- Chill Out – original song (12/4/2025)

Some Lyrics from the Song Shake the stress which ruins your day,
Have more fun and do more play,
Take the time to push worries away,
Shake the stress which ruins your day.
Embrace the calm which comes your way,
To Shake the stress which ruins your dayโฆ(ruins your day)Without a doubt
Itโs time to chill out,
Chill out, chill out.
Forget about the emotional bout,
Itโs time to chill out,
Chill out, Just chill outโฆ(chill out)Gardner Magazine Releases an original HIT, โChill Outโ
Stress ever get to you? Has someone ever told you to just chill out? Well, give a listen to any of the versions of this original hit song, โChill Outโ on any device, CLICK PLAY.
ENERGETIC 90โS EURODANCE โ Chill Out UPBEAT HOUSE โ FEMALE VOCAL โ Chill Out FUNK DANCE WITH DISCO GUITAR โ Chill Out FUNK POP BLEND โ Chill Out POP DANCEABLE CHILLWAVE โ Chill Out POP ROCK DANCEABLE โ Chill Out COUNTRY ROCK with laid back guitar โ Chill Out COUNTRY ROCK 2ND VERSION โ Guitar Riffs โ Chill Out Chill Out
- Snow Day – Original Song (12/1/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases a FUN Song for Snow Day called โSnow Dayโ
Listen to the fun and funky original song โSnow Dayโ on any device, CLICK PLAY.
BLUES-FUNK โ Snow Day From the song: โThe winter breeze is blowing, Spreading flakes of white, Right now itโs snowing,Itโs really quite a sight. โฆ. Snow Day, Snow Day, Itโs a Snow Day! โ Snow Day, Snow Day, Itโs a No School Dayโฆ.No math, no science, no schoolwork, And our parents are still at work, Should we watch a movie we havenโt seen, Or should we eat every last jelly beanโฆ.Only so much fun can be had inside, So weโll go outside for a slide, Find a slope thatโs filled with snow, Start from the top and go, go, go!โฆ(go, go, go!)โฆ.Weโll be back at school tomorrow, Filled with post snow day sorrow, Back to the books in record time, Making our academics shine.โ
- Christmas Garden – original song (11/27/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases original Christmas song โChristmas Gardenโ
Listen to this original Christmas song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
CHRISTMAS โ Christmas Garden From the song: โThe heart draws closer to the world He wove, The Christmas Garden fertilized with Love. The mind knows Godโs voice is the joyful sound. As the spirit grows eternal on stalks upon Holy Ground. โฆ The Christmas Garden is here, Growing from yesteryear, Shining with Holy passion, Blossoming in beautiful fashionโฆ..The Christmas Garden is the road to salvationโฆ(road to salvation) โ Let the Joy of Jesus Christ blossom within youโฆ(blossom within you)โ
- Light the Tree – original song (11/25/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases original Christmas song: โLight the Treeโ
Listen to the original song about a Tree Lighting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Christmas โ Light the Tree From the song: โA majestic tower of greenery, adds to much to the scenery, and when itโs lit with lights aglow, the joy of all is sure to showโฆItโs time to light the tree, to shine lights beautifully, Itโs time to light the tree, and do so gleefully.โ
The 2025 Annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Gardner is 4-6pm on Sunday November 30th in Monument Park.
- I Saw a Snowflake (11/21/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases an original Christmas Song: โI Saw a Snowflakeโ
Have you ever looked at a single snowflake and realized just how beautiful it is and how much of Godโs work went in to it? The original song โI Saw a Snowflakeโ explores this example of intelligent design. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
FEMALE VOCAL โ I Saw a Snowflake DUET โ I Saw a Snowflake MALE VOCAL โ I Saw a Snowflake From the song: โI Saw a Snowflake,It meant everything to me, I Saw a Snowflake, I was awed by its beautyโฆA snowflake, a snowflake, Designed with love from God Above, A snowflake, a snowflake, Bringing forth some Christmas Love.โ
- Lost My Elbow – original song (11/15/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases an original song, the very goofy and silly โLost My Elbowโ
Listen to the original fun song โLost My Elbowโ in Country, Pop, and Barbershop versions.
COUNTRY โ Lost My Elbow POP โ Lost My Elbow BARBERSHIP โ Lost My Elbow From the song: โI lost, I lost, I lost my elbow,Canโt find it, where did it go? โ I lost, I lost, I lost my elbow, Canโt find it, where did it go?โฆ(where did it go?)โ
- Focus on the Future – original song (11/9/2025)

From the song: โFocus on the future, not ancient history, Focus on the future, be present with realityโฆ.Focus on the future and what needs to be done, Focus on the future and the time in the sun ,Focus on what you can do to make things better, Focus on the here and now, be an idea jet setterโฆโ
Gardner Magazine releases โFocus on the Futureโ in a wide range of versions
The original song โFocus on the Futureโ is about letting go of the past and focusing instead on the future. Listen to any of the versions on any device, CLICK PLAY.
70โs CLASSIC FOLK ROCK โ Focus on the Future POP โ Focus on the Future BARBERSHOP โ Focus on the Future CLASSIC ROCK โ Focus on the Future POP DANCE โ Focus on the Future POP โ Female- Focus on the Future 80s POP โ Focus on the Future 80s MOVIE POP THEME โ Focus on the Future FUTURISTIC CYBERPUNK โ Focus on the Future FUTURISTIC CYBERPUNK โ Female โ Focus on the Future SPACE AMBIENT โ DUET โ Focus on the Future SPACE AMBIENT โ FEMALE โ Focus on the Future
- Happy Veterans Day – original Song (11/6/2025)

