Diana - Paul Anka - instrumental cover by Dave Monk

"Diana" is a song written and made famous by Paul Anka in 1957, recorded in May 1957 at Don Costa studio in New York. Reportedly inspired by a high school friend of Anka's named Diana Ayoub, in an interview with NPR's Terry Gross in 2005, Anka stated that it was inspired by a girl at his church whom he hardly knew. Session musicians on the record included Bucky Pizzarelli on Guitar, Irving Wexler on piano, Jerry Bruno on bass, and Panama Francis on drums. The song was recorded in May 1957 at RCA studios. Backup singers included Artie Ripp.
Here is my instrumental version of this popular oldie. I hope you like it. Dave
p.s. This is also the first use of my new Guitar Strap, kindly given to me by John Paul Picklesimer (Ye Olde Coach - Echoes of the 65 Gravitations), who had it made for me. It is beautiful, thanks Coach! If anyone is interested in something like this please let me or Coach know.

[@chloecrossley9346]

I love your music Dave Monk. Thank you very much.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsSophie0811]

Still one of my favorites

[@user-np4on4ll4c]

This old guitar monkey is a very talented musician the best I have ever heard

[@melipicado1568]

Bellísima música...muchas gracias!!👊

[@Plumpkin_Plays]

One of my favourite songs😍😎

[@norbertobonomo6991]

......¡ohhh please Diana.....cuantos recuerdos hermosos!!

[@doreenfawcett9717]

Looooove this one and Paul Anka. This was my bopping song at the mission Room Dancing on Saturday night in the 50s wow I must be old Dee

[@robertopereira2685]

Verdadeiro mestre da guitarra.

[@craigguild5579]

Dave, you are THE best Guitarist I have ever heard honestly , and I'm now 52. Fantastic. 🎵🎸

[@dinadapitanon1075]

Nice song

[@malgosia50]

Extra Excellent 🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸♥️🌹

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Many thanks!!

[@jefferyronson8950]

Beautiful tribute to my wife of 49 yrs. (Diana).

[@MarcosVinicius-ru7ts]

Boa tarde, eu amo curtir essas canções , são lindas obrigada 👏👏❤

[@floritapara5649]

Beautiful

[@nailzamirandadealmeida7670]

Maravilhosas músicas, belíssimo som dessa guitarra... parabéns Dave! 😍😍👏

[@petersaunders747]

Love to see you and Hank Marvin duetting. I can imagine that it would be really great.

[@kitliluenching6647]

Dave Great music....

[@edornaquelonio]

Paul Anka will be proud of you. And your interpretation makes me remind me to greatest Shadows

[@malgosia50]

Dziękuje Mistrzu !!! 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆🏆🥰🌹

[@emeritamabute8558]

slmat sa mga musik ng mga nkaraan pnhonhon ng walng kupas .

[@xscotsguards4022]

Just love this song well played it takes me back a wee bit thanks for putting it up for me 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍💂

[@lisadi9954]

David, you make it look so effortless and easy to play, excellently superb!!

[@manfred-wolfgangschulz2666]

Wunderschön- wunderschön. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Tonymaable]

I just notice that you play Diana song 7 yrs ago andi it bring back my teen’s happy memory when my dad play this record and you play instrumental wonderfully. Thanks

[@anacastro9873]

Your music is my company thank you so much

[@mariaaxiliadora3624]

todas às músicas são lindas e maravilhas de se ouvir, obrigado.

[@evikeszabo3655]

Szuper gitár musica köszönöm szépen! 🎸🎵🎶🎧🎶🎵🎸👏👍👍💐💃🥀🌿🦋

[@warrenwilson4818]

What an incredible artist Paul Anka was.

[@yankeeairpirate1799]

Outstanding old monkey from an old air pirate.

