The Story - Brandi Carlile (Wikus Botma cover)

The Story - Brandi Carlile (Performed by Wikus Botma live at Brazen Music Cafe)
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Here is a link to the video about the tuning and chords I use for this song:
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Now available on:
iTunes/Apple Music
itunes.apple.com/za/album/the...
Deezer
www.deezer.com/album/55931532?...
Google play
play.google.com/store/music/a...
Amazon
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For bookings contact:
Celia - ([phone]
Natasha - ([phone]
[e-mail]
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Website & Social Media:
www.wikusbotma.com
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/ wikusbotmamusic
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Big thanks to:
Video: Human Cave Studios.
Live Sound: Vincent Joubert.
Mixing and Mastering: Ruan Theron @ Prelude Studios
Photo's: Jacques Coetzer
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Sponsors:
Smashing Promotions
www.smashingpromotions.co.za
Savelli
www.savellistore.com
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Production:
Video production: Human Cave Studios
Audio production: Ruan Theron @ Prelude Studios
Filmed by: Pieter Von Wielligh @ Human Cave Studios
Lighting: Vincent Joubert
Vocals, guitar, kick drum: Wikus Botma
Photo's: Jacques Coetzer
Location: Brazen Music Cafe, Pretoria, South Africa
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[@DonYutuc]

Who's watching in 2024? What an amazing cover! I'm trying to learn to sing this song 🎵 to sing to my fiance soon. The day we tie the knot.

[@wikusbotma]

Awesome man! That is so cool! Would love to hear it. And congratulations!!

[@DonYutuc]

@@wikusbotma Thank you. The jump to an octave higher is the best transition to learn. The male version has to be a John-Legend type where the emotions of the listeners are triggered in an unforgettable experience.

[@user-fw9kl2wc8n]

I’m here

[@benjourney8699]

Awwws. Cradium from wow videos did it first with the deep voice and it is still my main cause really. It sounded from his soul he was siging this sounds like a cover. Well sing though

[@rootdoc1609]

Half step down.

[@janandre4051]

We choose this song on our wedding last year. It was a wonderful moment ❤

[@wikusbotma]

Wow! I'm so humbled!! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@janychung7009]

Best male cover ever.❤❤❤

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you!!

[@fransodutoit1000]

@@wikusbotma awesome sanger jy my maat, hou so aan met jou harde werk, kan nie wag vir jou Sokkie album nie.

[@elijahbaxter7163]

Absolutely!

[@mariagharzouzi5025]

@@wikusbotma im still here mann this will always amaze me

[@wikusbotma]

@@mariagharzouzi5025 Thank you!! And thank you for the endless support 🙏🏻

[@toygurl]

All of these lines across my face Tell you the story of who I am So many stories of where I've been And how I got to where I am But these stories don't mean anything When you've got no one to tell them to It's true, I was made for you I climbed across the mountain tops Swam all across the ocean blue I crossed all the lines, and I broke all the rules But, baby, I broke them all for you Oh because even when I was flat broke You made me feel like a million bucks You do I was made for you For you You see the smile that's on my mouth It's hiding the words that don't come out And all of my friends who think that I'm blessed They don't know my head is a mess No, they don't know who I really am And they don't know what I've been through like you do And I was made for you And all of these lines across my face Tell you the story of who I am So many stories of where I've been And how I got to where I am But these stories don't mean anything When you've got no one to tell them to It's true, I was made for you It's true that I was made for you

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you

[@liangamangrobert2684]

This cover is something. Takes the song to another level. Will always come back to listen to it again and again

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!! It means a lot. Comments like this makes me want to keep on doing what I'm doing 🙏🏻

[@lillydale1701]

At last someone singing the song with some passion!!

[@Em4gdn1m]

Wait... Brandi didn't?

[@1stNoCleverName]

Yes! The best cover of this song EVER!!! PLUS... it's from a male perspective & voice, which is what is what I have been wanting from this song for over a decade (I really can't believe it's been so long)!!! EXCELLENT!!! You freakin' NAILED IT!!!

[@jeniffermoreno5041]

And now leann rimes 💕 2020 mask singer

[@lavapop1900]

Janice Freeman covered it with intense passion RIP. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYOqi3hujNmiY9U

[@FreddyEngland1104]

The best male cover of this song that I have heard! It's even up their with the cover by Sara Ramirez as my favourite version of this song. Truly amazing vocals!

[@wikusbotma]

Wow! I feel so honored. Thank you very much!