To each and every veteran: Thank you for your service. This original song is for you.
Veterans Day Services take place at 11am on November 11th in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall.
Gardner Magazine releases the original song โHappy Veterans Dayโ
It is a tribute to all veterans. The original song, โHappy Veterans Dayโ Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Original song โ Happy Veterans Day Veterans Day is November 11, 2025. Without the brave men and women willing to fight for us since 1776, we wouldnโt be the country we our today. Thank you for your service.
From the song: โOn the 11th hour of the 11th day,Of the Month of November we say, Happy Veterans Day, Happy Veterans Dayโฆ.Veterans, we salute you for your service, Veterans, we thank you for your sacrifice, Veterans, we are grateful for what you have done, Veterans, Thank you for every war you have won. โฆ Veterans, we salute you for your service, When weโre at peace we still do notice, Veterans, we are grateful for conflicts avoided, Because of you, before they begin, many wars are voided. โฆ Veterans, we understand some carry a big burden, โฆ Living with the horrors of what you have seen, Veterans, let us open that difficult curtain, Embracing you with the love of a nation.โ
Gardner Magazine also has a โDeep Diveโ podcast on Veterans Day with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady covering the history of the holiday in depth. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE โ Veterans Day
- Another Term in the City – Original Song (11/4/2025)
Editorial: Gardner Magazine has produced an Election Victory Song called โAnother Term in the Cityโ
Given all the nonsense the Mayor has had to put up with during the campaign from his opponent, we thought it was fitting for this occasion and to celebrate when โGoodโ wins. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Another Term in the City (Election Victory Song) From the song: โThe votes, the votes, the totals are in, Time to announce a really big win, He stayed the course with a positive view, Even though his rival led others askewโ
- Gratitude Tree – Original Song (11/2/2025)
Levi Heywood Memorial Library Inspires an Original Song โ โThe Gratitude Treeโ
The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has set up a uniquely wonderful display in the Childrenโs Room. Itโs a Gratitude Tree encouraging children to put up messages of what they are thankful for. Listen to our original song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP โ The Gratitude Tree Levi Heywood Memorial Library wrote: โThe Gratitude Tree has sprouted in the Childrenโs Room! Kids can grab a paper leaf, write what theyโre thankful for, and help our tree grow all month long! Letโs fill it with kindness, gratitude, and happy thoughts!โ
The library has expanded its hours: Monday: 9 a.m-6 p.m. โ Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. โ Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. โ Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. โ Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. โ Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The song โThe Gratitude Treeโ is an original song created out of gratitude for the wonderful Gratitude Tree at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library. For more information about all the November programs, visit the website, CLICK HERE.
- Get Out and Vote -original song (10/29/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases the original song โGet Out and Voteโ
Listen to this really fun song โGet Out and Voteโ on any device, available in a few versions.
POP โ Get Out and Vote BARBERSHOP โ Get Out and Vote CARTOON THEME โ Get Out and Vote FEMALE 80โS POP โ Get Out and Vote UPBEAT JINGLE โ Get Out and Vote From the song: โIf you like what you see, the current pathโs trajectory, want to keep it really going, then youโve got to make a showingโฆVote, Vote, Gotta Get Out and Voteโฆโ
- No Words – Original Song (10/26/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases original song โNo Wordsโ
Have you ever tried to write a song and were at a loss for words and thought that something might be wrong? Thatโs what this original song is about. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP โ No Words From the song: โI decided to write a little song,But words just wouldnโt come along, I couldnโt think of what to say, Perhaps I will another day. โฆ To describe the beauty of the universe, Perhaps Iโd get the words for a verse, To recount a favorite family memory, Might get the words for me. To relate an event from recent history, Find a news item, how hard could it be, To describe a successful community program, Would make a nice song for the web cam. โฆ Iโll think of my wife, my kids, or my dog, Or pick out something juicy from my blog, There must be a way to find a good verse, And eliminate my no words curse.โ
- Original Song – Halloween Candy (10/20/2025)
Original Song โ Halloween Candy (10/20/2025)
Just in Time for Halloween, Gardner Magazine Releases the original song, โHalloween Candyโ
Listen to the original POP Party Song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Halloween Candy POP PARTY SONG โ Halloween Candy
From the song: โI want my candy for Halloween ,Got the biggest bag youโve ever seen, Trick or treat is my favorite day, I love candy, what can I say. โฆMy choices include lots of chocolate, Reeseโs Peanut Butter Cups, the favorite, M and Mโs, Kit Kat, Snickers, and Twix, Hersheyโs, Twizzlers, and Skittles are good picks.โ
- Original Song – National Dictionary Day (10/12/2025)
- Got My Smile in Gardner – original Song (10/6/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases an original song โ โGot My Smile in Gardnerโ (And It Wonโt Go Away)
Listen to the original song on any device. Choose from any or all of 3 versions. CLICK PLAY.
PARTY SONG โ Got My smile in Gardner BARBERSHOP โ Got My Smile in Gardner POP โ Got My Smile in Gardner
- Positivity – Original Song (9/29/2025)

Auto Draft Gardner Magazine Releases the original song โPositivityโ
Listen to any of 4 versions of the original song โPositivityโ on any device.
HARD ROCK โ Positivity MODERN ROCK โ Positivity CLASSIC ROCK โ Positivity JAZZ โ Positivity
- Integrity – Original Song (9/27/2025)
- Fall – Original Song (9/21/2025)
- Got the Zing – original Song (9/20/2025)
- Cool Councilors – Original Song (9/14/2025)
- Original Song – Great News (9/5/2025)
- Gardner Songbook (9/2/2025)
A 2 Hour Podcast โ The Gardner Song Book โ Songs About Gardner Massachusetts
The Gardner Songbook is a 2 hour show with all of the original songs Publisher Werner Poegel has written about Gardner Massachusetts up to the end of August 2025. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Gardner Songbook -9-2-25
- Model City for America – original song (8/31/2025)
- Workin’ Man Original Song (8/29/2025)
- Half the Crime – Original Song (8/25/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases the original song โHalf the Crimeโ
โHalf the Crimeโ is a song based on Gardner Massachusetts in which crime has gone down by almost half in the last 5 years. Listen to one of several versions of the song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP FUNK โ Half the Crime POP-FOLK โ Half the Crime PIANO POP โ Half the Crime POP โ Half the Crime POP-ROCK โ Half the Crime
- Social Media Ditch – original song (8/22/2025)
- Back to School – original song (8/17/2025)
- Attack of the Radio People – original Song (8/13/2025)
- Mid Summer Blues – original song (8/11/2025)

Auto Draft Gardner Magazine releases the original song โMid Summer Bluesโ
Listen to the original song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Version 1 โ Mid Summer Blues Version 2 โ Mid Summer Blues
- The Gardner Perspective – original song (8/11/2025)
- Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy – original song (8/9/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases the original song โDowntown Gardner A Place to Enjoyโ
Enjoy the song about a fantastic place, Downtown Gardner. The original song is called โDowntown Gardner, A Place to Enjoy.โ Thereโs a total of 39 different versions. Here are some of them to enjoy on any device. CLICK PLAY.
PIANO POP โ Downtown Gardner โ A Place to Enjoy FUNK โ Downtown Gardner โ A Place to Enjoy TRADITIONAL COUNTRY โ Downtown Gardner โ A Place to Enjoy POP โ Downtown Gardner โ A Place to Enjoy
- Waiting for a Text – original song (8/3/2025)
- Sully the Comfort Dog – original song (8/1/2025)
- Fix It Fever – Original Song (7/27/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases original song โFix it Feverโ
Listen to any of a number of versions of the song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP โ Fix it Fever 50โs ROCK โ Fix it Fever Barbershop Version 1 โ Fix it Fever Barbershop Version 2 โ Fix it Fever Sing Along โ Fix It Fever Party Song โ Fix it Fever
- Doggy in a Woggy – original song (7/19/2025)
- Don’t Know and Don’t Care – original song (7/18/2025)
- Stuck to the Phone – original song (7/13/2025)
- Film Festival Song (7/9/2025)
- Beat the Heat – original song (7/8/2025)
- Not Just Another Day – It’s Independence Day (7/3/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โNot Just Another Day (Itโs Independence Day)โ
Listen to the original song in celebration of the birth of the United States of America on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP DUET โ Not Just Another Day TRADITIONAL โ Not Just Another Day ORCHESTRAL โ Not Just Another Day PATRIOTIC ROCK โ Not Just Another Day MODERN COUNTRY โ Not Just Another Day
- Hypocrisy – Original Song (6/30/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases the original song โHypocrisyโ
Listen to the original song โHypocrisyโ on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP ROCK โ Hypocrisy POP ROCK OPERA โ Hypocrisy FEMALE POP ROCK โ Hypocrisy MODERN JAZZ โ Hypocrisy BAROQUE POP โ Hyprocrisy DISCO FUNK 1 โ Hyprocrisy DISCO FUNK โ Hypocrisy ROCKABILLY โ Hypocrisy
- Top of the Hill (6/26/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โTop of the Hillโ
Sometimes avoiding adversity can be planned. Most often it canโt. This original song is about a geographic advantage, being at the top of the hill. Pop and Jazz versions. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP โ Top of the Hill JAZZ โ Top of the Hill From the song: โWhen the rest are flooded out ,Iโve got my dry place to brag about, โcause Iโm at the top of the hill, And my house is dry stillโฆ(dry still)โฆdry stillโ
The meaning of the song goes much further than a simple house on a hill.
- Firefighters – Razzmatazz (6/20/2025)

