Songwriting – Songwriting has been a thing for me since I was a teenager writing folk songs, then rock & roll, then blues, etc. As with most songwriters, hundreds of songs have been written, but only a few get any exposure.
- “I Ain’t Got a Dime” and others were performed by a few Tri-City area bands in the 70’s, but never recorded.
- “Sunny Monday” was written for and recorded by Saginaw blues legend Larry McCray on his 1998 House of Blues release “Born to Play the Blues.” House of Blues records selected “Sunny Monday” for four additional compilation releases.
- The Bluegills released two albums in the 90’s with several of Charlie’s originals.
- Walmsley wrote or co-wrote seven songs on Crazy Chestur “Harvest Party” (2015) which made “best of 2015” list on Roots Music Report.
- Chevy Town (EP) was released in 2018 with four originals.
- A handful of single releases (Forget Her, I Just Need You, et al) can be found on YouTube and various streaming services.
- “Arkansas” and “Mr Easy” were included on Larry McCray’s “Blues Without You” album on KTBA Records in 2022.
Discography
- Pepper Pie “Mighty Tight” – 1993
- The Bluegills – 1996
- Larry McCray & The Bluegills “Meet Me at the Lake” – 1996
- Larry McCray “Born to Play the Blues” – 1998 (songwriter Sunny Monday)
- “Where the Heart Meets the Soul” House of Blues compilation – 1998 (songwriter)
- “Don’t Worry Sing the Blues” Atomic Theory Compilation – 1997
- “Hot Biscuits II” House of Blues compilation – 1998 (songwriter)
- “Winter Sampler” House of Blues Compilation – 1998 (songwriter)
- Earljam “Live at Rubbles” – 2002
- “Live at The Pink Pony” – Various Artists / with Myk Rise – 2000
- Sharrie Williams “Live” – 2000
- Crazy Chestur “Harvest Party” – 2015
- Charlie Walmsley “Nickelsworth” EP – 2017
- Mark Sanders “World of Dreams” – 2018
- Charlie Walmsley “Chevy Town” EP – 2018
- Joe Peters “Collaboration” – 2021 (lyricist Red Vase)
- Larry McCray “Blues Without You” – 2022 (songwriter Arkansas, Mr Easy)
- Crazy Chestur “5X5” – 2022
- Joedai Trobairitz & Troubadours / Phil Maq “Beyond Collaboration” (lyricist Faded Rose)
Opening Action – Here are some of the more interesting artists that I have had the pleasure of opening up for: Bobby Blue Bland, Johnny Taylor, Millie Jackson, Laith Al-Saadi, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Preston Shannon, Shirley King, Ray Bonneville, The Stooges, The Rationals, Scott Richard Case, Gary Lewis & The Playboys and J Frank Wilson.
Kind Words
“Charlie’s original songs often tell stories with poetic language and humor using phrases and melodies that stay with you. The original tunes are highly entertaining in the style of the best singer songwriters.”
-Peggy Brisbane – Wheatland Music Organization
“..clearly a real songwriter”
– Bruce Iglauer, Founder and Owner – Alligator Records
“Charlie knows how to make those keys talk, he is the blackest white man I know!”
– Sharrie Williams – The Princess of Rockin’ Gospel Blues
“Charlie’s got a ton of great songs, he’s a joy to work with as a performer, and a true talent as a songwriter…”
– Pete Kehoe, Musician, Producer, Songwriter