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Youtuber Elegantly Covers Carpenters' Hit Single 'Yesterday Once More'

An older man plays a red electric guitar in front of a waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

If you're looking for a fun and riveting time, you've found it in guitarist Dave Monk. Tackling the always emotional hit single, "Yesterday Once More," from the iconic duo the Carpenters.

An elderly man plays a red electric guitar in front of a serene waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

Dave Monk has quickly become somewhat of a YouTube sensation over the last few years, amassing a large channel following for his memorable instrumental guitar covers. His take on the Carpenters' hit is no different.

Born during the end of the second world war and growing up in the Southend-on-Sea area in the UK, learning how to play the guitar in his teens thanks to the lessons from his brothers, Dave Monk, and his brothers would begin to play shows together.

An older man plays a red electric guitar in front of a waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

After going their separate ways, Dave Monk would continue to fall in love with playing the famed instrument. Creating his YouTube channel in 2009, Dave Monk entertained viewers worldwide with his eccentric guitar playing.

Tackling a hit like the hit Carpenters' single, "Yesterday Once More," might, on paper, sound like a simple affair. Still, Dave Monk pours his soul into his touching cover of the single that helps it stand on its own two feet.

An older man plays a red electric guitar in front of a lush waterfall.

Released on their 1973 released album, Now & Then, the hit Carpenters tune would reach the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which would help the duo's album become their highest-selling release.

Taking their legacy to new heights, Dave Monk's cover will help the cherished song live on much longer as a new generation can be introduced to the soft and soothing sounds of the Carpenters through his elegant guitar playing.

Remember how Dave Monk's cover of 'Yesterday Once More' made your day? You can still find it on AmazonAd if you're in the mood to revisit those happy memories.