Charles Wesley Godwin - "Seneca Creek"

[@MarcoAurelio-bc8wl]

I simply can not fathom how this song didn’t go viral. What a masterpiece

[@dalegutteridge7149]

It just shows how shit current music is that it didn't ..mental isn't it

[@kylebross2222]

I found out about this guy a few months ago, and I’ve since told all my friends about him.

[@Billybobaggins9]

This and the last bite are two of the best story telling songs in the recent years

[@benkent829]

Literally..

[@joshualink6973]

It's viral to me. One of my absolute favorite songs.

[@danchenowethcpa]

My Great-Grandparents owned a Gristmill where Brushy Run joins Seneca Creek. You have no idea how much this song moves me. It is an absolute masterpiece. Thank you Charles.

[@CindySweetwater]

Grady Smith said Charles was amazing. Boy, was he right! This music is country. It's folk. It's story-driven songs of truth.

[@hunterniemi12]

Cindy Funk Grady sure was right

[@edwinroyal9734]

I'm here because of Grady too. Beautiful music indeed

[@justinbranham7708]

I firmly believe that Cranes Of Potter is one of the best murder ballads ever written. CWG simply doesn't miss.

[@CSmyth-fj8cc]

"The mud was deep and the roads were wide We'd retreat and then re-take the lines Korean winters had torn me down... And killed all the boys from my hometown." Damn powerful line.

[@litrogue6328]

no it isn't its from the perspective of a war criminal and a possible white supremacist. yall really think the korean war was justified? no it was just to kill POC

[@celestinij]

Reminds me of 'A Farewell To Arms' by Ernest Hemmingway. If you like this song, you'll probably like that book. Powerful novel.

[@joshbauman3587]

Currently serving in Korea and I cant even begin to imaging how my great grandpa and great uncle made it through the Korean war.

[@walterskinner75]

I love this song. My Grandfather fought in the Korean War. This is an awesome song.

[@erikhall7389]

Grady Smith brought me here. Great country singer. Charles you have a new fan.

[@tripleg8381]

Music is one of those things that can MAKE you love a different culture. This song is one of my forever favourites now. The music, the voice, the lyrics. Just perfect. Cheers from Moscow, friends

[@kylebross2222]

Music can bridge cultures, for sure.

[@calebdiller5246]

The human experience is universal..especially with reg (poor) people…come to West By God anytime, we’d love to have you!!

[@douglove2412]

Cheers! Music builds the bonds!

[@jlegacy]

Thankful for Michael Palmisano for reacting to this and introducing me. Beautiful song.

[@yuritesticoff1141]

This reminds me of my Great Uncle Bill. He fought in WWII in France and Germany. Before he shipped out my Aunt Neil told him she wasn't gonna be waiting around for him if he wanted to marry her he needed to do it now. So he did. I spent my summers with him on his small farm with cows and watermelons in SC. He was the most honorable man I've known. He died when I was 18. I'm 36 now, I wear his dog tags every day, I still miss him.

[@braedenpelton7674]

This gives me hope for the future of country music.

[@rivermckinlay]

Just gotta dig deeper than what’s played on the radio for gold like this

[@sisco_rl7160]

My god this is good. Even better than the album version. Just incredibly well done.

[@lucariekert]

One of the most beautiful performances ive seen in a long time, made me tear up😥 Real beautiful

[@johncollins636]

Dude is amazing way better then zack Bryan

[@linneaamusic]

don’t know how you could sing this without crying ❤ just beautiful

[@bobwilson5965]

My God!!! I just discovered him this morning. Incredible. A bit of Billy Bragg in this one. Move over Sturgill and Tyler.

[@randylarson8871]

I first heard of Charles because of his collab with Zach Bryan in Jamie but I have fallen in love with Seneca Creek maybe my all time favorite song. Sung with such passion can't believe it's not viral

[@chillbilllurks]

Iv climbed Seneca mountain and this song is a perfect depiction of this old and wise place.

[@brucejobe4609]

With this guy and the others lately, its like country music is experiencing their grunge type era. What i mean is really good artist and music that came out nowhere and smack everyone upside the head.

[@MrTeuf66]

What an amazing tribute to his grandparents. God Bless this man, and his family.

[@FM-tx5es]

He wanted this song played at his wedding. Heard it, shocked me in my gut. He’s a good man

[@andersl5606]

This song is a masterpiece. Nothing less.

[@Kialeeanders1]

How is this not getting more views ?! Love this music feel it in my soul.

