]

so so so good

[@agentcorvin7307]

You don't see them making songs this emotional about wind turbines

[@thomasroles4339]

Tonite Charles Wesley Godwin playing now forest Hills NY

[@seanhartnett79]

Who’s watching after the Kentucky coal miners stick. Apparently they haven’t been paid since December 16th and had to work 16 hour days. They blocked the train shipping coal, saying it can’t be shipped without paying them for there labor. Apparently all of them are owed at minimum $2,500 to $3,600 and some are owed more. Not surprisingly the company denied it. The behavior of a guilty party. My guess with the struggles of a dying Industry they wanted to cut costs, so tried to get away without paying the miners. But they got caught.

[@CodyTyler]

Excellent video and song about your roots. Been a fan since the Union Sound Treaty days, but these lyrics and song are a step above everything you’ve done so far.

[@METALLICAAVENGED]

Obi-Wan writes some good music 🔥🔥🔥

[@austins9742]

Grady knows what's good

[@Picknjewels]

Cannot tell you how amazing this video brings this song to life so unique and real. CWG, you’re music is a blessing.

[@CodyAlushin]

Awesome, Charles. You da MAN!

[@cubsfan696]

CWG!!!

[@highlandreverie]

Great video to go along with a great song!

[@Tar-Numendil]

This is my favorite song on the album.

[@16dieseldon]

Such a great song. 🇺🇸

[@supernorry3847]

Its a beautiful song and with a beautiful video

[@cherylbaker9180]

Awesome song!

[@seanhartnett79]

I love this song.

[@seanknotts8185]

Seen him in play one nite with just him and his guitar,great show a guy named Delberto delvis opeand for him,check him out sometime

[@16dieseldon]

Outstanding! 🇺🇸

[@Copenhagenmoment]

Oh man, this is soooooo damn goooood And finally a violin in bibs !

[@cfsu20]

So good

[@noahc527]

Such an amazing man

[@patch74]

👏👏

[@radcolortiedye6718]

Gorgeous

[@customgtrs]

Beautiful....

[@laimanluo8909]

非常动听，非常优美，非常有感觉。

[@little_bigadventure3575]

Much success! I really enjoy your album and hope to see even more videos.

[@saracantrell9843]

I was your server at Waffle House today!!!! You guitar pick is put up in my sons keepsake box so you you make it big he can brag he has it.

[@evanwarren4083]

How could one dislike

[@cegr76]

I've explained mine above.

[@seanhartnett79]

Evan Warren I guess it is depressing. Some people don’t like that stuff. They prefer cheerlingly upbeat songs, which are annoying.

[@ciarawarner8576]

Hey Charles it’s me landyn your cousin

[@mellowhansen2274]

NPR Mountain Stage brought me here

[@BB-eg2gf]

Great song! Happy Grady Smith led me hearing your music. Great stuff, keep up the good work!

[@mikehoncho5503]

Williamson WV

[@seanhartnett79]

What was the name of the massacre in Colorado of striking miners? Was it called the ludlow massacre?

[@nickhovey261]

Yes, Ludlow was a Colorado Fuel & Iron mine. John D. Rockefeller was the majority owner of CF&I... Draw your own conclusions.

[@streetshots1274]

Cass WV

[@charliekobs9092]

Gotta move this train down to Texas you'd put up a good run against are singers

[@kyledorsty906]

Sounds like a modern Gordon Lightfoot

[@brettrowan8086]

Amazing tune, vocals, and videography! Fiddle player was super pitchy tho....

[@seanhartnett79]

Yeah it is sad in a way. The end of an era. People mined coal for generations. It was a hard and dangerous job, but paid decently. Then market factors shut the coal fired power plants. Which is for the best environmentally. But even as an environmentalist it is sad to see a domestic industry to go. That is why on my plan to transition the country away from fossil fuels, they get retraining and even better paid jobs.

[@kellycollins9653]

Groomy

[@cegr76]

This guy literally praises scrip, which was a very effective means of enslaving and abusing miners and their families. You think you were rich when the company even owned the bed you slept in? Ask Merle Travis what that was like! This guy talks about battles and wars, but he's totally confused about which side is which. Y'all are so desperate to hear a pretty song about WV that you'll thumb up anything, no matter how terribly distorted the story is. *Edited to correct Merle Travis instead of Merle Haggard.

[@cegr76]

@@jasonwalker2150 "Now we don't need tokens to a company store That's what government stamps and codeine's for We may have won a few battles but we lost the war Now we're slaves and poor"

[@beardoggin8963]

Christopher Gudger-Raines it is the juxtaposition of the good and bad parts of life as a coal miner. You make the most of what you have and always try to get by even if that involves a necessary evil. Many of the families on welfare in WV hate not being able to work and provide for their family but atleast their kids aren’t starving. This is a song about the struggles of WV and how little people understand it.

[@beardoggin8963]

Jason Walker he is probably one of the people who comment about how Country Roads is actually talking about Va because of the geographic locations John Denver sings about or how he was not a real West Virginian

[@looking4afix]

This guy should load sixteen tons of number nine coal, to see if he enjoys it, lmao

[@cegr76]

@@beardoggin8963 Incorrect

[@cherylbaker9180]

Awesome song!