Ball of Wax 35 Songs: John Vecchiarelli – “iPhone Wedding Song (for Marc & Ali)”

Ball of Wax 35 closes with one last low-fi ukulele recording. Portland’s John Vecchiarelli, an old friend last heard from way back on Ball of Wax Volume 2, sent me an email out of the blue with this little beauty attached. “Would this little uke song be worth taking the time to record properly and pass along?” he asked. I listened once and said I’d be honored to skip that “record properly” nonsense and include this very recording, and that’s what I did. John claims this is the only “lovey dovey” song he’s ever written, but I hope it’s not the last. The words are sweet and simple, one lover talking to another about his wishes for a life together, but combined with the minor key, softly plucked ukulele, and John’s soft, yearning voice captured through the humble iPhone microphone, the result feels more profound and intimate than any old “lovey dovey” song. I’m so thrilled to be able to share another song from this wonderful songwriter. Thanks for reaching out, John. I hope Marc and Ali appreciate their song as much as I do.