We thank our firefighters for putting out fires wherever they may be, saving people and animals, providing first aid, responding to incidents, doing the rescues, disaster relief, and fire prevention work including inspections, education, community outreach, and so much moreโฆ THANK YOU!
Something Really Special for our Firefighters โ Firefighters with Pizzazz
Honoring our firefighters with an assemblage of original song of very high caliber. All of these songs were more complex productions than usual (Hollywood quality) and youโll appreciate the theme. From solos, complete chorus, instruments, etc. We bring you Razzmatazz for Firefighters with Pizzazz. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
EXPERIMENTAL POP โ Firefighters with Pizzazz POP MALE with CHORUS โ Firefighters with Pizzazz POP MALE โ Firefighters with PIzzazz POP ORCHESTRAL โ Firefighters with Pizzazz Thank you Firefighters! You have Pizzazz!
Firefighters Commentary
Complete Firefighters Commentary with Werner Poegel detailing all the good our firefighters do. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
Firefighters Commentary โ Werner Poegel for 6-21-25 WGAW Radio Coverage
The recent Gardner Firefighters Memorial Service is part of the Saturday, Hotline Radio Show on WGAW for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Show airs noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed worldwide.
To listen to archives of the past year of Hotline Radio shows, visit this page on the WGAW website, CLICK HERE.
- Paving Man (6/18/2025)
The โPaving Manโ is saluted by Gardner Magazine in original song
Everyone wants to see the paving man. Everyone wants their street to be first. Arguably, the paving man is one of the most popular characters in the City or Town. Listen to the fun tune on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP FUNK โ Paving Man From the song: โI can go on any City street, and the pleading starts from fifteen feet. When are you coming to do my road?, Itโs shabby in front of my abode!โฆFund me, fund me please, I will do the roads with ease, a million bucks does only a mile, the cost really cramps my styleโฆ.I do as much as I can do, paving another avenueโฆโ
- Card Man (6/15/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โCard Manโ โ an original Soul song
Those who struggle with answers and the decisions of life will identify with this original Soul song, โCard Manโ Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
SOUL โ Card Man From the songโ Oh, oh, oh, oh, I struggle so, took myself where I could go, still looking for the answers, hoping someone really caresโฆ.Help me, help me to find my way, to see the brightness in the day, direct the sunshine to my way, know that Iโll, that Iโll, be okayโฆ Iโm the card man, playing with a full deckโฆโ
- Burger and Fries (6/13/2025)

โIโve got my eyes, got my eyes, on a big burger and fries, I donโt want a fast food surprise, just a big burger and fries.โ
Gardner Magazine Releases a very fun and funky original song โBurger and Friesโ
Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
A real fun version: JAZZ FUNK:
JAZZ FUNK โ Burger and Fries Other versions, all funky, all fun in different ways:
FUNK POP โ Burger and Fries FUNK ROCK โ Burger and Fries MUTATION FUNK โ Burger and Fries PSYCHEDELIC FUNK โ Burger and Fries BLUES โ Burger and Fries
- Hotline Hero (6/12/2025)

Hotline Radio is a Saturday interview program on Gardnerโs WGAW Radio heard Saturdays noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. To be a Hotline Hero and get your non-profit featured on the show, call host Steve Wendell at (978) 632-1340
Gardner Magazine Honors Long-Running โHotline Radioโ with original Hit Song
Many guests on WGAWโs Hotline Radio wear an appearance as a badge of honor and so is born the original song โHotline Heroโ available in a number of genres. Listen on any device.
JAZZ โ Hotline Hero POP โ Hotline Hero FUNK โ Hotline Hero COUNTRY โ Hotline Hero
- Flag Day (6/10/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases the song โFlag Dayโ in honor of Flag Day, June 14, 2025
By resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, a flag of the United States was established. The resolution stated, โThat the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white. That the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.โ
Gardner Magazine is releasing this original patriotic song, โFlag Dayโ to help in the celebration. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Patriotic โ Flag Day Chorus from the song โFlag day celebrates the flag of our nation, it is a red, white, and blue occasion, to celebrate our American persuasion, Flag Day celebrates the flag of our nation,โ
- Gardner Educators (6/9/2025)

To the Gardner School Committee and Gardner Educators, Administrators, and Staff: When you think about these things this summer in the middle of having the summer fun you deserve, I hope you say to yourselves, letโs do more of this next year. Letโs positively affect the lives of more students. Letโs show off the Gardner model for education. Because what youโre doing is nothing short of extraordinary.
Gardner Magazine Recognizes โGardner Educatorsโ with Pop Ballad
Gardner Magazine is recognizing Gardner Educators from the pre-school to High School level, Gardner Public School Administrators, and the Gardner School Committee. Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP โ Gardner Educators Publisher Werner Poegel stated, โIโve been watching Gardner Educators, the Gardner School Committee, and Gardner Public School Administrators. Iโm been observing you for a few years, watching you out of the corner of my eye and with closeup vision. And what I see is nothing short of extraordinary. And I thought it was time to tell you. Because you deserve to know.โ
Poegel stated, โLetโs tackle the difficult subject of D.E.I. In the Gardner Public Schools, you have taken the DEI song and made it your own, molded it so it resulted in a better vision. In some parts of the country, DEI is used to dummy down the general populace of students so that others can feel better about themselves. Iโm very impressed that in Gardner, you do it differently. From the youngest pupils to graduating seniors, you seem to have a process in place which identifies the specific learning needs of each individual. And because you do that, each individual is able to rise much higher towards their full potential. Youโre not dummying down, youโre always lifting up. And that effort has been extraordinary in the Gardner Public Schools. That is why your reading scores are trending up. That is why you have so many high school graduates with college courses under their belt. You are setting these students up to be successful in life. You have created the modernized version of reading, writing, and arithmetic and you have nearly perfected it.โ
- Ready for the Music (6/8/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases a music-lovers compilation โReady for the Musicโ
โReady for the Musicโ is a feel-good song about a music hound who loves music from classic rock, Pop Rock, the Beatles, the Oldies, Country, and Folk. Listen to โReady for the Musicโ on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP โ Classic Rock โ ROCK โ Oldies โ Country โ FOLK Compilation โ Ready for the Music The City of Gardner, Massachusetts has a huge series of Summer Concerts at Monument Park, the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Lithuanian Beach Club.
- Friendly Reminder – D Day (6/6/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases original Ballad โFriendly Reminder โ D Dayโ about June 6,1944
This publisherโs father, Werner H. Poegel, was among the more than 300,000 troops which advanced on the beaches of Normany, France on June 6, 1944. It was a crucial battle which saw 4000 Allied lives lost but led to the eventual end of World War II. Listen to the emotional ballad on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Friendly Reminder โ D-Day God Bless America!
- Donut Hole (6/5/2025)
Completely Fun โDonut Holeโ released by Gardner Magazine
People talk about them. Donut Holes. Now we have an original song about them. Listen to any or all of the 3 hilarious styles on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP FUNK PARTY SONG โ Donut Hole FEMALE VINTAGE FUNK โ Donut Hole MALE POP FUNK โ Donut Hole From the song: โPeople think Iโm crazy, think my mind is hazy, โcause I called to complain, theyโre putting holes in my donuts again.โ
- In It Together (6/4/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โIn It Togetherโ about overcoming adversity
This original Pop Duet is an inspirational song about overcoming just about anything by doing it together. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY
POP DUET โ In It Together From the song: โWeโre in it for the long run, weโre in it together, weโre in it til the day is done, weโre in it โtil the battleโs wonโฆNo matter what the difficulty, with ongoing uncertainty, sharing the load helps the pain, until things are lighter againโฆGetting through the trouble, walking through the rubble, life has no protective bubble, sometimes it hits you doubleโฆWeโre in it together and weโve got this, weโre in it together and weโll win this, joining forces gives us more power, to fight and fight more every hour.
- Good Habits (6/1/2025)
Ready to Switch to Good Habits? โ This original song โGood Habitsโ may help you do it
Gardner Magazine is releasing this original song about changing bad ways and trading up to better days by realigning your inner planets (changing your way of thinking) and switching to Good Habits. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
FUNK-POP โ Good Habits POP โ Good Habits Make a difference in your life by embracing those good habits youโve been talking about.
- Coffee in the Morning (5/31/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases original โCoffee in the Morningโ Feel Good song
An original Pop duet โCoffee in the Morningโ
Coffee.
Coffee.
Coffee in the morning.
Listen to the song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP DUET โ Coffee in the Morning โLove the feeling coffee sends, when I drink it with friends, coffee is always better, when itโs enjoyed together.โ
- Happy Birthday Gardner (5/30/2025)

