The original Menards jingle that we all know and love was originally created in 1972.  John Menard Jr. founded the company in 1960, and his friend Bob Holton wrote the lyrics over some stock banjo music.  Holton was the station manager of radio stations WAXX/WAYY in Eau Claire.  The jingle was recorded at Irish Saxe Studios in Appleton, Wisconsin (later known as Saxe Productions).  The jingle was re-recorded in 1982 by Mitch Irish and Barbara Simon.  Menard’s pitch man’s name was Ray Szmanda.  Ray died on May 6, 2018.