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
@wittberg954 жыл бұрын
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!
@cooperjohnson81854 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you this week from a video by Grady smith. Changed my life 🤯
@beardoggin89634 жыл бұрын
Cooper Johnson Grady is a music saint
@Tar-Numendil4 жыл бұрын
That's how I discovered this guy. I immediately listened to the entire album after seeing Grady's video.
@countrymonkOSB3 жыл бұрын
Same here, bro. Good country music just touches my soul!
@sundaydiver3 жыл бұрын
@@countrymonkOSB 20 minutes ago, I had no idea who either Grady Smith or Charles Wesley Godwin were. I think I discovered something great.
@willschmidt85013 жыл бұрын
Same
@jamesbutler6253 Жыл бұрын
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. 🇮🇪🇸🇪
@countrymonkOSB3 жыл бұрын
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
@gregoryphipps13022 жыл бұрын
Seldom Scene, reality music. Real life.
@jeffjahr8012 жыл бұрын
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
@AlexanderJohnson4 жыл бұрын
Been listening to this album nonstop and came here expecting 1m views I can’t believe how overlooked Charles is
@andrewlong839811 ай бұрын
Still coming back to watch this and getting that call to visit home!
@bzaden Жыл бұрын
I hope he remains an independent artist if he still is, and I hope a real succes for his honest work
@RodBurkholz3 ай бұрын
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
@evelynjoh20114 жыл бұрын
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!!
@alexm68514 жыл бұрын
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!
@evanwarren40834 жыл бұрын
Alex M nah the steel ties it together
@sarcastichillbilly99104 жыл бұрын
Lets go my fellow Mountaineer tell our stories.
@rustybrown18354 жыл бұрын
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.
@beardoggin89634 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This is till one of my favorite songs. Can’t wait til Nashville next month!!
@mountainman96643 жыл бұрын
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!!
@samcote29222 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@wilburshuman3 жыл бұрын
We won the battle........... But Lost The War............... No truer words have ever been said.. Absolutely Wonderful Video Mister !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sumanmondalrock4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Came across this and realized this is SO fkn' cool!!!
@hotelvasthorizon Жыл бұрын
Wow what a song. Feels like I've taken a step back into history with you
@joethompsonwvu4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Ty fish anything utube for recommendations of this artist
@SCLSUMudDogs14 жыл бұрын
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.
@ryanmiech23804 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, loved the juxaposition of the then and the now
@parkeradams59424 жыл бұрын
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.
@mildredrharmon40322 жыл бұрын
🥰🙌🏼❤️✝️ I am in love with this song! My daddy’s name was Charles westley! ❤️ and i am a cole...
@paigenoce6927 Жыл бұрын
Cass Railroad ❤
@andrewlong83984 жыл бұрын
Proud history. Glad to see Mother Jones make an appearance :)
@calebjosephcountry4 жыл бұрын
This song really takes me to another time. Thank you for this!
@carloosthuizen45124 жыл бұрын
Best song yet...Real country music
@0sirhc94 жыл бұрын
My grandpa is from Cass, great to see the scenic railroad in your video.
@markshimmons12894 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love Coal Country in WPA & WVA & This Song/Video!
@thewrongsideofnaplesflorid99074 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesmihalis76494 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your God given talent. Does the heart good. United Mine Wokers Of America.
@bo82114 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting forever for this to come out! One of my favorite songs!
@redeye79034 жыл бұрын
Makes me feel like I'm home again. Beautifully done. Congrats on this awesome album.
@msudoc4 жыл бұрын
Wow. So good. Soooo good.
@natshaann79624 жыл бұрын
Love it, And that voice! Keep up the good work!
@Picknjewels3 жыл бұрын
I can’t stop listening to this.. takes me back on history with you . Amazing music and visual!
@jacobjudy88324 жыл бұрын
Love your music. Proud touch of home (Elkins) while I’m overseas
@wg46522 жыл бұрын
Just a little Gordan Lightfoot in him. Sounds awesome.
@davet86023 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful song, and such a great album. Much love from NE England.
@RM-lj8bv Жыл бұрын
A wonderful song and Video.
@_s8273 жыл бұрын
so so so good
@agentcorvin7307 Жыл бұрын
You don't see them making songs this emotional about wind turbines
@thomasroles4339 Жыл бұрын
Tonite Charles Wesley Godwin playing now forest Hills NY
@seanhartnett794 жыл бұрын
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.
@CodyTyler4 жыл бұрын
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.
@METALLICAAVENGED3 жыл бұрын
Obi-Wan writes some good music 🔥🔥🔥
@austins97424 жыл бұрын
Grady knows what's good
@Picknjewels3 жыл бұрын
Cannot tell you how amazing this video brings this song to life so unique and real. CWG, you’re music is a blessing.
@CodyAlushin4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Charles. You da MAN!
@cubsfan6963 жыл бұрын
CWG!!!
@highlandreverie4 жыл бұрын
Great video to go along with a great song!
@Tar-Numendil4 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song on the album.
@16dieseldon4 жыл бұрын
Such a great song. 🇺🇸
@supernorry38474 жыл бұрын
Its a beautiful song and with a beautiful video
@cherylbaker91802 жыл бұрын
Awesome song!
@seanhartnett794 жыл бұрын
I love this song.
@seanknotts81854 жыл бұрын
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
@16dieseldon4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! 🇺🇸
@Copenhagenmoment4 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this is soooooo damn goooood And finally a violin in bibs !
@cfsu204 жыл бұрын
So good
@noahc5274 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing man
@patch743 жыл бұрын
👏👏
@radcolortiedye67184 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@customgtrs4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful....
@laimanluo89094 жыл бұрын
非常动听,非常优美,非常有感觉。
@little_bigadventure35754 жыл бұрын
Much success! I really enjoy your album and hope to see even more videos.
@saracantrell98433 жыл бұрын
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.
@evanwarren40834 жыл бұрын
How could one dislike
@cegr764 жыл бұрын
I've explained mine above.
@seanhartnett794 жыл бұрын
Evan Warren I guess it is depressing. Some people don’t like that stuff. They prefer cheerlingly upbeat songs, which are annoying.
@ciarawarner85764 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles it’s me landyn your cousin
@mellowhansen22744 жыл бұрын
NPR Mountain Stage brought me here
@BB-eg2gf4 жыл бұрын
Great song! Happy Grady Smith led me hearing your music. Great stuff, keep up the good work!
@mikehoncho55034 жыл бұрын
Williamson WV
@seanhartnett794 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the massacre in Colorado of striking miners? Was it called the ludlow massacre?
@nickhovey2614 жыл бұрын
Yes, Ludlow was a Colorado Fuel & Iron mine. John D. Rockefeller was the majority owner of CF&I... Draw your own conclusions.
@streetshots12744 жыл бұрын
Cass WV
@charliekobs90923 жыл бұрын
Gotta move this train down to Texas you'd put up a good run against are singers
@kyledorsty9062 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a modern Gordon Lightfoot
@brettrowan80864 жыл бұрын
Amazing tune, vocals, and videography! Fiddle player was super pitchy tho....
@seanhartnett794 жыл бұрын
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.
@kellycollins965310 ай бұрын
Groomy
@cegr764 жыл бұрын
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.
@cegr764 жыл бұрын
@@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"
@beardoggin89634 жыл бұрын
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.
@beardoggin89634 жыл бұрын
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
@looking4afix4 жыл бұрын
This guy should load sixteen tons of number nine coal, to see if he enjoys it, lmao