A middle earth earworm

Ohrwurm is a German word that means, literally, "earworm" and refers to those persistent and annoying tunes you can't get out of your head. As we packed, the spouse and I both developed middle America ohrwurms based on the musical, "Oklahoma!"

You know the tune, "Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain... And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet When the wind comes right behind the rain...."

And of course, "Ev'rythin's up to date in Kansas City: They've gone about as fur as they c'n go! They went and built a skyscraper seven stories high, About as high as a buildin' orta grow. Ev'rythin's like a dream in Kansas City."

Since we can't eradicate 'em, we decided to join 'em. We are now the proud owner(s) of a recording of the hit musical, and we'll be singing along as we drive that rental car through the state. So, stay tuned, folks.