Gardner was founded in 1764, incorporated as a town in 1785, became a City in 1923, celebrated its 100th year as a City in 2023, and celebrates its 240th Birthday in 2025.
More information on the event from Gardner Square Two, CLICK HERE.
Gardner to Celebrate 240th Birthday
The Gardner 240th Birthday will be celebrated with Small Business Saturday and a Happy Birthday Gardner Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Gardner merchants, eateries, and service establishments will welcome the public beginning at 10am. More information There will be crafters, non profit agencies and Food Trucks with games, music, and costumed characters to delight everyone. Vendor registration deadline is June 6th, CLICK HERE. Fireworks at the PACC at dusk will complete the day. Gardner Magazine is releasing 4 versions of the Happy Birthday Gardner song. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
JAZZ โ Happy Birthday Gardner POP โ Happy Birthday Gardner COUNTRY DUET โ Happy Birthday Gardner FUNK โ Happy Birthday Gardner
- The Flake – Evil Dr. Mayo (5/28/2025)
An Editorial โ Gardner Magazine Releases an original song โThe Flake and Evil Dr. Mayoโ
Sometimes the best points are made in song. This song is about 2 fictitious villains in the northeast who tell bold lies and expect others to believe them. As the song goes โDriven by vengeance of an imagined wrong, their stories are bold but their lies are long.โ
FUN BLUES FUNK โ The Flake and Evil Dr. Mayo โNo more to wreak havoc among the masses, our villains were found to be asses, to get those lies out of your head, listen to the truth instead.โ
- The Idiom Song (5/26/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases an original novelty HIT โThe Idiom Songโ
Listen to โThe Idiom Songโ on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Idiom Song From the song: โThis song should be a piece of cake unless I beat around the bush. Really the ball is in your court โcause it might cost an arm and a legโฆIdioms make you feel at home, each one hits a unique zone...โ
From Dictionary.com: Idiom โ โan expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements, as kick the bucket or hang oneโs head, or from the general grammatical rules of a language, as the table round for the round table, and that is not a constituent of a larger expression of like characteristics.โ
- Trump Effect (5/25/2025)
Like Him or Not โ the United States of America is under โThe Trump Effectโ
President Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States. His approach to the job is either loved or criticized depending on your point of view. Gardner Magazine is releasing this original Rock-Blues song, โThe Trump Effectโ about the Trump phenomenon sweeping the nation. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
ROCK โ BLUES โ The Trump Effect Inspirational words from the song: โRise to the level of your ability, donโt languish in false tranquility, be excellent at what you daily doโฆ.โ
- The Future (5/25/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases an original Barbershop Quartet song, โThe Futureโ
Listen to the song on any device. There are 2 versions. CLICK PLAY.
BARBERSHOP QUARTET โ The Future BARBERSHOP QUARTET โ V2 โ The Future Meant to be inspirational, this song is about the concept that the future is built from history โ from what the great minds of today do today. Starting with integrity and built with ingenuity a future of prosperity is not too far away. Projects started years ago come to fruition now. The future is a landscape of possibility. It is what we make it.
- Summertime, Summertime (5/24/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases: Summertime, Summertime original song
The song is written to capture the joy of summer in 3 different styles. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
50โs POP โ Summertime, Summertime POP โ Summertime, Summertime JAZZ โ Female Vocalist โ Summertime, Summertime โLoving the Summertime, I love the summertime..โ
- The Budget (5/18/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases original song โThe Budgetโ
No matter how much money you make or take in, itโs easy to run out of money before you run out of month. Solution: โChanging your mindset, donโt spend it. save it.โ Listen to the song on any device in a few versions, CLICK PLAY.
ALTERNATIVE ROCK โ The Budget POP FUNK โ The Budget COUNTRY โ The Budget
- Case of Water (5/18/2025)

Gardner Magazine Releases Totally Ridiculous original song: โCase of Waterโ
The song is about the ridiculous premise of a case of water being watered down. The song features a lengthy opening instrumental riff and is a combination of Pop, Funk, and Classic Rock. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Case of Water From the song: โGot a case of water and they watered it down, think it doesnโt matter, but itโs all over townโฆ.they watered down my water, I rest my caseโฆ And now Iโm living in disgrace! (disgrace)โฆโ
- Gardner Kindness (5/14/2025)