[@carlosmarinhomarinhopinto5927]

Simplesmente fantástico 👍🇵🇹9

[@evikeszabo8544]

Nagyon tetszik ez a zene!!! 🎸🎵🎤🎵🎤🎵🎸🌹🌺🌹🌺🏵️🏵️💞🦋👌🎸👌🌹🌹👌👌👌

[@ednavillanueva7104]

I shared this song so that the whole world will dance

[@user-hx5cv9po4b]

Dave, you have golden hands, it's a pleasure to listen to you❤

[@emiliomateuolmo5054]

Very beautiful. Paul Anka I like very much

[@margitayrjola707]

Beautiful wonderful music! Thank you so much!❤🥰🤗

[@ednavillanueva7104]

This is also good for dancing like the rythym

[@QbrianT]

Hi Dave, Yes memories.... Too young to drink but old enough to dance with the girls. A great age to be born in. We could have all been playing Jazz without the 50/60's Nicely done! Take care, Brian

[@FedericaFilannino]

bravissimo grande chitarrista mi piace anche molto il video

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Federica Filannino Grazie mille. Auguri dave

[@alessandramarques11]

Linda, linda Amei!

[@JoseAugusto-ho3km]

Bela música anos 80 muito boa 👏💐

[@juvenalpaesdacosta8533]

É bom demais parabéns.

[@darcysalu4653]

Sensacional

[@mariagoretealanoalano7839]

Lindo maravilhoso !!!🌷👏👏

[@josecarlosrocha1650]

Wonderful wonderful!!!

[@lenahatley2046]

Great one !

[@runyvigo2771]

Ok Dave as always you are the best

[@fecuyos9569]

This cover is enough to start a happy day for me...thanks Dave. You're amazing

[@brianbowley6934]

Hi Dave, That was really good big thumbs up.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Brian Bowley Thank you very much, Dave

[@carlosflores68]

Simplesmente fabuloso Dave! De Portugal um abraço.

[@sebckson7351]

The best guittar coverof all time

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Sebckson That is very kind! Thank you, Dave

[@chetklaus91]

Superbe interprétation de ce grand classique, félicitations Dave Cl@ude ♫

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+chetklaus Merci Claude. Meilleurs voeux, Dave

[@lipstick4297]

Tą piosenkę śpiewałam dla Mikołaja 😂Super brzmienie gitary 🎸🎶🎸

[@vincenzoliccione6012]

Sei un Grande Artista . Bravo

[@echoesofthe65gravitations34]

The sound and play with the video are just what you expect from You Tubes finest cover artist..bar none...great great son super cover and glad you like the strap...I know you love Red...so we had it made for you...love it...Have a Blessed One..Ye Olde Coach

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Echoes of the 65 Gravitations Hi Coach, Thank you. You are very kind. I love the strap, and I do love Red, you are right! lol Thank you very much. Take care, Dave

[@Blackfive1945]

You have certainly played your get out of jail free card here Dave .Must be one of best songs of all time ! I`d say it would have to be in my Top 10 best ever . You`ve even gave it your non Shadows tone so that`s good too . You`ve put your own stamp on it . That`s what I like to hear ,doing your thing . Can`t really say enough about this one other than it`s quite superb and it`s 12 / 10 for top song and top play . Fab - U - Lous Roger

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Roger Black Hi Roger, I can win some eh! lol Many thanks, Dave

[@Blackfive1945]

That`s a banker !

[@roberthowell4029]

Lost my Diana. Thank you.

[@MsSophie0811]

I keep playing Eric 's version, followed by yours...both are wonderful. ..

[@hildaavila7088]

Adoro está música gracias x ponerla

[@BosseG1006]

Hi Dave, Nice to let us hear this old this old hit. Immediately memories comes up and I can't help smiling :-) Very well done and thanks for sharing. /Bosse

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Bosse Gustafsson Thanks Bosse, Good memories for me too! lol Cheers Dave

[@michelecapalbo711]

Bellissimo

[@tony3461]

Love it, love it, love it!!!! Excellent as usual! Thank you!

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you, Dave

[@johnbrown5528]

Another fantastic job, just going to look for another,Fab

[@manp9671]

very elegant from japan

[@manuelobido6455]

I like to be Dave monk because he is so expert of guitar I hope I will be like him from philipphines

[@lkt6565]

Hi Dave, Old song "Diana " Nice old classic song Thank

[@ruthmcghie5620]

This is great , you play all my favorite songs so perfect...thank you.. from Aussie land 😁

[@doreenfawcett9717]

Oh my goodness this brings back some great mems beautiful well done

[@algaronjp]

Hi Dave, Nice old classic song ! Very well played with an awesome tone. Enjoyed it all Dave ! Big Thump Up ! Cheers - JP.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+algaronjp Hi JP, Thank you very much. It is a great old song. Best wishes, Dave

[@nicholasbullenwwe6842]

OldGuitarMonkey how long did it take you to learn the chords b’hy?