[@kayleighpratt]

I 100% agree with that statement!!! Although I think he can still take it one level up and do what Disturbed did for Sound of Silent. The song was made for you 😂

[@chaoticsinistry4734]

Holy Crap, I was not expecting that at all. Absolutely digging this.

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you!!

[@kathleenfabrizio5079]

Wow!!! Best version I've heard by any singer ever!! Beautiful raspy voice!! Amazing performance and voice

[@wikusbotma]

Wow! Thank you so much!!

[@PurpleWillowArts]

Wow! I’ve not heard a male cover this so well. This is an AMAZING job!!!! I’m here in 2024!! The video was suggested to me and now it’s in my music playlist ❤

[@wikusbotma]

Wow that's amazing!!! Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@PurpleWillowArts]

@@wikusbotma you’re very welcome. You did a fantastic job on this. This is not an easy song to sing - I’ve tried many times.

[@wikusbotma]

@@PurpleWillowArts Thank you! This song has meant so much for me and my career 🙏🏻

[@rhimitchell3734]

I need this cover in my wedding playlist! Best version ever! I feel the music

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you very much!! I do this song at weddings a lot!!

[@Flatfoot2282]

TRULY !! The best acoustic version on KZbin today. He was able to actually capture the true sprit that this song was written in

[@wikusbotma]

Flatfoot2282 wow thank you!! I appreciate the kind words.

[@Jrjaro]

Bro absolutely the best cover ever.

[@wikusbotma]

Thanks bro!! Appreciate it 😎

[@nomthimabawula3060]

Proudly South African ❤️

[@wikusbotma]

Yes!!

[@daniellep2715]

Love love love

[@wikusbotma]

Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marinevanniekerk49]

Im scrolling through my youtube feed and my 4 year old little girl goes "Mamma mamma wag. Daai ou sing soooo mooi. Luister hom net. "

[@wikusbotma]

Ah wow!!! Dis so oulik! Dit het nou my dag gemaak! Dankie dat jy dit deel!! Sê vir haar: Hierdie oom sê sy is awesome 🙂

[@RandomNEGuy]

Still Listening...

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!!

[@nigeltashinga2723]

Best cover ever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤝🎉🎉🎉 goosebumps

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you!!

[@batjargaln]

I hear real mans voice❤ what a lovely cover

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much man!

[@agapelovepietas]

By far one of my favorite songs. Its me and my husbands song. My only regret is that we're only finding this version right now. This is the absolute best cover! WAY better than a yone else including Brandi herself. Simply amazing ❤

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@twovans]

Sending it on...let’s get to 10 million here! Deserving singer that needs more recognition!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much for the ongoing support!! 🙏🏻

[@diogomarques1565]

Your voice is beautiful, I'm from Brazil and I thought it was perfect❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you!!

[@neilbotha1109]

Awesome weergawe Wikus. Well done

[@wikusbotma]

Baie dankie Neil!! Ek waardeer dit!

[@adelebruwer1741]

love it - beste cover van die song

[@wikusbotma]

Dankie so baie! 🙏🏻

[@arianghprinmai7480]

My heart start weeping the moment I heard this song

[@wikusbotma]

Ah thank you so much! :)

[@katidim9548]

Love this version more than the original.

[@summerguzman2801]

Its my first time to hear a male rendition of this song 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@wikusbotma]

😊🙏🏻

[@dpm1964]

Wow that was great! Thank you!

[@wikusbotma]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AaqibMustaffa]

Been looking for covers of this song for long. This is the first time someone covered it really well. This is indeed a very difficult one.

[@bg4235]

My favorite version so far!! So much talent. You sing from the heart. ❤️

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much Brandy!!

[@TheAndrea081376]

So in love with this cover!!!!

[@wikusbotma]

Yhank you so much!! :)

[@johancraven2400]

Same here... cant stop listening to it...

[@ericbeaumont7939]

Best male cover of this song. Great Job

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!

[@renierhenn5290]

Agree... well done!!!!!

[@berndschwab9391]

What a Voice!!!!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much! I’m bringing out a new cover this week! So stay tuned. Thanks for the support!

[@charmedprince]

Strong Daughtry vibes.

[@wikusbotma]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@charmedprince]

@@wikusbotma Cover more songs please!

[@wikusbotma]

@@charmedprince working on it!! 👌🏻

[@liespypolygraph]

Blikskottel, WAT N GREAT SANGER!! BRAVO!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@wikusbotma]

Baie dankie Lizette!! 😁

[@ayleenfrasier6164]

I'm blown away by this. Literally my new favorite voice.

[@wikusbotma]

Ayleen Frasier wow thank you! 🙏

[@jackiebrewer8991]

You are amazing...Holy smokes I cant stop listening to this.