This is the song featured in the longer podcast about the honor Gardner received as a City of Kindness.
POP โ Gardner City of Everyday Kindness From the song: โIโm in the City of Everyday Kindness, Iโm in the City of Gardner Mass., People greet you warmly on the street, People are kind to whomever they meet.โ
Publisherโs Note: Kindness and civility are encouraged in Gardner, whether itโs the City Council meetings, School Committee meetings, or Boards and Commissions. Local non-profits show kindness every day. Even parts of the Gardner School Curriculum teach kindness. DPW workers, Firemen, and Police officers are community-oriented. Gardner is very deserving of the recognition.
Gardner Does It Again โ 3rd Honor in a Week โ Named Kindest City in Massachusetts
In the Greet Streets Survey, the City of Gardner was singled out as topping the entire state of Massachusetts for everyday kindness. Visit survey website, CLICK HERE.
Gardner Massachusetts came in at number 96 nationally. And, according to this survey, it tops Massachusetts for everyday kindness. Hereโs what the survey providers said: โGardnerโs got that tight-knit, friendly energy where people greet you even if theyโve only met once. In Monument Park or near the downtown shops, youโll hear laughter, friendly conversations, and maybe even an impromptu hello from someone passing by.โ
AMFM Health ran a survey of 3,011 travelers in order to rank U.S. cities and towns by how often people greet strangers in public โ whether itโs a nod on a hiking trail, a โgood morningโ at the coffee shop, or a friendly โhow ya doinโ?โโ in line at the grocery store. Hilo, Hawaii was #1, and 4 communities located in either North or South Carolina were in the top 10.
Why does it matter? Research shows that small social interactions with strangers can boost mood, reduce stress, and create a stronger sense of belonging. A quick smile or hello can be surprisingly powerful in helping people feel less isolated โ even on their busiest days. Listen to our โDeep Diveโ explaining it all and introducing the โGardner: City of Everyday Kindnessโ song. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE โ Cities of Kindness Report In the past week, Gardner was singled out as the #115 City in the Country for the โBest Bang for Your Buckโ, SEE ARTICLE, CLICK HERE. and Heywood Healthcare was named to the Top 150 List of Places to work in Healthcare, SEE ARTICLE, CLICK HERE.
If youโd like to download the song separately, here it is:POP โ Gardner City of Everyday Kindness
- Barbecue (5/13/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases an original Party Song โBarbecueโ
Gardner Magazine is releasing an original song perfect for your backyard party. Listen to โBarbecueโ on any device. CLICK PLAY.
PARTY SONG โ Barbecue From the song: โGotta start up the barbecue, what a great time to have a few, cooking the burgers and steaks, what a great day barbecue makesโฆโ
โTime for Barbecue, start up the grill..โ
- Morning News (5/12/2025)
Local WGAW Newsman and Host Steve Wendell is part of thousands of mornings every day!
No area station covers Gardner and the surrounding towns with the morning news like WGAW. As one of the oldest businesses in Gardner (established 1946), the station has been a morning companion for most of the lives of thousands. These days, WGAW is on the air 24/7 on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. Americaโs First News with Gordon Deal runs from 5-6am weekdays, and then the Morning News with Steve Wendell is 6-9am weekdays.
Listen to the Morning News Song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
WGAW Morning News Song WGAW is on the air 24 hours a day. For information on other programming, visit the website, CLICK HERE.
- Relay Theme (5/8/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โRelay for Life Themeโ to Raise Awareness of Worthy Event
Cancer has touched the lives of almost everyone you ask in some way. This yearโs theme of the Relay for Life is โJourney of Hopeโ. Listen to this original song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Relay for Life Theme Hotline Radio to Feature โRelay for Lifeโ segments
WGAW Radio will feature special segments on the Relay for Life this Saturday, May 10, 2025. The show runs from 12:10 to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, or streaming to anywhere in the world. Host Steve Wendell has hosted hundreds of shows to date focusing on local news, events, newsmakers, issues, and non-profits.
The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13, 2025 from 6pm to Saturday June 14, 2025 at 2pm. Location: Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner MA Greater Gardner Relay for Life website, CLICK HERE.
- Monty the Mascot (5/6/2025)
Mount Wachusett Community College Reveals New Mascot โ Monty!
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its school spirit with the unveiling of the new mascot, Monty the Mountain Lion. Gardner Magazine was so inspired by the good cheer that we are releasing an original song called โThe Monty Songโ Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Monty Song Press Release Provides More Details
Monty made his first appearance on April 29th at a mascot reveal party. Students gathered to welcome Monty with food and entertainment. On May 6th the Leominster campus will welcome Monty.
Monty is a revamped version of the previous mascot, Marty, a transformation which modernizes and improves the connection of the mascots story and imagery to better represent the community, energy, and spirit of MWCC. After listening to feedback from students, staff, and alumni, the decision was made to give the mascot a fresh new identity that resonates with the growing culture and pride at Mount Wachusett Community College.
โMonty is a name that embodies the heart of our community and the strength of our values,โ said James Vander Hooven, President of MWCC. โThe change reflects our commitment to creating a positive and engaging environment for our students and community members. Monty will be a symbol of inclusivity, pride, and the adventurous spirit we foster here at MWCC.โ
โThe introduction of Monty marks an exciting new chapter for MWCC,โ said Stephanie England, Director of Marketing & Communications. โThis mascot rebrand was the result of months of planning, collaboration, and creative developmentโdriven by student feedback and a strong desire to strengthen our campus identity. Monty is more than just a new face; he symbolizes the energy, pride, and unity that defines the MWCC community. Weโre confident he will play a vital role in bringing our students together through events, engagement, and school spirit.โ Keep an eye out for Monty at upcoming events, including the Grad Bash on May 5th and at future college events.
- Success of a City (4/27/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โSuccess of a City (The Chair City is Back)โ
With Gardnerโs popular Mayor Michael Nicholson officially running for the office once again, Gardner Magazine has released โSuccess of a Cityโ which chronicles just a small part of the positive transformation which has occurred in Gardner during the past 5 years. โThe Chair City is Back, on a Truly Upward Track, Gardner is Noticed Again, a 10 out of 10.โ Listen to the uplifting song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Success of a City โ (The Chair City is Back!) Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has had a unique tenure as Mayor, taking office in July 2020 during the middle of Covid, elected twice as Chair of MART, and recently selected as the President of the Massachusetts Mayorsโ Association. Nicholson has also been tapped by the Governor to serve on various advisory boards, transportation is one example. The Mayor has used the exposure to promote the City of Gardner at every opportunity possible and takes pride in being Gardnerโs โbiggest cheerleader.โ
- Running for Office (4/25/2025)
Thinking of Runninโ for Office? โ You CAN do it! โ Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song
Gardner will decide its next Mayor, 6 Councilors at Large, 5 Ward Councilors, and 3 School Committee members this year. This song is about Runninโ for Office, Listen on any device.
Running for Office โ POP Running for Office โ FUNK Nomination papers are available at the Gardner Clerkโs office and need to be returned by July 15th.
Not ready to run for office but would like to serve on a Board or Commission? โ contact Gardner City Hall for details on how you can serve.
- Pretzel Day (4/23/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song for โNational Pretzel Dayโ
National Pretzel Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025. Listen to the song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP โ National Pretzel Day POP โ FUNK โ National Pretzel Day โOriginally made from leftover dough, to resemble the cross that we know, the monks of the middle ages created, a sensation which hasnโt faded. Grab the pretzel of your choice, bite in to your pretzel and then rejoice, enjoy the taste which brings you pleasure, The pretzel is a national treasure. Happy National Pretzel Dayโฆ (National Pretzel Day)โฆ.National Pretzel Day!โ
- Easter song (4/19/2025)
Happy Easter! โ Gardner Magazine Releases โThe Easter Song โ Life from Deathโ
About 2 thousand years ago at a single tomb, the life of Jesus was about to resume because of a miracle conceived by God as a gift to the human race. Easter is celebrated because Jesus rose from the dead. This song is intended to honor the miracle we are afforded through Christ. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Easter Song โ Life from Death Happy Easter to All!
- No Political Fool (4/15/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โNo Political Foolโ โ a powerful original tune with 12 different versions
Listen to the Rock Blues version on any device, CLICK PLAY.
ROCK BLUES โ No Political Fool Listen to the Country-Americana version on any device, CLICK PLAY.
COUNTRY AMERICANA โ No Political Fool View the lyrics and listen to all 12 versions including a very unique Live Metal Performance, Glam Rock, Acoustic Folk, Funk, and Baroque Pop, and moreโฆ CLICK HERE
- Snow Sequel (4/14/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โ โSneaky Snow โ the Sequelโ original song
When Winter Comes Alive, you can expect the unexpected. Listen to Pop or Jazz versions of the song on any device, CLICK PLAY
POP: Sneaky Snow, the Sequel JAZZ: Sneaky Snow, the Sequel From the song: โItโs Sneaky Snow, the sequel, the pesky snowball returned, Sneaky snow has no equal, the region soon learnedโฆ. Sneaky Snow, you should go, Winter in Spring sure does blow!โฆโ
- Sneaky Snow (4/14/2025)
Persistent Sneaky Snow โ A Gardner Magazine Tongue-in-Check Investigation
Gardner Magazine scoured the City of Gardner around 11am on April 14, 2025. Temperature was nearly 60 degrees and much of the snow had melted. However, some stubborn pesky sneaky snow remained hidden in plain sight. From the edges of parking lots to grassy areas. From various corners to even a section right in the middle of a sidewalk.
The persistent sneaky snow was a stark reminder of the Saturday snow of April 12th with the knowledge that Mother Nature operates in New England on a very hidden set of her own rules.