[@jessetoutges5909]

Saw Charles for the first time a few weeks ago. My wife and myself was able to take a picture and talk with him for a bit. Class act!! Fan for life!

[@harveyjones1245]

In the spring of 1949, that's when I crossed the county line It's there I saw in Seneca Creek A girl named Ruth who washed her feet I told her my name was RC Phares that I'd marry her with half a karat She said, "I do, but no stone can reach the prettiest shine of this here creek" The mud was deep and the roads were wide We'd retreat and then retake the lines Korean winters had torn me down and killed all the boys from my hometown But I'm coming home, Ruth, my dear I got money in my pocket, don't you fear We'll build a life by Seneca Creek You'll have everything you'll ever need Let's build a home by Seneca Creek and raise ourselves a family I'll work on the farm, you work the store We'll have everything we ever hoped for With the top of a mountain above our heads and the roar of Seneca by the bed Seneca Creek And sure enough, the hard times came You loved those, I did the same We made it through the winter's cold And many summers young and old In '85, the creek did rise but it only took the other side The Gandee, North Fork and South Branch too The house stood still that I built for you In '94, when you got sick, we'd make up trips for the hell of it Take my hand, Ruth, my dear I'll take you back to any year And now you lie on the hill up high Right beneath the mountain sky Seneca Creek sings below Atop the tree sits a lonely crow We built a home by Seneca Creek and raised ourselves a family I worked on the farm, you worked the store We had everything we'd ever hoped for With the top of a mountain above our heads and the roar of Seneca by the bed Seneca Creek Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Charles Godwin

[@jlsgarage872]

The haunting nostalgia of this song is incredible

[@jaylanae4333]

Unbelievable grasp of language and sound. He puts me in mind of Colter Wall.

[@jordanvolpei3513]

Makes me think of the old west.

[@littledan923]

I've never heard of him til I watched one of Gradys videos. Sounds great.

[@woodmaj]

978 subscribers is criminal... I imagine it will be in the hundreds of thousands this time next year.

[@ryandavis2928]

absolutely fantastic went to your concert in cbus ohio at the show 2024 in june. found you then and i can’t stop listening and singing to your beautifully written songs, have yet to find one i don’t like. keep it real. you may not blow up as fast as these other artists with huge record deals, but that doesn’t mean you don’t impact people with your skills. we need people like you writing songs for the average man. thank you so much god bless

[@Bef090]

This is beautiful. May a million more views come your way for such a work of art.

[@zzzwest]

This guy is an insane songwriter. First time I have heard his music.

[@titusbc]

I am all in CWG. Amazing artist. I have him grouped with Sturgill, Tyler , Zach and Jason as fresh life blowing into country. Lyrically I am feeling significant Gordon Lightfoot vibes on this… 👍

[@andrewnielsen9391]

Absolutely gorgeous song! I'm hooked 4 life

[@michaelbaldwin170]

Seneca creek is a heavenly area! This guy is fantastic and occasionally plays the worlds great music venue...the purple fiddle!!

[@taradulin211]

Just saw CWG at the Ryman with my husband a few days ago. Spectacular voice, band, music, songs, and performance!!! One of the best live performances we’ve ever seen ❤ Don’t miss it!!

[@kimberlyruddle8597]

What a wonderful tribute to his grandparents. The song is just beautiful.

[@LukeFord_Music]

This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard.

[@TheStrick1976]

Well that won't go unshared. Fuck cried my eyes out. Praying long healthy lives for the all the real families keeping real values and loving that love each other even when disaster is just on the other side of creek.

[@happycheese5135]

This is a country song because it has the classic guitar sound and a quality storyline! Love!

[@travisrawson2837]

I had chills throughout the entire song. Simply incredible.

[@BamBamMotorsports]

So proud to call Seneca rocks my home!!! #NorthForker for life!

[@Reiffan]

Outstanding voice. Last time a voice flashed me like this, was Randy Travis and before him, it was Johnny Cash's.

[@FloridaWVBoy]

AMAZING. Makes me proud to be from West by god Virginia

[@priceyindividual2995]

Goosebumps everytime

[@mossysuzette]

Oh gosh this is beyond perfection ❤

[@KatieBeall-zf6fb]

So good!! I have never felt so much love as I have listening to this song! ❤Thank you so much for this song!! 💖😍💖😍💖😍💖💖

[@amysanchez2472]

I WANT TO HEAR THIS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!! He is def a find

[@travisn687]

He opened for Zach Bryan at a smaller show and absolutely slayed it....