[@wikusbotma]

Wow!! Thank you so much!! 😃😃

[@mayrarosas5671]

Omg! This is just AMAZING! I love your voice 👌🏼

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@moviehoarder8382]

By far the best male cover of The Story by Brandi Carlile I've ever heard in my life!!! You got talent bro!

[@wikusbotma]

Thanks so much bro! Means a lot 🤘🏻

[@echojulietanievas6169]

Great song superb male version cover...

[@wikusbotma]

+ECHO JULIET ANIEVAS thank you.

[@lisabergkoetter7467]

I agree

[@dizzy4133]

SING IT! Brandi is my fave singer and the best singer in the world. Best cover I have ever seen of this song

[@wikusbotma]

Wow!! Thank you so much!!

[@bettyachieng726]

Goose pimples.... Best male cover EVER!❤️❤️

[@wikusbotma]

Wow!! Thank you very much!!

[@bettyachieng726]

@@wikusbotma welcome

[@Deon420]

Love die song en jy wikus sing dit soos ñ engel 😉❤😋

[@wikusbotma]

Regtig baie dankie!!

[@wallacebenoit8182]

Excellent job!! This is the best version I have heard of this song!! You have an excellent voice!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you very much!

[@robertduffy7644]

Brother you made my day. What a a beautiful tribute. Wow simply amazing. Heard this heavenly voice and nailed subscribe. Bravi!!!!!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much man. I really appreciate it!

[@robertduffy7644]

@@wikusbotma I don't think I have enough friends to get this song across to. But the ones I have. They were floored. Orgasmic brother. Best voice I've heard on KZbin. And Brandi Carlisle should be honored to put you on stage with her. Magnifico!!!

[@wikusbotma]

@@robertduffy7644 Thank you so much Robert! It means a lot!

[@twovans]

This stays superb! Share this one folks. This deserves to go viral across the globe

[@alekibalan7426]

Wow! Best version of this song I’ve ever heard before!! Love your voice!

[@JONATHAN47726]

I love this song. It's my life in a song!

[@RandomNEGuy]

I know this is a 7 year old video but thank you so so much for your amazing performance....

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michaelrufnak7299]

I love this song version from Wikus absolutely brilliant and love the beat. The voice suits this song 100 %

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@boskind29]

Gaan nou nie lieg nie; die meeste covers wat ek per toeval op KZbin vind, is ka-... ek, bedoel, swak. Dié is 'n aangename verrassing. Welgedaan.

[@wikusbotma]

Fantasties om te hoor!! Ongelooflik dankie! Ek waardeer dit baie 😎🙏🏻

[@LahPeke091]

Qué voz rasgada tan bonita !! Buena versión en versión hombre, me encanta.

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!

[@clomig3002]

Wow ! Super hot cover !

[@wikusbotma]

Thanks a lot!

[@Monde_Branda]

I got addicted to this song.

[@wikusbotma]

It's such a great song!! Nothing better than the original though

[@sventautz5541]

Thank you for covering this song in that way. Very good job !

[@dwise3651]

Well done. Your vocals were patient and soulful.

[@wikusbotma]

Never heard someone talk about "patient" vocals, but I like it! Thank you very much!

[@katypaul4000]

I can’t decide if I like his cover or Leann Rimes the best! They’re both amazing!!!

[@wikusbotma]

Wow!! Thank you so very much! 🙏🏻

[@WeirdoowithABeardoo]

Yep

[@wikusbotma]

.

[@wendyamaya4740]

Simplemente hermoso 😍

[@allenbowles3098]

I can't believe I'm just now hearing this young man. It's 2021 Leann Rimes version is great Your version is just as good

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much for the compliment!

[@ellyettepaige]

This is me absolute favourite from you. I'm addicted. Can't stop listening to it. x

[@evdumorvan3042]

Great cover ! Bravo

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you!!

[@LucaLuca-ob5wt]

Che voce fantastica. Complimenti 😊😊saluti saluti dall'italia 😆😆😉😁

[@wikusbotma]

Buon giorno! Grazie mille!! Mi piace Italia! 😁

[@moseschristian1031]

On repeat!

[@jessicajordaan8086]

Have always loved this song... And then I found this cover and damn... It hits you.. It's been years, but this one does not get old at all! Wikus- jy mag maar 👌🤍

[@wikusbotma]

Thanks Jess!! Ek waardeer die mooi woorde! Dankie 🙏🏻

[@alyciaclaar1478]

You’re voice just adds something to this song that I can’t explain. The original makes me sad but you singing it makes me feel warm inside

[@wikusbotma]

Wow, that menas so much!! Thank you!