- Calendar Geek (4/1/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song โCalendar Geekโ
A song so fun thereโs more than 10 versions. We present 4 of them right here.
Go to the complete song page with all the lyrics, CLICK HERE.
From the song โTrust me, trust me, I need my dates and days of the week, Give me, give me, all the dates and days I seek, Watch me, watch me, perform my calendar tweak. I must be, I must be, a CALENDAR GEEK!โฆ(a calendar geek)...โ
Enjoy whatever calendar you use!
CALENDAR GEEK โ Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP ROCK DUET โ Calendar Geek FUNK โ Calendar Geek FOLK โ REGGAE โ Calendar Geek BIG BAND โ Calendar Geek
- April Tools (3/30/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โApril Tools Dayโ just in time for April Fools Day
Spring is here and Spring projects abound. Why waste a day when you can have April Tools Day. Listen to the original song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP Funk โ April Tools Day From the song: โGive me a wrench or a brand new drill, a nice tool bench would be better still, Iโm in for the tools and not the fools, on this day the best tool rulesโฆ.Itโs April Tools Day, even the fools say itโs April Tools Day.โ
This year on April 1st celebrate April Tools Day!
- Information Game (3/26/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โInformation Gameโ Original Song
We do it every day. We play the information game. Some of itโs accurate. Some of its not. Some of itโs biased. Some of itโs not. Itโs the โInformation Gameโ Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Acoustic POP โ Information Game From the song, โFacts are facts but can be skewed, when informationโs misconstrued. When looking through a biased lens, Confused is what the media sends.โ
Information, informationโฆso much information!
- Election Apology (3/19/2025)
Editorial: Gardner Magazine Publisher to be Publicly Flogged for Election Story Screwup (no flogging please)
Gardner Magazine published an incorrect date in an Election story.
The correct date to obtain nomination papers in Gardner is beginning April 1st.
We regret the error so much we have released an official apology song. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Election Apology Song Here is our story with the correct information, CLICK HERE. Complete Schedule included.
- Rockin’ Springtime (3/19/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases 50โs Rockabilly song โRockinโ in the Springtimeโ
This original song is designed to capture the joy of Spring in a classic 50โs Rock style. Itโs a fun, feel-good number. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Rockinโ in the Springtime by Werner Poegel From the song: โAnimals wake from hibernation, creatures increase their population. Blooms become the โNOWโ sensation. All part of the Spring equation.โ
โIโm Rockinโ in the Springtime, Hoping for some sunshine, Fun times are all mine, Rockinโ in the Springtime.โ
- Luck of the Irish (3/16/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โLuck of the Irishโ for St. Patrickโs Day.
Our original Irish Folk Song for St. Patrickโs Day is โLuck of the Irishโ. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Luck of the Irish โ IRISH FOLK SONG From the songโs chorus, โThe Luck of the Irish, will grant your wish, the Luck of the Irish, on Saint Patrickโs Day.โ
Happy St. Patrickโs Day, March 17, 2025. Good luck to you and yours in the coming year!
- Hotline Hive (3/10/2025)

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Follow up Editorial: The Hotline Radio HOTLINE HIVE
On the Hotline Radio Show of March 8, 2025, my commentary spoke of โreal advertisingโ and the reason many businesses fail. The past few days of Social Media Drama has simply reinforced what I said. Iโve seen a Downtown Gardner business which just opened up not update its website or Facebook with its current location. Iโve seen one Facebook Group cease amid some drama and businesses complaining about the lack of a place to promote. Since Saturday, Gardner Magazine has reached 5x more people than all of the Social Media groups combined. Also, in the meantime, WGAW has been airing local news stories to thousands and 24/7 News/Talk Programming. And its busy-as-a -bee radio waves have been pollinating the growth of a number of local businesses with โreal advertising.โ
Gardner Magazine produced a Jazz piece for the upcoming 3-15-25 Saturday Hotline Show called the โHotline Hiveโ Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Hive โ JAZZ And hereโs the commentary from the March 8th program. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Threshold of 3 โ Werner Poegel
- Welcome Back Birds (3/8/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โWelcome Back Birdsโ โ Inspirational Pop Song
An inspirational song about much more than these beautiful creatures. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
INSPIRATIONAL POP โ Welcome Back Birds From the song โTo learn from a bird and its song, to listen now and live ever strong, to participate in every experience, fully aware and fully presentโ
โTake a lesson from a feathered friend, and live a good life from end to end, listen to the music of whatโs around you, and all that love will ASTOUND YOU.โ
Our hope is that this song will bring you some joy and inspire you in a meaningful way.
- Talking TV (2/28/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โMy Talking TVโ โ Everybody should have a friendly appliance
From the song โMy TV has a life of its own, Taking me to the Twilight Zone, One Day I was watching a show, and my TV had a coffee to go.โ Listen to the flop of a song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Will you listen for the punch line?
- The Sandwich (2/27/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases Ridiculous Song โThe Sandwichโ
Ever had a discussion in your house about the perfect sandwich? Ever had some of that really delicious homemade bread and put on some fresh ingredients for that perfect sandwich? Then maybe this crazy song is just for you. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
The Sandwich From the song: โMaking a Sandwich, Always so much fun, Eating a sandwich, when Iโm done.โ
- Composing a Song (2/23/2025)

Unique Release โ Song Epic about Composing a Song
Gardner Magazine is releasing โComposing a Song, Musical Tour Through Timeโ. The original song itself is about composing a song and choosing the right genre and the right words. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Composing a Song (Musical Tour Through Time) The fun genre song tours Broadway, Big Bands, 50โs love songs, 50โs Rock, Classic Rock, 70โs Disco, 80โs Tunes, Country, Piano Pop, Rock, Pop, Top 40, Dance, Glam Rock, Contemporary Country.
โA song is just a song which wants to be heard, Words and music from an inner blackboard, musings and themes from a life we are living, a song is the art which keeps on giving.โ โ Werner Poegel, Author.
Thanks for spending time with this song. There will be more music soon.
- Volunteer (2/21/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases the hit duet โVolunteerโ original song
This is the tale of the volunteer who has a big heart of care. It is a unique Male-Female Duet about the positive impact of being a volunteer in the community. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Duet โ Volunteer A volunteer strengthens the community, learns skills, solves problems, and reduces his โ her own stress. Be Happy when you volunteer. Give something back this year.
For the complete page with other versions and lyrics. CLICK HERE.
Thank you to all the unsung heroes. Thank you to all the volunteers!
- Throne of Shame (2/18/2025)
Musical Editorial โ โThrone of Shameโ Released by Gardner Magazine
With so much talk about the proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion, weโre releasing a musical editorial. The subject is the โThrone of Shameโ. We all sit there and do our business with little thought of the consequences. As the song says, โJust send it away with the push of a lever, Thinking itโs gone, but itโs here forever.โ No matter what the waste, we need to think of the consequences to the future and the wellbeing of our children and grandchildren.
Listen to the quirky, nutty, but hopefully thought-provoking song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
NOVELTY SONG โ Throne of Shame
- Plow Guy (2/16/2025)
A Salute to DPW Men and Women who work as โPlow Guyโ
The Plow Guy clears paths one flake at a time and we all rely on our local DPW men and women to keep our roads clear from snow so we can get around. The Jazzy Song is called โPlow Guyโ and itโs a thank you to those who keep the paths clear. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY
Plow Guy โโฆWorking round the clock, part of a special flock, so much dedication, on snow-filled occasionsโฆโ
- Waiting in Line (2/16/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โWaiting in Lineโ about what none of us likes to do, waitโฆ
Anyone who has ever waited in a never-ending line will identify with the song. But sometimes, you meet someone in that line who can change your life forever. Listen to the BLUES version on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Waiting in Line For the song page featuring lyrics and 3 other versions, CLICK HERE.
โI waited in line, waited in line, it took so much time, so much timeโฆthat line was never ending, never endingโฆ.โ
- Freezing Rain (2/15/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases Complaint Song โFreezing Rainโ
Ever wish you could write a letter to Mother Nature complaining about that pesky freezing rain? Well, this original song is a quirky complaint song about Freezing Rain. First song is a unique Male-Female Pop Duet and the second is a Pop version
POP DUET โ Freezing Rain POP โ Freezing Rain (Frozen Crumbs) Complete song page with lyrics, CLICK HERE.
Graphic depicts Mother Nature in the form of branches rising above a man who wants to complain about the freezing rain around him.
- City Hall (2/13/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โCity Hall (Iโve Got a Lucky Job)โ
If youโve been to Gardner City Hall, you can describe it as the โProblem Solverโ Mall with many offices and departments there to assist with various needs. This is a salute to the service providers at Gardner City Hall. A Soul and Country Version. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
SOUL โ CITY HALL COUNTRY โ CITY HALL View the complete song page with lyrics, CLICK HERE.
If you see someone at Gardner City Hall today, tell them โIโm playing your song.โ and tell them how much they are appreciated for the work they do.
- Song – Presidents (2/12/2025)

