erika sings the antigo silt loam song

[gwxk]

A soil scientist with the last name HOLE ?? I think you just made that up. Who was his partner, Dr. Rutherford Worms ? Heh heh.

[SweetGeorgiaPearl]

Well done! As a dirt worshipping tree hugger I shall pass this on to my friends. Thank you!

[helveticaukes]

@SweetGeorgiaPearl Awesome! I am happy to have people spread the word about the best state soil ever.

[fourteentwelve]

Great singing and playing! I've never heard of a state soil before... I learn something new every time I log onto YouTube :)

[helveticaukes]

Thanks! I always strive to make YouTube educational...

[carbonxkiwi]

This made my life. Any song written about soil is just amazing. I love silly scientists. Thanks for this cover! I love it! And the fact that you slipped it into conversation - you must be a fantastically cool person. :)

[helveticaukes]

Hm...fantastically nerdy, for sure! Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only person who appreciates the quirkiness of scientists.

[UnluckyMum]

most educational - great performance :)

[helveticaukes]

Thanks!

[krabbers]

dirtastic

beautifully sung

[helveticaukes]

Thanks!  It's fun to sing dirty songs now and then.

Oh.....*pun*

[reyalpEleluku]

Very Nice -- all I need to make my day complete is to know that Mr Hole played ukulele.

[helveticaukes]

I haven't found anything that says he did, but I did find a picture of him wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt and a bowtie!

[reyalpEleluku]

so you think the circumstantial evidence is pretty good?

[helveticaukes]

It seems entirely possible...

[pschlehr]

As an undergrad, it took a class in soil science. I had planned on becoming an environmental science minor at the time to go along with my philosophy major. According to the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Services) antigo soils are characterized as having been formed in "silty material underlain by sand and gravel on glacial outwash plains." It is further described as "a versatile soil, supporting mainly dairy, potato, and timber production." That is so HAWT!

[helveticaukes]

Antigo silt loams sure are hot!

[ruth7784]

Yes! I love obscure songs! Great job Erika! :-) X

[helveticaukes]

Me too! Thanks!!

[russbuss415]

Mr. Hole was born to be a soil scientist. gotta love a guy so passionate about his job that he wrote a song about it. neat find Erika!

[helveticaukes]

That is exactly why I love this song! The rhymes are goofy and the lyrics don't always make complete sense, but this guy was *passionate* about soil, and that is awesome. Thanks (as always!) Russ!

[ukeyermind]

Wow! You must realize you've gone mad. But in such a great, musical, life-affirming way. Great job unearthing that one!

BTW - Indiana's state soil is Miami Silt Loam, but my online digging has yielded no song written for it. Another point for Wisconsin.

[helveticaukes]

It's near the end of my school term...so yes, I have indeed lost my mind!:) Good to hear about Indiana's soil--I think you've found your mission!!!

[ken6675]

very interesting and cool and soil e all mixed up in to one. most definetliy some beautiful singing and playing.

great job

Ken G

[helveticaukes]

Thanks, Ken! "Interesting" is definitely the word for this song.

[deach69]

Wow!  A state soil? Woulda thunk it? Beautiful singing!

[helveticaukes]

Yes indeed! Wisconsin is a quirky, wonderful place. But clearly I'm biased since I grew up there.:)

[kmdeluca]

woot! thanks for singing the whole thing, Erika! Loved it!

[helveticaukes]

You're welcome, Katie!

[matthewvaughan]

Very nice.

[helveticaukes]

Thanks, Matthew!

[CherishedCarCare]

Very random, well done anyway.

[helveticaukes]

It's been a random sort of week.:)

[mugambismonkey]

Excellent job! Love it!

[helveticaukes]

Thanks!

[MrPlatypus70]

State Soil!!!??? Who would have thunk it?? You made a science lesson sound real nice. I would like to see Bill Nye the science guy do that!!! I think you have opened up a whole new use for ukulele music. Soundtracks for educational films! I Once wrote a song about the digestive system called Chew Swallow And Digest. I will post it as a response to this as soon as I can find a recording and figure out how to play it.

[helveticaukes]

Oh, I can't wait for that video! Isn't it weird that Wisconsin has a state soil? Apparently only a handful of states do. I learned that in high school so I could take a test for a scholarship...and I've never forgotten that little tidbit.

[ctrymaus]

If you're going to educate us, at least you do it very prettily. :-) Always love your singing and playing. :-)

[helveticaukes]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the song educational.:)