[@alyciaclaar1478]

You are most welcome ❤️

[@melanieschmiedeskamp785]

Hierdie het my hart gegryp, soooooooo mooi Wikus! Kannie op hou luister nie

[@wikusbotma]

Dankie so baie Melanie! 🙏🏻

[@jennieg1]

First dance at my wedding next year :-) Love this!

[@missybowling5865]

I love your voice. Must hear more. ❤

[@wikusbotma]

Missy Bowling thank you! On it's way 💪

[@iirisauvinen2851]

This is amazing! Can't stop listening 😍

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!!

[@SunGuru86]

Fell in love

[@thiagorocha6929]

Que vozzzzz.. já virei fã ❤️

[@tinahennigar875]

Amazing!!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Junglebuggg]

Brooo this and lightning crashes are literally two BEST covers on youtube! PLEASEEEE give us more! P.S fingers crossed for Use Somebody or 45 by Shinedown!

[@wikusbotma]

Wow thank you so much dude!! What a compliment!! I'm sure there is a small part of Use Somebody so where in my youtube shorts 👌🏻

[@vandertreiben]

Wow! I love this!

[@melbeth0123]

Wow. I'm captivated!

[@wikusbotma]

😊🙏🏻

[@wikusbotma]

😊🙏🏻

[@iansutube]

I was just wondering if a guy could pull this off. This is great and answers my question with a slam dunk! You nailed it.

[@wikusbotma]

Wow thank you so much!! Much appreciated 😎

[@kg9333]

Wow! This is amazing! I absolutely love your voice 🔥🔥🔥

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!!

[@dkricker8934]

Best male version if not the best version I’ve ever heard.

[@wikusbotma]

Wow!! That means so much. Thank you

[@jacqslaughter]

Uitstekende weergawe van 'n pragtige liedjie! Exceptional talent you are blessed with, Wikus!!!!! 🙌🏼🏆✨️

[@wikusbotma]

Dankie so baie!! Ek waardeer dit 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@carlanthonyph]

Bruh! I'm just listening to the original version a while ago then try to look for a cover then i see yours... and your voice is incredible! 😳

[@wikusbotma]

Wow thanks man! I appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@tanitatintinger4042]

OMG 😍❤ Brilliant, well done xx

[@analisavandermeer5377]

My mom and i have been listening to your cover on repeat, its amazing!

[@katelynjordaan5385]

Shoe, absoluut uitstekende weergawe van hierdie liedjie! Welgedaan

[@wikusbotma]

Baie dankie!! 🙏🏻

[@jessicacunha5027]

APAIXONADA 🥰

[@wikusbotma]

😊😊

[@lisabergkoetter7467]

Wow Love your version of this song. Great voice and love your passion

[@wikusbotma]

Thanks!! :)

[@BDaizy101]

Wow

[@wikusbotma]

😃😃

[@Cbletto68]

Just Beautiful!

[@howishunternotinprison5614]

why am i just now hearing this , Dude great cover loved it

[@wikusbotma]

Appreciate it dude!

[@besenbg]

Just beautiful !!! Greetings from Bulgaria !!!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much! Would love to visit your country one day!

[@giovanasilverio5485]

Conhecendo você nesse momento. Que voz ! Virei fã ❤️

[@polcoral]

Story of my life... thank you

[@diegooliveira7473]

Essa música, em qualquer versão e voz, é belíssima!!!!

[@canaldesafiados3971]

Diego Oliveira neh exatamente isso

[@canaldesafiados3971]

Diego Oliveira Sara Ramirez 😍❤ tbm ficou fodaaa

[@Cesar-mk6mb]

Todas são boas, mas essa versão e a da Sara Ramirez são até melhores que a original

[@Yasmin-kg9mk]

Ninguém supera a da Sara Ramírez

[@wikusbotma]

It is such a great song!!

[@twovans]

Raw Talent! No one can argue with natural talent!

[@claudia_youtube]

Thank you for singing! I wish you a great healthy life and career. This song is like a letter read it aloud.Simply great.

[@EridaPrifti]

Amazing!!! I love it so much!

[@wikusbotma]

Thank you so much!!

[@justindp4004]

Brilliant!!!!!!!

[@KobusBergh]

Geen woorde hiervoor nie!! Absoluut briljant!!

[@papillonikki]

oh my god. I just got goosebumps, how beautifully sung... you have such a soulful voice ! This is my dream song, so close to my heart .. so many fantasies and wishes attached !!

[@wikusbotma]

Wow!! Thank you so so much!!