The Long song versions took many, many hours of work to research the historical fact and edit about a dozen or so individual parts into the final songs.
HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!
An Ambitious Release in Honor of Presidents Day
Presidents Day is Monday February 17, 2025. Most City Halls and Town Offices will be closed for the Federal Holiday. Gardner Magazine is releasing โSong of the Presidentsโ โ a normal length tune as well as our ambitious project, the โSymphony Song of the Presidentsโ which runs more than 1/2 hour long. Entire Lyrics of both compositions are on this page, CLICK HERE.
Baroque Pop โ Song of the Presidents CLASSIC ROCK โ Song of the Presidents
Symphony โ Song of the Presidents CLASSIC ROCK โ Symphony Song of the Presidents
- Red Songs (2/9/2025)
2 Songs Released for Valentineโs Day
A Valentineโs Day Song called โTell Your Valentine (I Love You)
Tell Your Valentine ( I Love You) For the song page with complete lyrics and another version, CLICK HERE.
Another Red song called โThe Red Chargerโ โ a classic rock song about getting a fast, red Dodge Charger. Play on any device. CLICK PLAY
The Red Charger
- 18 HR. Commentary (2/8/2025)
Commentary โ 18 Hour Trade War โ Not a Conflict at All
The recent 18 Hour Trade War was not a war at all. Listen to the commentary on any device. CLICK PLAY.
18 Hour Trade War Commentary Listen to the song featured in the commentary by itself, the 18 Hour Trade War song. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
18 Hour Trade War song Visit the song page with lyrics and an additional version of the song, CLICK HERE.
- Indecision 2025 (2/3/2025)
A Wacky 80โs Pop Song About Indecision โ Think About It
Ever asked a question only for someone to say, let me think about it, let me look in to it, or let me check on thatโฆhmm, Iโll have to get back to you.
Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Think About It
- The Cannon (2/2/2025)
โThe Cannonโ Continues to be Heard โ Source not yet Identified โ Song Written and Produced
The sound of a cannon is heard periodically in Gardner and surrounding communities. Law enforcement has speculated on where the source might be, but the culprit of the elusive cannon has not yet been caught. All local media and Social Media is abuzz including radio station WGAW which has played a recording of the actual cannon on the hit Saturday show, Hotline Radio. Gardner Magazine has produced 16 versions of a song called, โThe Cannonโ. Listen to the Classic Rock version here on any device.
CLASSIC ROCK โ The Cannon
- Groundhog Day (2/1/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โGroundhog Dayโ song and Groundhog Day Special Report.
Groundhog Day is February 2nd every year. It has a long history which we chronicle in our lengthy special report below. We also have a fun song entitled โGroundhog Dayโ. Listen to the fun song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Groundhog Day โ song In the Groundhog Day Special Report, youโll learn more than you ever wanted to know about the history of this day, the groundhog, and whether he will see his shadow or not. Listen to the report on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Groundhog Day โ SPECIAL REPORT
- Chair Alive (1/26/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โBig Chair Comes Aliveโ
This fictional song tells the story of the day the Big Chair Comes Alive. Listen to any or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY.
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL โ Big Chair Comes Alive POP โ Big Chair Comes Alive COUNTRY โ Big Chair Comes Alive JAZZ โ Big Chair Comes Alive BLUES โ Big Chair Comes Alive Big Chair Comes Alive Lyrics by Werner Poegel
Gardnerโs Big Chair sat there quietly, Watching the Chair City so patiently, Hoping and praying so fervently, That its leaders would act expeditiously.
When the Chair saw a new day had begun, It rose from its legs in the brightness of the sun, Big Chair climbed to the air fueled by elation, Over the City of Gardnerโs success sensation.
Even the Big Chair has come alive, As Gardner is set to fully thrive, All of its people put this in motion, Working together is more than a notion.
A Chair brought to life by the spirit of success, The magic of common sense fueled the progress, The progress created a glow over the City, So the Chair could rise upward so easily.
Even the Big Chair has come alive, As Gardner is set to fully thrive, All of its people put this in motion, Working together is more than a notion. The Big Chair went back to its rest, Gardnerโs people have aced the test.
- Golden America (1/20/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โGolden Age of Americaโ
President Trump stated in his Inaugural Speech that America is entering another Golden Age. This is an original song about the โGolden Age of Americaโ in various versions. Listen on any device.
COUNTRY โ Golden Age of America BIG BAND โ Golden Age of America FOLK โ Golden Age of America POP-ROCK โ Golden Age of America COUNTRY-ROCK โ Golden Age of America ROCK โ Golden Age of America R&B โ Golden Age of America JAZZ โ Golden Age of America
- Like A Book (1/7/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases โLike A Bookโ in 3 Different Versions
The subject is: Thereโs just nothing like a book. So pick up the pages and give one a look. Listen to any one or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY.
POP โ Like a Book ROCK OPERATIC โ Like a Book R&B โ Like a Book Visit the Levi Heywood Memorial Library or your local library for a book. Thereโs nothing like a book.
- Those Condiments (12/29/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases โDonโt Like Those Condimentsโ in advance of New Yearโs Eve
The song definitely sounds better when youโve had a beer or two. Listen to the ridiculous goofy song on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Donโt Like Those Condiments More silly graphics, Rock, Country-Rock, and Jazz versions, and complete lyrics on the โDonโt Like Those Condimentsโ song page, CLICK HERE.
We apologize if any lovers of various condiments are offendedโฆ.well not really.
- Christmas 2024 (12/24/2024)
Merry Christmas in Original Song from Gardner Magazine
Gardner Magazine has released a number of Christmas songs this season. โA Christmas Memoryโ was released on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to You.
Christmas Song Releases
A Christmas Memory โ released Christmas Day 2024 โ lyrics click here BALLAD โ A Chair City Christmas more versions click hereโฆ Christmas Wish for Peace โ more versions click here A Gardner Christmas Wish Lyrics, CLICK HERE The Gift of Christmas โ Song page and lyrics, click here Officially Christmas in Gardner, lyrics click here Feel Good Songs About Gardner
Heroes of Gardner are Everywhere, lyrics CLICK HERE For the New Year
Gettinโ Ready for the New Year, lyrics CLICK HERE Thank you to our First Responders
Please visit our Complete Odyssey of First Responders Page, CLICK HERE
Complete Odyssey of First Responders The Odyssey incorporates various musical genres including the Blues for the Men and Women in Blue, Jazz for Firefighters with Pizzazz, Rock for the EMTโs who Rock, Country for DPW โ Public Works, K-Pop for Lifeguards, and Patriotic for the Military. Individual songs available on the page, CLICK HERE. Merry Christmas and a big THANK YOU!
- City of Grace (12/23/2024)
Editorial Christmas Message โ Gardner is a City of Grace
And let me say one more thing especially to those rare individuals who criticize the Mayor and the City Council. Have you seen the Caroling with the Mayor 2024 video? Mayor Michael Nicholson opens with a beautiful Christmas song and ends with a very moving Spanish song as a dedication to his late aunt.
Your mayor is a man of faith and approaches his daily job with the same passion for doing good. Mike Nicholson has been a go getter working his tail off. Some have criticized him for not calling out individual employees who may not work to expectations โ what you donโt know is Catholics are taught to show others grace and let others save face. Itโs easy to cast blame โ itโs much harder to show grace, and I admire Mayor Nicholson for his practice of doing so. The Mayor also shows grace and respect to other religions. People who work for the City of Gardner leave with their dignity intact and I think it is a quality to celebrate especially at Christmas.
And with respect to the City Council
Ever notice earlier this year when there were disruptions? City Council President Kazinskas was polite, said a few words, but took a recess to say stronger words off camera. Elizabeth Kazinskas is respectful to all who come to the City Council Chamber and this is also something to celebrate at Christmas. The City of Gardner was founded as a community of faith so many years ago. I find it very nice to know that the officials in Gardner are people of faith who do the work of the City in the context of kindness. It is not an unfair bias to recognize the good in people when it genuinely exists, as it does in Gardner. From the 11 hard working members of the Gardner City Council, to those who work for the City and the Schools, a business community which for the most part gets very good Google reviews, and the unsung heroes of the non-profits who do so much every single day for those who really need them. Thank you. God Bless You. And Merry Christmas!
Werner Poegel โ Publisher
- Gift of Christmas (12/20/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases โThe Gift of Christmasโ
This Christmas song was written by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals by sophisticated AI. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
The Gift of Christmas Christmas is a special time of year with glowing lights and Christmas sights. Celebrations are held around the world. Christmas sounds are all around and family parties certainly abound. Stores are packed and sell their wares. But Christmas hopes someone cares about the most important gift of Christmas. the Salvation through Jesus Christ. This song is intended to revere the true meaning of Christmas as the package of salvation is unsealed. Remember Christโs love never ends. Merry Christmas to all of you. Song page and lyrics, CLICK HERE.
Werner Poegel, Publisher.
- One Day (12/16/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases โOne Day in Gardnerโ
One Day in Gardner: the scenery changed, the leadership changed, the attitude changed, the finances changed, opportunities changed, connections grew stronger, public spaces grew, excellence became normal, and as a result: The Gardner Stars are brighter, everyday worries are lighter, the future holds the promise, of the Chair Cityโs success. Listen to the complete song on any device, CLICK PLAY
POP COUNTRY DUET โ One Day in Gardner For the complete lyrics and 3 other versions of the song, please visit the One Day in Gardner song page, CLICK HERE.
DREAM POP version โ One Day in Gardner 80โs POP version โ One Day in Gardner
- Dump the Grump (12/14/2024)