[@JohnClam]

Part of my daily rotation for a minute now. Reminds me a bit of Empty by Ray Lamontagne.

[@evantaylorfishing7603]

It's between this and Sturgills "I don't mind" for the greatest country songs of this generation to me

[@tonidrago9443]

absolutely beautiful...I am taken by this song...taken by the words, the melody, the feeling, the way it is sung. It has reached into my being.

[@theguppyshrimpx5777]

i need tutorials and tabs of all of this guys songs

[@organizedpreparedness3444]

About the best song I've ever heard.

[@andrewlong8398]

I grew up near Cumberland, Maryland. Brings me back home in my mind. You're an amazing artist, brother. I sincerely wish you the best. If you ever come out west, I'm sure Tucson would love to have you.

[@alayna.devito1496]

Who else is here because Zach Bryan sent them? P.S.- This song is so freaking beautiful. 🥺😩❤️

[@stacyw8269]

A song sung from the soul. Speaks to the roots of our most important bonds. Forever our commitment to the one's we love until the day arrives when our souls go up.

[@zacharycash6975]

I’d just like a chance to admire this man’s guitar collection.

[@WVWiLD]

You do us proud! Sing of our state, show them all why were named. Keep making strives sir!!

[@jarmentrout70]

Love this song! Seneca Creek isn't too far from the Armentrout homeland on Gandy Creek.

[@rossslaven7586]

One of my favorite songs of all time. I can listen to this on repeat all day

[@aliedegraaf303]

Makes me wanna cry. Sooo beautiful!!

[@pietercoucke4533]

Love love love love LOVE!!! Such an amazing talent - goosebumps all around. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world!

[@robertgibbs8953]

Beautiful song. Love the way you tell the story! Glad I found this. A new fav!!

[@raymondswadley6339]

I have many loved ones “lying on the hill so high, beneath the mountain sky” in The tiny hamlet of Ruddle, WV. Truly “Almost Heaven!”

[@erikaweidenauer9216]

Was für ein schöner Song ❤️

[@eMJay1985]

This version sounds so much better than the album version to me! Love it

[@delfinocervantes887]

You should hear it live! It’s amazing

[@LittlePoetryShow]

Endlessly and hauntingly beautiful.

[@tyj2162]

Can’t wait for you in northern Minnesota this summer!!!

[@dismemberedlamb9104]

Real good music Calming, tells a story what else can you ask for.

[@angieobviously4742]

A beautiful masterpiece

[@NickAilesMusic]

Beautiful song man! Love your voice. 🤠❤🤙

[@robert1758]

HAd the privilege to work for rc for years

[@WauliePaulnuts246]

What a voice. I have been following since I heard temporary town on radio in uk about 6 months ago. Such a hidden gem. Hope you go far 💪

[@davegordon6943]

Damn he's talking about Briery branch in Virginia across the mountain from West Virginia Seneca. Sorry never heard this song before

[@sharonkhodabocus1382]

💚 Lovely song 💚

[@danielleking4459]

This was the first song of yours I ever heard and I’m so excited to meet you in SLC!

[@lonesometrailer]

Touch me deeply....

[@JacksonPierce]

Amazing job brother!!

[@jbdavis2933]

Awesome song brother!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@helena7888]

My favourite album of last year

[@mssmarie1197]

you are so amazing !! your voice gives me goosebumps

[@chrisvuk3053]

Awesome song and album.

[@NlyaHA75]

So well done!

[@northerncowpoke7020]

Such a fine masterpiece

[@DJKier-v9s]

This song reminds me of criminals in Lexington. Voodoo crap too.Great song!!

[@Lemnmot10]

You calm my spill and wipe my tears

[@haydenowen04]

So good !!

[@chriswestwood6490]

Holy fucking shit.... I stumbled upon this last night and everyone in the room stopped talking for 5 minutes straight.

[@noahwills4042]

Just became a fan.

[@MsJanet]

So awesome ❤️❤️❤️

[@DerrickFaulet]

Dude! 🤩

[@thomasroberts1635]

Great muzic brother!!!

[@neonpersonishere]

When Hollywood finally decides to make a Korean War film, this song must be in it.

[@SavageMcBeastdog]

Legendary

[@KafeMann]

This song makes me feel small.

[@Me20241]

that's beautiful

[@sawyermaddux4306]

This is so dang good

[@SithicusPL]

Looks like it's beginning to rain.

[@helena7888]

Lovely voice❤️

[@sync4995]

Beautiful song