[@aaronpaterson5781]

great guitar cover of the lyrics, your guitar sure has that early 1960's surf sound. I be 52 in Feb 2016 takes me back to my early years. thanks for sharing

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Aaron Paterson Hi Aaron, 52 eh! You have a lot of catching up to do! lol Many thanks. Best wishes, Dave

[@nwreturnee]

Another superb rendition. Bravo!

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Gary Greer Thank you very much, Dave

[@vladanguitar]

Great performance. Nice strap! All the best. Vladan.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Vladan Zivancevic Thanks Vladan, Best wishes, Dave

[@j.franciscoestrada6653]

You are an excellent musician, I liked your interpretation and your excellent execution. Nothing to say, just congratulate friend; Greetings.

[@edelitacolina9997]

Dave so amazing , you're a darling. Continue l will never leave your music ,so inspiring.

[@rosiangeldedios8794]

si es real que toca la guitarra el pelado, le felicito, es maravilloso

[@jeta770]

Hi Dave, I enjoy every post of yours, this one is no exception it is a great song/ tune and Paul made this an all time great vocally you just put your stamp on it with perfect tone and real quality playing. A top video super backing great all round and again my friend a total pleasure to watch and listen to, thank you Dave for your time and top music best regards Tony D

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+jeta770 Hi Tony, Thank you very much. Yes a very popular song. All the best Dave

[@yer48]

BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTAL SONG DAVE ....WELL DONE. REGARDS.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+German Leonel Aristizabal Reyes Thank you Dave

[@markoz_dimaz1857]

nice song.....

[@giovannafagni734]

Bellissima ricorda la mia gioventù

[@fernandomauro4636]

Simplismente magnifico

[@jinnysong6470]

Beautiful sound! amazing!❤❤

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you 😋

[@michaelwayne1127]

Very sweet

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+michaelwayne1127 Thank you, Dave

[@ednavillanueva7104]

Good for dancing sir dave

[@luigibertazzo693]

Più grande chitarrista del momento👌

[@MickWilkinson]

Nice post of the old classic Dave, well played All the best.............Mick

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Mick Wilkinson Thanks Mick. It's a great old tune. Cheers Dave

[@YaYa-my3et]

Very good sound my old uncle

[@instrorocker]

Hi Dave, another fine performance that brings us right back to those days of gone by. Lovely sound and the playing is perfect as usual. Robin

[@naldirventura209]

Sem comentários muito lindo

[@juanfernandocarabali7858]

hermoso tema,me encanta.

[@edelitacolina9997]

Dave l love it

[@michelmercier5639]

vous jouer tres bien

[@STUDIOCHINCHAN]

Hi Dave, very nice upload and I like that Strap too. Take care and thumbs up...Eric

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+STUDIOCHINCHAN Hi Eric, Thank you very much. I love the strap too! lol Cheers Dave

[@liamedina7434]

I love you!!!

[@piroteayokotea9126]

gentle sound! from Japan

[@NU06FKM]

Hi Dave Great classic this and your version is excellent. George

[@edelitacolina9997]

Dave very inspiring music, you made me alive darling You don't know how l enjoy your music ,thank you so much for your awesome rendition.

[@richardtattersall647]

very upbeat, sounds so sweet thanks dave.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Richard Tattersall Thanks very much. Best wishes, Dave

[@Little-rb6rb]

have you heard of the song "tragedy" by thomas wayne/the fleetwoods? a bit slower than your usual tempo but is quite beautiful

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Tibulace]

Fantastic performance Dave, please,make your version of:Sad Movies - guitar instrumental.

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Superbe reprise !!! Merci Dave Jo

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+Le p'titJo Hijo, Merci beaucoup, Il est une belle vieille chanson. Meilleurs voeux, Dave

[@ErichNestler]

I love this song. I have it on a Rock n Roll record I had gotten in the sixties. Your instrumental version sounds great. Best wishes, Erich

[@mrluigi9923]

eric you took the words out of my mouth,this version too me sounds better than the original.

[@davidroberts4831]

Hi 👋 Dave that is a old song but nice 👍❤️david 🇬🇧