Gardner Magazine Releases โDump the Grumpโ
Youโll find the complete lyrics to this original song on this page, CLICK HERE.
Have you ever had a grump put a grumpy thump in your day? Then this song is for you.
Dump the Grump Alternate Versions
R&B ROCK
- Trump Dance (12/9/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases โThe Trump Danceโ for a little bit of funโฆ
Whether youโre a Trump fan or not, Donald Trumpโs goofy dance moves to the Village Peopleโs YMCA are being replicated by young or old. This is a new song called โThe Trump Danceโ and asks you to โAngle the ankles, leverage the legs, hug those hips, turn those headsโฆDo the Trump Danceโ This version is in the style of a 70s Disco Hit. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
The Trump Dance More versions are on our Original music page, CLICK HERE.
Other recent releases include: Officially Christmas in Gardner, Christmas Wish for Peace, WGAW Hotline Barbershop Quartet, Heroes of Gardner are Everywhere, and Gettinโ Ready for the New Year.
- Wish for Peace (12/4/2024)
Christmas Wish for Peace Song Released
18 versions available at our original songs page. We hope one version moves you, captures your heart, and inspires you to share the quest for peace with others. Visit this song, CLICK HERE.
May you find Peace this Christmas season and throughout the yearโฆ
- Mike Rock Opera (11/30/2024)

Explanation: Lyrics are original. Music and Vocals generated by very sophisticated AI. Enjoy whatever version is to your liking.
EDITIORIAL SPECIAL: Gardner Magazine with a โRock Operaโ on Mike the Champion
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has paid his dues and taken some abuse along the way. Heโs made a few mistakes, but his willingness to think outside of the box has helped to propel Gardner forward. Nevertheless, heโs endured ridiculous made-up lies from some of Gardnerโs Rogue elements via Social Media and otherwise. Being right 99% of the time has made Mayor Mike a champion of Gardnerโs success. In 4 1/2 years, the Cityโs Chief Executive and his Team have spruced up the City via municipal, State, and Federal funding; precipitated revitalization of Downtown Buildings by private investors, taken abandoned City-owned buildings and put them back on the tax rolls, and worked to strengthen Gardnerโs fiscal posture, all while welcoming new businesses and residents. The following โRock Operaโ is both a recognition and a thank you for the achievements, and a repudiation of the few naysayers who donโt appreciate the enormity of the turnaround. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
ROCK OPERA โMike the Champion FOLK โ Mike the Champion GYPSY JAZZ โ Mike the Champion DREAM POP โ Duet โ Mike the Champion
- GAAMHA Trees (11/29/2024)
The Joy of a Christmas Tree Found at the GAAMHA Lot on Route 140
For the 2nd year in a row, GAAMHA is operating a popular Christmas Tree Lot at the farm on Route 140. With attractive trees, easy parking, and cordial help and assistance, GAAMHA says itโs the Number 1 Christmas Tree lot in the area. Proceeds benefit GAAMHA programs. Gardner Magazine says itโs fit for a song called โA GAAMHA Christmas Treeโ Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
JAZZ โ DO Wop Version POP Version Christmas Tree prices range from $30 for a 3 to 4 foot tree all the way up to $90 for an 8 to 9 foot tree with various prices for other sizes in the middle. The Lot is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Thursdays and Fridays from 3 pm to 7 pm and 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
GAAMHA is also selling some unique Christmas Tree Ornaments and has a Horse Calendar available.
- Odyssey – First Responders (11/21/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases โ Odyssey of First Responders
The Odyssey of First Responders is a song running 26 minutes and 21 seconds as a thank you and salute to first responders. The Odyssey incorporates various musical genres including the Blues for the Men and Women in Blue, Jazz for Firefighters with Pizzazz, Rock for the EMTโs who Rock, Country for DPW โ Public Works, K-Pop for Lifeguards, and Patriotic for the Military. Complete page including individual songs and album covers.
Original Lyrics of the song were written by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals were rendered by very sophisticated AI.
Download for your friends. Send across the country to salute First Responders anywhere. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Odyssey of First Responders Thank you First Responders. You mean everything to us. May God keep you all safe and thank you all for your service.
- Rockin’ Council (11/10/2024)
โRock Starsโ of Gardner City Council Inspire Rock Song
They are the Gardner 11, a mix of men and women from different backgrounds who represent the citizens of Gardner Massachusetts. They are the โRock Starsโ of the Gardner City Council, the money musicians of the Chair City, often praised for their intellect, fiscal responsibility, and public awareness. Listen to a rock song singing their praises on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Rockinโ the Gardner City Council
- Election Song (11/5/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases original song โElection DayโOriginal Lyrics by Werner Poegel, music and vocals via AI. CLICK PLAY.
Election Day โ Soft Rock POP โ Male POP โ Female โ Greatest Equation COUNTRY โ Male COUNTRY โ Female Gardner Magazine will provide Election Day results from Federal, State, and local races when available.
- Chair City Christmas (10/27/2024)
Gardner Magazine Releases an Original Christmas Song
Publisher Werner Poegel wrote โA Chair City Christmasโ to share what is truly special about the City of Gardner at Christmas. There are 3 versions: Traditional, Soft-Rock, and Country EZ below and other 15 versions on the Chair City Christmas page.. Listen on any device and/or download. There are a total of 18 different versions across various genres. Go to the โA Chair City Christmasโ page, CLICK HERE.
A Chair City Christmas โ Traditional A Chair City Christmas โ Soft Rock A Chair City Christmas โ Country, EZ From its founding, the City of Gardner has always been a faith-based community. May the Lord Jesus Christ always be with you, your family, and your friends. God Bless You.
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